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Julie Chen

@juliechen

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I build Java and TypeScript applications and teach programming through hands-on problem-solving.

United States

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I've built Java and TypeScript applications that solve practical problems, from prioritizing emergency-room patient flow to managing music playlists with full CRUD functionality.

My Twitter Trends Analyzer processes crowdsourced tweet data for trending keywords and filters offensive content. I use data structures, algorithms, and Bash to support efficient analysis.

At Code Ninjas, I mentor students in programming logic, variables, loops, and JavaScript game debugging. Previously at Lavner Education, I taught foundational logic and event-driven programming to more than 160 students while maintaining 99% classroom technology uptime.

As a University of Washington calculus tutor and teaching assistant, I translated technical concepts for non-technical learners and collaborated with a five-person team to standardize curriculum. I bring clear communication, troubleshooting, and a user-first mindset shaped by both teaching and management experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Center Manager

Current

Code Ninjas

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Mentored students in core programming concepts and debugged JavaScript-based game projects. Evaluated technical aptitude to develop individualized learning paths.

JavaScript Programming Basics Debugging Mentorship Problem Solving

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Manager

Current

Golden City Buffet

Sep 2016 - Present (10 years)

Managed high-volume customer communications with a user-first mindset and optimized operational workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Customer Service Communication Skills Operations Project Management

Calculus Tutor & Math Teaching Assistant

University of Washington

Sep 2022 - Jun 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Communicated complex technical concepts to non-technical learners and collaborated with a team of 5 to standardize technical curriculum.

Communication Skills Collaboration Curriculum Development Mathematics Teaching

IT Intern

Lavner Education

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Mentored 160+ students in foundational logic and event-driven programming through hands-on instruction in Scratch and Robotics. Maintained 99% uptime for classroom technology by diagnosing and fixing software bugs.

Scratch Robotics Programming Mentorship Troubleshooting Software Debugging

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Washington

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.73

Activities and societies: Dean's List (Multiple Quarters), McEwing & Prince Engineering Scholarships, Washington State Opportunity Scholar, Western Women's Golf Foundation Scholarship

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a cumulative GPA of 3.73, graduating in June 2025. Recognized on the Dean's List and recipient of multiple scholarships.