Hello there! I'm Lina (sounds like 'Linda' without the 'd'). I'm an Educator, Instructional Designer, and all-around academic enthusiast based in California. I build creative and engaging learning solutions.
Glad you found me.
Key Skills
EdTech Skills: Articulate Storyline 360, Camtasia, G Suite, PowerPoint, Canva, iMovie, YouTube Studio
Adult Learning Theories
Learning Management Systems
Virtual Training
Small & Large Group Facilitation
Cross-Cultural Communication
Curriculum & Lesson Design
Writing, Editing & Proofreading
Education
M.A. English with a concentration in TESOL
San Francisco State University, January 2017
B.A. Mathematics & Economics
UC Santa Cruz, June 2011
University of California Education Abroad Program
National University of Singapore, Spring Semester Jun 2011
Fun Facts
born and raised in the Golden State of California
of Lithuanian heritage (hence the name! Lina Jurkunas is pronounced LIN-uh yur-KOON-us)
lived and taught English in Turkey for 2 years
self-professed grammar nerd and math geek
prefers paper books to eReading
loves helping tourists, but avoids asking for directions when traveling (I'd rather find my own way!)