Experience

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  zen den pet spa

  • Denver, CO

  • Contract Software Engineer

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Denver, CO

    Took advantage of the Square's Node.js SDK to extract data for reporting purposes as well as bulk updates to customer information and appointments. Investigated feasibility of supporting specific business needs via the Square SDK. Applied technical knowledge and communication skills to act as liaison between customer's business and Square in resolving information system issues.

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  Self-employed

  • Software Developer

    • Oct 2021 - Present

    When I'm between opportunities I spend my time exploring technology I find interesting. This usually involves reading, completing online courses, and building simple prototypes. I also actively engage with other developers on platforms like stackoverflow, reddit, and GitHub by asking and answering questions.

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  Denver Public Schools

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • First Grade Teacher

    • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

    I had the honor to teach a couple of wonderful classes of first graders the essentials of reading, writing, mathematics, and science. That included differentiated instruction suitable for a wide-variety of learners. It was absolutely fascinating to discover minute by minute how kids best learn and grow.

  • Guest Teacher

    • Sep 2016 - Aug 2019

    Approximately one tenth of a child's time spent in K-12 education will be spent with a substitute. Using plans crafted by the teacher I'm standing in for, the kids and I do our best to keep learning on track during these times. This has been an invaluable adjunct to my teacher training program at Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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  Denver Public Schools

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Paraprofessional

    • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

    Supported classroom teachers in kindergarten, 1st, and 4th grades. Taught math and literacy skills in small groups. Prepared homework materials, set up science labs, graded homework, and tracked student progress. Handled behavioral issues in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and playground through a combination of techniques including CHAMPS and PBIS.

  • Staff Aide - Kaleidoscope Corner Summer Camp

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

    Provided support and assistance to Program Directors to deliver educational programming while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for camp participants aged 4 to 11 years.

  • Paraprofessional General Assignment

    • May 2015 - Jun 2015

    I filled in wherever I was needed. It was the end of the year, and there was loads of things that needed to be done. Everything from helping 3rd graders with their math skills to educational games in the multiple intensive classroom to keeping order on the playground and in the lunchroom. Never a dull moment.

  • Staff Aide - Kaleidoscope Corner

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

    My responsibilities include fostering a positive environment for children while providing a nurturing and orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development.

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  All on Board

  • Trainer - EFL

    • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

    Teach business English on-site to adults. Medium group size of 5 to 10 learners at proficiency levels between A2 and C1.

  • Lehrer - Englisch als Fremdsprache

    • Sep 2012 - Nov 2013

    Teaching business English on-site to adults. Medium group size of 5 to 10 learners at proficiency levels between A2 and C1.

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  Work

  • Berlin

  • Independent English Teacher

    • 2009 - Nov 2013
    • Berlin

    Teaching beginning English to adults. Most of my students are over 30 and just getting started. Class size is very small, ranging from 1 to 4 students. In terms of CEF levels, my students range from A1.1 to B1.

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  Lernstudio Barbarossa

  • Berlin Area, Germany

  • Trainer - EFL

    • Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
    • Berlin Area, Germany

    Taught business English on-site to adults. Small group size of 2 to 4 learners at proficiency levels between A1 and B1.

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  Business Weg GmbH

  • Berlin

  • Lehrer - Englisch als Fremdsprache

    • Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Berlin

    Taught 1st semester business English at the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht (HWR). Large group size of 10 - 12 learners with proficiency levels between B1 and C1.

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  Lingua Franca

  • Berlin Area, Germany

  • Lehrer - Englisch als Fremdsprache

    • Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Berlin Area, Germany

    Taught business English on-site to adults. Small group size of 2 to 4 learners at proficiency levels between A1 and B1.

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  Musicmobs

  • Co-Founder, technologist

    • Apr 2005 - Oct 2007

    Music exploration / search system with mac and windows clients. Provides listening tips based on your music listening habits and those of others.

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  Luxoom Gmbh

  • Software Developer

    • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

    Responsible for customizing Magnolia, an opensource content management system, to suit project goals. Technologies included Java, Javascript, & Java Content Repository (Jackrabbit). Quality work in both feature implementation and defect fixing lead to being granted commit privileges as part of the Magnolia opensource contributors team.

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  Weblicon Technologies AG

  • Senior Architect

    • Oct 2002 - Apr 2005

    Developed web-based address book and calendaring software. Developed Sync ML based client software for PalmOS based mobile phones. Advised CEO on matters of corporate strategy and business negotiations with US firms.

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  Apple Computer Inc.

  • Consultant

    • Mar 1998 - Sep 2002

    Played a key role in developing the new consulting practice as the region tripled in size over 3.5 years. Mentored Junior Consultants and customer staff during projects, encouraging and supporting the use of better defined processes (Unified Methodology, XP), technologies (UML, re-factoring, Use Case analysis), and OOA&D.

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  Embarcadero Systems Corporation

  • Performance Expert

    • Aug 1997 - Mar 1998

    Analyzed and resolved performance issues for transaction processor. Resolved CPU, IO and RAM performance bottlenecks.

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  The Filoli Information Systems Company Inc.

  • Software Engineering

    • Mar 1996 - Aug 1997

    Developed medical and expense bill processing subsystem for workers compensation claims processing. Lead team in requirements gathering, use case analysis, OOA&D, and data modeling.

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  OpenSource Inc.

  • Director of Technical Operations

    • Oct 1994 - Mar 1996

    Responsible for application of resources to key corporate technology needs including training, technical support, network, and IS infrastructure. Instituted mechanisms which ensure timely and accurate responses to customer technical support issues and a technically current sales staff.

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  Concurrent Systems Inc.

  • Consultant

    • Mar 1993 - Oct 1994

    Developed workflow and document management software. Lead developer training for document management. Developed CAD tool integrations. Provided on-site business consulting services.