Chelsea Lipson (She/her)
Currently living in
Oak Park, California, USWork Preferences
RemoteIn-PersonHybridOpen to roles
About Me
I am a recent graduate and SEIR (Software Engineering Immersive Resident) from Hack Reactor looking to become a software engineer. I also majored in Psychology at California Lutheran University.
Ideal Workplace Values
I want a queer-friendly, woman-friendly workplace where I can create software that helps people and makes a difference.
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
My autism and ADHD allow me to hyperfocus and treat what I need to get done as a puzzle to solve. My hyperempathy and history of being bullied for my differences allows me to be in tune with others' emotions and be understanding of their needs.
Technical Skills
Python
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
UNIX Shell
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Git
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
MongoDB
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
CollaborationActive ListeningStrategic ThinkingReliabilityLogical Reasoning🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Send Questions in AdvanceFrequent Interview BreaksInterviewer Experienced with NeurodiversityAllowance of Fidgeting DevicesDaily RemindersConcise InstructionsWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsRecorded Tasks & MessagesChunking Large Amounts of ContentNoise-cancelling HeadphonesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetSupport Group for StressSupport with Self-AdvocacyEnvironments I'm comfortable with
🚀Experience
Check out my work
Working since Jun 2022 Jun 2022 Current | Software Engineering Immersive Resident - Galvanize/Hack Reactor I mentored 70+ students through technical support, office hours, and social events within a remote learning environment ReactJavaScriptData StructuresDebugging |
Worked for 1 years, 0 months from Jan 2019 to Jan 2020 Jan 2019 Jan 2020 1 years, 0 months | Substitute Teacher-Paraeducator - Palmdale School District Assisted children both with and without special needs with learning and behavioral goals |
Worked for 3 years, 1 months from Jan 2016 to Jan 2019 Jan 2016 Jan 2019 3 years, 1 months | Behavior Instruction - Passport to Adaptive Living Followed evidence-based practices to create goals for children and adults with special needs ● Utilized software to track data on clients’ behavioral progress to help them accomplish their goals ● Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to utilize a holistic approach in achieving client's behavioral goals |
🎓Education and Credentials
Attended for 1 year or less from 2021 to 2021 2021 2021 1 year or less | Software Engineering Immersive - Hack Reactor Certificate |
Attended for 3 years from 2012 to 2015 2012 2015 3 years | California Lutheran University Bachelor's degree - Psychology |