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Carrie Beach Resume

Education

1994-1995

Tarleton State University | Master of Education

1991-1994

University of Kansas | Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Emphasis in Athletic Training

1989-1991

Barton County Community College | Associate of Art Degree, Emphasis in Athletic Training

Work
Experience

2022 - Present

Technology Teacher

Jefferson Middle School

Winston Salem, NC

  • Designed hands-on learning experiences using design thinking, rapid prototyping, and iterative testing.
     

  • Led Makers Club, guiding students through research, ideation, and prototype development.
     

  • Chaired Cultural Awareness Committee, planning cultural awareness materials and events

2012-2022

STEAM Teacher and Makerspace Coordinator

Washington Junior High School

Bentonville, AR

  • Facilitated EAST (service + technology) projects requiring user interviews, stakeholder collaboration, and iterative solution design.
     

  • Taught Design & Modeling and pre-engineering classes using the design process, 3D modeling, and prototype testing.
     

  • Founded and managed the school FabLab, applying service design, workflow creation, and experience planning.

Skills
& Expertise

  • UX Research: User interviews, contextual inquiry
     
  • Interaction & Visual Design: Wireframing, low/high-fidelity prototyping, layout design, information hierarchy
     
  • Design Thinking: Problem framing, ideation, rapid prototyping, iterative testing, creative facilitation
     
  • Content & Learning Design: Instructional design, accessibility principles
     
  • Prototyping & Making: 3D modeling, CAD, physical prototyping, maker tools & fabrication workflows
     
  • Soft Skills: Cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder communication, workshop facilitation, co-design, continuous learning
     
  • Tools: Figma, Canva, Tinkercad, Fusion 360, Google Suite
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