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Yatin Dawra

Education Development Specialist | Experienced in Government Partnerships, EdTech, and Impact Programs

Summary

Results-driven professional with 7+ years of experience in education, capacity building, instructional design, and communications. Proven ability to lead high-impact programs, forge strong government partnerships, and drive innovation in EdTech and policy implementation. Recognized for strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering measurable outcomes that strengthen education systems and empower communities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Executive – Education Projects & Training

ECHO India
01.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded government partnerships to launch and scale national-level education programs, directly impacting thousands of learners and educators.
  • Designed and delivered high-profile multi-stakeholder workshops, blending training, policy advocacy, and capacity building to influence systemic change.
  • Led Learning Management System (LMS) transformation, improving learner engagement and enabling real-time tracking of impact across programs.
  • Acted as Instructional Designer, crafting innovative curricula and training resources that enhanced knowledge retention and program effectiveness.
  • Contributed to ECHO’s recognition as a leading knowledge-sharing platform in the education sector.

Senior Team Lead – Communications

Pragya Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Directed development of cutting-edge curricula and resources in agriculture, gender equity, disaster management, and livelihoods, strengthening field-level implementation.
  • Managed a multi-disciplinary team to produce high-quality advocacy materials, resulting in broader awareness and measurable behavior change in target communities.
  • Established a communication model that enhanced donor confidence and stakeholder trust.

Education Consultant – EdTech & AI

Explanation Co/Wing AI
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Designed and curated child-friendly content to train AI/ML models, powering an encyclopedia platform for children.
  • Successfully bridged education and emerging technologies, demonstrating ability to future-proof learning systems.

Associate – Partnerships & Teacher Training

Pratham Education Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Collaborated with state education departments to bridge digital learning gaps during the pandemic, ensuring continuity of education.
  • Trained 1,000+ teachers in digital pedagogy and EdTech tools, significantly improving remote teaching quality and outreach.
  • Created scalable training frameworks that strengthened digital adoption in low-resource settings.

Field Researcher – Policy Implementation

Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conducted pioneering research on parent-focused education policy and technology adoption in schools.
  • Delivered insights that shaped policy enhancements, formally recognized by the Directorate of Education.
  • Engaged directly with administrators and educators to provide evidence-based recommendations.

Production Head

ANJ Creations
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Led production of three NFDC-commissioned films, overseeing research, direction, and editing end-to-end.
  • Produced CSR advocacy reports and NGO project documentation that enhanced visibility and funding opportunities.
  • Designed and executed community campaigns with measurable outcomes, working as consultant with an advertising agency.

Education

Master’s - Education

Ambedkar University
01.2019

Bachelor’s - English Literature

Delhi University
01.2014

Skills

  • Project Leadership & Implementation: Successfully led national-level education and development projects with measurable impact
  • Training & Facilitation: Designed and delivered engaging workshops, teacher training modules, and capacity-building programs
  • Curriculum & Instructional Design: Created learner-centered curricula and digital content for government, NGOs, and EdTech platforms
  • EdTech Innovation: Strengthened LMS frameworks and developed AI/ML-based learning solutions for broader impact
  • Government Partnerships: Built strong collaborations with ministries and state bodies to influence policy and drive systemic change
  • Policy Research & Advocacy: Produced evidence-based analysis informing recognized policy improvements
  • Program Evaluation: Designed impact frameworks to track outcomes and drive continuous program improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Experienced in managing donors, NGOs, cross-functional teams, and large-scale collaborations
  • Multi-media Production: Delivered films, CSR reports, and advocacy campaigns for wide-reaching impact

Certification

Instructional Design Practitioners Course | KPMG

Timeline

Senior Executive – Education Projects & Training

ECHO India
01.2022 - Current

Senior Team Lead – Communications

Pragya Foundation
01.2022 - 01.2022

Education Consultant – EdTech & AI

Explanation Co/Wing AI
01.2021 - 01.2022

Associate – Partnerships & Teacher Training

Pratham Education Foundation
01.2020 - 01.2021

Field Researcher – Policy Implementation

Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi
01.2018 - 01.2019

Production Head

ANJ Creations
01.2016 - 01.2017

Bachelor’s - English Literature

Delhi University

Master’s - Education

Ambedkar University
Yatin DawraEducation Development Specialist | Experienced in Government Partnerships, EdTech, and Impact Programs