Learners will develop skills and confidence using Canva for projects that an entrepreneur or a business may use. They will also develop their understanding of starting and marketing a business.

I'm Ms. Riot, a creative teacher (certified, qualified and experienced) from London, England. My teaching adventure began at university with the completion of my 4-year degree (Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education) back in 2007. 

In the UK, we achieve our QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) through additional exams and proven experience which I also achieved in 2007. My dissertation allowed me to carry out research into how we can motivate young learners to want to read more.  I completed one of my student teaching placements in Arizona, USA and I worked as the Literacy Lead for two summers at a not-for-profit camp in New York, USA.

As an elementary classroom teacher, I developed creative classrooms where students felt safe enough to fail. My passion for reading also allowed me to develop a new career as a high school librarian, teaching reading lessons across the school. I have also taught students English up to the age of 16 at a prestigious online school.

More recently, I have worked within the learning department in a large museum, teaching at a range of online schools and designing curriculum for education resource companies. I also deliver lectures to trainee teachers.

At the heart of my teaching philosophy lies a belief that learning should be an adventure, sprinkled with curiosity and laughter. We can be serious about learning without it always being too serious.

In addition to my teaching career I have started multiple small businesses, run stores and worked for a digital marketing agency.

Homework Offered
Learners will be set a project - designing something for a different type of business. They will usually be asked to create 2 or 3 different versions (for different audiences or different.

Learners can upload their designs, either for celebration or feedback.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Self-paced classes mean that the lessons are pre-recorded videos. This allows for pausing, rewinding and breaks as desired. 

I welcome all levels of completed work, and will always meet the learner where they are if giving feedback.

Learners should feel confident enough logging into Canva independently.