Rivka Rosenberg, PhD
Innovative Educator EdTech Pioneer Global Speaker
********@*****.*** Israel 972-**-***-**** USA 1-347-***-**** LinkedIn PROFILE
Visionary educator and internationally recognized lecturer with expertise in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Multilingual Education, and Holocaust Studies. Combines cutting-edge technology with human rights advocacy to create scalable, immersive learning experiences CORE STRENGTHS:
Educational Technology & E-Learning Development – Designing innovative digital learning solutions Cross-Cultural Collaboration – Leading projects with global teams and stakeholders Multilingual Pedagogy (English, Hebrew, French) – Teaching, training and curriculum design across languages Keynote Speaking & Thought Leadership – Delivering insights on education, Holocaust remembrance, and social impact PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
English Language Lecturer & Curriculum Designer
Bar Ilan University, Israel 2021–Present
• Designing and delivering synchronous/asynchronous courses for Arab students, including Business English, Strategic Use of LinkedIN, English Language and Holocaust Education
• Invited to Constantine University (Nitra, Slovakia) via Erasmus+ to lecture and train faculty and students on Holocaust Pedagogy Director of Marketing & Global Outreach
Names, Not Numbers 2009–Present
• Scaling an award-winning Holocaust education initiative to 30+ schools across Europe enhancing its global impact
• Spearheading high-impact social media campaigns, boosting engagement by 50% and amplifying awareness of Holocaust remembrance Director of Instructional Design
Yeshiva University, NYC 2020–2025
• Launched a flagship E-Learning Holocaust Studies Course (90% completion rate)
• Designed and delivered a Jewish Heritage Course
• Integrated VR modules to enhance student engagement Entrepreneurship-Education Director & Teacher Trainer Levinsky-Wingate College, Tel Aviv 2021–2024
• Designed and delivered innovative courses, including 21st-Century Tech in Holocaust Education, VR for Language Teaching, Business English, and LinkedIn for Academia, equipping 200+ future educators with cutting-edge skills
• Spearheaded curriculum development, integrating emerging technologies (e.g., VR) to enhance pedagogical methods
• Trained and mentored 900+ future educators in modern instructional strategies, fostering digital literacy and career readiness Director of Curriculum Development
UJEB Schools, Melbourne, Australia 2020–2022
• Designed and launched a groundbreaking VR course in Jewish Studies, Jewish Heritage, and Holocaust Education, leveraging cutting-edge VR technology to enhance empathy and historical engagement
• Increased student participation by 60% through interactive, experiential learning
• Drove a 30% rise in donations to UJEB Schools by showcasing program impact to stakeholders
• Featured in the Australian Ministry for Education as a model for innovative Holocaust education INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP & PROJECTS
Marketing & Educational Director, The Play Whistle 2025- Present
• Curating and executing high-profile international events on Holocaust remembrance and women’s rights, engaging global audiences and fostering dialogue on critical social issues
• Establishing and managing strategic partnerships with leading organizations, including the United Nations, International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, and eight+ major cultural institutions, enhancing program reach and impact
• Leading social media marketing campaigns across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook to enhance global visibility and drive international bookings and partnerships
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Educational Technology, E-Learning, Instructional Design & Foreign Languages Université Laval, Canada
M.A. in French Language & Literature
Middlebury College, USA / Sorbonne Nouvelle, France B.A. in Education, Middle Eastern Studies, French & Jewish Studies Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Certifications:
• Innovation Entrepreneurship & Holocaust Memory (Western Galilee College)
• Holocaust Education (Yad-Vashem, Israel)
• Elementary Teaching (Talpiot College of Education, Israel) SKILLS
Instructional Design & E-Learning
• Expertise in ADDIE model, and backward design
• Proficient in LMS platforms: Moodle, Canvas, Panopto, Elluminate
• Course authoring tools: Articulate 360, Captivate, Camtasia Educational Technology & Digital Tools
• Immersive Learning: VR, AR, AI-driven educational applications
• Interactive Content Creation: Genially, H5P
• AI: ChatGPT, Claude for content development
Digital Marketing & Social Media
• Social media strategy & engagement: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
• Content creation for brand growth
LANGUAGES
• English (Native) Hebrew (Native) French (Fluent) SPEAKING & PUBLICATIONS
Keynotes: Delivered 20+ talks on EdTech and Holocaust Education (North America, the US, Europe, the Balkans and Australia) Publications: Available upon request