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Clarissa A.

Clarissa A.

Instructional Designer | Curriculum Developer | Science Content Expert

I am an instructional designer and curriculum developer specializing in translating complex scientific and technical information into clear, structured, and engaging learning experiences for online, hybrid, and workforce training environments. I design outcomes-driven learning experiences across LMS platforms, focusing on clarity, usability, and measurable learner performance. My work emphasizes breaking down complex systems into sequenced instruction supported by assessments, applied learning activities, and real-world context. With experience teaching college-level Biology and Anatomy & Physiology, I bring strong subject-matter expertise in human sciences along with practical instructional design experience. I understand how to design learning for adult and career-focused learners who need to apply knowledge in real-world, performance-based contexts. I have experience developing LMS-based courses, assessments, and structured learning materials while collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams in fast-paced production environments. I am comfortable iterating quickly based on feedback and maintaining alignment across instructional goals, content, and evaluation. What I can help you build: -End-to-end eLearning courses and workforce training programs -Instructional design for LMS-based learning (Canvas, Brightspace, Rise, Storyline, etc.) -Curriculum development, restructuring, and content optimization -Assessments, knowledge checks, and performance-based evaluations -Scenario-based and applied learning experiences for real-world application -SOP and technical documentation → training conversion -Learning objectives, competency mapping, and skill progression frameworks Areas of expertise: -Biology and Life Sciences -Anatomy & Physiology -Health and healthcare-related education -Technical and scientific content translation for non-expert audiences -Workforce and adult learning environments My approach is centered on clarity, structure, and learner performance. I design with the student, employee or trainee in mind and ensure content is intuitive, engaging, and aligned with measurable outcomes. I am comfortable working independently or within cross-functional teams and have experience collaborating closely with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and instructional effectiveness. I also work efficiently in structured production environments and can adapt to tight timelines and iterative development cycles. If you need complex or technical information transformed into structured, effective learning experiences that drive real understanding and performance, I would be glad to help.

🇺🇸Mesa, United States$50/hr100% JSSSince Jan 2023

Earnings and projects

MRR
$3k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#12,663 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,380 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.1k

Last 6 months: $18k

World#12,179 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#3,087 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$23k

Billed in all: $25k

World#130,415 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#21,874 / 62.1k
Per project
$11k

$9k in the last 6 months

World#13,465 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,304 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#88,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#11,762 / 62.1k
Projects in all
2
0% fixed100% hourly
World#328,886 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#47,959 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$24.6k+$3.1k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$20k$22k$24k$26kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 0.82% in Science

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