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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

→ Awarded the 2024 Outstanding Project Award in Georgia Tech's Human-Computer Interaction program.→ Collaborated with Atlanta's Children's Museum to design digital interaction that teaches children aged 2-9 about the plant life cycle and healthy food choices, supporting the museum's grant-writing for exhibit improvements.→ Led user research methodologies, validating design assumptions using qualitative and quantitative methods such as contextual inquiry, diary studies, desirability studies, and surveys.→ Focused on grounding the interactive experience in research from child psychology and education, ensuring accessibility and developmental appropriateness in collaboration with museum specialists.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

→ Collaborated with UX designers, researchers, project managers, and engineers at the Georgia Tech Office of IT, overseeing the university’s website and digital platforms. → Utilized Google Analytics to analyze user traffic, identify high-impact pages, and track usability metrics to pinpoint underperforming pages and spearhead their redesign, resulting in increased user retention and over 500+ users engaging weekly.→ Applied data-driven insights to pinpoint areas for improvement and iterate on website pages such as service site and COVID-related pages, enhancing the overall user experience for Georgia Tech’s student body by ensuring smooth and seamless interactions across the site.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

→ Assisted and provided feedback to over 100+ undergraduate and graduate students, helping them exercise creative skills and develop an appreciation for imaginative approaches to design and media arts.→ Guided students in describing and applying techniques for generating socio-technical concepts and systems in the fields of computation and media, fostering a deeper understanding of design processes.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

→ Advised and provided constructive feedback to 4 project groups, guiding them in applying user-centered design principles to their research and design projects.→ Facilitated in-person meetings with project teams, offering tailored materials and support to help refine their research direction and design strategies.→ Developed instructional materials and led a class session on Figma, teaching wireframe creation and components and integrating user research methods, brainstorming, prototyping, and evaluation techniques.

Santa Clara, California, United States

→ Refined 10+ color palettes to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, reducing accessibility issues by 30% and ensuring consistent, brand-aligned data visualization with continuous improvements based on user feedback.→ Re-designed and prototyped 20+ UI components to align with Roche’s new design system, a healthcare company.→ Developed 3 user journey maps with PM to identify critical touchpoints and opportunities for improvement.→ Collaborated with engineers to adapt Navify Clinical Hub’s UI for Hebrew speakers, implementing Right-To-Left text layouts, mirrored icons, progress bar, buttons, and touch gestures for its launch in Israel.

Houston, Texas, United States

→ Taught 1st grade (all subjects) and 2nd grade (math and science) by developing engaging lesson plans that align with state standards. I used student data to customize learning experiences, which led to improved testing scores on the MAP assessment (Measures of Academic Progress).→ Focused on establishing positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments conducive to learning and engagement, whether in a classroom or a digital space during COVID-19. → Supported diverse student needs through differentiated learning, fostering a growth mindset, and adapting to varying learning styles.→ Explored EdTech products that promote inclusivity and are kid-centered, addressing a wide range of user needs and enhancing the overall learning experience for my students.

→ Developed and delivered engaging differential lesson plans across all subjects (Math, Science, Reading) for 1st grade and Pre-K, aligning with state standards. Supported diverse student needs and fostered a growth mindset, enhancing educational outcomes.→ Created positive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environments that promoted learning and engagement in physical and digital classrooms during the COVID pandemic.

Pearland, Texas, United States

Master'S Degree, Human Computer Interaction

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Educational Psychology, 3.9

High School Diploma