SQL, Python, data visualization, web development, technical writing
After nearly twenty years of working in education, I am making the transition to the field of computer technology. My primary interest is the structuring of information. I aim for a simple, logical, user-friendly presentation for works that I create, with both the end-user and code maintenance in mind. One of the most helpful ideas I've learned in my time in education is that of the "prepared environment": the initial configuration and maintenance of a physical space as an ordered, meaningful place, sets students and staff up for success. By extension, visualizations of data, layouts and designs of software or websites, and the presentations of technical documents, can be constructed to evoke for end-users and developers alike an intuitive sense of purpose, order, and peace of mind.
In addition to enjoying programming and other computer endeavors, I am a musician and songwriter, illustrator, writer, and retro Nintendo enthusiast. I can usually be found devoting my time to a project related to one of these things.
Technical skills
- Oracle PL/SQL, Microsoft T-SQL, SQLite, MySQL
- SQL Developer, Azure Data Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, DataGrip, MySQL Workbench
- Fundamental understanding of the relational database model and entity-relationship diagrams
- Some experience with NoSQL databases, notably MongoDB
- Flask, SQLAlchemy, Jinja2, pandas, Matplotlib
- Some experience with Tkinter, Django, and Jupyter Notebook
- PyCharm, IDLE
- Fundamental understanding of object-oriented programming
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Bootstrap, WordPress
- WebStorm, Brackets
- Browser developer tools
- Git and GitHub
- macOS, Windows
- Some experience with Fedora Linux
- Unix/Linux command line
- Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP stack
- PythonAnywhere
- Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio
- Google Workspace, especially Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail
- Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Some experience with GIMP
- Currently learning Tableau
Education
Included courses in relational database design and introductory and advanced SQL. Learned both Microsoft and Oracle databases.
Included courses in programming logic, Python, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Unix/Linux command line, and data communication concepts.
Emphasis in Creative Writing.
Included the designing and teaching of an undergraduate Creative Writing course.
Included courses in page layout, typography, digital illustration, and Photoshop.
Work experience
Educational and social support for preschool-aged children in a Montessori classroom environment. Duties also include preparation and maintenance of classroom environment, and help with updating and troubleshooting school website.
Creation of new web presence for clients, or troubleshooting and maintenance of existing websites. Experience also with graphic design, such as logo design, advertising, business branding, and more, for small businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations.
Educational assistant in Special Education classroom settings, grades K–12, as well as post-graduation community transition and vocational settings. Duties included educational, social, and physical support for students based on need, as directed and guided by teachers and specialists.