Isabella_Tea_Resume

# Isabella Tea
**Software Engineer and Programs Specialist**
tea.isabella@gmail.com | (909) 208-7238 
[linkedin.com/in/isabellatea](linkedin.com/in/isabellatea) | [github.com/isabellatea](github.com/isabellatea)

Tenacious, impact and detail driven professional with 5+ years of cross-functional experience in developing efficiency oriented software solutions and building effective technical education programs. A driven professional with the adaptability and skill-set to thrive in developing and improving infrastructure to support growth, high volume and high quality output, all towards meaningfully driving forward a company’s ability to deliver impactful products.

## Technical Skills
**Strong:** JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React/Redux, Node.js/Express, AppScript, SQL, MongoDB, Mongoose, Git, Agile  
**Experienced:** Python, Java, AppEngine, Datastore, Android Development, AngularJS, Mocha/Chai, UI/UX, APIs


## Education
Columbia University, Teachers College | **MA in Higher and Postsecondary Education** |  New York, NY |  2015
University of California, San Diego | **BA in Economics** | La, Jolla, CA  |  2012
Hack Reactor | **Advanced Software Engineering Immersive** | San Francisco, CA


## Technical Experience
**Google, Code Next** (via Adecco/Pro Unlimited)  | Oakland, CA
***Computer Science Coach*** | 2018 - Present
-   Direct a Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) site in teaching frontend, backend (Python and Datastore), and deployment (Git and AppEngine), focusing on high technical proficiency and positive experiences
-   Design Web (HTML/CSS, Javascript, jQuery, Bootstrap, UI/UX, and deployment) and Android (Java and Android Studio) development curriculum and build culturally relevant scaffolded coding projects to increase engagement
-   Execute technical and leadership programming for 100+ high school students to build their interest, confidence, core programming and interpersonal skills required to pursue careers in Computer Science
-   Utilize strengths of modern teaching practices including blended-learning, scaffolding, project-based lessons, and exposure to multiple media technologies for high week-to-week technical content retention


**Galvanize** | San Francisco, CA
***Program Coordinator / Counselor***  | 2018 - Present
-   Build and maintain automated Google Sheets dashboards utilizing AppScript/JS, to optimize the productivity of a fully distributed user base and staff; implementation of new tools result in high and rising NPS
-   Develop effective relationships with peers and senior leadership to systematize cross-functional team processes for seamless end to end customer experiences, proven effective through increasing NPS across all ten campuses
-   Create and deliver effective onboarding for new staff to seamlessly integrate them into remote infrastructure
      
***Software Engineer Fellow*** | 2018
-   Integrated various software services used by different teams (Asana, Salesforce, Google Suite, Github, etc.), utilizing multiple API’s to streamline core processes and centralize core information
-   Designed intuitive web dashboard utilizing GSuite APIs and add-ons for Google Drive, Sheets and Docs
-   Developed internal software solutions to streamline core program functions, effectively organize complex information, and increase efficiency of tedious processes, resulting in significantly increased staff satisfaction


**Girls Who Code** | Redwood City, CA and Remote   
***Lead Instructor*** |  2018
-   Managed a team of instructors and conducted trainings to increase their youth development and teaching skills
-   Created a strong culture of safe learning and community support that resulted in 100% retention and completion
-   Set and exceeded rigorous success metrics that led key stakeholders to confirm program’s annual continuance
      
      
**Hack Reactor** | San Francisco, CA and Remote
***Student Experience Manager / Strategic Projects Coordinator*** | 2015 - 2016
-   Established base infrastructure/practices as 3rd employee of Hack Reactor’s highest performing of ten campuses
-   Piloted Hack Reactor’s first Enterprise Coding Training Program for a client $2.5B major tech company; taught and constructed an advanced Javascript curriculum custom to the client’s specific needs and goals
-   Analyzed student/staff data and implemented program improvements that significantly increased completion rates
    

## Software Applications
**Mindfeed** | Full Stack Software Engineer  
[mind-feed.herokuapp.com](mind-feed.herokuapp.com) | [github.com/isabellatea/MindFeed](github.com/isabellatea/MindFeed)
-   Integrated Youtube API to populate video content, extract video information and inform recommendation engine
-   Refactored entire code base to standardize use of React/Redux for better code modularity and consistency
-   Headed a remote team of four software engineers in leading meetings and providing support for all blockers

**Fit Stop** | Front End Software Engineer 
[fit-stop-app.herokuapp.com](fit-stop-app.herokuapp.com) | [github.com/isabellatea/fit-stop](http://github.com/isabellatea/fit-stop)
-   Designed application’s UI/UX from prototyping/wireframing to implementation and testing
-   Leveraged React component modularity to preserve a single page experience while loading multiple components
-   Designed MongoDB schema to efficiently store and retrieve each user’s information, history, and preferences
  
**Purpose POS** | Full Stack Software Engineer 
[purpose-pos.herokuapp.com](purpose-pos.herokuapp.com) | [github.com/isabellatea/purpose-pos](http://github.com/isabellatea/purpose-pos)
-   Utilized React and HTML/CSS to build a dynamic front-end interface to display inventory and checkout experience
-   Implemented a SQLite database to allow for local storage and ease of customization for user’s specific needs
 -   Designed reusable inventory cards and checkout components for consistency in display and ease of reusability