Work
Experience
2022-Present
2021 (Contract)
2021 (Contract)
Web Training Specialist
New York University
-In charge of training NYU employees on the CMS software, Adobe Experience Manager.
-Implemented learning modules of CMS best practices, strategies, and accessibility.
-Led the design of training materials for in-person, web content, videos, and support communications.
UX Researcher and Content Moderator
OK Play
-Conducted playtesting research of a new avatar feature for kids aged 6-9 years old
-Collaborated with the chief scientific officer to gather insights to advise product development and initiatives
-Worked as a member of the moderation team in order to provide a safe and appropriate viewing experience for kids. Reviewed submissions.
-Coded qualitative data on submitted content to learn themes and trends that children are expressing in the app.
Product Intern
Shoelace (formerly SquigglePark and Dreamscape)
-Developed a product discovery roadmap for open opportunities which led to the creation of a premium experience for teachers.
-Conducted user interviews and usability tests with a cohort of 12+ teachers.
-Discovered new onboarding opportunities to increase parent registration for the in-game app and website platforms.
-Conducted heuristic evaluations on the existing product and reported actionable items based on complexity and importance.
-Trained the company on design thinking and how to integrate research into an agile workflow.
2017-2018
UX and LX Designer
MoxieReader
- Led the design and development of a new feature for a classroom app focusing on monitoring independent reading.
- Through user research and ideation phase of a reading response assessment tool. These assessments were designed to engage students outside of the typical quantitative systems.
- Created deliverables of user workflows, prototypes, and spec sheets for the new reading assessment tool that was successfully implemented.
2016
Program Associate
NYU Steinhardt Edtech Accelerator by StartED
- Collaborated with NYU Steinhardt and StartEd to establish a novel incubator and accelerator program. The program supported a group of nine startup edtech companies and also organized the inaugural NY EdTech Week.
- My responsibilities included managing the operations of the accelerator and providing guidance to startups on education, product development, and user research.
- Coached over 30 companies from across the world in developing investor pitches for NY EdTech Week’s “Shark Tank” event.
- Organized professional development workshops led by a diverse group of experienced mentors, companies, and education technology investors.
Education
2023-Present
NYU Tandon | Master's Degree
MS Candidate, Management of Techology
2020-2022
NYU Steinhardt | Master’s Degree
M.A. Digital Media Design for Learning,
User Experience Concentration
Select Courses:
User Research Methods, UX Design, Instructional Design, Cognitive Science, Learning Science, Coding for Learning Designers (HTML, CSS, Javascript), Narrative in Digital Media
2012
West Chester University | Bachelor's Degree
B.S. Elementary Education, minor in Theatre Arts
2015-2018
General Assembly
Product Management Bootcamp, UX Design Bootcamp, Customer Journey Mapping,
Digital Marketing 101
2017
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Playcrafting
Game-Based Learning, Educational Game Design
2017
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Noble Desktop
HTML / CSS
Skills
& Accomplishments
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Design thinking, learning theory, user Interviews, usability testing, playtesting with children, survey design, storytelling, wireframes, journey mapping, competitive analysis, affinity mapping, instructional design, intermediate HTML/CSS, basic JavaScript
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Best Business Model Award, Start-Up Weekend: NYC 2016
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Certified Elementary Educator (K-6) in Pennsylvania
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Associate Producer of “Sparky: a new musical” at the 2019 NY Theater Winter Festival
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Certified PA Teacher in Elementary Education
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Member of Children’s Media Association
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Publishings
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Self-published author of “Haikus are Hard,” a picture book designed as a poetry mentor text
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"Putting teachers at the center of transforming teaching tools for literacy," Ensuring Full Literacy 2021
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Certifications
Product School
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Product-Led Growth Micro-Certification
Data Protocol:
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Designed for Kids (GDPR and COPPA best practices)
LinkedIn Learning:
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Product Management Pathway
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Instructional Design Pathway
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Figma Design
