I'm transitioning into tech for two reasons:

1. I want to create broadly applicable solutions to the problems facing people and the planet, and
2. I enjoy the puzzle of designing, writing and iteratively improving code.

I studied the arts and humanities in college, then worked for several years as a high school math teacher and a summer camp supervisor.

As a high school teacher and a summer camp supervisor, I analyzed and solved problems in fast-paced, dynamic environments. I was most passionate about assessing systems to design and implement structural fixes, and about creating reusable solutions to individual problems.

In Spring 2020, one such problem inspired me to learn to code. I created a scheduling program for my summer camp that we implemented in Summer 2021. The Python program saves camp directors 8-10 hours with each use, allowing them to focus on more important work.

That experience inspired me to learn more programming languages, earn a professional certificate in TensorFlow development, and pursue a master's degree in computer science.

I'm taking with me the skills I've learned from my years working on and managing teams, teaching students and staff, and interfacing with stakeholders. Combining those skills with the computer science knowledge that I'm gaining, I'll analyze human problems and design, implement, and continuously improve tech solutions.