Nelly’s Portfolio

About Me

Dynamic and results-driven tutor and beginner web developer with a proven track record in improving students’ performance in middle school, high school, and college. As an aspiring entrepreneur, my leadership and organizational skills are evident in my drive during challenging moments and my focus on optimization. Years of experience in various programming languages, software development & web development tools, and educational tools. I am passionate about sharing coffee, learning, improving my programming/web development skills, and uplifting myself and those around me. I want to contribute to the world by improving the internet while drinking coffee with as many people as I can.

Education

Broward College
AA in Computer Science
2021 – 2023

  • Java Programming
  • C++ Programming
  • Computer Literacy
    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
  • Public Speaking

University of Central Florida
BS in Computer Science
2024-2026

  • C Programming
  • Java Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Technical Writing

Experience

University Of Central Florida

Web Developer
Orlando, FL — 08/2024-Present
20 Hours per Week

  • Mastered Web Dev. Fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Web Accessibility. Gained proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and command-line interfaces, completing projects with each.
  • Led team projects and received feedback on collaboration and leadership skills.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and surveys, delivering comprehensive reports to IT services.

Smart Learning Families (Link)

Private Tutoring
Online — 03/2022-Present
7 Hours per Week

  • Private tutor providing tailored 1-on-1 sessions, leading to significant grade improvements.
  • Tutored in multiple subjects, enhancing student performance and engagement.
  • Customized teaching plans and exercises, raising grade averages by 15-40%.

ByND Tutoring: Tutoring Side-Hustle

Website Project and Private Tutoring (Link)
Online — 03/2022-Present
5 Hours per Week

  • Private tutor providing tailored 1-on-1 sessions, leading to significant grade improvements.
  • Created website showcasing porfolio.

Projects

Microsoft

Miami, FL — 08/2022-12/2022

ASL to English Translator Project (Link)

  • Developed a real-time sign language detector/translator. using a webcam with a team of 4.
  • Tools: OpenCV, Labellmg, Tensorflow Object Detection API, Python, VS Code, GitHub.
  • Presented at the Miami Frost Science Museum to advocate for ASL communication tools.

Microsoft Sponsor Winner (Link)

  • Winner of Best Accessibility Hack and Microsoft Sponsorship.
  • Designed and implemented project aspects, including HTML, logo, and content organization.
  • Tools: Figma, Canva, Final Cut Pro, VS Code, GitHub.