Alexis Reeves

Alexis Reeves Learning Designer --Portfolio Site LinkedIn Profile YouTube Channel AlexisAI Canadian/British Passport holder and Spanish Resident (TIE holder) I’m a former educator turned Learning Designer, currently looking for new roles. Qualifications University of British Columbia-Canada Master’s of Educational Technology- ➔​ A two year program where I explored theory, strategy, and planning competencies required for greater leadership and responsibility in the design and implementation of emerging learning technologies University of British Columbia-Canada Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology- ➔​ A one year post-graduate program designed for professionals and educators responsible for managing, designing, or instructing technology-based courses for post-secondary or adult learners. University of Wollongong-Australia Post Graduate Diploma in Education- Primary Teaching- International House Toronto-Canada TESL Diploma (EAL/ESL Teaching Qualification- ➔​ 120 hour course as recognized by TESL Canada (equivalent to European CELTA) Brock University-Canada Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology- Additional Achievements and Professional Memberships ➔​ QTS certificate holder (Quality Teacher Status for working in UK schools) ➔​ Presented a workshop at the 2018 Associação Portuguesa de Professores de Inglês (APPI) conference in Aveiro, Portugal:Ideas for effective ESL/EAL learning through fostering positive affect within the classroom 21st-Century Skills ➔​ Course creation experience with Thinkific, Articulate Rise, and Articulate Storyline ➔​ Soft skills including communication skills, adaptability, flexibility, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, time management and attention to detail ➔​ Website creation with Wix, WordPress, Google Sites and Weebly ➔​ Presentation and collaborative software experience using Thinglink, Beautiful.AI, Gamma, Milanote, Animoto, Canva, Padlet, Linoit, VideoScribe, Animaker, Miro, Google Forms, Teams, Zoom, Skype and Google Meet ➔​ Video editing software experience and creation with Adobe Premiere Pro, Vyond, Kapwing, Windows ClipChamp, Camtasia, YouTube, EdPuzzle, Genial and Powtoon ➔​ Gamification software experience with Twine, Wordwall, and GDevelop ➔​ Experience with content creation and quiz software such as H5P, Articulate Storyline, Canvas, Quizziz, Kahoot ➔​ Experience with multiple LMS systems such as Learn Upon, Frog, Moodle, Canvas and Google Classroom ➔​ Word processing skills include multitasking abilities and group and individual workload capabilities ➔​ Podcasting experience with Podbean Work Experience Learning Designer November 2024- February 2025 (contractor position) English First (EF) Remote working Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Curriculum development. This included editing and writing English learning materials based on CEFR guidelines and the backwards design model ➔​ Utilized creative ideas to enhance existing learner content, create new content as well as creating AI image and video prompts for increased multimodal literacy ➔​ Worked remotely and efficiently to achieve collaborative goals remotely and meet deadlines in a timely fashion ➔​ Built learning opportunities using the company's Catalyst course development software Learning and Development Partner (Learning Designer and LMS Administrator) May 2024- October 2024 (paternity cover role) Wall Street English International Head Office Remote working Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Consulted and built relationships with subject matter experts to identify learning needs/ gaps to design learning solutions to accommodate those needs ➔​ Designed elearning courses for employee training across different countries and franchises using Articulate Rise, Storyline, and Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software, ensuring universal design principles for learning (UDL) and use of company branding were used ➔​ Managed and ran reports using the company’s LMS, Learn Upon, to assess learning and presented findings to the HR department ➔​ Built relationships with members of staff across global territories to ensure their ease-of-use by clients, and any LMS problems were solved fast and accurately Practicum/Intern at a not-for-profit Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Remote working Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Researched and reported on internationally recognized e-curricula to merge with the current online learning curriculum to ensure the opportunity for internationally recognized credentials when applying to higher education institutions ➔​ Researched potential partnership opportunities to aid with the implementation of e-learning content to integrate into the current LMS that allowed for very diverse and challenging needs (multiple language functions, ease-of-use for low-digital literacy skills, mobile-only learning, offline learning potential to adhere to low-bandwidth, low-cost/free options) ➔​ Researched online assessment options to adhere to the curriculum and e-learning environment that allowed for ease-of-use, 21st-century learning skills such as project-based learning, offline or downloadable opportunities, and increased presence and morale Year 2 Class