Maria Carolina M.
Curriculum Developer & Instructional Designer | EdTech | PhD
I help schools, edtech companies, and language programs turn learning goals into materials students actually engage with — from curriculum frameworks to interactive, game-based learning experiences. With a PhD in Education, Digitality, and Foresight and nearly 20 years of classroom experience, I bring both academic rigor and practical, tested pedagogy to every project. I'm the author of Designing Memorable Learning and the creator of AIND (Adaptive Immersive Narrative Design), an original framework for building immersive, narrative-driven educational experiences — the same approach behind the interactive tools and games I design for clients and my own platform. What I can help you with: Curriculum development — CEFR-leveled ESL/EFL content, subject-area curricula (Business English, Economics, Accounting), and instructional plans aligned to clear learning outcomes Instructional design — course structuring, learning objectives, assessment design, and materials that hold attention instead of just delivering information Educational gamification — interactive HTML-based learning games, quizzes, and narrative-driven simulations built to reinforce specific learning goals E-learning content — self-study modules, worksheets, and digital materials ready to deploy on your platform I've built and deployed learning tools end-to-end, including an AI-powered classroom simulator for teacher professional development, so I understand both the pedagogical and the practical side of getting content into learners' hands. If you need content that's grounded in real teaching experience — not generic templates — let's talk about your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $3.1k
Billed in all: $3,538$3.5k
$782 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
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