Tamarin
An international consulting service for supporting learning that matters. Everywhere.
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We can't take learning for granted. Without data, we can't know exactly how our best efforts land or how to improve. Sometimes a small change can make a huge difference.
About Tamarin
Formed in 2013, Tamarin specializes in joining on-the-ground, local teams to understand and analyze an education situation. Then we use user-centered design principles to devise, pilot and iterate solutions to improve learning. We are committed to delivering data-driven insights and strategies, cultivating deep and lasting collaborations among all stakeholders. We aim to leave behind newly built-in, sustainable tools and systems to support lasting educational impact.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Program Assessment
- Theory of change/logic model development
- Data collection for monitoring and impact
- Expert data analysis and interpretation
- Stakeholder consultations & presentations
Expert Facilitations and Training
- Support in piloting, revising, scaling innovations
- Development and training workshops
- Virtual and on-site, side-by-side coaching
Skilled Co-design of Systems & Materials
- Together with stakeholders, we build systems, curricula, protocols, tools, and materials to support sustainability of the change.
- Most importantly, we build local, online and in person networks to support sustained community engagement.
Tamarin always works to support local partners.
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FAQ's
What services does Tamarin provide?
Tamarin supports educational programs around the world, leading research and leading work to improve outcomes and influence policy. Our team is skilled in research, teaching, and materials, tools and system development. We travel to work on-site including in fragile and remote areas. Staffing for each project is tailored to its technical, regional, and language needs.
Who uses Tamarin's services?
Schools, local and regional Boards of Education, and NGOs seeking data-driven insights to improve the effectiveness of their educational initiatives have all partnered with us.
Does Tamarin conduct curriculum reviews?
Yes. We assess curricula both in document form and in action. To assess curriculum in action, we use a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods to assess its effectiveness. In all cases we provide actionable recommendations.
Where does Tamarin work?
Tamarin serves international clients focused on strengthening the education they offer through a comprehensive monitoring of activities, through an impact evaluation, through training and faciliated experiences or through material and tool development.
What makes Tamarin unique in its field?
Because of our extensive network of skilled partners in education and development context, Tamarin is able to assemble teams to be dispatched to each context ready to share persepctives and experience particular to the situation's needs. Teams can be small or can be multi-organizational, multi-dimestional collaboratives. In addition, Tamarin uses a need-based sliding fee scale and sources to apply for outside funding of the work are available.
Will Tamarin customize offerings for specific projects?
Yes, we tailor our evaluation frameworks to meet the unique objectives and challenges of each educational project or initiative.
Contact Us
Contact Tamarin if you would like learn more about how to improve learning in your area. We welcome your questions!