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Hello world! I'm Sarah. I am a fullstack web developer from Akron, Ohio.
I design, build, and maintain the front end elements of web applications. I translate design comps into interactive websites using JavaScript and WordPress. I edit WordPress websites so clients can better connect with the customers they want to connect with the most.
I am also an online coding instructor at Coding with Kids, an organization that teaches coding skills to kids of all ages. I teach Python to students and coach them through the process of building different games in Codesters. I gather data on student progress and communicate results to parents in weekly emails.
I am looking for a remote full-time front-end role that uses JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks so I can better help businesses get online much quicker and be found by the customers they want to connect with.
Click here to view my resume!Skills
- JavaScript
- HTML
- CSS
- Sass
- Ruby
- Python
- PHP
- SQL
- Bootstrap
- Bulma.css
- jQuery
- Express.js
- Mongoose.js
- React.js
- Redux.js
- Ruby on Rails
- UX Design
- Typography
- Color Theory
- Branding
- Responsive Design
- Wireframing
- Accessibilty
Software & Tools
- Git & Github
- Heroku
- Jekyll
- WordPress
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- Command Line
- XAMPP
- Scratch
- Codesters
- Adobe Creative Suite
- G Suite
- Balsamiq
- Axure
- Canva
- Visme
- Gimp
- Google Analytics
- Zoom
- Skype
- Jaaxy
- Trello
- EndNote
- Amazon Web Services
- Alexa Skills Kit
- Audacity
About Sarah
I am a fullstack web developer from Akron, Ohio. I design, build, and maintain the front end elements on web applications. I am also teach Python to students of all ages at Coding with Kids.
Throughout my coding journey I've accomplished several things including:
- wrote blog posts and articles about various technical concepts, careers, and freelancing.
- mentored and empowerd new developers just getting started in tech.
- managed the online community Elphas Can Code on Elpha.
- created the Disney Codes Challenge, a coding challenge designed to help developers begin a habit of coding more projects.
- collaborated with other developers in the tech community to create resources that help others reach their coding goals.
In addition to my tech experience, I taught students academic skills at different schools in Stark County, Ohio and at Sylvan Learning for 9 years. I designed and differentiated curriculum to fit individual learning styles and regularly assessing student progress.
Services
Web Design
I create high quality designs that match a business's look and feel. I work with clients to get the branding just right from the first meeting to the final design comp.
Web Development
I take a design comp and quickly convert it into a pixel perfect website. I can also take a client's existing site and give it an up to date makeover.
Mentoring
I teach coding concepts to new developers and answer questions they have about learning to code. I help them create a plan to accomplish their coding goals.
Portfolio
Publications
Blogs
BritishPandaChick Codes. Nov 2018 - Feb 2021
Needlework Kits. Sept 2017 - Dec 2021
The Original BritishPandaChick. Mar 2015 - Oct 2018
Featured
Elpha. How the Job Search Taught Me to Be Kind to Myself. Dec 29, 2022
Elpha. Experiencing job search burnout?. Sept 8, 2022
Book Prescriber. Stories about Books: How "What Color is Your Parachute" helped Sarah. May 28, 2019
App Academy. Nevertheless Sarah Bartley Coded: How I Started My Coding Career. Jan 11, 2019
Read more at The Practical Dev or Code Newbie
Speaking
Dev Discuss. How You Can Be Successful Breaking Into Tech Mid-Career. Mar 2022
Girl Develop It. How to Start a Freelance Career in Tech. Oct 2021
Lambda School. How to Use Bootstrap to Build a Portfolio Website. Apr 2020
Skillcrush Alumni Video. 2018 - 2019.
Moms Can Code Virtual Summit. How to Use Social Media to Build Your Personal Brand. Apr 2018
Skillcrush. Code Your Way to $1K: Q&A with Alumni. Apr 2018
Awards
Code Newbie Community Spotlight. June 2021
Code Newbie Writer of the Month. Mar 2021
1 Mill Women in STEM. Apr 2020
Grow with Google Challenge Scholarship. Jan 2018
Ambitionista Member Spotlight. Aug 2018
Community
Skillcrush JEDI Committee. Jan 2023 - July 2023
Codeland 2022 Committee. Feb 2022 - Apr 2022
VIP Expert, FairyGodBoss. Oct 2020 - Dec 2022
Moderator, Elphas Can Code. Sept 2019 - Mar 2022
Contact Me
Interested in working with me?
Let's schedule a time to chat on Zoom!
britishpandachick@gmail.com