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About me

 
Hi, I'm Aleksandra (Aleks) Magnitskaia.

I’m an adult educator, facilitator, and curriculum designer with 15+ years of experience across higher education, corporate training, and adult language learning.

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Selected customized English-language and professional communication programs designed for corporate and public-sector clients across finance, oil & gas, manufacturing, technology, retail, and government.

Academic experience

Selected projects from my work as a Senior Lecturer and curriculum developer within higher education, combining direct teaching with curriculum development, faculty professional learning, program evaluation, inclusive education, and educational innovation.

Education:

  • Provincial Instructor Diploma: Vancouver Community College (2025)

  • Master Degree in Education: Kazan Innovative University (2020) 

 

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  • Articulate Storyline and Rise Certification Course, 2025

  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design, 2024

  • Learning and Development: Needs Analysis, 2024   

  • Camtasia Certification Course, 2024

  • Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization, 2023       

  • Instructional Design Foundations and Applications, 2020

Certificates:

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Philosophy

My approach to learning starts with understanding people—their goals, needs, challenges, and context. From there, I design practical, relevant learning experiences that build skills, confidence, and independence.
I believe effective learning is inclusive, adaptable, and connected to real life. Whether I’m teaching, facilitating, or designing a program, the goal is the same: help people apply what they learn and move forward.
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