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cree brooks

@creebrooks

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Empathetic school psychologist transitioning into UX research and design.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values empathy and innovation, where I can contribute to creating inclusive digital experiences and grow my technical skills.

I am an empathetic, analytical, and solutions-driven professional with over 7 years of experience as a school psychologist. Currently, I am actively building my technical skills in UX research and design, focusing on accessibility and creating inclusive, human-centered technology. My passion lies in improving digital experiences by combining behavioral insights with thoughtful design and responsive support.

In my role as a UX Researcher and Designer Trainee, I am completing hands-on coursework in UX design, user flows, and wireframing tools such as Figma and Adobe XD. I collaborate on mock redesigns of educational platforms with accessibility in mind, developing customer service and tech troubleshooting skills aligned with entry-level IT support roles. My experience as a school psychologist has equipped me with the ability to conduct thorough evaluations and deliver actionable insights that enhance user experience.

Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional problem-solving meetings, translated complex psychological data into clear insights, and delivered tech training to improve digital tool adoption. I am committed to leveraging my background in psychology to inform service design and enhance support systems in the digital realm.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

UX Researcher & Designer

Current

Self Initiated

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Currently completing hands-on coursework in UX design, user flows, and wireframing tools while collaborating on mock redesigns of education platforms with a focus on accessibility. Developing customer service and tech troubleshooting skills aligned with entry-level IT support.

UX Design User Flows Wireframing Figma Adobe XD Accessibility Customer Service Troubleshooting Human Centered Design

School Psychologist

Various School Districts

Jan 2018 - Aug 2023 (5 years 7 months)

Conducted over 250 evaluations with a focus on data accuracy and confidentiality. Led cross-functional meetings to implement interventions and monitor outcomes, translating complex psychological data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Behavioral Insights Data Analysis Confidentiality User Centered Design Problem Solving Evaluator

Field Research Examiner

Riverside Assessments LLC

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (11 months)

Conducted in-field user-style interviews and observational studies to gather qualitative data on participant behavior. Contributed to human-centered program evaluation and design by translating complex data into actionable insights.

User Interviews Observational Studies Qualitative Research Human Centered Design Insight Synthesis User Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Rowan University

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Applied user research principles to academic projects, designing interview protocols and conducting user-style interviews. Leveraged mixed methods to analyze user needs and deliver research-backed insights for program development.

User Research Data Analysis Program Development Research Quantitative Analysis

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rowan University

Self Initiated, UX Design

2024 -

Completing hands-on coursework in UX design, user flows, and wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD). Collaborating on mock redesigns of education platforms with accessibility in mind.

Rutgers University

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Conducted 250+ evaluations with a strong focus on data accuracy, system documentation, and confidentiality. Led cross-functional problem-solving meetings to identify needs, implement interventions, and monitor outcomes.

Rowan University

Graduate Research Assistant, Educational Leadership

2016 - 2018

Applied user research principles to academic projects by designing interview protocols, conducting user-style interviews, and synthesizing findings to inform program development and design.