Carina Mata Instructional Design · Mathematics

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Instructional Design · STEM Education · EdTech

Learning experiences
built for impact.

I design and deliver structured learning experiences, structured, and genuinely usable — especially for adult learners re-entering technical or academic material.

Curriculum Design K–12 Mathematics Assessment Writing SAT · ACT · MCAT Online Instruction
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Curriculum & Instructional Design

I design learning experiences by defining objectives, sequencing content, and building materials that are clear, rigorous, and reusable across online and hybrid formats.

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Mathematics Education

I develop and deliver instruction that builds both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency, with a particular focus on K–12 standards alignment, test preparation, and college-readiness.

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Teaching & Facilitation

I deliver instruction in both live and online settings for small-group, one-on-one, and cohort-based courses. My approach emphasizes strategy, structure, and building learner confidence alongside content mastery.

I've worked across small-group courses, independent curriculum projects, and classroom instruction with a consistent focus on structure, clarity, and learner outcomes.

  • Designing instructional frameworks for online and hybrid mentor onboarding programs
  • Writing and reviewing K–12 math assessments targeting discrete learning objectives
  • Delivering SAT, ACT, MCAT, and TSI preparation courses for The Princeton Review
  • Building original curricula and problem sets for K–12 and undergraduate mathematics

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and bring additional depth in data analysis — Python, SQL, and data visualization — which informs how I think about learner progress and content performance.

Currently available for instructional design contracts, curriculum development, and remote teaching roles.

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A selection of instructional design, curriculum, and assessment work — each piece reflecting a different context and learner need.

Instructional Design Onboarding

Mentor Onboarding Framework

Designed a complete instructional framework for online and hybrid mentor onboarding, including supplemental math preparation resources. Developed the learning architecture, sequenced content modules, and created workbooks aligned to program objectives.

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Assessment Writing K–12 Math

K–12 Mathematics Assessment Item Set

An original collection of mathematics assessment items spanning elementary through pre-calculus topics, designed with increasing challenge levels and rigorous attention to mathematical accuracy. Includes achievement-level descriptors and scoring rubric.

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Curriculum Development Test Prep

SAT/ACT Math Curriculum Guide

A structured curriculum guide for SAT and ACT mathematics preparation, developed from experience teaching with The Princeton Review. Covers content domains, common misconceptions, and scaffolded practice sequences for small-group instruction.

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Instructional: Markdown, LaTeX, Google Workspace, Notion, Canva, Loom

Technical: Python, SQL, Tableau, GitHub Pages

Platforms: ClassIn, Zoom, Canvas, Google Classroom

Want to work together? I'm open to instructional design contracts, curriculum projects, and remote teaching roles.

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