I’m an experienced educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer with over 25 years of experience in Canada and Europe. I specialize in designing engaging, learner-centered experiences—both in-person and online—and have led the creation of innovative programs, multimedia content, and digital learning solutions for diverse audiences. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, I bring a global and inclusive approach to education, combining pedagogy, creativity, and technology to support meaningful learning. My work has reached millions through curriculum development, video-based instruction, and impactful student engagement strategies.…

Marc Pizzuti

I’m an experienced educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer with over 25 years of experience in Canada and Europe. I specialize in designing engaging, learner-centered experiences—both in-person and online—and have led the creation of innovative programs, multimedia content, and digital learning solutions for diverse audiences. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, I bring a global and inclusive approach to education, combining pedagogy, creativity, and technology to support meaningful learning. My work has reached millions through curriculum development, video-based instruction, and impactful student engagement strategies.…

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I’m an experienced educator, instructional designer, and curriculum developer with over 25 years of experience in Canada and Europe. I specialize in designing engaging, learner-centered experiences—both in-person and online—and have led the creation of innovative programs, multimedia content, and digital learning solutions for diverse audiences. Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, I bring a global and inclusive approach to education, combining pedagogy, creativity, and technology to support meaningful learning. My work has reached millions through curriculum development, video-based instruction, and impactful student engagement strategies.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Curriculum Developer/Teacher at North Uplands School
January 1, 2025 - June 17, 2024
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.
Program Coordinator/Instructor at Northern College @ Pures College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 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 junior instructional designers through mentorship and established guidelines to elevate instructional quality and consistency. Designed learning evaluations and used performance metrics to iterate and improve course outcomes.
Lead Teacher at Royal Crown Academic School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses using Schoology, delivering essential subject information and lesson plans. Provided expert guidance and mentorship to educators, resulting in a 25% increase in student achievement rates. Developed activities promoting cultural diversity and family engagement, leading to a 50% rise in community involvement and recognition in team performance evaluations. Coordinated and managed logistics for educational field trips engaging 150+ students in hands-on learning experiences.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor at Language Education & Training Organizations
December 31, 1999 - December 30, 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 such as LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram for authentic learning and professional networking. Developed and assessed learning outcomes, rubrics, and diagnostic tests.
Videographer/ESL teacher/Curriculum Developer at Englishing
February 4, 2013 - July 7, 2025
- 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/outros) 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. - Maintained a consistent publishing schedule and brand tone.
Curriculum Developer/Teacher at North Uplands School
January 1, 2025 - June 14, 2024
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.
Program Coordinator/Instructor at Northern College @ Pures College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 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.
Lead Teacher at Royal Crown Academic School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses 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, resulting in a 50% rise in community involvement and classroom recognition. Spearheaded coordination and logistics of 5 educational field trips, engaging 150+ students in hands-on learning.
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher at Englishing – www.youtube.com/@englishing
January 1, 2013 - June 14, 2024
Designed and delivered customized in-person English courses tailored to specific language goals and proficiency levels. Developed lesson plans emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with real-life and culturally relevant topics. Conducted informal assessments to track progress and adjust instruction. Created original video content including scripting, storyboarding, filming, and editing using professional tools. Designed visual elements such as thumbnails and motion graphics to enhance videos. Managed YouTube uploads with SEO optimization and monitored engagement.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor at Language Education & Training Organizations
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 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.
Curriculum Developer/Teacher at North Uplands School
January 1, 2025 - June 10, 2024
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.
Program Coordinator/Instructor at Northern College @ Pures College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 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.
Lead Teacher at Royal Crown Academic School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses 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.
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher at Englishing
January 1, 2013 - June 10, 2024
Designed and delivered customized in-person English courses for a small group of students, tailoring content to their language goals. Developed lesson plans emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with culturally relevant topics. Conducted informal assessments to track progress. Fostered interactive classroom environments to build confidence. Created original video concepts; scripted, storyboarded, filmed, and edited videos using professional tools. Designed visual elements to enhance videos and managed uploads with SEO techniques on YouTube. Monitored video performance and engagement to refine future content.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor at Language Education & Training Organizations
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 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.
Curriculum Developer/Teacher at North Uplands School
January 1, 2025 - June 9, 2024
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.
Program Coordinator/Instructor at Northern College @ Pures College
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 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 leadership to ensure brand and pedagogical consistency. Created video scripts, interactive e-learning assets, and live webinar guides. Supported new junior instructional designers through mentorship and established guidelines to elevate instructional quality. Designed learning evaluations and used performance metrics to improve course outcomes.
Lead Teacher at Royal Crown Academic School
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses using Schoology. Delivered essential subject information and lesson plans. Provided expert guidance and mentorship to educators, improving student achievement rates by 25%. Developed activities promoting cultural diversity and family engagement, increasing community involvement by 50%. Coordinated logistics of five educational field trips, engaging over 150 students in hands-on learning experiences.
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher at Englishing – www.youtube.com/@englishing2013
January 1, 2013 - June 9, 2024
Designed and delivered customized in-person English courses for a small group of students, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with culturally relevant content. Created original video concepts aligned with audience interests and brand goals. Scripted, storyboarded, filmed, and edited videos using professional tools. Designed visual elements such as thumbnails, motion graphics, and intros/outros. Managed video uploads with SEO strategies and monitored engagement metrics to refine content.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor at Language Education & Training Organizations
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 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 and curriculum guidelines. Integrated social media for authentic learning and networking. Developed and assessed learning outcomes, rubrics, and diagnostic tests.
Curriculum Developer/Teacher at North Uplands School
January 1, 2025 - Present
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.
Program Coordinator/Instructor at Northern College @ Pures College
December 31, 2024 - July 22, 2025
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 leadership 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. Designed learning evaluations and used performance metrics to improve course outcomes.
Lead Teacher at Royal Crown Academic School
January 1, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Executed Ontario's educational syllabuses for seven assigned courses using Schoology. Implemented expert guidance and mentorship to educators, leading to a 25% increase in student achievement. Pioneered activities that promoted cultural diversity and family engagement, resulting in a 50% rise in community involvement. Coordinated and managed educational field trips for 150+ students to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
Videographer/Curriculum Developer/ESL Teacher at Englishing (YouTube Channel)
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designed and delivered customized in-person English courses tailored to students’ goals. Developed lesson plans covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing with real-life applications. Created original video content including scripting, storyboarding, filming, and editing using professional tools. Designed visual elements to enhance video quality and managed YouTube channel with effective SEO and performance monitoring.
Curriculum Developer & Instructor at Language Education & Training Organizations
December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025
Built and delivered online and in-person courses for adults and professionals in ESL, business communication, and intercultural skills. Created multimedia assets aligned with CEFR standards and local curricula. Integrated social media for authentic learning and professional networking. Developed and assessed learning outcomes and diagnostic tests.

Education

Bachelor of History at Queen's University
April 3, 2017 - June 1, 2022
Certification Instructional Design at Seneca College
April 1, 2024 - June 2, 2025
Diploma Interior Design at International Academy of Merchandising and Design
September 4, 1995 - June 2, 1997
Diploma Advertising at Seneca College
September 3, 1990 - June 1, 1992
Diploma Adult Education at Universita Popolare di Roma
September 3, 2007 - November 11, 2008
BA General at Queen’s University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
BA General in History at Queen’s University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
BA General at Queen’s University
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Graphic Designer
June 2, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Certificate in Instructional Design – Seneca College
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
OCELT/ICTEAL Ontario Certification – TESL Ontario
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
TESOL Certification – Arizona State University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Adult Second Language Acquisition – Canadian College of Educators
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Interior Design – International Academy of Merchandising and Design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011
Creative Advertising – Seneca College
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Certificate in Instructional Design – Seneca College
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
OCELT/ICTEAL Ontario Certification – TESL Ontario
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
TESOL Certification – Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Adult Second Language Acquisition – Canadian College of Educators
January 11, 2030 - July 7, 2025
Instructor Training Certification – CELPIP by Prometric
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet
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