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Learning Experience Designer | E-Learning Developer

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My name is Sandra, I am a Teacher of Digital and Social Media in LCETB in Ennis Campus, County Clare, Ireland.

  • Master: M.A. in E-Learning Design and Development
  • Postgrad: MEd Adult & Further Education
  • Honours: BSc. (Honours) in Interactive Digital Media
  • Degree: BSc. in Computing & Digital Media
  • City: Limerick, Ireland
  • Email: sandrapicarra2@gmail.com
  • Freelance: Available

Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by technology and digital media, and this passion led me to choose E-learning Design and Development as my major. I have always excelled in digital media courses, and I possess a deep understanding of the intersection between technology and education. I take pride in my ability to analyse complex problems and convert them into simple, yet elegant user interfaces. I am fascinated by how people respond and adapt to technological advancements, and I am eager to contribute my skills to this exciting and ever-evolving field.

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Summary

Profile

Through my academic journey, I have acquired a diverse skill set in IT, design, and multimedia which has helped me to develop expertise in designing e-learning programmes enriched with video editing, animation, vectors and graphics, web authoring, and web development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, MySQL, PHP, Bootstrap, JQuery, web Authoring, WordPress & eCommerce. I am confident in my ability to effectively convey complex concepts and techniques to learners of varying skill levels. I have a proven track record of creating engaging and interactive learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.


Education

Master of Arts in E-Learning Design and Development - NFQ Level 9

2022 - 2023

Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland

Modules

E-Learning Instructional Design, Education Research & Proposal, New Media workplace, Narrative & Games for Learning, E-Learning Authoring, E-Learning Thesis, E-learning Project

Graduate Diploma in MEd in Adult and Further Education - NFQ Level 9

2021 - 2022

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland

Modules

Reflective and Professional Practice, Teaching and Curriculum Studies 1, Learning and Technology, Psychology and Sociology of Adult and Education, Teaching and Curriculum Studies 2, History and Philosophy of Adult Education, Practicum 1&2

Student-Teacher in Web design (Level 4 and Level 5), Web Authoring (Level 5), Digital Media Technology (Level 3 | Level 4), Graphic Design (Level 4), Internet Skills (Level 3), Spreadsheets (Level 6)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Interactive Digital Media - NFQ Level 8

2020 - 2021

Limerick Institute of Technology, Limerick, Ireland

Modules

Major Digital Media project, Design Thinking, Enterprise application development, 3D graphics and imaging (3DSMAX), Entrepreneurship, Human factors in HCI (Instructional Design), Advanced programming concepts (Java), Data visualization (Tableau, PowerBI, D3.js, DimpleJS, JS Google Charts)

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Digital Media - NFQ Level 7

2018 - 2020

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland

Modules

Year 3

Mobile Web app design development 1&2 (Android Studio, Angular, Ionic), Dynamic Web Development (HTML, PHP, SQL), Object-Oriented Computing 2 (Java, JavaFX), Professional Practice, Applied Modelling and Simulation (Blender), 3D Modelling and Animation (Blender), Digital Marketing & Web Analytics (Design thinking, SEO, WordPress), Audio Video Design & Production 2 (Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects), Software Quality Management (Testing)

Year 2

Audio & Video Design and Production (Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition), Applied Digital Media 1&2 (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap), IT Professional Skills, Database Management (MySQL), Object-Oriented Computing 1 (Java), Applied Network Technologies (Cisco – Packet Tracer), System Analysis Methods, Project Management (MS Projects), Digital Photography (DSLR cameras), Computer Forensics & Digital Investigation, Group Project

Multimedia and Web Development - Advanced Certificate, NFQ Level 6

2017 - 2018

Galway Community College, Galway, Ireland

Modules

Web Hosting, Web Authoring (HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, MySQL, cPanel), Sound Technology (Audacity, Garageband), Digital Imaging (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress), Multimedia Technology, Communication Skills, Project Management for Digital Media Production, Work Experience (WordPress)

Graphic Design - Certificate, NFQ Level 5

2016 - 2017

Galway Community College, Galway, Ireland

Modules

Design, Drawing, Combined Materials, Desktop Publishing (QuarkXPress, InDesign), Computer Illustrated Graphics (Illustrator), Graphic Design, Communication Skills, Work Experience (Graphic Design)

Summary

Key Skills

I am a highly creative, enthusiastic, and adaptive. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. I possess extensive experience in creating and delivering curricula for various subjects, including Graphic Design, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Web Design, Web Authoring, Spreadsheets, Computer Skills, Communications, and Work Experience from levels 3 to 6. I have helped learners develop the necessary skills and confidence to thrive in today's digital landscape by creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. In addition to my technical skills and educational background, I am proficient in working independently and as part of a team.


Professional Experience

Teacher of Social and Digital Media

2023 - Present

FET - LCETB, Ennis Campus, Ireland

Modules:
  • Graphic Design - Level 4
  • Graphic Design - Level 5 (Y1 & Y2)
  • Digital Photography - Level 5

Digital Life Story Coordinator

2022 - 2023

Avista

This project promotes the creation of life stories in a multimedia platform for individuals with an intellectual disability who are at risk for developing Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) as they age.

