Kaelani Mingione Portfolio

Curriculum Developer | Learning Experience Designer | Instructional Designer

I design engaging learning experiences that combine instructional design, curriculum development, gamification, assessment strategy, and educational technology to improve learner engagement, knowledge retention, and performance outcomes.

With 13+ years of experience designing and facilitating learning experiences, I specialize in:

Curriculum Development
Learning Experience Design
Instructional Design
Assessment Development
Gamification
Educational Technology Integration
AI-Assisted Content Development
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Data-Informed Instruction

This portfolio showcases curriculum development projects, instructional materials, assessment systems, and gamified learning experiences designed to improve learner engagement, conceptual understanding, and instructional effectiveness.

Design Philosophy

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Learner-Centered Design

I design learning experiences that place learners at the center through exploration, meaningful practice, and purposeful reflection. Whether developing classroom curriculum or digital training, I create opportunities for learners to actively construct understanding rather than passively receive information.

Interactive Learning Experiences

I use interactive strategies—including branching scenarios, collaborative challenges, simulations, and gamified learning—to encourage engagement, support decision-making, and create meaningful opportunities for learners to apply new knowledge.

Collaborative & Inquiry-Based Learning

I design learning experiences that encourage learners to investigate, discuss, and solve authentic problems together. Inquiry, collaboration, and structured reflection help learners develop deeper conceptual understanding and transferable skills.

Visual & Multimedia Design

I intentionally combine visual organization, multimedia elements, and accessible design principles to reduce cognitive load and improve learning. Whether developing curriculum materials or e-learning modules, I strive to create intuitive, engaging experiences that support learner success.

My design philosophy centers on creating learner-centered experiences that are engaging, accessible, and outcomes-driven. Whether developing classroom curriculum or interactive e-learning, I combine evidence-based instructional strategies, visual communication, collaboration, and meaningful interaction to create learning experiences that promote engagement, knowledge transfer, and measurable performance outcomes.

Instructional Design Focus

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My instructional design process begins by identifying learner needs, performance goals, and desired outcomes. From there, I design engaging learning experiences that integrate instructional strategies, meaningful interaction, visual communication, assessment, and technology to support knowledge acquisition, application, and long-term retention. Whether developing curriculum systems or interactive e-learning modules, each project is intentionally aligned with measurable learning objectives and designed to create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences.

Each project is intentionally designed to:

Align learning experiences with measurable learning objectives
Design interactive experiences that promote learner engagement
Apply visual design principles to reduce cognitive load
Incorporate formative assessment and meaningful feedback
Support accessibility through Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Foster knowledge transfer through authentic application and reflection

Portfolio Highlights

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Math Curriculum Design

Inquiry-based mathematics curriculum systems emphasizing conceptual understanding, collaborative learning, visual design, and authentic assessment.

Skills Demonstrated

Curriculum Development
Assessment Design
Learning Experience Design
Gamification
Visual Design

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E-Learning Design

Interactive e-learning experiences developed in Articulate Rise 360 and Storyline 360, featuring branching scenarios, software training, onboarding, and performance-focused learning.

Skills Demonstrated

Articulate Rise 360
Storyline 360
Scenario-Based Learning
Multimedia Design
Adult Learning

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