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Katie S.
Chapel Hill, NC

Educational Consultant, eLearning, Serious Games, Teacher, Web Dev

Experienced research, development, and production professional with a strong background in education, simulation & game development, and e-learning solutions. I excel in end-to-end workflows for usability and summative studies, from concept to data analysis. Additional skills include web development, Unity development, Unreal game design, and leveraging technologies for immersive user experiences. In terms of programming languages, I am proficient in C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript. I also have experience with project management tools like Jira and content management systems such as WordPress and LearnDash. Throughout my career, I have achieved measurable results. For instance, in my previous role at Health Impact Studio, I successfully completed final, summative studies for grants, producing high-quality data and reports, including a novel, virtual reality video game aimed at supporting patients addicted to cigarettes or alcohol. I have also developed and maintained continuing medical education (CME) online experiences for thousands of healthcare professionals. As an Interprofessional Advanced Fellow in Clinical Simulation at the Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System, I specialize in healthcare simulation education and have contributed to the development of a web application for evaluating simulation debriefing. I am also part of a research summit workgroup focused on defining VR/AR/XR/MR research terms for the healthcare simulation community. In addition to research, I have a strong teaching background, having served as a science teacher at UNC-Chapel Hill and City of Medicine Academy. I prioritize inquiry-based teaching and create engaging lessons to promote hands-on learning. I have presented at 4 conferences and groups, including UX Y'all Conference, East Coast Game Conference, Beyond the Manikin Conference, and VR in Education (NYC), sharing insights on educational content design, 3D simulation development, rapid prototyping, communication, and using extended reality (XR) for simulation debriefing. My research has been published in reputable journals, such as JMIR Form Research, JMIR Medical Education, and JMIR Serious Games. I am now seeking challenging opportunities to apply my skills, knowledge, and passion for lifelong learning. If you are looking for a seasoned professional who can deliver measurable results and drive innovation, let's connect.
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Skills

Skills

  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • Educational
  • Science
  • Web Application
  • Education Presentation
  • WordPress
  • Online Instruction

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