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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.
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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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.
Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland
E-Learning Instructional Design, Education Research & Proposal, New Media workplace, Narrative & Games for Learning, E-Learning Authoring, E-Learning Thesis, E-learning Project
Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Ireland
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)
Limerick Institute of Technology, Limerick, Ireland
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)
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway, Ireland
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
Galway Community College, Galway, Ireland
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)
Galway Community College, Galway, Ireland
Design, Drawing, Combined Materials, Desktop Publishing (QuarkXPress, InDesign), Computer Illustrated Graphics (Illustrator), Graphic Design, Communication Skills, Work Experience (Graphic Design)
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.
FET - LCETB, Ennis Campus, Ireland
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.
Word Perfect Translations, Ireland
St. Mary's Adult Community Centre
LCETB, Limerick, Ireland
FET - Kilmallock Town Campus
LCETB, Limerick, Ireland
Limerick Youth Service (LYS), Limerick, Ireland
Hewitt College, Cork, Ireland
HID Global - Assa Abloy, Galway, Ireland
The Headford Arms - RistoPub, Headford, Galway, Ireland
Destiny's Designs, Remote
StudioXtra, Galway, Ireland
Issuer: Teaching Council
Date: Mar 2023
Issuer:National Forum for the enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Date: Feb 2024
Issuer: National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Date: Feb 2024
Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022
Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022
Issuer: AHEAD
Date: Jun 2022
Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: May 2022
Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: May 2022
Issuer: Arizona State University
Date: Apr 2022
Issuer:PrivacyEngine
Date: Apr 2022
Issuer: EasyGenerator
Date: Oct 2021
Issuer: EasyGenerator
Date: Oct 2021
Issuer: Certiport - A Pearson VUE Business
Date: Oct 2021
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Ireland
sandrapicarra2@gmail.com
+353 89 252 6656