Samuel Mark (He/him)
Willing to relocate
Work Preferences
RemoteHybridOpen to roles
I am highly focused on the tasks in front of me. My Education history is in Art and I aim to bring that creativity into my software projects.
Ideal Workplace Values
I am eager to work in a diverse workplace and enjoy learning about other people's experiences. I thrive under flexible time expectations and frequent constructive feedback.
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
ADHD provides me with the ability to hyperfocus. When working on a set enjoyable project, I can grind through tasks with inexhaustible dedication and can quickly navigate through issues or bugs. I frequently look at alternative perspectives to nearly every task I encounter.
Technical Skills
Python
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Django
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 ListeningCreativityLogical ReasoningCritical Thinking🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Email / Calendar OrganizationTask ManagementDaily Check-InsWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsPeriodic Rest BreaksJob CoachingEnvironments I'm comfortable with
🚀Experience
Check out my work
| Worked for 2 years, 9 months from Jul 2019 to Apr 2022 Jul 2019 Apr 2022 2 years, 9 months | Instructor - SciGenius Spearheaded educational program strategically designed to instruct elementary-aged students on STEAM concepts, utilizing user experience best practices. Created impromptu chess program utilizing limited resources and design, for the beginning of 2020, resulting in a successful continuing online chess program. Coordinated with other instructors and software developers to refine an elementary-age appropriate online chess platform based on strategies implemented by chess masters. ZoomChess InstructionSTEAM Instructionlesson planning |
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 5 years from 2009 to 2014 2009 2014 5 years | Virginia Commonwealth University Bachelor's degree - Kinetic Imaging |