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UX/UI Designer
Alison Waller
Sydney, Australia
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About
Working as case manager for three years for students with disabilities in the Bay Area of California, I learned a lot about accessibility. Now, I’m translating that knowledge to the field of user experience design. Completed UX projects for both web and mobile from conception to completion & delivery.
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Education
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Master of Arts Urban EducationLoyola Marymount University2019 - 2021Obtained my Education Specialist Teaching Credential and Masters in Urban Education. Completed multiple research projects & case studies, studied accessibility, and best practices in education with a focus on students with diverse learning needs.
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Bachelor of Arts Cognitive ScienceUniversity of California, Berkeley2015 - 2019At UC Berkeley, I took courses in psychology, neuroscience, research, computer science, design, new media, math, linguistics and Spanish. I also obtained a certificate in Design Innovation alongside my cognitive science degree.
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Experience
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User Experience DesignerDec 2022 - Present (1 year 11 months)Project 1 - Artist Portfolio for Sylvia Cerel-Suhl.
Project 2 - Concept Project for a mobile app for a major sports arena. Designed in Figma.
Project 3 - Concept Project for Carbon Footprint Tracker. Responsive. Web Design. Designed in Adobe XD. Currently in Prototyping Phase. -
Education SpecialistOakland, CAJul 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years)● Case manager and service coordinator for 23-28 students with disabilities in the 9th-12th grade.
● Wrote Individualised Education Plans (IEP), facilitated IEP meetings with administrators, parents, teachers, and students.
● Assessed students, analysed needs, set goals, and measured student progress to create individualised plans.
● Modified assignments and content to make them accessible for individual student needs.
● Worked with students in group settings and individually to achieve goal progress and pass their classes.
● Collaborated with teachers to create accommodations and modified versions of assignments to make them accessible.
● Created and coordinated schedules for the Special Education team, including with outside service providers.
● Supervised 3-5 instructional aides each year.
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