ashly dorkin

Designed high-fidelity Figma prototypes and wireframes for a POS system and mobile client app, targeting key pain points to deliver achievable solutions within start-up constraints.

Delivered tailored English instruction to busy adult professionals using flexible, structured approaches and original materials to support language acquisition and learner retention.

Designed and taught engaging synchronous online English classes for Russian-speaking adults, leveraging LMS and virtual classroom tools to achieve consistently high-quality lessons and strong retention.

Proofread and edited English texts for native Spanish speakers and wrote travel articles to weekly deadlines, producing high-quality content and teaching private English classes.

Taught children aged 18 months to 18 years in private and public settings, designed original lesson materials and games, and managed curriculum across levels in challenging classroom environments.

Managed day-to-day bookshop operations, organised book launches and an annual literary festival, and drove sales through in-person and remote customer engagement.

Grade: 82.4%

Certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Cape Town begun or completed in 2023 with achieved score 82.4%.

Grade: 90%

Professional Diploma in UX Design completed in 2023 with an achieved score of 90%.

International Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language completed in 2016.

Grade: Distinction

Honours Degree in Visual & Art History awarded with distinction (approximately 75% average) by the University of Cape Town.

Grade: Distinction

Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in English Language & Literature and Visual & Art History awarded with distinction by the University of Cape Town.