Jaede Coleman
Instructional Designer
Innovative, bilingual educator and instructional designer crafting engaging, scaffolded curriculum that elevates comprehension, retention, and learner confidence.
I design meaningful, inclusive learning experiences—balancing clarity, narrative flow, and intentional scaffolding to build confidence and durable understanding. I've architected full-course sequences, adapted materials for diverse cognitive and linguistic needs, and elevated classroom engagement through authentic, student-centered design.
I thrive where pedagogy, creativity, and technology intersect: partnering with educators, product thinkers, and engineers to translate vision into structured, human-centered curriculum systems that scale quality without losing soul.
Offline, you'll probably find me outdoors, on aerial silks, crafting something tactile, or experimenting with wholesome cooking.
- Curriculum Architecture
- Learning Experience Design
- Bilingual (EN/ES)
- Project-Based Learning
- Visual Structuring
- Accessibility Mindset
Experience
August 2017 — June 2024
Educator / Instructional Designer · Earth Native Wilderness School, Crockett HS, Armenian Sisters Academy, Caurus Academy, Beaver Dam School
Created a Spanish and AVID course from the ground up, designing all curriculum. Developed a method which dramatically increased engagement and reading comprehension. Taught high school Spanish and AVID (college-prep), fourth grade, second grade, and wilderness survival skills. Designed and implemented project-based, passion-led curriculum, as well as outdoor survivalist & cultural instruction.
Educational Resources
Personal Development & Life Skills
My Personal Constitution Essay
A reflective essay assignment exploring personal values and constitutional principles, featuring Benjamin Franklin's quote on liberty and safety, and guiding students through identifying their core values, decision-making principles, and future aspirations with structured prompts for self-discovery.
Goal Setting Lesson
A personal development curriculum teaching students how to transform dreams into achievable goals through structured planning and action.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
A social-emotional learning curriculum covering empathetic listening, conversational balance, and building stronger relationships.
Reaching Our Potential
A personal development curriculum teaching backwards planning methodology, goal setting strategies, and self-reflection techniques.
AVID College Research Curriculum
A comprehensive college preparation curriculum helping students research and plan their higher education journey.
AVID Dream Boards
A vision and goal visualization curriculum helping students create visual representations of their future aspirations.
AVID Time Management & Gratitude
A life skills curriculum combining time management strategies with gratitude practices for student success.
AVID Planner Organization
A practical organizational system teaching students effective planner use and academic organization skills.
AVID Socratic Questioning Lesson
A comprehensive AVID tutorial lesson teaching students how to use Socratic questioning techniques for deeper learning and critical thinking, featuring 10 structured steps and collaborative discussion strategies.
AVID Life Destinations Visualizing Lesson
A comprehensive visualization and goal-setting lesson helping students envision their future through dream boards, motivational quotes, and structured reflection exercises. Features inspirational content from Seneca, Edward Hopper, and other thought leaders to guide students in creating visual representations of their life destinations.
Spanish Language Learning
Spanish Lesson - Ordering Food
A practical Spanish lesson focused on restaurant vocabulary and dining phrases with authentic scenarios.
Spanish Lesson - Verbos Part One
A comprehensive Spanish verb conjugation lesson covering 'cocinar' (to cook) and 'comer' (to eat) with practical vocabulary and application exercises.
Spanish Lesson - Verbos Part Two
An advanced Spanish verb lesson covering 'beber' (to drink), 'disfrutar' (to enjoy), and 'salir' (to go out/leave) with food vocabulary and cultural context through cooking imagery.
Spanish Lesson - Types of Food
A comprehensive Spanish vocabulary lesson exploring food culture and cuisine vocabulary through visual learning.
Spanish Lesson - Chile
A cultural education curriculum exploring Chile through geography, economics, and cultural landmarks.
Spanish Lesson - Birthdays
A cultural Spanish lesson exploring birthday traditions and celebration vocabulary across Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Lesson - Bolivia
A comprehensive geography lesson exploring Bolivia's landscapes, culture, and history through Spanish language learning.
Spanish Lesson - Entertainment & Music
A dynamic Spanish lesson exploring entertainment vocabulary and music culture in Spanish-speaking countries.
Spanish Lesson - Greetings
A foundational Spanish lesson covering essential greetings and introductory phrases for beginners.
Spanish Lesson - Hobbies
A vocabulary-rich Spanish lesson exploring hobbies and leisure activities with practical conversation practice.
Spanish Lesson - Outdoor Activities
An active Spanish lesson focusing on outdoor recreation vocabulary and nature-related expressions.
Spanish Lesson - Making Plans
A Spanish curriculum focused on planning and travel vocabulary presented through engaging scrapbook-style format.
Spanish Lesson - La Tierra
A Spanish vocabulary lesson about Earth and nature, featuring beautiful watercolor illustrations and environmental themes.
Spanish Lesson - Wonder/Maravilla
A bilingual lesson connecting the themes of Wonder with Spanish vocabulary and cultural exploration.
Spanish Learning Guide
A comprehensive study skills guide focused on Spanish language learning strategies and organization techniques.
Spanish Lesson - Dominican Republic
A cultural geography lesson exploring the Dominican Republic's landscape, culture, and historical significance.
Spanish Lesson - Deportes (Sports)
A comprehensive Spanish sports vocabulary lesson covering baloncesto (basketball), béisbol (baseball), fútbol (soccer), tenis (tennis), and patinar (skating) with interactive questions and cultural context.
Spanish Lesson - Family Traditions
A comprehensive Spanish cultural lesson exploring family traditions, meals, travel, and holiday celebrations including Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa with authentic family imagery and vocabulary building exercises.
