Hi, I'm Leon. I bring over a decade of experience in public education to the world of design.
Educator turned UX Designer with 10+ years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations. I specialize in translating complex educational challenges into user-centered design solutions.
My Journey
During COVID-19, I redesigned virtual learning materials that improved student engagement and accessibility—sparking my passion for UX design. Since then, I've developed expertise in user research, prototyping (Figma, Framer, Webflow), and Agile methodologies while leading cross-functional education teams.
What I bring to the table
My classroom experience taught me to quickly understand user needs, iterate based on feedback, and design for accessibility from day one. I approach every project by asking "How can we make this work better for real people?"
Currently seeking
Instructional Design and UX roles where I can combine my educational expertise with design thinking to create meaningful user experiences.
✌️Hit me up! I'm ready to collaborate on solutions that make a difference.
Timeline
Education
University of Denver - Denver, CO
UX/UI Certificate – 2025
Relay Graduate School of Education - New York, NY
Master of Arts (MA) – Elementary Education and Teaching - 2018
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – Painting - 2013
Experience
5th Grade Teacher - 2022 - Present | Denver Public Schools
UX Design Intern - Summer 2025 | Cerebral Code
3rd Grade Teacher - 2016 - 2022 | Rocky Mountain Prep
Denver Math Fellow - 2015 - 2016 | Denver Public Schools
Installation Assistant / Digital Design Intern - 2014 - 2016 | Museo De Las Americas