# Gabriel Clark > Product Designer | Experienced Educator Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/gabrielclark Hi, I’m Gabe πŸ‘‹ I bring a unique blend of hands-on product design experience in AI-driven apps, and over a decade in the education space. I’m driven to create more than just aesthetically pleasing designsβ€”I communicate solutions that drive real behavioral change and deliver measurable outcomes for mission-driven organizations. From leading the design of an AI-powered voice memo app that secured $1M in funding to supporting thousands of learners in the education space, my work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and measurable results. Oh, and ask me how my passion for building surfboards led me into product design 🌊 https://gabrielclark.design/ ## Work Experience ### Education Specialist @ Innovative Education Management Jan 2020 – Present | Santa Cruz, California, United States Innovative Education Management (IEM) is a non-profit educational services provider supporting personalized learning through public charter school partnerships. To ensure effective curriculum implementation, I leveraged iReady assessments to track student progress and identify learning gaps across TK-12 diverse learners, including Special Education, English Learners, and gifted students. Recognizing the need for personalized learning, I integrated Lexia, IXL, and Khan Academy, providing targeted interventions that improved outcomes. By partnering with parents, I guided the implementation of research-based programs, ensuring students received explicit, meaningful, and differentiated instruction. This experience reinforced the power of data-driven insights in shaping equitable, personalized education that drives real student growth. ### Product Designer @ Stealth Startup Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 As sales professionals struggled to get feedback during the post-pandemic shift to virtual environments, the team faced challenges with an ineffective onboarding process that failed to engage beta participants and motivate them to improve their public speaking. There was also a pressing need to enhance the MVP by incorporating an AI companion experience. Leveraging my experience in designing interactive lessons, I joined the team to help beta participants understand the app's value proposition while addressing privacy and data concerns related to neural networks. My goal was to create an onboarding experience that clearly communicated the app's purpose and built user trust. Over a year, I led a user-centric design process, iterating based on continual user feedback. I collaborated closely with engineering to bring the design system online, ensuring consistency and scalability. Since the hard launch in August 2023, the startup secured over $1 million in initial funding. Improved onboarding success rates demonstrated how effectively the app supports sales pitch practice while reinforcing its commitment to data privacy. This onboarding initiative taught me to go beyond visual and UX design by staying curious about product requirements and understanding their impact on customers. With steadfast integrity, I learned to balance user needs with business goals, delivering a solution that drives engagement and trust. ### Middle School Teacher @ Live Oak School District Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 Taught in a Title 1 school, fostering equitable learning through cooperative learning techniques and equity towers to deepen essential questions, success criteria, and learning objectives. Led the Yearbook class, guiding students in design and storytelling. Served on the AVID Committee, promoting college readiness. Leveraged IXL and Accelerated Reader to support differentiated instruction and student growth. ### Elementary School Teacher @ Pajaro Valley School District Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 Engaged parents in student learning through consistent communication and involvement strategies; such as embedding Kagan, Cognitively Based Instruction, Mind up, Intellectual Leadership, and Growth Mindset. Utilized ClassDojo to enhance classroom management and parent engagement. Integrated NGSS-aligned science tools and digital labs to create interactive, hands-on learning experiences that fostered curiosity and critical thinking. ### Curriculum Substitute & Credentialing Program @ Santa Maria Bonita School District Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 Facilitated and managed classrooms during extended teacher absences, delivering curriculum and assessing student progress. Maintained communication with teachers and other staff to support learning continuity. Assisted in lesson planning and classroom management to align with district standards. ### IB English Teacher (Grades 10 &11) @ St. George's College Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 Delivered IGCSE (Grades 6-9) and Diploma Programme (Grade 10 & 11) English instruction, developing critical thinking, communication, and literary analysis skills. Designed coursework integrating global perspectives and diverse texts. Led assessments, oral presentations, and writing projects to prepare students for IB examinations. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Entrepreneurship California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gabrielclarks - Portfolio: https://gabrielclark.design/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/gabrielclark JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/gabrielclark/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13