Alyssa O.

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About Alyssa O.

I'm an international arts educator, theater artist and creative instructional designer with a passion for developing dynamic learning experiences. I specialize in engaging and inspiring diverse learners across various educational contexts. My work as an educator has brought me everywhere from multicultural American public schools, to UK Higher Education, to International schools. This incredible journey has included heading up a thriving MYP arts department as a drama teacher, putting the A in STEAM curriculum with an innovative education startup, and much more. The common thread is my unwavering commitment to inclusivity, innovation and harnessing the power of the arts to serve the needs of 21st-century global learners. With extensive experience in addressing the challenges faced by schools, universities, and businesses, I excel in crafting innovative solutions that maximize learner engagement. What sets me apart is my unique blend of skills as a learning designer and teaching artist with strong connections in the worlds of theatre, writing and publishing. I bring hands on experience from the creative industries and a deep understanding of pedagogy to my work, driven by a genuine love for collaboration and education. Let’s connect to explore how we can enhance learning together. Testimonials:"I am amazed at her ability to get a read on a class almost instantly, and then figure out how to meet their needs. She established a rapport with every single student in my class. For some of my students who are somewhat shut down or negative.she persisted and got them to open up and take a chance. She has high expectations, but really reaches out and makes taking a risk tempting enough for them to try it out. The drama part of this project is what makes the work really come alive and matter to all the students."~Teacher, Cambridge Public Schools "Alyssa Osiecki understands how to roll out big ideas in the classroom. She has a keen sense of what will excite students, what will bore students, and how to make boring exciting. She empowers students to verbalize their opinions and beliefs and then through artful scaffolding, moves them from verbalization to synthesis and production."~Curriculum Coach, Cambridge Public Schools