Karen Padilla

Founder, Educational Book Designer & Publisher

Jan 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 7 mos

Founded Seaside Study in 2022 to create engaging educational books, workbooks, activity books, and learning resources for children and families. I have developed and published a growing catalog of books through Amazon KDP, with more than 10,000 copies sold. I manage the complete publishing process from concept to market, including educational content development, book structure, interior layout, cover design, activity and worksheet creation, print formatting, Amazon KDP publishing, product listings, A+ Content, advertising graphics, keyword research, SEO, and sales-focused book descriptions. My work combines 12+ years of homeschooling experience with hands-on publishing and product-development expertise, allowing me to create educational resources that are engaging for children, practical for parents and educators, and designed with the commercial marketplace in mind.

Founder & Educational Product Designer

Mar 2020 - Jun 2022 • 2 yrs 3 mos

Founded and grew Open Roads Learning, an educational subscription company providing hands-on learning kits and curriculum to students. Partnered with 30+ charter schools across California and sold more than 12,000 educational kits before successfully selling the company in 2022. I developed the business and products from the ground up, including curriculum, lessons, hands-on projects, educational activities, product concepts, printable materials, kit design, packaging, and customer experience. I managed the complete product-development process from initial idea and educational objectives through design, production, and delivery.