Marina Pinheiro

Learning experience designer with a background in Education, and UX/UI Design with international experience. Seven years in the classroom as a teacher to hundreds of students aged 3 to 85.

Experience with Product Design projects, building mobile and desktop apps and websites, and providing solid, research-based user experience. Worked and lived in multicultural environments in Brazil, Australia, Portugal, and Canada. Looking for a role where I can design meaningful learning that improves engagement, performance, and business outcomes through human-centered design and AI-enhanced learning experiences.

UX/UI Designer - Spire - Netherlands (remote)

(2022 - 2023)

Conducted user research, created wireframes and prototypes, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design user-centered solutions grounded in empathy and problem-solving.

• Developed end-to-end mobile and web experiences, from research and wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transform research insights into user-centered design solutions
• Planned and facilitated usability testing sessions, synthesizing findings into actionable design recommendations

Teacher - Municipal of Porto Alegre (Prefeitura Municipal de Porto Alegre) - Brazil

(2019 - 2022)

Designed and delivered learning experiences for 300+ students in K-12, adapting instructional strategies for different developmental stages and learning needs.

• Promoted active learning that increased student engagement
• Developed lesson plans, learning materials, and assessments aligned with curriculum goals, increasing learner participation through active learning methodologies
• Facilitated inclusive classroom environments by applying differentiated instruction and learner-centered teaching practices
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school staff to support student learning, measure learning outcomes, and continuously improve instructional effectiveness

Adult Education Instructor (PIBID) - Federal University of Porto Alegre (UFRGS) - Brazil

(2016 - 2018)

Designed and facilitated learning plans for Youth and Adult Education (EJA) while participating in research projects that connected educational theory and classroom experience.

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to define learning objectives, develop instructional materials, and plan educational activities tailored to diverse needs
• Adapted instructional strategies and learning resources to accommodate varying literacy levels, prior knowledge, and individual learning goals within adult education classrooms
• Evaluated learner progress through continuous observation and feedback, improved lesson plans and activities to increase engagement and support meaningful learning outcomes

Hospitality, Agriculture & Forestry - Various Companies - Australia & Canada

(2023 - 2026)

Performed various seasonal hospitality, agriculture & forestry jobs across Australia and Canada through working holiday programs, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and multicultural experiences.

• Worked as a kitchen assistant, server, and bartender in high-stress, fast-paced work environments
• Planted more than 300,000 trees in remote locations, doing physical labour in all weather conditions
• Picked cherries and performed agricultural duties, as well as landscaping and urban forestry projects

Bachelor’s Degree - Education (Pedagogy) - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)

Postgraduate specialization - Transformative Education - Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)

Professional Training Program - UX, UI and Product Design - UX Unicórnio