Alice Hsiao
Email: alice.hsiao87@gmail.com | GitHub: https://github.com/alicehsiao | Portfolio: https://alicehsiao.dev/
Relevant Experience
Tableau | Seattle, WA (2019-Present)
Software Engineer, Runtime Team
Microsoft | Redmond, WA (2019)
Software Engineering Intern, Edge Browser Experience Team
- Designed and implemented import functionality to migrate data to the new Edge browser built on Chromium
- Wrote unit tests for implemented features, debugged Chromium's multi-process architecture with Windbg, fixed bugs related to browser UI.
- Worked with: C++, ESE Database, Recovery Store
The Northwest School | Seattle, WA (2017-18)
High School Math Teacher
- Collaborated with other math teachers in weekly department and subject-specific meetings
- Engaged in and reflected on professional development opportunities regarding race, privilege, and issues revolving around the current climate in the US
Head-Royce School | Oakland, CA (2015-17)
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
- Served as an advisor to a group of students to support both their academics and their social/emotional education
- Implemented a one-to-one iPad program, integrated technology into the curriculum, and taught digital citizenship
Los Altos High School | Hacienda Heights, CA (2010-14)
Math and AVID Teacher, Math for America Fellow
- Evaluated year-to-year testing data to identify strengths and weaknesses to develop and improve existing curriculum which resulted in a 50-60% proficiency rate for at-risk students who scored at a 10-20% proficiency rate the previous year
- Developed public speaking and presentation skills during parent conference nights, back to school nights, faculty meetings, and day-to-day teaching
Personal Projects
Off To Taiwan | Github Repo - Mobile travel app for Taiwan built with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and React Native
No Regretsy | Github Repo - Team project to build an e-commerce website from scratch using Ruby on Rails.
API Muncher | GitHub Repo - Utilized Edamam API to create web-app to search for recipes with Ruby on Rails.
Trek | Github Repo - Built travel website using Javascript and jQuery that pulled data from a custom Trip API.
Inspiration Board | GitHub Repo - Web app with React.js on the front end that consumes external API.
Education
Ada Developers Academy | Seattle, Washington (2019)
Full Stack Software Engineering
- Utilized Ruby on Rails, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Git, TDD, and Agile programming practices on weekly projects
- Studied Object-Oriented Programming concepts and design, MVC architecture for web development, and Computer Science fundamentals
Claremont Graduate University | Claremont, California (2011)
Masters of Arts in Education and Math Credential
Math for America Fellowship Recipient
University of California, Berkeley | Berkeley, California (2009)
Bachelor of Arts in Pure Mathematics with a minor in Education