Felicity Parsisson
About Felicity Parsisson
Felicity Parsisson serves as the Learning Design Lead at FutureLearn, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in English for Academic Purposes and extensive experience in creating tailored training programs, she has held various educational roles across several institutions, including King's College London and University College London.
Work at FutureLearn
Felicity Parsisson has been serving as Learning Design Lead at FutureLearn since 2021. In this role, she oversees the design and development of online courses, ensuring they meet educational standards and learner needs. She has also worked as a Learning Designer at FutureLearn since 2018, contributing to various projects and course offerings. Notably, she designed a course titled 'How to Start Your Career in Games Development' and developed another course on 'Designing a Feminist Chatbot.' Her work focuses on enhancing the online learning experience through collaboration with subject matter experts.
Education and Expertise
Felicity Parsisson holds a Master’s degree in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) from Leeds Metropolitan University, which she completed in 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Mental and Moral Science from Trinity College, Dublin, in 2006. Additionally, she has obtained a CELTA certification from ILSC Montreal in 2010 and a Cambridge DELTA & affiliate PGC from Leeds Beckett University in 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in language instruction and learning design.
Background
Felicity Parsisson has a diverse background in education and language instruction. She worked as an EAP Tutor and Online Course Subject Specialist at King's College London from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as a Pre-Sessional EAP Tutor at University College London from 2013 to 2015. Her early career included roles as an ESOL tutor in various institutions, including the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and ATC Language & Travel in Ireland. This extensive experience has shaped her approach to learning design.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Felicity Parsisson has contributed to various educational projects aimed at enhancing digital skills and language learning. She worked on a project with Health Education England to improve digital skills in the workplace. Her involvement in course design at FutureLearn includes creating innovative courses that cater to specific career paths and social issues. These contributions reflect her commitment to advancing online education and supporting learners in their professional development.