Marc Pizzuti
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Instructional Designer/Educator with a strong track record in creating engaging online learning programs that enhance user success and drive measurable business outcomes. Expertise includes curriculum development, e-learning, video-based instruction, and comprehensive needs analysis, ensuring alignment with pedagogical and editorial standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to produce high-quality, scalable content tailored to diverse learning needs. Committed to lifelong learning and customer education while leveraging innovative strategies, including social media, to foster professional development and adapt to evolving educational landscapes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Curriculum Developer/Lead Teacher
North Uplands School
01.2025 - Current
- Develop and deliver engaging ESL courses such as ESLDO and ESLEO for high school students and adults using Moodle.
- Incorporate interactive content, assessments, and multimedia resources to enhance language acquisition.
- Foster digital literacy among students, resulting in improved engagement and learning outcomes.
- Ensured alignment between curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments, leading to clearer expectations for students and improved outcomes.
- Spearheaded efforts to incorporate emerging pedagogical theories into core curricular frameworks, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Program Coordinator/Instructor
Northern College @ Pures College
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Led the creation of scalable hybrid and online courses across ESL, business, and professional development programs.
- Developed course roadmaps, modules, and assessments that increased learner engagement and completion rates.
- Facilitated collaboration between SMEs, media developers, and the leadership team to ensure brand and pedagogical consistency.
- Created video scripts, interactive e-learning assets, and live webinar guides for student-facing materials.
- Supported new junior IDs through mentorship and established guidelines to elevate instructional quality and consistency.
- Designed learning evaluations and used performance metrics to iterate and improve course outcomes.
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
High School Teacher
Heritage International School
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans for Canadian Law, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Taught language skills to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Lead Teacher
Royal Crown Academic School
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses (HSB4U, CHC2D, CHY4U, CHV2O, GLC20, ESLBO, CO, DO, and EO) using Schoology, delivering essential subject information and lesson plans.
- Implemented expert guidance and mentorship to cross-functional educators, leading to a 25% increase in student achievement rates.
- Pioneered activities promoting cultural diversity and family engagement, leading to a 50% rise in community involvement and recognition in classroom team performance evaluations.
- Spearheaded the coordination and logistics of 5 educational field trips, engaging 150+ students in hands-on learning experiences and fostering a deeper appreciation for diverse subjects and cultures.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Course Developer
CAN4U
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Consistently met project milestones through effective time management skills and prioritization of tasks.
- Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies in course development, improving efficiency and enhancing learner experiences.
- Enhanced course content by incorporating multimedia elements and interactive activities.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor
Universita Popolare Di Roma & Others
01.2000 - 12.2019
- Built and delivered online and in-person courses for adults and professionals in ESL, business communication, and intercultural skills.
- Created multimedia learning assets aligned with CEFR standards and local curriculum guidelines.
- Integrated social media tools like LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram for authentic learning and professional networking.
- Developed and assessed learning outcomes, rubrics, and diagnostic tests.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating best practices in instructional design.
- Developed customized learning experiences by incorporating multimedia elements, interactive activities, and real-world examples.
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher
Englishing
09.2013 - 11.2018
- Designed and delivered customized in-person English courses for a group of five students, adapting content to meet their specific language goals and proficiency levels.
- Developed lesson plans that emphasized speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while incorporating real-life scenarios and culturally relevant topics to enhance engagement and practical application.
- Conducted informal assessments to track progress and adjust instruction as needed.
- Fostered a supportive and interactive classroom environment that encouraged active participation, collaboration, and confidence in language use.
- Created original video concepts aligned with audience interests and brand goals. Script, storyboard, film, and edit videos using professional tools and techniques.
- Designed visual elements (e.g., thumbnails, motion graphics, intros to enhance video quality.
- Uploaded and managed videos on YouTube with effective SEO (titles, tags, descriptions).
- Monitored video performance and engagement metrics to refine future content.
