P O R T F O L I O by Marie Celeste Nelson

Mohawk research signage

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 01:37:41 UTC

In light of a multiple-week workshop I created, called, Connecting with the land, these signs were designed to guide participants through the workspace during a collective research session.

Case studies for EDI workshop

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 02:14:55 UTC

These case study cards were created for a workshop I designed and facilitated called, Intro to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for Vipassana Meditators, held at the Quebec Vipassana Meditation Centre in Montebello.

Team content elaboration

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 02:24:09 UTC

This is an example of a behind-the-scenes collaborative document leading to elaboration of workshop content.

Capstone presentation

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 02:33:57 UTC

This document was designed to present key elements of my Masters research entitled, Teaching Through the Pedagogy of Capoeira Angola: A Counter-Narrative of Resistance.

Collaborative sex education content development

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 02:53:40 UTC

This was the working document used for collaborative content creation for a sexual education workshop.

Scientific reading club presentation

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 03:07:56 UTC

Being part of a scientific reading club open to the public, I created presentations to simplify research papers I would read. Here's one on Japanese tsunami records and the Cascadia subduction zone.

Memory aid card for families

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 03:18:03 UTC

I created this memory aid card for families to take home after a meditation course.

Uncovering hidden stories through research & collaboration

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 03:22:43 UTC

Drawn to untold stories, I specialize in transforming learning into a gentle exploration of diverse narratives. Through a blend of didactics and cognitive science, I create educational content that feels personal, palpable, and profoundly resonant—whether online or in person.

My journey has touched the lives of learners across diverse cities, including Montreal (Tiohtià:ke), San Jose (Ohlone Territory), Moscow (Москва), Monaco, and Cebu (Sugbo).

I regularly collaborate with industry experts, C-suite executives, graphic designers and translators to amplify the transformative power of my work.

I hold a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL), which focused on instructional design, educational theory, and learner engagement. I also have a B.A. in Philosophy and Professional Writing, which developed my skills in research, critical analysis and clear, effective communication.

Creative content adaptation for World Press Photo

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-07 04:48:39 UTC

I had the privilege of adapting the texts written by Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette for the “Je ne viens pas de l’espace” 11th World Press Photo exhibition. Guillaume Simoneau worked with Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette, to take portraits of Syrian families that had recently moved to Montreal.

Critical reflection activity

celestialeducation4peace — 2025-04-08 14:09:50 UTC

This document was designed in tandem with a Canadian film viewing for learners who were exploring the importance of the land for Indigenous communities.