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I'm Marcelo Araya Valenzuela, a learning designer and musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. I design innovative, industry-aligned learning experiences grounded in learning science and collaborate across corporate, secondary, higher education and community settings to connect people through meaningful work. With 17+ years spanning education, coaching, entrepreneurship, art and technology, I lead end-to-end design processes, create cross-functional frameworks, and mentor learners and colleagues to build skills, creativity and well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Music Teaching degree, majoring in Instrumental Ensemble.…I'm Marcelo Araya Valenzuela, a learning designer and musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. I design innovative, industry-aligned learning experiences grounded in learning science and collaborate across corporate, secondary, higher education and community settings to connect people through meaningful work. With 17+ years spanning education, coaching, entrepreneurship, art and technology, I lead end-to-end design processes, create cross-functional frameworks, and mentor learners and colleagues to build skills, creativity and well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Music Teaching degree, majoring in Instrumental Ensemble.

Marcelo Araya Valenzuela

Musician, Designer, Instructional Designer

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I'm Marcelo Araya Valenzuela, a learning designer and musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. I design innovative, industry-aligned learning experiences grounded in learning science and collaborate across corporate, secondary, higher education and community settings to connect people through meaningful work. With 17+ years spanning education, coaching, entrepreneurship, art and technology, I lead end-to-end design processes, create cross-functional frameworks, and mentor learners and colleagues to build skills, creativity and well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Music Teaching degree, majoring in Instrumental Ensemble.…I'm Marcelo Araya Valenzuela, a learning designer and musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. I design innovative, industry-aligned learning experiences grounded in learning science and collaborate across corporate, secondary, higher education and community settings to connect people through meaningful work. With 17+ years spanning education, coaching, entrepreneurship, art and technology, I lead end-to-end design processes, create cross-functional frameworks, and mentor learners and colleagues to build skills, creativity and well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Music Teaching degree, majoring in Instrumental Ensemble.

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I’m Marcelo Araya Valenzuela, a learning designer and musician based in Auckland, New Zealand. I design innovative, industry-aligned learning experiences grounded in learning science and collaborate across corporate, secondary, higher education and community settings to connect people through meaningful work.

With 17+ years spanning education, coaching, entrepreneurship, art and technology, I lead end-to-end design processes, create cross-functional frameworks, and mentor learners and colleagues to build skills, creativity and well-being. I hold a Bachelor of Education and a Music Teaching degree, majoring in Instrumental Ensemble.

Skills

Articulate Storyline

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Articulate Storyline

Expert

Data Visualization

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Fluent

Work Experience

Curriculum & Instructional Designer at Transformation Academy Trust

March 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025

Revised and designed programs, supporting the Music Program with curriculum alignment, assessment design, and NZQA accreditation contributions. Coordinated across teams to deliver interdisciplinary lessons aligned to NZQA standards, including youth outside the main streams and learners with special needs. Grounded designs in adult-learning theory and inclusive design frameworks; produced materials and rubrics; collaborated with teachers, coaches and leaders.

Academic Lead - Music Program at Transformation Academy Trust

March 1, 2025 - November 10, 2025

Led the instructional-design life cycle for the Music Program, developing a competency-based certificate using ADDIE and aligning assessments with NZQA standards. Grounded design in adult-learning principles and project-based frameworks to foster cross-functional collaboration and cultural connection. Engineered learning materials and criterion-referenced assessments to ensure rigor and learner-centered experience. Applied iterative SAM approaches to evaluate program effectiveness with learning analytics, driving continuous improvement. Provided individualized mentorship and targeted support to students and coaches.