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Durham, North Carolina, United States

As a Cohort Instructional Lead at Code the Dream, I empower aspiring software developers from diverse backgrounds to thrive in tech. I provide technical mentorship, foster a collaborative learning environment, and guide students towards successful career paths. This includes:- Delivering personalized support and resources to 50+ students, ensuring their coding proficiency.- Cultivating an inclusive community through interactive activities and peer-to-peer learning.- Connecting students with mentors and facilitating project presentations to prepare them for career advancement.

At Code the Dream, I empower aspiring coders through group lectures, 1-on-1 mentoring, and asynchronous support via Slack.• Developed strong communication skills by explaining complex coding concepts to diverse learners.• Cultivated leadership skills by guiding and inspiring students on their coding journeys.• Demonstrated empathy and patience by adapting teaching methods to individual student needs.

Portland, Oregon, United States

As Co-Founder and Frontend Developer, I drive business strategy while crafting elegant and user-focused experiences. Working closely with clients to transform their ideas into reality. Currently leading the development of Talerra; a multiplatform application for sharing adventures, providing a healthier alternative to traditional social-media platforms.- Instrumental in shaping business direction, clarifying product requirements, and improving client relations.- Utilizing agile methodology to deliver high-quality, scalable, software that exceeds stakeholder demands.- Designing accessible and memorable user interfaces, optimized for web and mobile.- Proficient in Figma for design and React, React-Native, and Typescript for frontend development.

Portland, Oregon, United States

As a Frontend Engineer at Code PDX, I crafted responsive, reusable React components, with a focus on accessibility. Leveraging agile methodologies, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices, I delivered safe, well-tested, and scalable code. My involvement in project planning and commitment to thorough code reviews contributed significantly to the team's overall success, ensuring consistent delivery of high quality software.

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Managed social media pages, leading to a 3x increase in attendance at the food pantry. • Presented for student audiences on the topic of food insecurity.• Curated lists of local resources for people dealing with food/financial insecurity.

Portland, Oregon Area

My responsibilities here included preparing/cooking food, taking orders, running the register, doing deliveries etc…

Computer Software Engineering

Activities and Societies: Skills: HTML · Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) · JavaScript · SQL · React.jsAlchemy is an intensive coding course.

Associate'S Degree, General Studies, Senior

Activities and Societies: President's ListI earned my Associate's Degree in General Studies from PCC. I graduated with a cumulative GPA.

Biology, General, Sophomore - Junior

Environmental Science, Freshman