Hello and welcome — I'm

Tika Thapa

eLearning Developer & Designer

I design and build learner-centred, engaging digital learning experiences — from bespoke eLearning, onboarding programs and micro-credentials to complete course and curriculum development and back-of-the-book indexing. I can take your project from research through to a polished, ready-to-deploy product, or support just the part you need.

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Tika Thapa

Instructional Designer & eLearning Developer · Toronto, ON
Articulate Storyline Adobe Captivate Camtasia Moodle TalentLMS Blackboard
20+
Years in education & training
M.Ed
U of Toronto
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What I Do

Services

End-to-end learning design and content services. Engage me for a full build or for a single component — research, writing, design, or development.

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eLearning Development

Custom, interactive courses built in Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate and Camtasia — scenario-based training, knowledge checks, gamification and animated explainers that lift engagement and retention.

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Course & Curriculum Development

Structured courses, curricula and learning paths grounded in adult learning theory — mapped to clear objectives and built for synchronous, asynchronous or blended delivery.

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Onboarding & Training Programs

Complete onboarding and workplace training programs that get new hires productive fast — role-based learning paths, knowledge checks and resources that scale across your team.

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Micro-Credentials

Design and build stackable micro-credential and badge programs — bite-sized, competency-based modules with clear outcomes and assessments learners can complete and showcase.

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Back-of-the-Book Indexing

Professional, reader-focused indexes for books and reference works — thorough cross-referencing and well-structured entries that make your content genuinely navigable.

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Proofreading & Editing

Careful proofreading and copy-editing across magazines, books, academic and digital texts — sharpening clarity, consistency and accuracy without losing your voice.

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Gamify Existing Content

Turn static slides, PDFs and documents into interactive, gamified learning — quizzes, branching scenarios and progress mechanics that keep learners motivated.

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LMS Setup & Support

Implementation and ongoing support across Moodle, TalentLMS, Blackboard, Canvas and Schoology — from course build and SCORM packaging to learner-portal configuration.

Background

Experience & Education

Two decades designing learning and supporting learners — across higher education, workplace training, special educational needs and accessible, inclusive design.

Experience
Jan 2023 — Present

Educator / Mentor — Curriculum Development

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education · Thunder Bay, ON (In person)

Educating and mentoring learners on-site in a full-time role — developing curriculum, designing and delivering instruction, and providing ongoing learner support.

2006 — Present

IELTS & PTE Tutoring

Freelance · Online / Remote

Online IELTS and PTE tutoring — bringing interactive, learner-centred coaching to synchronous and asynchronous delivery.

2008 — Present

Proofreading, Editing & Indexing

Freelance · Online / Remote

Proofreading, copy-editing and back-of-the-book indexing across magazines, books, academic and digital texts.

Dec 2019 — Dec 2023

Membership Manager (Volunteer)

Society for Technical Communication · Toronto Chapter (Hybrid)

Managed chapter membership for the STC Toronto Chapter in a part-time volunteer capacity.

Oct 2019 — Oct 2022

E-Learning Developer

Freelance

Built scenario-based, gamified and video-rich courses in Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate and Camtasia, deploying across Moodle, TalentLMS, Blackboard, Canvas and Schoology.

Sep 2021 — Apr 2023

Graduate Research Assistant

OISE, University of Toronto · Toronto, ON (On-site)

Supported research at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education in a part-time contract role.

Sep 2021 — Dec 2022

Residence Advisor

University of Toronto · Toronto, ON

Provided guidance and support to students in a part-time contract residence role.

Sep 2008 — Jul 2019

Specialist Educator

UK Ministry of Defence — Hornbill School, British Forces Brunei

Coordinated provision for learners with additional needs, developed individualized learning plans and tailored resources, and delivered bespoke staff training.

2014 — 2018

Exam Invigilator (Casual)

Army Learning Centre, British Forces Brunei

Invigilated Cambridge O-level and A-level examinations in line with Cambridge exam protocols and guidelines.

2007 — 2008

Language Translator / Interpreter & Media Monitor

United Nations Mission to Nepal (UNMIN), Eastern Region

Translation, interpreting and media monitoring with field visits across the Eastern Region — evaluating and synthesizing information from diverse sources.

May 2005 — Sep 2007

ESL Instructor, Learning Coach & IELTS Tutor

Practical English Language Centre (PELC)

Applied instructional systems methodology (ADDIE) and learning theory (Knowles, Kirkpatrick) — job-task analysis, goal development, evaluation, assessment and criterion-referenced testing.

2002 — 2004

Assistant Editor

ECHO Provincial Magazine · Nepal (Freelance)

Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy against editorial guidelines; created design work for print and digital campaigns; verified facts and statistics; and rewrote content to improve readability and impact.

Education
2019 — 2021

Master's Degree, Education

University of Toronto, Canada

Collaborative Specialization in Workplace Learning.

