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Conan Smeeth

@conansmeeth

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UX/UI designer passionate about enhancing user engagement through design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that values user-centered design and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a dedicated UX/UI designer with a background in education, I am committed to creating user-centered designs that enhance engagement and accessibility. My experience includes overhauling local websites to improve responsiveness and conducting user feedback sessions to validate design decisions. I thrive on finding and delivering the best solutions for users, ensuring that every design choice is informed by real user needs.

Currently pursuing a UX/UI design certification at Designlab UX Academy, I have mastered the fundamentals of user experience and interface design. My skills include wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing, which I apply to create responsive designs that meet the highest standards of WCAG compliance. I believe that effective design is not just about aesthetics but also about functionality and user satisfaction.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Substitute Teacher

Fairfax County Public Schools

May 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)

Worked with all subjects with students of all backgrounds and learning abilities in one of America’s largest public school systems. Managed diverse classroom environments and adapted teaching methods to individual student needs.

Classroom Management Educational Support

English as a Second Language Teacher

Fast & Easy Language School

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Created tailor-made lessons for both students and fellow educators via Amazy, the in-company platform. Worked primarily online with corporate clients, with some face-to-face lessons in offices.

Lesson planning Corporate Training Curriculum Development Educational Technology

English as a Second Language Teacher

Globus Languages

Jul 2016 - Present (9 years)

Worked primarily with corporate clients in small groups to deliver personalized learning experiences. Taught in a state school for half of the 2016-17 academic year.

Corporate Training Exam Preparation Language Education

English as a Second Language Teacher

EF English First

Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)

Led small group Life Club lessons as well as conducting bi-weekly lessons with the local Russian teachers. Worked at two Kids and Teens schools with students aged 3-17.

Lesson planning Youth Education Classroom Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Designlab UX Academy

UX/UI Design Certification, UX/UI Design

2024 -

Mastered user experience and user interface fundamentals. Developed skills for responsive designs, adding features to existing products, and end-to-end design.