Spanish Lesson - La Familia Part One
A foundational Spanish family lesson covering essential vocabulary for family members (hijo, hija, tía, tío, abuela, abuelo), the verb 'amar' (to love) with conjugations, and relationship phrases like 'Las personas que yo amo' (The people who I love).
Spanish Lesson - La Familia Part Two
An advanced Spanish family lesson building on Part One with adoption vocabulary (adoptado, adopte), birth order terms (mayor, más joven), relationship closeness phrases, and descriptive family adjectives like loca (crazy), amable (nice), and divertida (fun).
Spanish Lesson - Mi Familia Part One
An interactive, scrapbook-style Spanish family lesson featuring personal reflection questions like '¿Cómo es tu familia?' (What is your family like?) and '¿Cuántos hermanos tienes tu?' (How many siblings do you have?) with engaging visual elements and 'Would you rather' games.
Spanish Lesson - Mi Familia Part Two
A continuation of the interactive family lesson featuring advanced vocabulary including age descriptions ('Soy el/la más joven'), only child terminology, and comprehensive adjective lists for describing family members like 'Mi madre es...' and 'Mi padre es...' with descriptive words.
Spanish Lesson - La Escuela (School)
A comprehensive Spanish school vocabulary lesson covering subjects (matemática, ciencia, inglés), school supplies (útiles escolares, cuadernos, computadoras), grade levels, and interactive elements like 'Mi clase favorita' (My favorite class) and color vocabulary.
Spanish Lesson - Colombia
A cultural geography lesson exploring Colombia's tropical climate, major cities (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena), landscapes, and cultural heritage including ethnic diversity, coffee crops, and natural beauty through immersive visual content.
English Language Arts & Literature
Anne of Green Gables - Literary Analysis
A comprehensive English curriculum teaching students to identify and analyze eight essential literary devices through L.M. Montgomery's classic.
Symbols of My Life Writing Exercise
A creative writing curriculum guiding students through exploring personal values and identity through symbolic thinking and reflective writing.
Wonder - Character Analysis
A comprehensive curriculum exploring character development, empathy, and acceptance through R.J. Palacio's beloved novel.
Because of Winn-Dixie - Study Guide
A complete study guide for Kate DiCamillo's heartwarming story about friendship, community, and belonging.
Tuck Everlasting Assessment
A comprehensive assessment tool for Natalie Babbitt's classic novel exploring themes of immortality and life choices.
Creative Writing Poetry Templates
A collection of poetry templates and prompts to inspire creative expression and poetic exploration.
Creative Writing Prompts
A diverse collection of engaging writing prompts designed to spark creativity and imagination in student writers.
Greek Roots Lesson
A vocabulary building lesson exploring Greek roots and their impact on English language development.
Latin Roots Lesson
A comprehensive lesson on Latin roots and their influence on modern English vocabulary and word formation.
Prefixes Lesson
A systematic approach to understanding prefixes and their role in expanding vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Suffixes Lesson
An engaging lesson on suffixes and their function in creating new words and understanding word meanings.
Interest Led Writing
An innovative writing lesson connecting personal interests with language learning through visual prompts.
Health & Wellness
Healthy Habits Part One
A health and wellness curriculum teaching life balance and sleep hygiene practices for student well-being.
Healthy Habits Part Two
A nutrition and fitness education curriculum covering the 5 major nutrients, plant-based proteins, and exercise benefits.
Finding Joy
A positive psychology curriculum helping students discover and cultivate joy through mindfulness and gratitude practices.
Stress Management Part One
A comprehensive stress management curriculum teaching students healthy coping strategies and stress reduction techniques.
Stress Management Part Two
Advanced stress management techniques including mindfulness practices and emotional regulation strategies for students.
Test Anxiety Reduction Guide
A practical guide helping students overcome test anxiety through proven strategies and confidence-building techniques.
Wellness & Time Management
An integrated approach to wellness and time management, helping students balance health and productivity.
Herbalism Part One
An introduction to herbalism and natural wellness practices, exploring traditional plant-based healing methods.
Herbalism Part Two
Advanced herbalism concepts covering plant identification, preparation methods, and safe usage practices.
Study Skills & Academic Success
Time Management & Organization
A life skills curriculum teaching essential time management and organizational skills through practical strategies.
Focused Note-Taking
A study skills curriculum teaching effective note-taking strategies and information organization techniques.
Student Choice Lessons Part 1
A student-centered curriculum allowing learners to explore topics of personal interest through guided inquiry.
Student Choice Lessons Part 2
Advanced student choice activities promoting independent learning and critical thinking skills development.
Student Choice Lessons Part 3
Culminating student choice experiences focusing on project-based learning and presentation skills.
Would You Rather - Kindergarten
An engaging decision-making activity designed specifically for kindergarten students to develop critical thinking skills.
Social Studies & Cultural Education
Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains
An educational resource covering the history, culture, and lifestyle of Great Plains tribes including the Sioux, Blackfoot, and Comanche.
Types of Government
A civics lesson exploring democracy and republic forms of government, with focus on the United States system.
American History Curriculum
A comprehensive American history curriculum covering key periods, events, and figures in United States history.
Hopi Nation Cultural Worksheet
An educational worksheet exploring Hopi Nation culture, traditions, and contributions to American heritage.
Science Education
States of Matter
A comprehensive science lesson exploring the different states of matter and their properties through hands-on activities.
Kinds of Energy Worksheet
A foundational science worksheet teaching students about the three basic forms of energy (light, heat, sound) and the difference between moving and stored energy.
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