I thrive at the intersection of curiosity, perseverance, problem solving, relationship building, and positive team spirit. As a former Middle School educator, I honed my skills in project management, navigating the delicate balance between essential priorities and nice-to-haves, and I meticulously crafted success criteria, engaged diverse stakeholders, and fostered a collaborative environment.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: I budgeted time, identified deliverables, and ensured clarity for all stakeholders.𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: I cultivated a positive team spirit, both in the classroom and on the playing field.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐭: In my math classroom, we explored multiple approaches to every problem, seeking efficiency and creativity.𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: My love for learning led me to coding. I embarked on LaunchCode’s Web Development boot camp, stretching my brain and creating web applications that started with frustration and ended with pride.𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: As a Tech Leadership Fellow, I mentored the next LaunchCode cohort, blending my teaching and coding passions.𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Now, I’m transitioning from a beginner to an expert in software engineering, eager to forge new relationships and tackle exciting challenges.