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Melissa Paquette

@melissapaquette

Instructional design and curriculum development professional building accessible, standards-aligned learning experiences that improve learner outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can design standards-aligned, accessible learning experiences using learning science and data-informed iteration, collaborate with educators, and build effective digital instructional materials that truly improve outcomes.

I’m an instructional design and curriculum development professional with an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction and classroom teaching experience. I design standards-aligned learning experiences across core subjects, using learning science to support measurable gains in learner outcomes.

I bring a strong digital learning and inclusive design focus, developing accessible, user-centered learning materials and integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility strategies. I build engaging digital instructional resources through LMS-based learning design, content organization, and thoughtful learning experience design.

I also work with data and iteration at the center of my process—creating formative and summative assessments, analyzing performance, and using continuous improvement cycles and user feedback to refine instructional content. Alongside educators and cross-functional partners, I evaluate and iterate to deliver curriculum that’s effective, inclusive, and ready to scale.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Elementary School Teacher

Narragansett Regional School District

Aug 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Designed and implemented standards-aligned learning experiences across mathematics, literacy, and science for diverse learners, using both digital and hands-on materials. Developed formative and summative assessments, analyzed performance data to differentiate instruction, and embedded UDL/accessibility strategies through iterative curriculum refinement.

Instructional Design Curriculum Development Standards Alignment

Library Assistant

Leominster Public Library

Oct 2019 - Jul 2024 (4 years 9 months)

Assisted patrons with digital research tools and educational technology platforms, supporting youth literacy initiatives and programming. Maintained organized information systems and digital resource collections to improve access to educational materials.

Digital Research Support Youth Literacy Programming Patron Support Content Organization

Substitute Teacher

Leominster Public Schools

May 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered instruction across K–5 classrooms using district curriculum resources and digital learning platforms. Adapted instructional materials to support continuity of learning and maintain engagement for diverse student needs.

Classroom Instruction Digital Learning Platforms Learning Continuity Assessment Informed Instruction