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
Community Partner website
https://www.englishislands.com/
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

Market research for product launch

For this project, you will research the market size and competitors, and run pricing analyses to assist in business development and successful product launch.

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 2
Category Market research + 1
Closed

English to Japanese Website Translation and Proofreading

We would like to hire a student to help us proofread and translate our website from English to Japanese. Part of our website has actually already been translated, but some of the expressions are not yet at native Japanese level, so we're looking for help from a native-level Japanese speaker.

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category Translation
Closed

Animated Character Creation

Our organization is looking to develop an animated character for our games. We are looking for a student to assist us in rigging our 2D character and animating via rigging or Adobe Character Animator software. We envision this project to include but not be limited to: The creation of approximately 10 unique movements for our 2D character

Admin Erica Derrickson
Matches 1
Category Graphic design + 2
Closed

Latest feedback

Harvey Zhu
Harvey Zhu
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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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Sales Lead Generation for English Islands
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