Maren Vernon Email & Phone Number

Develop original learning resources & curriculum, redesign existing content in a variety of formats to support educator implementation, & continued facilitation of Scratch-based creative learning experiences for Scratch’s 125M+ global users & 234K+ @ScratchTeam YouTube subscribersCo-led the development of learning resources for a $1M grant initiative funded by AT&T for the remote learning platform The Achievery, including the creation of 61 original videos & written lesson plans for 33 learning unitsCo-designed learning resources in collaboration with the LEGO Group for their Build the Change initiative to support sustainability education for 50,000 children across the worldSupport development of creative learning resources in collaboration with educators & organizations in the Scratch Educator Collaborative (SEC) composed of 229 organizations across 48 countries that support 7M+ learnersFacilitate learning experiences, virtual & in-person (e.g. Scratch Conference, educator workshops, Scratch Days, & SEC workshops), & represent the Scratch Foundation at educational speaking events with outside organizations (including co-facilitating in-person workshops at ISTE 2024 & in Hanoi for STEAM for Vietnam, serving as co-host for our annual Scratch Conference 2024 attended virtually by 1,300+ educators from 102 countries, & co-facilitating two Scratch in Practice Sessions attended virtually by 300+ educators)Develop rubrics, frameworks, & creative learning design supports for internal staff & external stakeholders, such as educatorsUtilize knowledge of graphic design & programs (like Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop) to create design elementsTake an iterative approach to design & development, & incorporate feedbackDemonstrated ability to work in an agile organization with an entrepreneurial spirit, making sound decisions using good judgment & innovative, creative problem-solvingCommunicate professionally & confidently with a wide variety of constituents

Camas, Washington Area

Develop and customize sites for individuals and businessesExpertise in responsive design (optimizing sites for ease of viewing across multiple devices), custom theming, and building upon existing WordPress sites and themesCan design interactive contact forms and custom page templates, post types, and 404 pages, to name a fewCan design engaging user experiences (with limited use of JavaScript, jQuery, and social media APIs)Experience editing and updating existing websites and dynamic web applicationsExperience with the Adobe Creative Suite, for creating graphics and logos, altering and optimizing images, working with website mockups, creating print materials, and more

Camas, Washington Area

Create and deliver coding lessons focused on Scratch and general coding principles for homeschooled and local elementary students, via individual video chats or in-person classes for groups Guide students as they work through exercises, help them troubleshoot and develop growth mindset, discuss best practices and methods like iteration, and foster creativity Teach students about digital citizenship, open source projects, and why being a contributing and supportive member of a coding community is important Utilize the Adobe Creative Suite to create and edit tutorial videos and produce support documents such as handouts

Camas, Washington, United States

Remote

New York, New York

Corvallis, Oregon Area

Ba, English/Literature

Activities and Societies: Member of Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society) • Orientation P.L.U.S. Team • University Student Conduct.

Summer Publishing Institute

Wordpress Developer, Mobile Web Designer, Web Developer, And Visual Designer Blueprints