Qanitah Adam
@qanitahadam
Innovative Learning Specialist with expertise in instructional design.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
EFL Teacher
EC Language School
Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)
Designed content and planned lessons to suit students' needs. Taught diverse groups of students at different levels, conducting interactive and structured lessons in a classroom environment.
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.
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.
Programme Manager & Mentor
The Startup Hatchery
Apr 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Developed and designed online entrepreneurship programs, analyzing, updating, and refining existing online programs to improve engagement and effectiveness. Collaborated with subject experts to develop course content and conducted mentoring sessions.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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