Experience

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  Rocky mountain high school and denver public schools

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Integrated learning services paraprofessional

  • Advocate for and facilitate integration of disabled students into general education and internship settings• Leverage learners' unique skills to build connections in their community and teach new content• Provide accommodations and modifications on the spot to meet a wide variety of individual learning needs• Incorporate IEP goals into daily instruction• Maintain classroom and work environments suitable for all learners • Foster self-advocacy, independence and use of support systems• Write grants to secure funding, plan, and direct field trips• Collect data to support promotions and interventions• Provide direct physical, behavioral, and communication support Show less

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  Palco, inc.

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2018

  Direct support professional

  • Provide tailored support for disabled folks to live independently in the community• Report directly to disabled individuals, learning their communication styles to effectively meet their needs• Facilitate activities of daily living, communication, travel, and home care• Prepare and administer meals, medications, and therapeutic activities

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  Aurora public schools

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  Teacher candidate: pursuing master's of education

  • Plan and teach engaging lessons with attention to standards and curriculum• Differentiate work for struggling and high achieving students• Create, observe, and analyze lessons for students of various ages, cultures, and abilities• Collect and examine student data and trends to develop strategic next steps using backwards design• Build rapport with students, families, and the school community• Collaborate across roles and grade levels to implement support systems for students in challenging situations Show less

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  Woodland park zoo

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Volunteer manager and inclusion specialist

  • Drive culture change and remove barriers to create an environment where disabled staff, volunteers, and guests thrive• Co-create with disabled communities to connect underrepresented populations to conservation on Woodland Park Zoo grounds and beyond• Draft and edit grants, magazine articles, award applications, blog posts, and press releases• Create, advertise, and facilitate trainings available to a network of 400 staff and 600 volunteers• Track grant deliverables and report progress to the Institute of Museum and Library Services• Plan and host accessible, inclusive events including fundraisers, educational summits, affinity groups, and online events• Host focus groups, panels, and board meetings with disability organizations and individuals with disabilities Show less

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  Microsoft

  Nov 2020 - now

  Senior content designer

  • Prototype, propose, and advocate for usable, intuitive experiences • Strategize within and across teams to experiment, iterate, and scale best practices for usability• Influence, develop, and define content design patterns and guidelines • Balance business demands and inclusive frameworks to deliver business impact and customer trust• Establish crisp and coherent information architecture• Own end-to-end product experiences in consumer subscription and ed tech platforms• Influence brand perception by balancing business goals with customer needs and long-term vision• Design and facilitate user research to inform content creation and improve accessibility• Train peers in inclusive design, accessibility best practices, and disability advocacy• Consult on multimedia marketing materials, including scripts, social media posts, blogs, and more Show less