About me
Hi, I'm Aleksandra (Alex) Magnitskaia.
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I have over 10 years of experience in education as an instructor and learning developer. I’ve worked in academic and corporate settings, supporting adult learners, students, and fellow instructors in achieving their learning goals.
Corporate experience
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Needs Analyses: Conducted assessments to identify learning gaps and align initiatives with organizational goals for 30+ companies and government organizations.
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Course Development: Designed customized eLearning and blended courses for diverse industries and audiences.
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Assessment Development: Created tools to evaluate adult learners' progress and program effectiveness.
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Cross-Cultural Competence: Adapted learning solutions for diverse cultural and organizational contexts.
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Academic experience
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Program Development: Created 20+ academic programs and courses aligned with university standards.
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Learning Programs: Designed and facilitated initiatives for students in 10+ departments.
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E-Learning: Established and maintained online platforms to enhance accessibility.
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Professional Development: Delivered 5 courses for educators and industry professionals.
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Publication: Co-authored 2 exercise books for post-secondary ESL learners.
Education and Certificates
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Provincial Instructor Diploma (expected in 2025)
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Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design, 2024
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Learning and Development: Needs Analysis, 2024
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Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization, 2023
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Master Degree in Education, 2020
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Instructional Design Foundations and Applications, 2020
Philosophy
​​I believe that learning is a never-ending journey, and there is always a path awaiting those who crave knowledge.
Learning design helps build those paths. It supports, guides, and motivates learners—whether they’re pursuing a college diploma, a professional development course, or a handy manual on how to greet clients. As an educator, I aim to create learning experiences suitable for learners of all ages, academic backgrounds, and cultures.