Becky Peltz

Software Developer, Educator, and Curriculum Designer

About

Developer

Problem solving as an art and a science with attention to detail. Seeking feedback from humans and machines while communicating with different audiences.

Understanding user needs, asking questions, breaking down complexities, and collaborating with teams. Ready to change everything while striving for quality!

Educator

Understanding the learning process and human memory by breaking complex concepts into simpler ones. Creating hands-on activities that lead learners into their own experiments.

Incorporating multimedia, teaching problem solving over memorization, and creating conversation. Giving and getting feedback while adapting to changing modes for connection.

Providing feedback and mentoring to students and colleagues.

Curriculum Designer

Creating technical content for students and customers with learning paths that incorporate multiple modes of learning. Writing clear instructions and explanations.

Developing hands-on activities that lead to deeper understanding and using feedback to improve content over time.

AI Instruction and Enablement

Teaching and enabling others to use AI effectively in their work and daily lives.

Providing AI instruction to local business working to enable AI adoption.

Background

Decades of software development starting with database design and administration, leading into web development and the cloud. Working experience spans large companies, startups, and educational institutions.

Education

Work History

See LinkedIn Profile for Details

Writing and Teaching Experience

Software Development Experience

Skills

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • Java
  • C#
  • HTML/CSS
  • SQL
  • R
  • Python

Frameworks

  • React
  • .Net
  • Next.js
  • Vue.js
  • Ionic
  • Flask

Tools for Education

  • Gitbook
  • Camtasia
  • Canvas
  • GitHub Pages
  • Claude.ai

Certifications

Online Courses and Content

Recent Medium Articles

Projects

Gitbook Using AI at Home and In the Workplace

Use GitBook to create aSummary of Using AI at Home and In the Workplace

Link Reveal Chrome Extension

Phishing is a big problem for everyday users, so I created a Chrome extension,Link Revealto help view all links with color-coded ratings. The extension enhances online security by making link destinations transparent before clicking.

Current Employment

Instructional Assistant (Part Time) - Python Programming at UW Continuing Education

Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time

Contact & Links

Email: rebeccapeltz@gmail.com