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Keyana M.

Worth, Illinois

$45/hr
4.9
104 jobs

I am a state-certified (Illinois PEL Type 04) teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have 20 years of education experience as a teacher, tutor, and freelance curriculum writer. My services include, but are not limited to: - curriculum planning and development - lesson plans and activities - standard (CCSS, NGSS, CASEL, etc.) alignment and mapping - video lesson script writing - ELA passage writing - workbook/worksheets development - website/app content - Learning Management Systems (LMS) - education consulting - editing

  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Learning Management System
  • English
  • Children's Writing
  • Education
  • Content Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Content Editing
  • Content Development
  • Scriptwriting
  • Teaching
Sabrina K.

Alsip, Illinois

$40/hr
4.7
30 jobs

Upwork Top Rated Certified K-8 educator with a Masters Degree in STEM Education and Leadership with over 10 years of experience teaching elementary and middle school students who has moved from the classroom into curriculum writing and designing. Creator of visually appealing, engaging, and interactive learning materials that support and build student excitement towards learning and the skills they need to be productive members of society. My learning materials are designed on a variety of platforms such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Genially, Canva, Procreate, and Adobe. I continue to seek out professional learning opportunities to become more adept in those listed as well as acquire new understanding of other programs. What is it like working with me? With nothing less than a 5 star rating, you can expect your project to be given full attention and the end product to exceed your expectations! My organization, superb communication skills, high attention to detail, and timeliness will ensure your project deadlines are met on time, if not earlier than expected. Check out some testimonials from recent clients! "Sabrina was amazing! She provided quality output, was a great communicator, and worked in the desired timeframe. Highly recommended!" "Sabrina did an Excellent job!! She completed all the projects on time, gave attention to detail and has great communication skills. She is wonderful to work with!! I would definitely recommend her to others and hire her again for future projects!!" Please reach out for your educational learning material needs and I look forward to working together!

  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Academic K-12
  • Writing
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft Word
  • Multimedia Design
  • Google Workspace
  • Education
  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
Ashley R.

Sycamore, Illinois

$80/hr
5.0
65 jobs

I’m a learning and development leader with over a decade of experience designing impactful training programs that help organizations of all sizes adapt to change, adopt new technology, and upskill at scale. With a background in education and a specialization in instructional design, I create thoughtful, human-centered learning experiences that drive measurable outcomes. My work spans everything from enterprise-wide talent transformations to targeted skills training, always grounded in adult learning principles and informed by collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts. Recent highlights include leading a team to develop 80+ multimodal training assets for 100,000+ professionals, achieving ~90% voluntary attendance across firmwide sessions, and integrating GenAI tools into communication skills curricula. Whether partnering with executives or facilitating “train-the-trainer” sessions, I bring strategic thinking, creativity, and a focus on learner impact to every engagement. Let’s connect if you’re looking to build scalable, high-impact learning programs that engage and deliver.

  • Curriculum Development
  • Curriculum Design
  • Elearning Design
  • Instructional Design
  • Learning Management System
  • Academic K-12
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Articulate Rise
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microlearning
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • Training & Development
Lindsay B.

Galesburg, Illinois

$40/hr
5.0
45 jobs

I am an education professional, curriculum developer, children’s book reviewer, and author of children's literature working with various schools, education networks, publishers, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education. I hold an undergraduate degree in communications, a master's degree in education and children's literature, and professional certificates in non-profit management, writing for children, and world art history. I have worked in the education sector for 14 years and have consulted for organizations including EdLabs @ Harvard University, Educational Testing Services, Pearson Education, and various universities on projects related to curriculum development, curriculum editing, assessment rating, standards alignment, faculty assistance, student mentoring, and content creation. I am also a published children's author with poetry and short stories acquired by national children's publishers including HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN and CRICKET MEDIA GROUP. Additionally, I critically review children’s literature for various library and education periodicals.

  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Poetry
  • Short Story
  • Creative Writing
  • Children's Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Ghostwriting
  • Distance Education
  • Writing
  • Yoga
  • Communications
Ruth T.

Chicago, Illinois

$45/hr
4.0
2 jobs

I am a state certified (Secondary Ed – English Language Arts) teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Master’s in Education (w/ a focus in Learning Technologies and Design). I have 10+ years of educational experience as a teacher, tutor, and curriculum designer/writer working with grades K-12. My services include: CURRICULUM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Creating aims, goals, & objectives based on client needs - Selecting relevant subject matter/content - Designing unique learning experiences & opportunities - Evaluation protocols and methods for assessing program/curriculum effectiveness LESSON PLAN & ASSESSMENT CREATION - ELA Passage Writing - Workbook/Worksheets - Formative & Summative Assessments STANDARD ALIGNMENT & MAPPING - Including but not limited to Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, CASEL, etc. - Creating ELA Proficiency Scales EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING - Trauma Informed Practice - Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Teaching PROOFREADING & EDITING

  • Curriculum Design
  • Curriculum Mapping
  • Lesson Plan Writing
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • Educational Technology
  • Program Evaluation
  • Course Creation
  • Coursework Assignment
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Essay Writing
Tiffany S.

Atlanta, Illinois

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hi! I’m a Special Education teacher with a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education with experience in designing, editing, and refining educational content. I specialize in creating clear, engaging, and well-structured materials that support diverse learners and communicate ideas effectively. Here’s how I can help: • Curriculum and lesson plan development (K–12) • Educational content writing and instructional design • Proofreading and editing (documents, lessons, emails, and content) • Adapting and modifying complex information for different audiences • Email and document support (asynchronous) For the last 20+ yesrs, I have been a high school special education teacher, teaching multiple content areas, developing and modifying curriculum, designing lessons, adapting materials for accessibility, and ensuring all written communication is clear, accurate, and appropriate for different audiences. I’m highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently. I specialize in asynchronous work and can deliver high-quality results without requiring real-time availability. Whether you need a polished document, a well-designed lesson, or reliable behind-the-scenes support, I’d love to help.

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Docs
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Grammar
  • Academic Writing
  • Essay Writing

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