Prime Digital Academy

Software Engineering Student

8/2022-1/2023

Solo Capstone Project: Where to Next?

Developed a full stack React application for clients to search for vacation destinations based on various preferences. Technologies include: CSS, HTML, Material UI, React.js, Redux.js, JavaScript, Express, Node.js, SQL, Postgres

Group Client Project: ILT Academy

Client: Nick Tietz, CEO/Founder ILT Academy

Developed a learning management system for ILT Academy to manage students and submissions, communicate with their community, and share tools.

Minnehaha Academy

Middle School Teacher

11/2017-6/2022

• Taught diverse groups of students.
• Differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
• Supported students in crisis ensuring they felt safe and able to learn.
• Managed and de-escalated conflict.
• Aligned coursework to meet and support state standards.
• Created assessments to track and encourage student learning.
• Coordinated with administrators and vendors to schedule and host school-wide events.

Leadership Roles

• Director of Minnehaha Middle School Leadership Institute
• Advisor to the Student Council
• Advisor to the Yearbook Committee

Courses Taught

• 7th grade technology (typing, coding, 3D design, digital citizenship)
• 8th grade technology (Google Drive, Canva, Pixelmator, Garageband, iMovie)
• 8th grade theater (history, improvisation, performance, devising, Shakespeare, analysis)

Middle School Theatre Director

11/2017-6/2022

• Delegated work to supporting staff and volunteers.
• Assessed student strengths and encouraged participation in a variety of roles.
• Scheduled rehearsals to honor participants’ time.
• Revamped and expanded theatre season.
• Coordinating and managing vendor relationships.
• Acquired funding for and spearheaded theater stage remodel.

Prime Digital Academy

Full Stack Engineering Certification

Training included: public speaking and presentation practice, professional skill development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, real-world client work.

8/2022-1/2023

Southern Arkansas University

M.A. Teaching

6/2021-7/2022

University of Northwestern St. Paul

B.A. Theatre Studies

8/2013-12/2016