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Start with outcomes
Translate institutional goals into observable learner capabilities and meaningful evidence.
Curriculum Designer · Learning Architect
Weave learning
Weave learning
that moves.
I turn complex subject matter into clear, equitable and memorable learning journeys, aligning outcomes, activities, assessment and real-world application.
ZAINAB HARTMANN-LINDGREN
A visual language inspired by warp, weft and the deliberate sequencing of ideas.
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The design philosophy
A curriculum is not a syllabus. It is a designed experience.
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Sequence for sense-making
Build a progression where each concept becomes a useful thread for the next.
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Design for access
Use inclusive structures, multiple pathways and purposeful cognitive load.
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Assess what matters
Pair authentic practice with feedback loops that reveal growth, not just recall.
The curriculum loom
Four threads.
Four threads.
One coherent journey.
THREAD 01
Discover
Stakeholder interviews, learner profiles, needs analysis and curriculum audits.
THREAD 02
Architect
Outcomes, scope & sequence, learning maps, modules and assessment blueprints.
THREAD 03
Prototype
Lesson flows, activity patterns, facilitator guides and accessible learning assets.
THREAD 04
Refine
Pilot feedback, evidence review and iteration cycles that strengthen the whole system.
Expertise matrix
The craft behind the weave.
A toolkit spanning curriculum strategy, instructional design and the practical realities of teaching and learning.
Backward Design
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Design
Universal Design for Learning
Curriculum Mapping
Faculty Guides
Workshop Design
Storyboarding
Program Evaluation
Selected curriculum stories
Flagship · Higher Education
Professional Learning
K-12 · Curriculum Audit
Proof in the pattern.
From fragmented modules to a coherent first-year learning arc.
Reframed a multi-course foundation program around shared capabilities, common assessment language and a visible progression from orientation to independent practice.
↑ 32% stronger learner confidence in post-pilot survey
Manager Essentials
Designed a six-week blended pathway with scenario practice, reflection prompts and manager-ready tools.
6-week pathway · 18 practice scenarios
Making progression visible
Mapped standards, units and assessments to reveal duplication, gaps and opportunities for deeper transfer.
9 grade bands · 4 priority redesigns
Experience timeline
Designing the system,
2024 - Present
2021 - 2024
2018 - 2021
Designing the system,
not just the lesson.
Lead Curriculum Designer · Northstar Learning Studio
Own curriculum architecture across blended professional-learning programs, partnering with subject experts, facilitators and evaluation teams.
Instructional Design Consultant · Independent
Built learning journeys, assessment systems and facilitator resources for education and workforce-development organizations.
Learning Experience Designer · Meridian Academy
Translated academic priorities into accessible course structures, active-learning experiences and faculty-ready teaching resources.
Start a new thread
Have a curriculum worth weaving?
Tell me what learners need to be able to do. We can shape the sequence from there.
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