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

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  1. Evie Digital: Product
    • Website / Design with V0 by Vercel / Development
    • Description: A WordPress-based blog e-commerce platform and landing page I designed and developed that serves as a “learning in public” journal, where I openly document my skill-building journeys and monetize my original products and services.
    • The platform is intentionally built for speed, simplicity, and efficiency using a modern, lightweight approach without unnecessary plugins. Over time, I plan to continue building content and features informed by user analytics, audience engagement, and personal interests while documenting my ongoing learning and professional growth. Agile and Scrum development ideologies and frameworks are loosely followed throughout the project to support iterative improvement, adaptability, continuous development and measurable growth.
  2. Invest in Moms for Smarter Kids
    • Video Demo
    • Source Code
    • Description: An information visualization project leveraging data analysis to explore the impact of mothers on child development. Built using Python.
  3. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman Algorithm
    • Source Code
    • Description: A Python program implementing the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman algorithm to encrypt and decrypt messages.
  4. Book Bag: Full-Stack Web Application
    • Source Code
    • 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. My long term goal would be to teach math and/or computer science at the college level.

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.