Creative, versatile, and adaptable.
Empathetic approach to teaching.
Engaging design.
I come from a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) working-class background, which has instilled in me a deep appreciation for versatility and the practical application of knowledge. This ethos has not only nurtured my skills as a creative writer and cartoonist but has also equipped me with a diverse skill set encompassing HTML, graphic design, media, and technology.
My love for learning, combined with my teaching experience, led me to become a Learning Experience Designer. With a discerning eye for design, a deep understanding of human learning, and adaptability to emerging technologies, I've enriched my teaching and learning methods. In my collaborative work on diverse teams, I prioritize course development that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. My goal is to create accessible and meaningful learning experiences for all.
Experience and Expertise
Treasure Data, Mountain View — Learning and Development Contractor, July 2023-January 2024
Researched and developed content for on-demand training courses about CDP, web tagging, mobile tagging, and Marketing Technology
Collaborated with subject matter experts to maintain consistency in language and presentation across all Treasure Data educational platforms
Worked with a graphic designer to create visuals that improve learning engagement and accessibility
Treasure Data, Mountain View — Instructional Designer, January 2022-February 2023
Partnered stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify training needs and create technical training for partners, customers, and employees
Researched content for courses on Data Analysis and Digital Marketing
Scripted, voiced, and edited audio files for instructional videos
Recorded and edited instructional videos for technical trainings
Applied Adult Learning Theory to develop and improve experiential learning programs in Articulate Rise 360 and Docebo Learning Suite
Reported key results and ROI measures to the Product Development and Partner Alliance Teams
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — E-Learning Trainer, March 2020-December 2021
Provided Mentorship to staff, faculty, and senior leaders, offering guidance on best practices in Distance Education
Evaluated and selected e-Learning tools to enhance connections between instructors and community college students
Trained Professors in utilizing technology for e-Learning courses through Diablo Valley College’s Digital Learning Lab program
Transformed in-person lessons into engaging distance learning modules
Enhanced the quality of distance education during the COVID-19 pandemic through innovative online learning experiences for both instructors and students
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — E-Learning Mentor, March 2021-December 2021
Explored the modular structure of various Canvas courses to improve accessibility for diverse student needs
Discovered effective tools to enhance Canvas Course Design, integrating principles of user experience for optimal learning engagement
Leveraged graphic design expertise to evaluate courses, ensuring consistency, legibility, and organizational clarity for an enriched learning experience
Implemented feedback to assist professors in aligning their courses with the California Virtual Campus (CVC) accessibility guidelines
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — Adjunct Instructor, January 2019-December 2021
Instructed College Composition, Women’s Literature, and Critical Thinking
Analyzed data to enhance college culture and curriculum
Led workshops to establish equitable course design best practices
Designed accessible Canvas Modules for remote learning courses
Collaborative Instructor within First Year Experience Learning Community Team
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill — Part-time Faculty Representative for the Academic Senate Council, January 2021-July 2021
Provided leadership as the representative for Part-Time Faculty at Academic Senate Council meetings
Effectively advocated for Part-Time Faculty needs through strong communication
Demonstrated leadership by addressing student concerns during administrative changes
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa — Adjunct Instructor, August 2018-December 2021
Integrated agricultural literature to stimulate expository writing discussions for Sonoma County students
Utilized popular culture and multimedia in Critical Thinking courses to enhance media literacy
Developed Canvas modules for supplemental instruction
Restoration Hardware, Corte Madera — Sample Coordinator, August 2015-August 2018
Created a comprehensive data library for furniture collections, materials, and colorways for the Retouching team by collaborating with multiple departments
San Francisco Zine Fest, San Francisco — Executive Director, May 2011-September 2015
Orchestrated and led a dynamic team of organizers and volunteers to curate and execute a tabling event, showcasing the works of over 200 DIY artists
Projects
Pole Dancing with Suguey Hernandez — Podcast Episode
Produced podcast episode in collaboration with Diablo Valley College and StoryCenter
Sleeping Fury — Short Story in Drawing Power: Women's Stories of Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Survival
Contributed short story to Abrams Books' graphic anthology edited by Diane Noomin