
Tessa Sorgdrager
PROJECT MANAGER | EDTECH TRANSFORMATION | INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN | DIGITAL LEARNING & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | ICT LEADERSHIP
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About
Highly experienced education and EdTech transformation leader with over 25 years of international experience across the UK, Kazakhstan, and South Africa. Proven track record in leading large-scale digital transformation and programme management initiatives across whole-school environments, delivering measurable improvements in teaching, learning, and operational efficiency. Specialist in managing end-to-end education technology implementations, including infrastructure rollout, stakeholder engagement, staff training, and cross-curricular digital adoption.
Experienced in programme and project management (PRINCE2 Practitioner), including Agile / hybrid delivery environments, with a strong focus on governance, benefits realisation, and value delivery. Recognised for delivering structured transformation programmes through data-driven decision-making, strong stakeholder management, and effective governance of complex educational change initiatives.
Experience
Computer Science Teacher / EdTech & ICT Leader - AEO Nazarbayev Intellectual School
(2023-01 - 2026-01)
- Lead delivery of Computer Science and ICT education aligned with international standards.
- Drive school-wide integration of digital tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Manage classroom technology infrastructure and ensure alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Design and implement assessment frameworks to track learner progress and intervention needs.
- Lead CPD initiatives supporting staff digital upskilling and pedagogical innovation.
- Maintain stakeholder communication with parents and leadership teams to support learner success.
Founder - FinWiser (EdTech Startup) - FinWiser
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
- Founded and delivered a financial education platform focused on youth financial literacy.
- Designed structured learning programmes combining education, engagement, and digital delivery.
- Developed content strategy and learning materials aligned to learner needs and engagement goals.
- Managed full lifecycle delivery from concept development through to pilot implementation.
Computer Science Teacher / EdTech & ICT Leader - AEO Nazarbayev Intellectual School
(2018-01 - 2022-01)
- Lead delivery of Computer Science and ICT education aligned with international standards.
- Drive school-wide integration of digital tools to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Manage classroom technology infrastructure and ensure alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Design and implement assessment frameworks to track learner progress and intervention needs.
- Lead CPD initiatives supporting staff digital upskilling and pedagogical innovation.
- Maintain stakeholder communication with parents and leadership teams to support learner success.
Computing / ICT Coordinator & Head of Department - Lofdal School (ACE School)
(2015-01 - 2018-01)
- Led design and implementation of ICT and Computer Science curriculum (EYFS–Key Stage 4 equivalent).
- Directed integration of ICT across Mathematics, Humanities, and Science disciplines.
- Managed procurement and deployment of ICT resources and infrastructure upgrades.
- Delivered CPD training to staff on digital learning tools and classroom integration.
- Oversaw assessment strategy development for differentiated learner support.
- Strengthened parent and stakeholder engagement through structured communication channels.
Primary Teacher / Computing & ICT Coordinator / Head of Department - Pembridge Hall Prep School
(2004-01 - 2014-01)
- Led ICT strategy and digital transformation initiatives across the school.
- Established Virtual Learning Environment and developed two fully functional ICT laboratories.
- Directed E-Safety strategy and delivered training for staff and students.
- Chaired ICT innovation initiatives and cross-curricular digital integration programmes.
- Managed department planning, resourcing, and curriculum delivery.
Education
PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation - Project Management - PeopleCert (2026-01 - 2029-01)
PRINCE2 Project Management Practitioner - Project Management - PeopleCert (2026-01 - 2029-01)
PRINCE2 Project Manager Version 7 - Project Management - PeopleCert (2026-01 - 2029-01)
APM Project Fundamentals - Project Management - SCQF (2026-01)
Workflow Specialist - Project Management - ASANA (2025-01 - 2026-01)
Google Project Management - Project Management - Coursera (2025-01)
Bachelor of Science - The Open University
Diploma in Education - Education - Rand Afrikaans University
TESOL / TEFL Certification - English Language Teaching