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Flatiron School

Completed phlebotomy training for medical providers

Clover Park Technical College

North Seattle College

Seattle University

Pacific Lutheran University

Software Engineer

I am currently working with a team from MentorMesh.io to create a product connecting small to medium-sized businesses with talented but not necessarily experienced individuals with technical skills to help the businesses adapt to the online marketplace in COVID-19 times, and to help individuals gain experience and hone their marketability.
I'm also involved in with the Conviction Vacation Project to create a software solution that helps affected individuals or legal clinics staffed by non-subject matter experts follow the process of vacating a conviction as allowed by law in Washington State.
Both of these projects are in market research and product design phases as of September 2020.

Full Stack Engineer

Microsoft Leap Apprentice

I worked on an ambulance contracted with the City of Seattle to provide transportation and supplemental Basic Life Support Care.  Over my time with AMR, I provided high-quality CPR several times, including two successful saves; I assisted in the delivery of several babies, or provided care immediately after birth; and I assisted thousands of people suffering strokes, cardiac problems, car accidents, falls, respiratory problems, substance abuse issues, mental health challenges and countless other issues.  I worked with patients and family members who did not speak English or had hearing loss.  I responded to calls for people living on the street or in shelters.  My partner and I were featured in the nation-wide company magazine after successfully delivering a baby!
I am able to take charge of trying situations with a cool head, work for successful outcomes with people I've just met, evaluate urgency of a situation and always be aware of my surroundings.

Emergency Medical Technician

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had a mandate for higher education to be taught entirely in English, and many of the professors were not prepared.  In conjunction with the University of Auckland, NZ, I was part of an inaugural team to bring English for Academic Purposes classes to the women's university.  Over the course of two years, we helped about 75 professors per semester reach linguistic proficiency by daily lessons and exams; feedback on the professors' own curriculum, syllabi, tests and lectures; and test preparations for the International English Language Testing System.
My focus was primarily in teaching the most beginner level courses and in reading comprehension proficiency.
I also taught Nursing for Academic Purposes to upper level students, and generalized English classes for in-coming students at the university.

Instructor of English for Academic Purposes

IOI is a non-profit community development organization.  I started as a teacher, leading English classes at the local elementary school for students in preschool to 8th grade.  I also led informal classes for local teachers who wanted to improve their English.  In my second year, I became the teacher coordinator and was responsible for hiring a team of 4 teachers, and liaising between the teachers and the community regarding any needs or feedback.  I participated in Spanish-language staff meetings.

English as a Foreign Language Teacher; Volunteer Coordinator

At this private Eikaiwa, or English language school, I was responsible for teaching in a variety of situations, from individuals, small conversation groups and whole teams from local businesses.  From young children in daycare centers to students preparing for college entrance exams and physicians presenting research at large conferences, I assessed my students needs and goals and helped them achieve their desired outcomes.  
I also helped to lead cultural events and outings, and was sometimes the face of the school in advertising.

English Teacher

Worked in load balancing of company servers testing and creating reports regarding performance.  Wrote automated scripts , as laid out by business documentation to regression test software updates.  Trained new team members on procedures.

Automation Developer

Worked in the Center for Computing and Telecommunications.  Installed wiring and hardware to create computer network on campus for staff and student use.  With a small team of other students, created software to ensure network security, and create VLANs for different network uses.  Helped to create streaming video of conferences related to campus events.