Rebecca Furtado
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- Mumbai, India
- June 16, 2025
Education
Online Master's program in Sustainability Sciences
- Graduated with majors in Human Rights
- Attended from June 2017 – May 2019
- Attended from June 2012 – April 2015
- Graduated with majors in History and honors in Political Science
- Attended from June 2009 – June 2012
Experience
Robust instructional design and curriculum development foundation for K-12 and Corporate Learning.
Experience designing and maintaining course materials ( instructional design, student and instructor guides, hands-on exercises, assessments, certification exam scenarios, and scripts) across various delivery channels.
Proficiency in creating assessments aligned with learning objectives for accurate evaluation.
Created RFPs and RFIs to gauge understanding of clients’ needs and led in Content Structuring for the proposal stage.
Demonstrated project ownership and problem-solving skills in developing training solutions.
Building collaborative DEI and SEL-focused initiatives for clients and peers.
Leadership and mentoring abilities in guiding instructional designers and promoting ongoing professional development.
Collaborated with the L&D Team to create induction and refresher courses for Instructional Designers and SMEs.
Taught students across age groups (Five to 60 years) in the U.S., U.K., Middle East and India, offering personalized online instruction that bridges cultural and linguistic gaps.
Conducted practical training in public speaking, storytelling, extempore, debate, and poetry, with a focus on voice modulation, pronunciation, intonation, and stage presence.
Designed task-based assignments to enhance creative thinking, critical reasoning, and productive argumentation while also building learners’ confidence and reducing public speaking anxiety.
Guided students in developing their online presence, video resumes, and interviewing skills, fostering active listening, personal branding, and digital broadcasting awareness.
Supervising and coordinating the processing of online complaints/queries received via GAMA Portal by the Department
of Consumer Affairs (DOCA), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), End Consumers, and Intra Industry Complaints
Procedural follow-up, addressing queries, acknowledging responses from advertisers
Instrumental in preparing the agenda, analyzing and evaluating responses received by advertisers, sending expert opinions, and creating the minutes/recommendations of the Consumer Complaints Council (CCC) Meeting
Supervised and worked on policy-based changes concerning the ASCI Code and other guidelines
Handled legal matters - Documentation, Legal Notices and Court Appearances
Supervised changes concerning the current e-learning modules and uploaded handled the same on LMS
Robust conceptualization and design skills demonstrated through developing concise course outlines and interactive storyboards for legal and banking courses.
Leadership experience managing teams and coordinating video deliverables, highlighting my ability to handle complex projects and ensure successful outcomes.
Proficiency in developing and updating course descriptions, curricula, and assignments within a Learning Management System (LMS), showcasing my ability to leverage digital platforms for effective learning management.
Well-equipped to contribute to learning and development initiatives with design expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience in utilizing LMS platforms.
Worked in research and drafting of various civil and criminal writ petitions, contempt petitions, notices, and complaints
Attended Court proceedings both in the High Court and the Lower Courts while participating in Arbitration proceedings and various other Labour and Consumer matters
Strong background in curriculum development and instructional design for English Language programs and K-12 language courses.
Proficient in utilizing tools such as Aquafadas, Articulate, Captivate, and tools on the MHE portal to create interactive and engaging learning materials.
Experience guiding graphic personnel in creating Visual Storyboards, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing learning experience.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards through reviewing outcomes.
Created RFPs and RFIs to gauge understanding of clients’ needs and led in Content Structuring for the proposal stage.
Ability to ideate and create interactive storyboards for various subjects, including religion, management, and soft skills, catering to diverse audiences.
Developed and designed concise course outlines and interactive storyboards
Worked on the creation of various language, training, and soft skill projects for major companies and banks located in and around India
Analyzed existing structure and created training modules for various Australian banks and companies
Developed and updated course descriptions, curricula, and assignments in the Learning Management System (LMS)
Accreditation & Quality Assurance
The TEFL Academy was the world’s first TEFL course provider to receive official recognition from government regulated awarding bodies in both the USA and UK. This means when you graduate you’ll hold a globally recognised Level 3 (120hr) Certificate or Level 5 (168hr) Diploma, meaning you can find work anywhere and apply for jobs immediately.