About Me

Biography:

     Rachel Stahlberg is an accomplished educator and curriculum writer with over a decade of experience creating engaging learning activities for K-12 students. Originally from Roscoe, Illinois, she earned her Bachelor of Science in K-12 Education from Northern Illinois University in 2013. Her teaching career has spanned four public school districts in Florida and Texas, where she taught various subjects and grade levels, with a primary focus on 5th grade science and social studies over the majority of her time teaching. Rachel’s dedication and impact were recognized when she was named Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year by her colleagues.

     Throughout her teaching journey from 2014-2024, Rachel took on leadership roles and contributed to science curriculum development in diverse educational settings. During the 2020 pandemic, she adapted quickly to new challenges by designing remote learning solutions, which strengthened her skills in flexible, technology-driven instruction. This experience sparked her interest in instructional design, providing an opportunity to blend her passion for curriculum development with a growing interest in educational technology.

     From 2021 to 2023, Rachel expanded her expertise as a part-time curriculum writer with STEMscopes, creating K-8 science content for students in multiple states. This role allowed her to apply her creativity in developing impactful, content-rich learning experiences. Driven by a desire to deepen her knowledge, she pursued a certificate in instructional design during 2024, refining her skills in technology tools and learning theories.

     In November of 2024, Rachel was thrilled to transition out of the classroom and accept her first position as an Instructional Designer in the corporate world. She was eager to bring her background in education and curriculum development to an EdTech company, where she creates engaging learning experiences for middle school, high school, and college (adult) learners. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys staying active through tennis and disc golf, craft projects, traveling, and spending time with her family (her husband, daughter, and dog). A lifelong learner, Rachel is passionate about empowering others through innovative educational solutions.

Do you have a one-liner? I design meaningful and interactive learning solutions based on learning theories and multimedia design principles.

What is my experience? From 2018-2024, I facilitated both in-person and online learning as a teacher across two different school districts in the United States. I have experience collaborating on curriculum planning projects with other subject matter expert teachers. While writing curriculum as part of a team of SMEs for a publishing company, I discovered my creative side, impacting hundreds of thousands of learners. I enjoyed leveraging my creativity to develop original, yet content-driven, learning experiences for others. 

After reflecting on my background, I decided to pursue Instructional Design classes for a certificate program. This program further clarified my passion for helping others learn and aided in advancing my knowledge of technology tools and adult learning theories.

What is my fuel for this work? My experience in teaching and curriculum has strengthened my dedication to empowering others to learn and grow with a continuous learning or growth mindset. My expertise in understanding the mind and human behavior enables me to consider multiple perspectives when designing creative content and learning experiences that are detailed, relevant, and realistic to learners. 

Do you have a favorite quote about learning? "Stay curious, keep learning, and keep growing. Always strive to be more interested than interesting." -Jane Fonda

What are some of my hobbies? My hobbies include spending time with my family and friends, playing tennis, playing disc golf, mountain biking, running, reading, sewing/crafting, traveling, and watching movies.

Want to learn more about me? If you would like to view my resume or have any questions for me, please do not hesitate to reach me via email.

Email: rachelstahlberg@gmail.com