Summary
Imari Childress is a freelance web developer and educator-turned coder based in Inkster, Michigan, bringing 9 years of experience in education to the world of modern front-end development. She specializes in React, Next.js, Tailwind, and MongoDB to build learning-focused applications that foster connection and accessibility. Grounded by a 20-year career in education, she designs interfaces with a learner-first mindset and clear communication, turning complex tools into usable experiences. Notably, she created a web app that combines Google Speech-to-Text and OpenAI to support early readers, highlighting her talent for cross-disciplinary impact. Currently balancing freelance development with ongoing education work, she seeks collaborative opportunities to tackle new challenges and deliver useful, scalable solutions.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Master of Education - MEd, Master of Education - MEd at Notre Dame College of Ohio
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Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies, Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies at Cleveland State University