Teacher/ Year 4 Class Teacher/ Reception (kindergarten) Class Teacher September 2019-February 2022 Canterbury Primary School San Lorenzo, Gran Canaria, Spain Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Full-time class teacher at a British international primary school ➔​ Taught using the Talk for Writing literacy program and the Abacus (Pearson) maths program ➔​ Incorporated technology such as: using the Frog LMS, Blogger, Zoom, Microsoft OneDrive, BugClub literacy program, Abacus online math and science activities, and the interactive whiteboard EAL/ESL Teacher October 2018- June 2019 The English Centre Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Teacher of EAL to students from 7 years old - adults ➔​ Specialised in the preparation for Cambridge English exams, including First Certificate, PET, KET, and Advanced Certificates, and proficiency level English to adults (C2 level) Year 2 Teacher October 2017- June 2018 Colegio Hispano Inglés Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Teacher of maths, science, English and Cambridge test preparations using the outcomes as indicated in both the British and Spanish curricula ESL/EAL Teacher July 2017- August 2017 St. Edmund's College-Summer school Ware, England Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ EAL teacher to students aged 16+ for the first course (B1-B2 level) and 11-12-year-old students for the second intake (A2-B1 level) in a residential boarding school environment ➔​ Designed and implemented course content linked to the weekly excursions and in line with the CEFR and CELTA guidelines ESL/EAL Teacher April- June 2017 Play and Say English Camp Ezcaray, Spain Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Taught English to students as an additional language through topic-based classes ➔​ Completed pastoral duties and worked as a team to lead activities Education Recruitment Consultant March 2015-September 2016 ANZUK Teachers London, England Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Formed partnerships with both active clients and new clients to ensure their candidate needs were met accordingly and promptly ➔​ Specialised in securing long-term recruitment positions ➔​ Maintained relationships with teacher candidates from overseas to ensure their transition to the UK was as easy as possible Year 4 Teacher September 2014-March 2015 Blue Gate Fields Junior School London, England Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Taught literacy using the Read Write Inc. program and numeracy using Hamilton Trust materials ➔​ Taught RE and ICT to students, linking their IT skills with current units of study and interests ESL Teacher and Activity Leader June 2014- July 2014 Quest Language Studies Toronto, Canada Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Teacher and supervisor/guide at an ESL summer school for upper-intermediate to advanced-level ESL students from Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and France ➔​ Courses taught included: Grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing Primary Teacher September 2012 – April 2014 Liverpool Hospital School Sydney Area, Australia Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Regular supply teacher to children in the pediatric ward with ages ranging from kindergarten through to high school level ➔​ Created differentiated lessons to continue learning for students within the hospital ➔​ Used fun, flexible, and creative lesson ideas ranging from hands-on learning activities, educational games, creative story making (Puppet Pals & Comic Life), use of props and interactive activities, SMART boards, Nintendo Wii, iPads, and puppets to help maintain morale Primary Teacher September 2012-April 2014 Various Primary Schools Sydney, Australia ESL Teacher November 2013- March 2014 Step One College/LETS Sydney, Australia Invigilator (Digital Test Administrator) August 2013 – October 2013 Pearson and ACARA Sydney, Australia Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Liaised with client test schools for standardized NAPLAN computerized tests ➔​ Collected qualitative and quantitative research whilst minimizing external variables to report back for further test improvements and possible future use of the computerized testing methodology ➔​ Maintained confidentiality with sample test identities and results Teacher/Tutor October 2012-March 2014 Smart College Blacktown, Australia Recruiter January 2012 –May 2012 Impact Teachers London, England Roles and Responsibilities: ➔​ Established friendly, approachable relationships with teachers whilst accommodating their needs and matching them with schools that best fit what they expected ➔​ Trusted to attend a recruitment trip to generate new clients in Dublin, Ireland, and assess them through the interviewing process for future positions within our company ➔​ Helped train new co-workers Primary Teacher October 2011 – July 2012 Various Schools London, England Teacher/Tutor February 2012 – July 2012 Leaders are Readers London, England Roles and Responsibilities: Primary Teacher July 2011 – September 2011 Various Schools Sydney, Australia EAL/ESL Teacher January 2009 – February 2010 Raon School Seoul, South Korea ESL/EAL Teacher December 2008 – January 2009 Korea Aerospace University Seoul, South Korea