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Karolina Švencbir

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About Karolina

I design and structure learning programs that are clear, effective, and aligned with real objectives.

With over 15 years of experience in education, I specialize in turning complex or unstructured content into well-organized curricula with defined learning outcomes, logical progression, and practical application.

My work goes beyond content creation. I focus on how a program is built: how modules connect, how knowledge develops, and how learners actually engage with the material.

I have worked across academic and international environments, developing curricula, creating teaching materials, and supporting educational projects from concept to implementation. I bring a structured, analytical approach combined with a strong understanding of different learning contexts and audiences.

Clients typically come to me when they need:

• A course or program built from scratch
• Existing content restructured into a coherent curriculum
• Clear learning outcomes and program logic
• Materials that are usable, not just well-written

My approach is straightforward: define the structure, clarify the objectives, and build content that works in practice.

If you are looking for someone who can bring clarity, structure, and direction to your educational project, I’d be glad to discuss it.
  • Croatian

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Conversational

  • Chinese

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Confucius Institute
    Language & Cultural Consultant / Translator
    January 2008 - April 2022 (14 years and 3 months)
    Zagreb, Croatia
    Designed and contributed to curriculum development for educational and cultural programs, with a focus on structure, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives. Advised on linguistic and cultural adaptation of content for international contexts, ensuring relevance and usability across audiences.
    Worked extensively on the localization, editing, and refinement of professional, cultural, and educational materials, supporting consistent quality and clarity for diverse clients.
    Curriculum Design & Structuring Pedagogical Consulting Learning Content Development & Adaptation Cross-Cultural Content Localization Educational Program Development
  • Semantix
    Translation Project Manager
    January 2018 - January 2020 (2 years)
    Managed translation projects, including organization, coordination, and supervision of translator teams. Responsible for project planning and delivery, quality assurance, and communication with clients and partners. Ensured compliance with deadlines, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb
    Teaching Assistant – Department of Sinology
    January 2008 - January 2013 (5 years)
    Assisted in teaching Chinese language and literature. Supported academic staff in course delivery, preparation of teaching materials, and organization of academic activities. Engaged in language instruction, research assistance, and student mentoring.

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Education

  • Postgraduate Master's Program in
    Beijing Language and Culture University
    2008
    Postgraduate Master's Program in
  • Bachelor's Degree in
    Central China Normal University
    2005
    Bachelor's Degree in

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