Qilin Xie
Biography
Currently serving as a Career Center Instructor (Software Skills Training Instructor) at Goodwill, I am passionate about using tech to enhance educational outcomes in our community. I aspire to leverage my teaching proficiency and enthusiasm for empowering adults with computer software skills into leading a coding program. Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work and eagerly anticipate merging my coding expertise with my passion for teaching. I am dedicated to personal growth and expanding my professional network as I contribute my enthusiasm and expertise to the fields of education, technology, and professional development.
Technical Skills and Tools: React, Node, Express.js, MySQL Shell, Git and GitHub, Visual Studio, JSON, APIs, MongoDB, NoSQL, AWS EC2, AWS S3, AuthO, Netlify, Render.com, Trello Project Management, Command Line Interface (CLI) Operations, Browser Dev Tools, Microsoft 365, Google Suite
Soft Skills: Leadership, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Work Ethic, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Foreign languages
Education
- Code Fellows, Seattle, WA - Certificate - completion: Advanced Software Development in Full-Stack JavaScript - July 2024
- Willamette University, Salem, OR - Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Global Cultural Studies
Job Experience
- Career Center Instructor
- Designed and facilitated learning workshops for 43 employees and community members on core computer applications, Microsoft Office & Google Suite (157 service hours).
- Revised curriculum for computer and Microsoft Office courses, ensuring up-to-date content and optimized delivery methods for effective user onboarding.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning by completing a 20-week software development training program.
Goals
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Expand my network
Strengthen my professional connections in the fields of education, technology, and professional development, in order to enhance my career opportunities and stay updated on industry trends.
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Develop coding skills
Continue honing my coding skills through the Code Fellows Software Development program, with the goal of becoming a part-time coding instructor within my organization, furthering my expertise in technology education.
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Improve teaching abilities
Enhance teaching abilities: Improve my instructional skills as a Career Center Instructor by developing more effective and engaging teaching methods, with a focus on equipping students and community members with essential software skills.
Guessing Game
Answer the following questions:
- Question 1: Does Qilin like coding? (yes/no)
- Question 2: Has Qilin traveled to more than 3 countries? (yes/no)
- Question 3: Is Qilin's favorite color blue? (yes/no)
- Question 4: Does Qilin enjoy hiking? (yes/no)
- Question 5: Can Qilin ride a skateboard? (yes/no)
- Question 6: Guess a number between 1 & 10
- Question 7: Guess my favorite fruits/veggies, 4 correct answers, answer in lowercase and plural only
- Question 8: Reserved for the future
- Question 9: Reserved for the future
Qilin's Top Ten Places to Visit
- Guatemala
- Peru
- Patagonia, Argentina
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Norway
- Finland
- Ecuador
- Colombia
- Oaxaca, Mexico
Thanks for visiting my website and playing the game. Goodbye!~
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Check out my resume as well: Qilin's Resume
Updated 7/29/2024 9:05 am PST