Resume
Sam Tobias
UX Designer and Researcher
with a background in engaging designs for education
Design Experience
“Planet Sax: 26 Études for the Contemporary Student”
author, composer, book designer (2017-2018) I designed, self-published a color-illustrated book for music students sold online. I user-tested with students, used Adobe products to format, and worked directly with other creatives (illustration, printers, SEO experts) to complete & promote.
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View Planet Sax
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Teachers Pay Teachers
web storefront owner 2022 -
I create and sell a variety of
digital education products in three languages to create greater equity in access to music education.
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Skills
Design
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wireframing
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low & high fidelity prototypes
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mobile & web design
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accessibility considerations
Research
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surveys
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interviews
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data analysis
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data synthesis
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competit. audit
Software
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Figma
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Photoshop
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Adobe XD
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Wix
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Sibelius
Work Experience
Newark Public Schools
K-8th grade music teacher 2021-2022
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designed visually-engaging learning materials, lessons utilizing ed. tech tools
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analyzed student work & made data-driven decisions
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met key performance indicators of student growth ⧫ created slide decks & gave presentations
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communicated effectively with hundreds of students, staff, & parents
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Dept. of Teaching & Learning (MSU)
research assistant 2019-2020
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designed, administered surveys
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analyzed qualitative & quantitative data
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synthesized data & research in slide decks, spreadsheets
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conducted interviews with high school students & school professionals in Newark, NJ
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Music Tech Contemporary Music School
music teacher 2015-2020
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effective communication with adults, students, and staff about student progress, scheduling
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understand individual needs of students to specialize learning
Education
Google UX Certificate
Oct 2022 -
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Masters of Arts in Teaching
2019-2021
Montclair State University
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Bachelor of Music (Jazz)
2011-2015
Rutgers University