

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

Blended & eLearning Course Development
Designed 100+ hours of eLearning and blended content training for government staff, executive English courses, interpreting skills for oil engineers, and industry-specific programs for manufacturing professionals preparing for global events. Programs contributed to a 30% increase in learner engagement and significant performance gains.
Needs Analysis & Learning Strategy
Conducted learning needs assessments for 50+ projects across government, higher education, and industry sectors. Applied ADDIE, Backward Design, and Kemp models to align training with organizational goals. Led to 20–40% improvements in training relevance, increased learner retention, and consistently positive ROI based on post-program evaluations.
Higher Education & Exam Preparation
Partnered with 5 local colleges to develop programs for international language exams. Resulted in a 35% increase in international exam pass rates and a 40% boost in the number of students receiving study-abroad grants.
Corporate & Retail Training
Created language and sales training for car and clothing retail teams working with international clients. Helped improve communication with international clients and boosted sales-readiness, with training satisfaction scores of 92%+ and performance improvements of 20–25% reported by supervisors.
Assessment & Evaluation
Designed diagnostic tools, placement tests, and final evaluations for all major projects. Enabled real-time learning adjustments and improved tracking, leading to 25–45% gains in measured learner progress and consistently high post-training evaluation scores.
Cross-Cultural Design
Built inclusive, culturally responsive programs for diverse learner populations in government and industry. Improved engagement and accessibility across all regions served, with learner satisfaction increasing by 30% in cross-cultural training programs.
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Academic experience
Program Development
Collaborated with faculty from 20+ university departments to design full academic programs, including course outlines, objectives, assessments, and LMS content. These initiatives led to a 15–25% increase in student test scores and stronger academic performance across participating courses.
Learning Initiatives
Designed and facilitated targeted support programs across 10+ departments. Helped reduce course failure rates by up to 30%, particularly among international and non-native English-speaking students.
E-Learning Strategy
Led university-wide eLearning implementation during COVID-19, ensuring a 100% transition to online learning without disruption. Maintained academic continuity and safeguarded learner progress for over 1,000 students.
Professional Development
Created and delivered 5+ instructor training programs focused on inclusive teaching, intercultural skills, facilitation, and digital tools. Contributed to a 20% increase in student enrollment from diverse and international backgrounds and improved instructor feedback scores.
Course Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Developed course evaluation frameworks using pre- and post-assessment tools, learner feedback, and instructor reviews. Analyzed results to refine curriculum, resulting in a 20–35% improvement in course satisfaction ratings and more targeted instructional strategies across departments.
Publications
Co-authored 2 post-secondary ESL exercise books adopted by multiple departments, improving language outcomes and supporting curriculum delivery.
Education:
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Provincial Instructor Diploma: Vancouver Community College (2025)
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Master Degree in Education: Kazan Innovative University (2020) ​

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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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Camtasia Certification Course: 2024
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Canva for teachers: 2024
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Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization, 2023
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Instructional Design Foundations and Applications, 2020
Certificates:

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.