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Lauren Collins - 4-12 Math Texas Teacher, Technical Project Manager & Full Stack Software Developer

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  1. Invest in Moms for Smarter Kids
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    • Description: An information visualization project leveraging data analysis to explore the impact of mothers on child development. Built using Python.
  2. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman Algorithm
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    • Description: A Python program implementing the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman algorithm to encrypt and decrypt messages.
  3. Book Bag: Full-Stack Web Application
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    • Description: A web application designed to assist users in researching and organizing books. Users can create accounts, save book titles, and access them later. Built with a team of developers using agile development methodologies and includes a database for user data storage.

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About Me

I enjoy teaching, so I will always be a teacher. I am passionate about leveraging technology and collaboration to drive impactful lessons and projects. Currently, I am preparing for the ESL and math 7-12 certification. I have completed Calculus 2 and statistics in University, so my next goal will be to become certified in teaching computer science. I love math and computer science.

My background as a middle school math teacher sharpened my ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. These skills translate into my role as a technical leader, where I facilitate coding workshops and mentor others within my community. My long-term goal is to contribute to global technical forums and conferences, sharing insights on project management, software architecture, and emerging technologies.

Looking ahead, I aim to deepen my expertise in teaching and expand my impact. Over the next five years, my goals include:

I’m working toward becoming certified to teach computer science, with a special focus on encouraging girls and women to explore the field. I envision leading a hands-on, lab-style classroom where students can dive into foundational topics like command-line tools, basic programming, the Fibonacci sequence, data visualization, recursion, and Bash scripting. To give students a realistic view of the developer experience, we’ll use GitHub and incorporate Agile principles throughout the course. I also plan to introduce an algorithm-and-data-structure pair to build their problem-solving skills and computational thinking. To round out the experience, students will complete a project that combines Figma, WordPress, and web hosting—giving them a taste of both design and deployment. My goal is to provide a well-rounded, engaging introduction to computer science that builds confidence and curiosity in every learner. Students would build a protfolio like this one to showcase their learnings. Lastly, we would work with AI as it is the future of tech.

I am committed to continuous learning and to developing adaptable workflows that keep pace with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. I enjoy teaching math and computer science and look forward to a long, fulfilling career in education—while also pursuing passion projects that challenge and inspire me.

I excel in problem-solving, team coordination, and driving projects to successful completion. By combining technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong teaching background, I create innovative learning experiences that foster personal growth and leave a lasting impact. I teach grades 4–12 professionally and lead adult workshops as a passion project.