Practitioner in Education & Psychosocial Support

for

Children on the Move

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Hi there!

I’m Madison. Since 2014, I’ve been channeling my  creativity, energy, and enthusiasm into education and psychosocial support for children on the move. Rooted in the belief that every child deserves support to thrive in their own way, I aim to foreground the importance of children’s imaginations and well-being in all my endeavors.

EDUCATION

MSc International Development

2016-2017

University of Edinburgh

BA Peace Studies (Minor in French)

2010-2014

Chapman University

Social Work, International Development, History

Study Abroad 2012

University of Cape Town

French Language, Political Science

Study Abroad 2013

Université Paris-Sorbonne

THEMATIC AREAS OF PRACTICE

Primary Education for Children on the Move

Early Childhood Development & Education

Imagination-Based Education

Mindfulness

Play-Based Education

English Language Teaching & Support

Psychosocial Support

Teacher/Facilitator Training & Professional Development

FEATURED EXPERIENCE

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Creative Education Consultant

Amal Alliance

Boston + New York City, USA • Winter + Spring 2024

  • Developed and edited a 10-week play-based, social-emotional early childhood development program tailored for migrant children living in motels in Massachusetts

    Created innovative structures, ideas, and characters to enhance engagement in early childhood curriculum

    Designed curriculum content within the unique operational constraints of a mobile educational school bus program

    Collaborated with Boston University to develop and ensure child-sensitive educational practices and monitoring and evaluation tools

    Created graphic design for teacher manual and curriculum materials to support teacher ease of use and engagement

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International Program Manager

Amal Alliance

Geneva, Switzerland • Autumn + Winter 2019

  • Received award for Most Promising Holistic Practice at the inaugural Global Refugee Forum

    Collaborated with fellow organizations participating in the Global Refugee Forum to develop strategic advocacy pledges for Early Childhood Development, Primary Education, and Education in Emergencies in contexts of displacement

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International Program Manager

Amal Alliance

Thessaloniki, Greece • Spring + Summer 2019

  • Collaborated with local partner organizations in Northern Greece to organize logistical elements and ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity of social-emotional education programming and psychosocial support for displaced children

    Composed and edited 2 sets of play-based, integrated social-emotional learning curriculum (Early Childhood Development & Primary Education) for refugee and host community children

    Trained 20+ teachers on social-emotional learning curriculum in on-site trainings

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International Program Manager

Amal Alliance

Baalbek, Lebanon • Autumn 2018

  • Collaborated with local partner organization in Baalbek, Lebanon to organize logistical elements and ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity of social-emotional education programming and psychosocial support for displaced children

    Composed and edited 2 sets of play-based, integrated social-emotional learning curriculum (Early Childhood Development & Primary Education) for refugee and host community children

    Trained 20+ teachers on social-emotional learning curriculum in on-site trainings

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English Teacher

SB Overseas

Beirut, Lebanon • Winter 2018

  • Crafted and taught English lessons for 20+ displaced Syrian children so they could test into formal education

    Crafted and taught English lessons for 50+ displaced and host community youth and women

    Initiated and conducted research groups with local women to assess opportunities for program and community center improvement

    Assisted in community outreach and donation drop-offs to students' homes

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Zeitouna Intern + Arts Mentor

Karam Foundation

Reyhanli, Turkey • Spring + Summer 2014 // Spring 2015

  • Supported organizational logistics of creative educational program (Zeitouna) for 650 displaced Syrian children living in Reyhanli, Turkey

    Served as an Arts Mentor in Reyhanli for Zeitouna program, guiding children through various creative projects

    Coordinated 29 global volunteer mentor’s travel

    Liaised between volunteer mentors and organization staff

    Crafted successful Letter of Inquiry and researched grant opportunities

    Revamped school club fundraising manual and program

GET IN TOUCH

If you are interested in working together, have any questions, or want to share ideas, I’d love to hear from you!

You can contact me at hiya@madisonschutt.com

or send me a message here.

© Madison Schutt 2025