Sakshi Chatkara
Whitby,ON
Summary
A versatile and committed professional grounded in elementary education, now thriving as a UX designer. Leveraging strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills developed from substantial teaching experience, combined with technical expertise in user research, wireframing, and prototyping.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Coordinator
Preschool Canada
2021.02 - 2022.01
- Planned and prepared balanced meals and snacks that adhere to the nutritional requirements and dietary guidelines for young children.
- Collaborated with daycare staff and parents to accommodate special dietary requirements, allergies, and food preferences, leading to better nutrition, enhanced concentration, and fewer tantrums among the children.
- Maintained an inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment, ensuring proper storage and organization.
- Control portion sizes and monitor food quality to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Effective communication with management, staff, and parents was upheld concerning menu plans and feedback on food services, resulting in heightened satisfaction among parents.
Teacher's Assistant
Durham District School Board
2020.09 - 2021.02
- Supported the lead teacher by creating and implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning activities designed to foster social, emotional, and academic growth resulting in improvement in their social and academic skills.
- Provided individual assistance to students requiring additional support, facilitated small group activities to foster teamwork and communication, and employed positive reinforcement strategies to motivate good behavior and active engagement, leading to a more positive and collaborative classroom environment.
Nutrition Coordinator
Toronto District School Board
2019.09 - 2020.04
- Collaborated with the school staff to design meal plans accommodating various dietary needs, including allergies and cultural preferences.
- Successfully integrated a variety of meal options, resulting in a 25% increase in meal program satisfaction and a decrease in food waste.
- Conducted interviews and surveys to gauge student preferences, leading to increased participation in the program.
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marks Senior Secondary Public School
2016.03 - 2018.02
- Introduced interactive learning tools such as educational games, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities to make lessons more engaging resulting in improvement in overall class performance and higher student satisfaction ratings.
- Created individualized learning plans for students needing extra support. Improved academic performance for students with diverse learning needs, resulting in a increase in test scores for students previously underperforming.
- Organized classroom activities that promoted teamwork, respect, and empathy. Created a positive and inclusive classroom environment, reducing behavioral issues by 40% and increasing student collaboration and respectfulness.
Education
UX Design
Career Foundry
06.2024
Master Of Arts
Himachal Pradesh University
04.2014
Bachelors of Education
University of Jammu
04.2012
Skills
Hard Skills:
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Responsive Design
- Accessibility Design
Soft Skills:
- Empathy and User-centered design
- Communication
- Problem solving and Critical thinking
- Creativity and Innovation
- Time management and Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Tools
Figma
Marvel
Canva
Lucidspark
Lyssna
Balsamiq
UX/UI PROJECTS
Olive
- Utilizing a user-centered design process and a mobile-first approach, a web app was developed to enable users to log their health vitals, access features for physical and mental well-being, and an app that could sync with various health gadgets.
- Conducted user research, synthesized the findings, created user personas, and mapped out user flows. Additionally, developed the information architecture and designed user interfaces, transforming wireframes into fully functional prototypes.
- Developed various screens and carried out usability testing, then analyzed the user feedback to iterate on the design.
Perfect Properties
- Armed with the problem statement and persona, conducted research, created user flows, and developed a mood board.
- Transformed hand-drawn wireframes into fully functional screens, conducted A/B testing, and refined through iterations. Established a design system and developed mockups.
Timeline
Nutrition Coordinator
Preschool Canada
2021.02 - 2022.01
Teacher's Assistant
Durham District School Board
2020.09 - 2021.02
Nutrition Coordinator
Toronto District School Board
2019.09 - 2020.04
Elementary School Teacher
St. Marks Senior Secondary Public School
2016.03 - 2018.02
UX Design
Career Foundry
Master Of Arts
Himachal Pradesh University
Bachelors of Education
University of Jammu
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