2023 — 2024

Certificate in Technical Communication

George Brown College, Ontario, Canada

Professional certificate in technical communication — clear, structured documentation and content for technical and instructional contexts.

Oct 2023 — Apr 2024

Certificate in Adult Education, Workforce Development & Training

Canadian College of Educators

Recognized by The Institute for Performance and Learning (Canadian Society for Training and Development).

2019 — 2020

MicroMasters, Instructional Design & Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus, USA

Learning theories, emerging technology and data analytics for engaging online and hybrid learning experiences.

2012 — 2016

Postgraduate Diploma

The Open University, UK

Postgraduate study in education and professional practice.

2013 — 2014

Postgraduate Certificate in Education — Special Educational Needs & Inclusion

University of Wolverhampton, UK

National Award for Special Education Needs Coordination (NASENCO) — inclusive, accessible learning aligned with AODA and WCAG 2.1.

Credentials

Certifications & Licenses

Recognized teaching qualifications and professional certifications across Canada, the UK and the wider field.

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Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)

Ontario College of Teachers, Canada
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

United Kingdom
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TESL Canada Certified

Teaching English as a Second Language
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TESOL Diploma (250 Hours)

OnTESOL, Canada · 2019
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Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

Microsoft · 2017 & 2020
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Microsoft Office Expert

Word, Excel & PowerPoint · 2019/2020
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Certificate in Technical Communication

George Brown College, Ontario · 2023/2024
Toolkit

Skills

The platforms and disciplines I work in day to day.

Authoring & Media
Articulate Storyline95%
Adobe Captivate90%
Camtasia88%
Adobe Creative Cloud80%
Platforms & Practice
Moodle92%
TalentLMS & Blackboard85%
Instructional & Curriculum Design95%
Editing & Back-of-Book Indexing90%

Learning Design & Development

Interaction Design E-Learning Storyboarding Adult Learning Theory Gamification Learning Analytics Educational Technology Microlearning

Authoring Tools & Software

Articulate Storyline 360 Adobe Captivate Camtasia 9 Adobe Photoshop Adobe Acrobat iMovie Microsoft PowerPoint

Web & Technical

HTML5 CSS3 Learning Management Systems Agile Methodologies

Accessibility & Standards

AODA (Information & Communication Standard) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

Training, L&D & Teaching

Employee Learning & Development L&D People Development Employee Training Teaching Classroom Management Adult Education

Communication & Interpersonal

Conflict Resolution Commercial Awareness Assessment of Risk to Others (ARTO) Cross-Cultural Communication Mentoring & Coaching Stakeholder Engagement
Selected Work

Portfolio

A snapshot of the kinds of projects I take on. Get in touch for detailed samples and case studies.

Representative projects shown below. Sample work and case studies available on request.

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Onboarding

New-Hire Onboarding Program

Challenge

In-person onboarding was hard to schedule across shifts and varied by trainer, leaving gaps in what new hires learned.

Solution

A self-paced program with role-based paths, branching first-week scenarios, knowledge checks and a completion certificate — on any device. Built in Articulate Storyline.

Result

Consistent training for every hire and a shorter, repeatable onboarding process.

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eLearning

Software Training Module

Challenge

Staff struggled to adopt a new software system, driving repeat support tickets and slowing rollout.

Solution

An Adobe Captivate module with guided "try-it" simulations and short screencast demos — learners practised in a safe sandbox before going live.

Result

Faster adoption, fewer support tickets and more confident users.

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eLearning

Customer Education Course

Challenge

Customers weren't using key product features, leading to low engagement and avoidable churn.

Solution

A bite-sized course of short, practical lessons with quick wins learners could apply immediately, delivered through the company portal.

Result

Higher feature adoption and fewer "how do I…" enquiries.

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Job Aid

Workplace Process Job Aid

Challenge

A common process was error-prone because staff relied on memory or buried documentation, causing rework.

Solution

A clear at-a-glance job aid — a one-page visual workflow and interactive checklist staff could reference in the moment, no training session needed.

Result

Fewer errors and a repeatable process that's easy for new staff to follow.

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Compliance

Compliance Training Scenario

Challenge

Annual compliance training was a click-through slideshow people ignored — high completion on paper, low real understanding.

Solution

A scenario-based Storyline module where learners make decisions and see the consequences, with a scored assessment and audit-ready records.

Result

Stronger understanding, a full audit trail and training people actually remember.

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Toolkit

Manager Coaching Toolkit

Challenge

Managers were promoted into people-leadership with no consistent support, so coaching quality varied across the team.

Solution

A practical toolkit — conversation guides, scenario practice, micro-lessons and ready-to-use templates — grounded in adult-learning principles.

Result

More consistent coaching and a repeatable standard across the organization.

Get In Touch

Contact Me

Have a project in mind? Send me a note and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Whether you need a complete learning solution or help with a single piece — development, design, writing, editing or indexing — I'd love to hear about it.

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Contact

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Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Response Time

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