Hi, it's so nice to meet you!
I'm Lindsay, a passionate and innovative professional with a strong background in educational innovation, technology integration, and user experience design. With a Master of Arts in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, coupled with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Linguistics from North Carolina State University, I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise to the intersection of education and technology.
Education
M.A. in Educational Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2023 - 2024
Innovative Technology Specialist Track
B.A. in Psychology
North Carolina State University
2017 - 2023
Minor in Linguistics - GPA: 3.89/4.0
Experience
Content Production Specialist
IXL Learning
2024 - Present
Curriculum Design and Product Development
- Utilized PuTTY for code editing, managed multiple code branches, and employed RegEx formulas to efficiently format data, ensuring high-quality content production
- Independently investigated and troubleshot technical issues, and proposed alternative solutions to address tagging limitations and maintain project accuracy
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing and organizing large datasets within spreadsheets, employing meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity
User Experience Research Intern
MetaMetrics
2023 - 2024
Product Development and Research
- Analyzed competitor tools to identify industry best practices, extracting valuable insights to guide strategic decision-making
- Collaborated in brainstorming sessions and actively contributed to ideation processes, implementing innovative features that improved user satisfaction
- Created a comprehensive interview guide for focus group research, formulating questions tailored to elicit in-depth responses about specific product features
- Developed and executed a detailed test plan for Hub 2, performing usability testing to refine and enhance the user interface
Graduate Teaching Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill
2023 - 2024
Education Technology Integration Specialist
- Collaborated with professors to bridge the gap between education and technology, aligning course objectives with innovative tools to foster student collaboration and engagement
- Identified and documented technology solutions to support group projects and class discussions, enhancing learning experiences for 300 students
- Provided seamless technical support, troubleshooting, and course design, ensuring the efficient use of educational technologies throughout the course
Lead Intern and Graduate Research Assistant
Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
2020 - 2023
Program Evaluation and Education Research Group
- Led and mentored a team of interns, providing trainings on research methodologies and tools to ensure successful project outcomes over multiple years
- Proficiently used Tableau, Qualtrics, and ATLAS.ti to streamline data analysis and research processes, improving efficiency in program evaluations
- Conducted extensive qualitative and quantitative research, compiling comprehensive reports and presentations on emerging topics in education
- Evaluated programs for organizations such as PBS Kids and the Oak Foundation, producing actionable insights and recommendations in detailed reports
- Organized focus groups to gather qualitative data and translated complex findings into visually compelling infographics for stakeholders
- Coordinated internship meetings, disseminated pertinent information, and addressed queries, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment