Adrienne Mantegna
Summary
Instructional Content Developer and Curriculum Designer with extensive experience creating cohesive, research-based learning materials across formats and disciplines. Combines editorial expertise, pedagogical vision, and program-building experience to design inclusive, student-centered content that improves learning outcomes. Adept at translating complex ideas into explicit, interactive, and accessible educational materials.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Early College
Veritas Prep Charter High School
Springfield
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and authored instructional materials, formative assessments, and digital learning content used in college-level and high school bridge courses across disciplines.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with faculty, staff, and partner colleges to align program outcomes, curricular materials, and student learning experiences.
- Developed course frameworks, learning modules, and handbooks that ensured pedagogical coherence between college and high school environments.
- Oversaw content quality, accessibility, and tone to maintain consistent instructional intent and rigor across all learning formats (print, LMS, and live instruction).
- Piloted innovations in curriculum delivery and student engagement, integrating new tools and AI-assisted workflows for feedback and formative assessment.
Founder, Humanities
Veritas Prep Charter High School
Springfield
01.2022 - Current
- Wrote all curriculum for the founding first-year English course, aligning with institutional vision and state standards.
- Incorporated instructional design that provided differentiation and targeted support, meeting the needs of all students.
- Participated in Foundational Team building in the development of all school programs to ensure the success of the school and community.
- Managed external curriculum partnerships and Humanities curriculum writing (Integral Ed).
Writing Coach for MSOL Program
Goodwin University
East Hartford
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Developed written guides, templates, and digital instructional materials supporting writing and research across disciplines.
- Created modular learning content adaptable to online, hybrid, and classroom delivery.
- Collaborated with instructors to align learning goals with assessment strategies and student-facing resources.
Research Writing, Advanced Placement, and Global Literature Instructor; Curriculum Writer
Palmer Trinity School
Miami
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed writing-based curricula with a focus on global literacy, student-centered learning, and instructional innovation.
- Collaborated with counselors and faculty to implement a college essay writing program, improving student readiness for higher education.
9th Grade Lead; English Teacher; Curriculum Writer; Publications Advisor
NSU University School
Davie
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Created curriculum mapping for a team of English teachers, aligning with state and national standards.
- Engaged students through project-based learning and digital literacy initiatives.
English Department Chair
The Williston Northampton School
Easthampton
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Directed departmental vision and faculty development through coaching, observation, and evaluation.
- Led the school’s NEASC accreditation process, coordinating reporting and compliance across divisions.
- Facilitated professional development to align teaching practices with evolving standards.
Middle and High School English and ESOL Teacher; Independent Study and Journalism Program Developer
The Williston Northampton School
Easthampton
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Developed a cohesive support plan for the advisor program in collaboration with teachers and administrators.
- Designed new courses, including Journalism, Creative Writing, and Independent Study.
- Coordinated the Writing Center and advised cross-disciplinary curriculum development.
English Faculty and Writing Instructor
Bay Path University
Longmeadow
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Taught undergraduate research and writing-intensive courses, aligning curriculum to disciplinary standards.
Editor
Disney Publishing Worldwide, FamilyFun magazine
Northampton
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Oversaw editorial development from concept through publication for national print and digital issues.
- Translated complex or technical subjects into clear, accessible, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Partnered with creative and production teams to ensure consistency of tone, visuals, and messaging across formats.
- Managed a team of writers and contributors, providing developmental edits, feedback, and coaching to strengthen clarity and reader engagement.
Education
Social Justice Education and Teaching for Diversity
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA01.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Montpelier, VT01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA01.1999
Skills
- Instructional design
- Educational content creation
- Script and storyboard writing
- Video tutorial development
- Technical documentation
- Editing and copywriting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Workspace
- Learning management systems
Professional Development
- FCIS Program Presenter on College Writing and Collaborative Coaching, FCIS Annual Convention, 01/01/20
- Certified Google Educator Level 1, Google for Education, 01/01/20
- Designing for Online Learning, Global Online Academy, 01/01/20
- Project-based Teaching and Learning Certification, EdTech Teacher Workshop, 01/01/15
- Writing to Learn and Applying the Practices Workshops, Bard College Institute for Writing and Thinking, 01/01/14
- English Department Internal Curricular Review: Visiting Assessor, Wilbraham & Monson Academy, 01/01/14
- Certification in Investigative Journalism, Boston University, 01/01/14
- TESOL Certification, International Language Institute, 01/01/09
- Massachusetts Preliminary Teaching License, English 5-12, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 01/01/08
Timeline
Dean of Early College
Veritas Prep Charter High School
01.2022 - Current
Founder, Humanities
Veritas Prep Charter High School
01.2022 - Current
Writing Coach for MSOL Program
Goodwin University
01.2019 - 01.2024
Research Writing, Advanced Placement, and Global Literature Instructor; Curriculum Writer
Palmer Trinity School
01.2018 - 01.2022
9th Grade Lead; English Teacher; Curriculum Writer; Publications Advisor
NSU University School
01.2016 - 01.2018
English Faculty and Writing Instructor
Bay Path University
01.2010 - 01.2013
English Department Chair
The Williston Northampton School
01.2008 - 01.2016
Middle and High School English and ESOL Teacher; Independent Study and Journalism Program Developer
The Williston Northampton School
01.2008 - 01.2016
Editor
Disney Publishing Worldwide, FamilyFun magazine
01.1999 - 01.2008
Social Justice Education and Teaching for Diversity
University of Massachusetts
Master of Fine Arts - Writing
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Massachusetts