Hi, I'm Rebecca Thomas - K-12 EdTech Enthusiast | M.Ed in Instructional Design | Experienced People Manager | Ex-Google Software Engineer
I'm passionate about building products that empower children and families through technology. My drive is to bridge the gap between advanced software engineering and K-12 education, creating equitable learning experiences where innovation and pedagogy meet.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Interned at Google, contributing to products for children and families.
Currently merging a decade of software engineering experience with a Master's in Learning Design and Technology to innovate K-12 education.
Can help others by offering technical expertise in software development for educational platforms and insights on user-centered product design for young learners.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Google
Gained extensive software engineering experience building a range of products, honing technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
✦ Software Engineering
✦ Product Development
Transition to EdTech Leadership
Pursued advanced studies in Learning Design and Technology, aiming to integrate technical expertise with educational impact.
✦ Instructional Design
✦ Learning Technology
✦ M.Ed
Future of K-12 Innovation
Seeking opportunities to lead initiatives at the intersection of technology and K-12 education, focusing on equity and foundational learning.
✦ EdTech Strategy
✦ K-12 Education
✦ Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Bridging Tech and Education
Leveraging deep technical background for K-12 innovation.
✦ Expertise in software engineering from a decade at Google.
✦ Skilled in instructional design and learning technologies.
✦ Focus on creating equitable educational opportunities.
Empathetic People Leadership
Cultivating growth through continuous feedback and support.
✦ Proven ability to manage and mentor engineering teams.
✦ Experience fostering professional development and success.
✦ Dedicated to building high-performing, collaborative environments.
Product Development for Young Learners
Designing technology with children's needs at the forefront.
✦ Track record of building diverse products for kids and families.
✦ Commitment to user-centered design in educational contexts.
✦ Passion for shaping the future of learning tools.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with K-12 leaders passionate about educational technology.
✦ Discovering innovative startups focused on early childhood learning.
✦ Finding collaborators to build the next generation of learning tools.
I can help with
✦ Offer technical expertise in software development for educational platforms.
✦ Provide insights on user-centered product design for young learners.
✦ Share experience in managing and growing technical teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify organizations driving significant change in K-12 education.
✦ Connect with individuals pioneering new pedagogical approaches.
✦ Find mentors with experience in scaling EdTech ventures.