Christina Truong

Christina Truong

Web Developer + Educator

As a developer, I specialize in creating modular and scalable front-end architectures. As an educator, I focused on creating inclusive learning environments and curriculum development. I'm also a certified BODYPUMP Instructor for GoodLife Fitness!

Work Experience

Front-end Developer & Educator

Independent / Freelance

January 2012 - Present

Provides various front-end related services ranging from development work, consultations, speaking engagements, corporate training, workshops and online courses.

See more at christinatruong.com.

Director of Curriculum

Ladies Learning Code

July 2014 - February 2016

Created and managed all adult focused curriculum, instructor training and tech related strategies and duties.

Key contributions:

  • Created 9 new workshops focusing on HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Wordpress and Responsive Web Design.
  • Created all Hackapalooza content (2 day conference style event), consisting of 2-4 hour workshop sessions focused on front-end coding languages and web development related topics.
  • Lead instructor and created curriculum for the Digital Skills part-time program.
  • Provided training for all lead instructors, across all Canadian chapters, focusing on creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
  • Maintained the ladieslearningcode.com website.
  • Created slide deck template for consistent national workshop branding.

Lead Front-End Developer

Field ID

March 2013 - February 2014

Lead the front-end development for in-house safety inspection software.

Key contributions:

  • Responsible for recommendations, setting code standards for the front-end development.
  • Created a fully customized front-end framework, including UI/UX.
  • Standardized the site architecture and design. The framework contains reusable components and extensible classes for customization and flexibility.

Education

Seneca College - Toronto, ON

Webmaster Content Site Design Certificate, 2006

14 week full-time program.

York University - Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts, 2001-2005

Double Major in Communications & Psychology.

San Jose State University - San Jose, CA

General Studies, 2000

First year general studies.