English Islands
English Islands
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

We're working to solve the literacy crisis in North America, where up to 2 out of 3 children are below grade reading level. To support students both inside and outside the classroom, we built an AI-powered literacy tutor that teaches and assesses like a real teacher!

Number of employees
2 - 10 employees
Categories
Education
Industries
Education Technology
Representation
Women-Owned Small Business

Recent projects

Sales Lead Generation for English Islands

This project aims to enhance English Islands' outreach efforts by focusing on sales lead generation and market research within the educational sector. Students will identify potential schools and districts that align with English Islands' offerings. The goal is to uncover new partnership opportunities that can expand the company's reach and impact. By applying classroom knowledge of market research techniques and sales strategies, students will develop a comprehensive list of potential leads. They may also analyze the needs and characteristics of these educational institutions to tailor partnership proposals effectively. This project provides a practical application of marketing principles and strategic thinking in a real-world context, allowing students to contribute meaningfully to English Islands' growth objectives.

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category Market research + 3
Open

Video Game Design

English Islands (www.englishislands.com) is currently revamping the design of our fully immersive, AI-powered games. We would like students to assist in improving our game UX/UI. This will involve: Getting to know our product, its users and the desired outcomes. Use our game design studio to improve game UI/UX. Test new designs to ensure everything is working smoothly.

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category UI design + 1
Closed

Video Game QA Testing

English Islands (www.englishislands.com) builds games to teach kids foreign languages. Our games undergo continual testing to ensure the best possible experience for students. We would like you to get to know our users, their needs and expectations for game use and then execute a detailed testing plan for our games. This will involve: Getting to know our product, its users and the desired outcomes. Execution of a testing plan, including checking browser compatibility across various devices and detailed reporting of bugs using our templates. Bonus points for: Ability to improve upon our existing testing methodology

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category Software development
Closed

Sales Lead Generation for English Islands

English Islands is a company that helps young children learn to read via an AI-powered reading tutor. We currently serve schools across North America, and are looking to expand our customer base. The goal of this project is to identify and research potential customers (teachers, schools and school districts) who are in need of early literacy support. During this project, you will help identify teachers, schools and districts that might be interested to use English Islands. You will also do research on these potential clients to uncover key information about them.

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category Artificial intelligence + 3
Closed

Latest feedback

Harvey Zhu
Harvey Zhu
Learner
March 31, 2025
Project feedback
I learned a lot about different lead generation techniques during this project, from using AI tools to deep web research and pattern recognition for contact info. Erica was incredibly accommodating as she checked in regularly, was always responsive to questions, and provided clear, helpful guidance throughout. It was a great experience!
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Joshua Lee
Joshua Lee
He / Him
Learner
March 31, 2025
Project feedback
Working with Erica has been a pleasure these past few months. She is kind, caring, and approaches our work with a curious attitude. In the role, we were given enough autonomy to innovate, and our instructions were clear and concise. Our team meetings were fun, lighthearted, and productive. I highly recommend Erica and English Islands for future leadership roles and projects.
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Rachel Aird
Learner
March 29, 2025
Project feedback
Upon reflection, working for English Island for the past 5 weeks has been a valuable experience that helped me better understand the education industry. Truthfully, I appreciated Erica's mentorship, especially during the regular check-ins, where she shared her insights and helped us with any questions or challenges that suddenly arose. Additionally, working in a team environment enhanced my teamwork and communication skills, which are crucial for my future academic and career opportunities. Overall, this project built my technical skills and boosted my confidence in the workplace.
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