Laura O'donovan
About Laura O'donovan
Laura O'Donovan is a Learning Designer with a background in business education and international studies. She has worked in various educational roles, including teaching and learning design, and holds degrees from multiple prestigious institutions.
Current Role at EduMe
Laura O'donovan has been employed at EduMe as a Learning Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating engaging and effective learning experiences. Her expertise in instructional design contributes to the development of educational materials that enhance learner engagement and knowledge retention.
Education and Qualifications
Laura O'donovan studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons) in Business Management with European Study and Proficiency in German from 2012 to 2016. She also attended ESB Business School at Reutlingen University for 11 months in 2015, focusing on International Business. Additionally, she studied at Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' in 2014 for 11 months and completed her PGCE in Business Teacher Education at UCL Institute of Education from 2016 to 2017.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current position at EduMe, Laura O'donovan worked as a Learning Designer at Cambridge Education Group from 2020 to 2021. She also served as a Business Studies Teacher at Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College from 2016 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she held roles at EF Education First, where she worked as an Activities Manager in 2015 and as a Teacher and Activity Leader in 2014.
Professional Development
Laura O'donovan has engaged in various professional development opportunities throughout her career. Her roles in education and learning design have allowed her to refine her skills in curriculum development and instructional strategies. This continuous learning approach supports her effectiveness in her current role at EduMe.