Laura Wilhelm

Skills

Curriculum development, instructional design, program development, learning architecture, interdisciplinary curriculum design, project-based learning, inquiry-driven pedagogy, student-centered learning, developmentally responsive instruction, humanities and social studies instruction, adolescent and adult literacy, assessment design, curriculum alignment, standards-aligned instruction, LMS-based course design, online and hybrid instruction, instructional materials development, textbook editing, instructional asset creation, syllabus and course mapping, backward design, scaffolding complex concepts, multimodal and embodied learning, experiential learning design, academic writing instruction, reading and writing integration, discussion facilitation, culturally responsive pedagogy, narrative and meaning-centered learning, faculty collaboration, cross-disciplinary collaboration, mentoring diverse learners, curriculum revision and iteration, multi-section course coordination, instructional planning, educational publishing collaboration.

About

Innovative humanities and social studies educator with nearly 20 years of experience across K–12 and higher education, specializing in student-centered, developmentally responsive learning environments. Brings deep expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and program development, with a strong foundation in anthropology, history, cultural studies, linguistics, rhetoric, and communication. Known for designing inquiry-driven, project-based learning experiences and coherent learning architectures that integrate reading, writing, discussion, creative expression, and embodied learning, emphasizing meaning-making, narrative, agency, and whole-person development. Extensive experience in curriculum alignment, assessment design, and the creation, revision, and implementation of instructional materials across onsite, hybrid, and online contexts, including LMS-based course design and multi-section consistency. Skilled collaborator with faculty, administrators, and academic publishers, with a background in textbook development and instructional asset development to support standards-aligned, scalable programs and diverse learners.