Resume
Below is a summary of my education, experiences, licensure, and certifications. You can also download my full resume at the bottom.
Summary
Melissa Boyce
Junior UX designer with 3+ years of experience working with children K-8 from various backgrounds in Chicago area public schools.
- Chicago, IL
- linkedin.com/in/melissa-boyce
Education
Master of Human-Computer Interaction
2019-2021
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Anticipated Graduation: August 2021
- Learned, practiced, and applied the basics and foundations of:
- - Website design (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- - User-centered design & human-computer interaction
- - Multimedia, animations, visual design, & design systems
- - Low-fidelity to high-fidelity prototyping
- - Usability evaluation, user research methods, & statistics
- - Information architecture & interaction design
- - Global user research
- - Complex systems, E-commerce, AR, & VUI
- Current coursework:
- - UX practicuum
- - Learner-centered design
Bachelor of Elementary Education
2012 - 2016
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Acquired skills, practiced, and prepared for licensure as a professional educator
- James Scholar and Dean’s List – 2012-2016
- Showcased three research projects at the Undergraduate Research Symposium
- Spanish & Global Perspectives Concentration
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Learned about different cultural attributes and how to design lessons with a specific focus on inclusivity and cultural responsiveness
Professional Experience
Grader of Web Design
Fall 2020 - Present
DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Evaluated, graded and provided feedback on assignments in HTML/CSS/Javascript for an introductory web design course
ESL/ELL Teacher
2017 - 2020
Various Public School Districts, Chicago Suburbs, IL
- Taught ELL students of all levels in grades preschool-8th
- Used various applications and programs from the iPad to help students access the curriculum in a multimodal way
- Collaborated with teams of teachers, assistants, and support professionals
- Independently planned, scheduled, set-up, and moderated yearly English language proficiency assessments, both paper-based and computer-based
Instructional Assistant / Interventionist
2016
Public School District, Chicago Suburbs, IL
- Lead math & English interventions for 1st-2nd graders and supported students in 1st-4th grade
- Utilized technology and consulted with teachers to create, design, and develop requested materials
Licensure & Certifications
Professional Educator License - Elementary (K-9)
Illinois State Board of Education
- Licensed to teach students grades K-9 with endorsements in ELL/ESL, Social Studies, and Language Arts
Human Subjects Research Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Certified to conduct research with human subjects with an understanding of ethics & compliance procedures