Profile
I've been in the tech industry for over 15 years and have a diverse range of experiences from working as a front-end developer, teaching, curriculum development, creating video content and courses. I'm also exploring other creative endeavors such as podcasting and drawing.
Projects
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Decoded by Christina
Videos, tutorials and a newsletter focusing on HTML, CSS and working in tech. Each video focuses on one HTML or CSS concept. The companion articles are also posted on Medium.
YouTube Medium Newsletter
Web Development Courses
Developed and instructed courses including CSS Essential Training, Getting Your Website Online, and more.
Courses
They Reminisce Over You Podcast
A podcast that celebrates the best in music, movies, and TV from the past. I also built the website!
Website Apple Spotify
The Wire Ipsum
A fun lorem ipsum generator for HBO's The Wire fans. (Warning: explicit language.)
WebsiteWork Experience
My complete work history is available on LinkedIn.
Tech Educator & Content Creator
Self-employed
Jan 2012 - Present
Creating tech content focused on HTML, CSS and other front-end related topics. Includes courses, YouTube tutorials, workshops and training.
Director of Curriculum
Canada Learning Code
Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
Managed all curriculum for adult training programs.
- Created 9 new workshops (HTML, CSS, JS, WordPress, RWD).
- Designed Hackapalooza 2-day event content.
- Built interactive slide deck for workshops.
- Developed Digital Skills part-time program.
- Implemented instructor training across 20+ chapters.
Lead Front-End Developer
Field iD
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
Led front-end development for safety inspection software.
- Set coding standards for front-end team.
- Built a custom front-end framework + documentation.
- Standardized site architecture and design.
Education
Seneca College - Toronto, Ontario
Webmaster Content Site Design Certificate, 2006
14-week program covering HTML, CSS, Flash, Photoshop, PHP and JS.
York University - Toronto, Ontario
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 2001-2005
Double Major: Communications & Psychology
San Jose State University - San Jose, California
General Studies, 2000