Curriculum, eLearning, & Facilitation Strategist

Blending Instructional Precision with Storytelling Impact

From classrooms to corporations, I create learning experiences that engage, inform, and inspire—tailored to meet learners where they are.

Jared Schaeffer is an instructional designer, educator, and learning strategist with extensive experience in creating engaging training solutions across corporate, higher education, and K–12 settings. He holds a BFA in Intermedia from West Virginia University, an MS in Education Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University, and is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Adult Learning at Capella University.

His career includes roles with JetBlue Airways, Disney Institute, and EPAM Systems, where he designed eLearning, managed large-scale training programs, and implemented innovative learning technologies. Jared specializes in simulation-based learning, interactive video, branching scenarios, and knowledge management solutions.

Currently a teacher and instructional designer, he combines creativity, technology, and adult learning principles to deliver learning experiences that are practical, accessible, and impactful.

How I can Help

Whether you’re looking for complete instructional design solutions or targeted support on a specific project, I bring a blend of educational expertise, leadership, and research-based practice to create effective learning experiences.

I Offer:

  • Instructional design & curriculum development – from analysis and design to implementation and evaluation
  • eLearning development – engaging, interactive, and learner-centered digital courses
  • Training facilitation & workshops – virtual or in-person sessions tailored to organizational goals
  • Learning strategy & program planning – aligning objectives, outcomes, and metrics for measurable impact
  • Coaching & mentoring – supporting educators, trainers, and teams in best practices for instructional design

I can work independently to deliver turnkey solutions, collaborate with your teams to enhance existing projects, or provide coaching to strengthen internal capabilities.

Contact me today to learn more!