Interpreter

2020 - 2022

Word Perfect Translations, Ireland

  • Onsite and Over-the-phone translations
  • Portuguese - English
  • English - Portuguese
  • Spanish - English
  • English - Spanish

Student Teacher

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

St. Mary's Adult Community Centre
LCETB, Limerick, Ireland

Modules:
  • Internet Skills - Level 3
  • Digital Media Technology - Level 4
  • Web Design - Level 4
  • Web Authoring - Level 5
  • Spreadsheets - Level 6

Student Teacher

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

FET - Kilmallock Town Campus
LCETB, Limerick, Ireland

VTOS - Modules:
  • Digital Media Technology - Level 4
  • Graphic Design - Level 4
  • Internet Skills - Level 3

Student Teacher

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

Limerick Youth Service (LYS), Limerick, Ireland

Youthreach
  • Module: Pathway to Employment Level 4, Year 1

Video Editor

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Hewitt College, Cork, Ireland

  • I collaborated with examcast.ie team to create engaging e-learning content, including video solutions for exam papers and exam preparation for Junior and Leaving Certificate.

Marketing Intern

Jul 2019 - Oct 2019

HID Global - Assa Abloy, Galway, Ireland

  • I worked alongside with the HR team and corporate Marketing on employer branding
  • I coordinated social media content
  • I developed a Markert research and applied copyright brand awareness according to internal policies and GDPR regulations

Graphic Designer

2018 - 2019

The Headford Arms - RistoPub, Headford, Galway, Ireland

  • I designed professional Layout Menus
  • Video editing and production
  • Digital Marketing
  • I Designed posters, flyers, and booklets

Web Designer

2017 - 2019

Destiny's Designs, Remote

  • Developed and maintained WordPress and eCommerce websites
  • Created Web design assets
  • Designing responsive websites, and mock-ups, creating brand awareness and market research

Graphic Designer

2017 - 2018

StudioXtra, Galway, Ireland

  • Photography studio and Video Editing
  • Photo Edition
  • Digital Imaging
  • Digital Album Production
  • Premium Canvas Print

Certifications

Teaching Council Registration - Route 4: "Adult and Further Education"

Issuer: Teaching Council
Date: Mar 2023


Facilitator - Universal Design n Teaching and Learning

Issuer:National Forum for the enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Date: Feb 2024


Universal Design in Teaching and Learning

Issuer: National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Date: Feb 2024


Digital Accessibility - A whole institution approach

Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - D.A. A whole institution approach

Digital Accessibility for Educators

Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - D.A. for Educators

Creating an Accessibility statement

Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - Creating an Accessibility statement

Teach English Now – Lesson Design and Assessment

Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: May 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - T.E. Lesson Design and Assessment

Teach English Now – Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: May 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - T.E. Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Teach English Now – Foundational Principles

Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: Apr 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - T.E. Foundational Principles

The GDPR Staff Awareness

Issuer:PrivacyEngine
Date: Apr 2022

click for "Certificate Information" - The GDPR Staff Awareness

Learning and Technology: Learning Theories and Online Learning

Issuer: EasyGenerator
Date: Oct 2021

click for "Certificate Information" - L.T. Learning Theories and Online Learning

Learning and Technology: Inclusion and Safety in Online Teaching and Learning

Issuer: EasyGenerator
Date: Oct 2021

click for "Certificate Information" - L.T. Inclusion and Safety in Online Teaching and Learning

Entrepreneurship and Small Business - Ireland (ESB)

Issuer: Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
Date: Oct 2021

click for "Certificate Information" - ESB

Portfolio

My Work

  • All
  • Graphic Design
  • Web Development
  • Videos
  • E-Learning
  • Games
omegafit

OmegaFit
Booklet and flyers

Graphic Design

dynamic

Dynamic Hair Salon

Go "Dynamic" website
Mna Ag Gaire - poster

Mna Ag Gaire
Posters and flyers

Graphic Design

Carina Silva branding

Carina Silva
Logo and business cards

Graphic Design

Ana Barao business card

Ana Sofia Barão
Logo and business cards

Graphic Design

Driving School Poster

Driving School
poster

Graphic Design

Risto-Pub poster

Risto-Pub
Posters and flyers

Graphic Design

tulsi

Tulsi
website

Go to "Tulsi" website

Sports and Social
Logo

Graphic Design

LookJobs

LookJobs
Logo and website

Go to "Lookjobs" website
olympics-home-page

Olympics
Website and DataBase

Web Development

Peoples's Park
website

Web Design

LookJobs

MiYS - logo

Go to MiYs website
pulitzer-home-page

Pulitzer
website

Web Development

Pizza Pronto
Logo

Graphic Design

stairs

STAIRS
Video

Go online
pulitzer-home-page

Project Based Learning
animation

Go to animation

Philosophy of Teaching
animation

Go to animation
maag

Mna Ag Gaire
Video

Go Mna ag Gaire Website
pulitzer-home-page

Connect Me
video and logo

Go online

Torrespet
flyers and logo

Go to the website
photography

Digital Photography
Student's work

Watch the DP video
Graphic Design

Graphic Design
Student's work

Watch the GD video
memories

Memories
Digital Life Story

Go to "Memories" video
dementia

Forget me Not
E-Learning

Go to the "Forget me Not" website
tinman

David
and the Tin Man

Watch the video production
Online safety programme

Online Safety Programme
E-Learning

Go to OSP website
GD movements

Graphic Design Movements
E-Learning

Go to GDM website
Hidden Objects

Hidden Objects

Play the HO Game

Contact

Contact Me

My Location

Ireland

Social Profiles

Email Me

sandrapicarra2@gmail.com

Call Me

+353 89 252 6656

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