- Www.youtube.com/@englishing
Education
Adobe Content Creator Certificate - Content Creation
Coursera
Toronto, ON08-2025
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate - Graphic Design
Coursera
Toronto, ON07-2025
CELPIP Instructor Training Certification - CELPIP Training
Prometric
Toronto, ON06-2025
Certificate in Instructional Design - Instructional Design
Seneca College
Toronto, ON04-2025
Adult Second Language Acquisition - Adult Education
Canadian College of Educators
Toronto, ON02-2024
OCELT/ICTEAL Ontario Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language
TESL Ontario
Toronto, ON04-2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen's University
Kingston, ON06-2022
TESOL Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Phoenix, Arizona06-2015
Interior Design - Interior Design
International Academy of Merchandising And Design
Toronto, ONCreative Advertising - Advertising
Seneca College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Curriculum & Instructional Design
- E-learning Development
- Assessment Design
- Learning Outcomes
- Stakeholder Engagement
- SME Collaboration
- Social Media
- Digital Communication
- Graphic Design
- Agile Content Development
- Scriptwriting
- Storyboarding
- Microlearning
- Video-based Instruction
- Webinar Creation
- User-Centered Design
- Customer Success
- Needs Analysis
- Learning Metrics
- Articulate 360
- Rise
- Adobe Suite
- Camtasia
- Moodle
- Canvas
- H5P
- MS Teams
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Trello
- Figma
- Slack
- Customer-Obsessed
- Collaborative Leader
- Resilient
- Agile
- Strategic Thinker
- Teaching strategies
- Curriculum auditing
- Content development
- Formative assessment
- Flipped classroom
- Instructional coaching
- Interactive learning
- Universal design for learning
- Training delivery
- Educational technology
- Course design
- Instructional best practices
- Workplace training
- Curriculum design
- Instructional materials
- Blended learning
- Digital literacy
- Multimedia integration
- Discussion facilitation
- Instructor training
- Gamification techniques
- Assessment creation
- Instructional presentations
- Course evaluation
- Online learning platforms
- Training plans
- Digital learning platforms
- Course material creation
- Teacher training
- Course management
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Lesson planning
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom observation
Accomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, and social science to students utilizing course of study adopted by the Ontario Board of Education.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for more than 90 students.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Curriculum Developer/Lead Teacher
North Uplands School
01.2025 - Current
High School Teacher
Heritage International School
06.2022 - 08.2022
Program Coordinator/Instructor
Northern College @ Pures College
01.2022 - 12.2024
Course Developer
CAN4U
01.2020 - 06.2020
Lead Teacher
Royal Crown Academic School
01.2018 - 07.2022
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher
Englishing
09.2013 - 11.2018
Curriculum Developer & Instructor
Universita Popolare Di Roma & Others
01.2000 - 12.2019
Adobe Content Creator Certificate - Content Creation
Coursera
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate - Graphic Design
Coursera
CELPIP Instructor Training Certification - CELPIP Training
Prometric
Certificate in Instructional Design - Instructional Design
Seneca College
Adult Second Language Acquisition - Adult Education
Canadian College of Educators
OCELT/ICTEAL Ontario Certification - Teaching English As A Second Language
TESL Ontario
Bachelor of Arts - History
Queen's University
TESOL Certification - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Arizona State University
Interior Design - Interior Design
International Academy of Merchandising And Design
Creative Advertising - Advertising
Seneca College
Selected Projects And Achievements
- Online Customer Education: Created Adult English courses for Korean professionals, improving learner success by 30%.
- Academy-Level Content Design: Designed and facilitated job readiness and digital literacy workshops for students transitioning to employment in Canada.
- Media-Rich E-Learning: Authored writing course for international learners including scripted video lessons, interactive assessments, and culturally responsive materials.
- Team Leadership: Promoted to Lead ID to formalize onboarding, training standards, and ID-SME workflows.
Professional Attributes
- Customer-Obsessed: Committed to improving learner success and retention through intentional, research-informed design.
- Collaborative Leader: Builds strong partnerships with SMEs, team members, and stakeholders to align goals and streamline workflows.
- Resilient & Agile: Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and iterates quickly based on user data and feedback.
- Strategic Thinker: Aligns learning solutions with broader business objectives and promotes scalable, future-ready content.
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