The Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose purpose is “to offer a high-quality educational and performance experience in big band jazz to students, grades 8-12, throughout Middle Tennessee.”

Intensive full-time 6-month software development bootcamp anchoring learning with both individual and team-based projects. Tech stack: Python/Django; React.js; Javascript; HTML5; CSS3; SQL fundamentals.Front-End:• Developed apps with full CRUD functionality utilizing CSS and Reactstrap for styling, JavaScript/React.js for frontend, and JSON for backend.• Version-controlled all projects using Git and Github• Experience working remote utilizing Zoom and Slack• Participated in both group and individual projects, communicating with team members and instructors to build complex applicationsBack-End:• Python, Django Rest Framework, SQLCore Concepts:• Building & using API’s, implementing CRUD functionality (Create, Read, Update, Delete) forhandling data• Git/Github for version control & project collaboration• Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) creation• Wireframing to aid in planning projectsProjects:Front-End Capstone: Gatherings• A collaborative event planning space where users can sign up for food, activities, and miscellaneous items. • Built using React.js and exhibits full CRUD functionality• Reactstrap and CSS for styling• Features a “Finalize Plans” Button that archives an event when clicked• Utilized dbdiagram.io and Figma for planning• Persistent Data Storage with JSON server (API)Final Capstone: Crossing Paths• Built using Reactjs, Python, Django REST Framework• Reactstrap and CSS for styling• Utilized dbdiagram.io, Figma, GitHub Project Kanban for planning• Persistent Data Storage with sqlite

• Developed and executed lesson plans and curriculum for four types of classes• Analyzed student progress to determine best teaching methods • Hosted a regional IESA Solo and Ensemble Festival with over 100 participants• Organized field trips and concerts for choir classes