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Qanitah Adam

@qanitahadam

Innovative Learning Specialist with expertise in instructional design.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my expertise in instructional design and curriculum development while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

I am an Innovative Learning Specialist with a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, and EFL/ESL teaching. Currently, I am completing my Masters of Philosophy in Higher Education, focusing on advanced learning strategies and organizational development. My goal is to foster a culture of continuous learning and empower learners to achieve their full potential.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led diverse teaching teams, developed multimedia-rich learning modules, and designed engaging online learning experiences. My experience includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful training initiatives and aligning learning strategies with organizational goals. I am passionate about creating transformative educational experiences that enhance performance and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Senior Hybrid Learning Designer

Stellenbosch University

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Conceptualized learning design and multimedia development briefs for new hybrid learning offerings. Designed high-quality online learning experiences aligned with course outcomes and assessment strategies.

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Learning Designer

Noodle

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Developed instructional materials and detailed blueprints for diverse learning courses, designing engaging and interactive learning experiences tailored to pedagogical principles. Integrated multimedia elements into modules and collaborated with learning technologists to develop courses using authoring tools and LMS platforms.

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EFL Instructor & Senior Teacher

FastOne Korea & The Queen's English

Oct 2020 - Aug 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Carried out interactive lessons on business-related topics and ran business social workshops on current news. Trained new teachers in accordance with company values and processes, assessing and providing feedback for new teachers in trial classes.

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EFL Lecturer

The Oxford Partnership

Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 (10 months)

Designed learning content and planned lessons tailored to students' needs, teaching ESL and IT concepts at both Foundation and Vocational levels. Pivoted to online teaching during COVID-19, designing and developing digital content to transition lessons to virtual platforms.

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EFL Teacher & Coordinator

UCT English Language Center

Jun 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Designed content and planned lessons to suit students' needs, teaching diverse groups of students at different levels. Conducted interactive and structured lessons in a classroom environment, and designed and executed assessments.

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Native English Teacher

Beolgyo Elementary School (JLP)

Apr 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years)

Prepared and developed teaching materials for language education, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards. Conducted classes and assisted with activities related to language education, and designed and executed assessments.

SI

Business Intelligence Developer

Santam Insurance

Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Presented complex information through BI tools (Qlikview) and crafted data queries. Maintained and refined Qlikview models according to user specifications.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Stellenbosch University logoSU

Stellenbosch University

Masters of Philosophy, Higher Education

2025 -

Currently completing a Masters of Philosophy in Higher Education, with a focus on advanced learning strategies and organizational development. This program emphasizes instructional design and its applications in various educational contexts.

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Coursera

Certificate, Instructional Design

2020 - 2020

Completed a certificate in Instructional Design Foundations and Applications. The focus was on needs analysis, curriculum development, and applying learning theories to design effective training programs.

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Qlikview SA

Certificate, Qlikview Designer

2015 - 2015

Obtained Qlikview Designer certification, focusing on designing and developing interactive dashboards and data visualizations. This enhanced skills in presenting complex information through Business Intelligence tools.

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Cape Town School of English

TESOL Certification, English Language Teaching

2015 - 2015

Completed TESOL Certification, focusing on teaching English to speakers of other languages. Key areas included lesson planning and effective classroom management techniques.

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Qlikview SA

Certificate, Qlikview Developer

2015 - 2015

Achieved Qlikview Developer certification, specializing in building and optimizing Qlikview data models for business intelligence. This provided a strong foundation in data query and model maintenance.

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University of the Western Cape

Honours Degree, Information Systems

2014 - 2014

Earned an Honours Degree in Information Systems, with a focus on Oracle SQL, APEX, and industry-specific skills. This program provided advanced knowledge in database management and application development.

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University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

2011 - 2013

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, focusing on project management, consulting, finance, and entrepreneurship. This provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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