Garrett Springsted

Garrett Springsted

English Second Language Tutor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    UX/UI Designer | Leadership | Wireframing | Figma | Teams | Human Centered Design

  • Education

    • Georgia College & State University

      2006 - 2012
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Modern Languages, Theatrical Design
    • University of Phoenix

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Education - MEd Special Education and Teaching
  • Experience

    • Rockdale County Public Schools

      Sept 2015 - Apr 2016
      English Second Language Tutor

      -Facilitate effective communication between teachers and ESL instructor to collaboratively implement targeted strategies for English Learning Students across diverse learning environments.-Provide daily monitoring and comprehensive support to students, ensuring consistent progress in academic achievement. Successfully facilitated growth rates ranging from 25% to 60%.-Create and implement individualized plans to promote the development of study habits and foster effective communication channels between the school and parents. Show less

    • Gwinnett County Public Schools

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2023

      -Managed Individual Education Plan casefiles that included psychological testing, speech therapy reports, occupational therapy reports, and academic achievement testing in accordance with federal I.D.E.A. mandated compliance.-Scheduled, communicated and led meetings between teams and clients to review data collection and monitor growth of clients and to determine what strategies need to be implemented to increase productivity.-Performed one-on-one coaching with clients requiring custom training tailored to individual learning styles to reach 70%+ proficiency within the allocated time frame using curriculum pacing guides.-Developed, coordinated, and actively managed an after school extracurricular program consisting of 40 plus students, teachers, and parent volunteers.-Minimized low growth percentage from 30% to 27% and increase high growth from 48% to 51% on the county developed district assessment semi-annually Show less

      • Interrelated Resource Special Education Teacher

        Aug 2019 - Jan 2023
      • Special Education Paraprofessional

        Aug 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Moment Studio

      Jan 2023 - now

      -Develop a highly efficient and innovative B2B web application that seamlessly connects retailers and wholesalers, aiming to simplify and alleviate the complex buying and exchange process.-Perform thorough peer review of team member's design work to meticulously audit for consistency, best practices, and interface functionality ensuring effective communication of the intended brand message.-Design visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces while adhering to industry design standards and prioritizing accessibility and usability.-Establish and maintain a robust design system, including standardized components, patterns, and guidelines, to streamline the design process, enhance consistency, and facilitate scalability across various digital platforms.-Achieve project objectives through strong communication and active facilitation of open lines of communication and effective decision-making. Show less -Create a multipage SaaS B2C mobile application to minimize user pain points and provide functionality across the Scrolly platform, resulting in an intuitive user-end experience and increased user engagement and site traffic-Merge existing client design with the development of new products using current industry knowledge and best UX practices to harmonize the varying designs into one cohesive product for final developer handoff. -Develop and provide clients with prototypes to gain insightful feedback on the desired end scope, leading to the refinement of the product to meet client-specified needs and expectations to ensure the highest satisfaction. -Perform research in the form of competitive analysis to discover features left absent that would provide for a better user experience through the use of the Scrolly application. Show less -Collaborate on a B2C web application that connects buyers with rental and investment housing in metropolitan areas of Nigeria, using knowledge of wireframing, color schemes, applications, and web development best practices.-Formulate detailed user flows to provide optimal user experience, preparing the team for the development of low-fidelity and high-fidelity wireframes for client handoff, resulting in an engaging and user-friendly platform.-Establish a style guide consisting of components, typography, color theory, imagery, and icons to incorporate in high-fidelity mockups to maintain visual consistency across products.-Merge existing design knowledge with the project manager, client, and other team members to maintain expectations through innovative and collaborative problem-solving, exhibiting strong communication skills. Show less

      • UX/UI Designer

        Jan 2023 - now
      • UX Designer

        Jan 2023 - now
      • UX Designer

        Jan 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AT&T 2024 Technology Academy

      AT&T
      Jun 2024
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    • Georgia Educator Certificate

      Georgia Professional Standards Commission
      Jul 2020
    • Avocademy - UX/UI Foundations

      Avocademy (YC W22)
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate