Education
University College London, Institution of Education, London, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Education (GPA: 3.8/4.0) To be graduated on Jun 2024
Selected Coursework:
Media Education in Schools: New Literacies and Production, taught by Alison Croasdale
International Education Development, taught by Will Brehm
Researching Education and Society: Qualitative Methods, taught by Uma Pradhan
Dissertation, supervised by Stuart Tannock: How can Padlet be developed into a more consistent pedagogical approach that allows students to have a more inclusive and engaged classroom dynamic?
Professional Experiences
Additional Experiences
Skills
CV
Studio Looper LLC, UX Design Intern, St. Louis, MO, July 2023 – Present
Studied Platform Design Frameworks: Conducted thorough research across multiple higher education platforms including Workday, Handshake, and Canvas, analyzing their design frameworks to inform enhancements for the HighEd Career Service platform.
Tailored User-centric Design Initiatives: Synthesized findings from extensive research to inform the development of user-centric design initiatives tailored to the unique demands of higher education administration and student services.
Integrated Leading Platform Features: Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups, with a deliberate focus on the integration of features found in leading educational platforms, to foster an intuitive and cohesive user experience.
Collaborated on Refining Designs: Collaborated with senior designers to refine the educational design systems, ensuring alignment with best practices observed in successful mentoring programs and established educational platforms.
Conducted User Testing Sessions: Orchestrated user testing sessions with stakeholders from educational settings, utilizing their feedback to iterate and improve the platform's interface and usability for key educational activities.
NCS (National Citizen Service), Assistant Team Leader, Redcar, UK, May 2022- Aug 2022
Team Leadership: Teen Directed a team of 16 teenagers in various activities, ensuring their safety and fostering a supportive environment.
Team-building Development: Crafted and led team-building exercises and skill development workshops to promote teamwork and individual skill progression.
Non-profit Fundraising: Engineered and executed fundraising strategies for a nonprofit, achieving and exceeding financial goals.
Magical Maths, After School Club Tutor, Birmingham, UK, Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Interactive Instruction Approach: Employed interactive games, puzzles, and hands-on activities to enhance learning, making it both enjoyable and engaging for students.
Progress Monitoring: Kept a vigilant eye on students' progress, furnishing regular feedback to parents and teachers to ensure consistent development and collaboration.
Concept Reinforcement: Worked closely with students, both individually and in small groups, to reinforce math concepts and address challenges, providing tailored support as needed.
EIE Society at UCL, Senior Associate, London, UK, Sep 2023- Present
Host Notable Speakers: Invite esteemed guest speakers to Education Innovation and Edupreneurship (EIE) events, featuring industry luminaries such as the Founder of Goodnotes, the Founding Managing Partner at Emerge Education Venture Fund, and the CEO of London Interdisciplinary School.
Professional Networking: Foster and continually expand a robust professional network by participating in prominent external EdTech events and conferences.
Event Organizing: Coordinate a significant event centred on the convergence of education and artificial intelligence, which has attracted participation from over 200 UCL faculty members and students.
Institute of Education at UCL, Student Ambassador, London, UK, Sep 2023-Present
Conducting Campus Tours: Gives tours of the UCL campus, provides an engaging introduction to prospective students and offers advice on the UCL living and learning experience.
Assisting UCL Staff: Support UCL staff during school visits, assist at UCL events such as open days and students' social events, and participate in student recruitment marketing activities.
Supporting IOE’s Teacher Training: Contributes to IOE's teacher training events by setting up the venue and directing participants to the appropriate event location.
The Borgen Project, Writing/Journalist Intern, Remote, Mar 2023- Jun 2023
Authored Compelling Articles: Conducted in-depth research and authored compelling articles that addressed issues of extreme poverty and highlighted the organization’s fundraising initiatives.
Produced Engaging Content: Crafted engaging and informative content for the NGO's website, blog, newsletters, and social media platforms, significantly enhancing outreach and awareness.
Promoting fundraising Initiatives: Played a pivotal role in organizing and promoting fundraising events and campaigns, using persuasive written content to amplify participation and contributions.
Voice Through Time, Archival Transcriber, London, UK, Jan 2023- Mar 2023
Archival Transcribing: Transcribed a vast array of historical educational records, documents, and literature from the last century, safeguarding critical knowledge and insights.
Employed Advanced Transcription Technology: Utilized advanced transcription software and tools to enhance efficiency and precision during the document conversion process.
Analyzed for Notable Patterns: Conducted thorough analyses of the transcriptions to identify significant trends and patterns, thus providing valuable contributions to overarching educational research.
Academic Experience
International Conference on Education and New Developments, Jun 2023
Abstract Accepted
Paper title: "Podcast-A Double-edged Sword: The Impact of Podcasts on Educational Inequality in Afghanistan within the Sphere of International Education Development."
This article delves into the plight of girls' education in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime and the role bloggers may play in it. It highlights the two-sided impact of podcasting as a digital medium on educational access and inequality in the broader context of international educational development.
Technology Proficiency: MS Office(Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Suite(Photoshop, InDesign), Figma.
Attention to Detail: Proven ability to deliver work with precision, underpinned by exceptional organizational skills to ensure utmost accuracy and operational effectiveness.
Communication Excellence: Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, proven to facilitate transparent and productive collaborations with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Time Management: Strong time management and prioritization acumen, consistently achieving project milestones and adhering to tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.