Isabella Billik
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Curriculum and Program Design Specialist with experience developing large-scale interdisciplinary enrichment, wellness, sports, and arts curricula for middle school programs across multi-district educational partnerships. Skilled in instructional design, professional development facilitation, culturally responsive pedagogy, and scalable curriculum systems development. Experienced in leading coach trainings, designing trauma-informed learning experiences, and creating implementation frameworks that support high-quality student engagement and instructional consistency. Strong foundation in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), SEL integration, and standards-aligned curriculum development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Curriculum Developer
Elevo Learning
San Francisco Bay Area
05.2025 - Current
- Author and revise high-quality curricular content, including 6 interdisciplinary enrichment units (180 lessons) aligned to organizational pedagogy and instructional design standards.
- Develop standards-aligned VAPA, sports, and enrichment curricula (dance, theater, visual arts, tennis, pickleball, esports) using developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and trauma-informed practices.
- Apply editorial guidelines and participate in peer review processes to ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across curriculum products.
- Design coach-facing lesson structures and implementation supports that create accessible entry points for diverse learners and program environments.
- Create organization-wide instructional frameworks (“Spark Wall” and “Spark Question”) to strengthen student engagement, reflection, and project-based learning integration.
- Develop scalable training materials and curriculum toolkits supporting onboarding, monthly coach training, and program implementation.
- Facilitate professional development sessions for up to 150 coaches across 10–15 districts, translating curriculum design into effective instructional practice.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, training, and field teams to refine curriculum systems, address implementation challenges, and improve program fidelity.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects within a deadline-driven workflow while maintaining coach satisfaction on implementation feedback.
Teaching Fellow
TeachStart
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided adaptable and effective instruction to students across grades K-12 in both general education and special education settings.
- Demonstrated quick thinking and flexibility to implement and adjust lesson plans to meet the needs of diverse classroom environments on a daily basis.
- Utilized strong classroom management skills to maintain a positive and productive learning atmosphere, even in unfamiliar settings.
- Engaged with students of varying learning profiles, including high-need populations, tailoring teaching approaches to support their academic success.
- Attended professional development workshops led by seasoned education professionals, gaining insights into effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and inclusive pedagogy.
- Collaborated with staff and administrators to ensure alignment with school policies and curriculum standards
Student Activities Coordinator
Lydian Academy
Burlingame, CA
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Designed, adapted, and taught comprehensive, stimulating curriculum appropriate for the individual goals of students and statewide learning standards for high school English and Language Arts.
- Developed and implemented a new student life program that enhanced Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) opportunities.
- Coordinated all student-facing events, including field trips, academic showcases, and Spirit Weeks.
- Monitored student progress and performance, while maintaining meticulous documentation for each student.
- Served as a part-time teacher in grades 6-12, including AP courses, and developed an individualized learning plan for each student.
- Taught students of varying learning profiles and IEPs, including high needs populations.
- Demonstrating flexibility by teaching in non-traditional settings.
- Restructured and reorganized a database for teaching resources and course platforms.
Education
Master of Arts - English With A Concentration in Composition Sutdie
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2022
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Content development
- Formative assessment
- Exceptional writing
- Proofreading expertise
- Strong editing
- Excellent communication
- Gathering and researching information
- Curriculum mapping
- Universal design for learning
- Course planning and design
- Workplace training and delivery
- Subject matter expertise
Certification
Certificate in Teaching Postsecondary Reading, San Francisco State University - Issued May 2024
Certificate in Teaching Composition, San Francisco State University - Issued May 2024
Timeline
Curriculum Developer
Elevo Learning
05.2025 - Current
Teaching Fellow
TeachStart
01.2025 - 05.2025
Student Activities Coordinator
Lydian Academy
08.2022 - 01.2025
Master of Arts - English With A Concentration in Composition Sutdie
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
San Francisco State University