🔍 Researcher with 6+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative methods and translating evidence-based findings into actionable practices. Building on my background in understanding how children interact with teachers and learning environments, I aim to expand my focus to diverse user populations, exploring how different people engage with products to enhance accessibility and foster curiosity across all ages.

Project 1: Creating a New, User-Friendly LMS

❓Motivation: Are educators using the learning management system "Arraya Learning" as intended by our design and objectives?

🔧 Method: Evaluative and Exploratory UXR through Usability Testing, Focus Groups, Surveys

💡 Impact: Shared user report with website engineers and content developers, and revisions were made.

Sample Slides from Usability Testing

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Excerpts from User Report

Project 2: Reforming an Accessible Online Learning Experience

❓Motivation: How can we make the online course offerings at National Geographic Society more accessible to learners with neurodiverse needs?

🔧 Process: Proposal - Report - Implementation

💡 Impact: Revised four online courses by (a) redesigning presentation, (b) adding opportunities for learning reflection, and (c) providing explanatory feedback for quizzes.

(a) redesigning presentation

(b) adding opportunities for learning reflection

Sample Slides from Project Proposal

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Screenshots from Course Website Implementation