# Sara T.

> Software Engineer | Backend Developer | React Developer | JavaScript Engineer | Node.js Express | EdTech Engineer | Accessibility-Focused | 2+ Years in Web Development

Location: Queens, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/sarat1

Software Engineer with 2+ years of experience focused on frontend and backend development. I build accessible, responsive fullstack apps using React, JavaScript, Express and modern frameworks. My background in education and marketing helps me translate real-world needs into clean, usable code.
I’ve worked on LMS tools, e-commerce platforms, and educational experiences, always prioritizing performance, accessibility, and user clarity.

Key Engineering Contributions
🧠 UX Improvements: Built accessible interfaces and improved SEO, boosting Lighthouse scores to 95 (web) and 90 (mobile)
📦 Feature Development: Created e-commerce and education tools with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
⚙️ Automation: Reduced data processing time by 40% through front-end scripts and workflow automation
📈 Analytics: Implemented custom event tracking using JavaScript + Google Tag Manager
🤝 Cross-Functional Work: Bridged the gap between dev teams and non-tech stakeholders in education settings

Expertise Areas
✔️ Frontend Engineering & Web Accessibility
✔️ React Development & Component Architecture
✔️ Software Development for EdTech & E-commerce
✔️ SEO Optimization & Page Performance
✔️ Data Tracking & Integration (GTM, APIs)

Dev Tools & Tech
🎯 React.js
🎯 JavaScript (ES6+)
🎯 Node.js & Express
🎯 PostgreSQL
🎯 HTML5/CSS3
🎯 Git & Webpack

Core Competencies
✔ Web Application Development
✔ Full Stack JavaScript
✔ Responsive Design
✔ Agile Collaboration
✔ UI/UX Best Practices
✔ Cross-Functional Communication
✔ Technical SEO
✔ Education-Focused Engineering
✔ Learning Platform Optimization
✔ Remote Work & Team Integration

Core Programming Skills
JavaScript
React.js
HTML
CSS
Node.js
Express.js
PostgreSQL
REST APIs
Webpack
Git

🖥️ Frontend Development
Frontend Development
Responsive Web Design
Web Accessibility (a11y)
UI Development
Cross-Browser Compatibility
DOM Manipulation
CSS Flexbox
CSS Grid
SASS/SCSS
Single Page Applications (SPA)

🌐 Full Stack / Web Development
Full-Stack Development
Backend Development
CRUD Operations
MVC Architecture
SQL
Database Design
Authentication & Authorization
Form Validation
API Integration
JSON

🧰 Developer Tools & Workflows
GitHub
VS Code
NPM
Chrome DevTools
Agile Methodologies
Debugging
Unit Testing (Jest)
Version Control
Command Line (CLI)
Google Tag Manager (GTM)

🎓 EdTech & Mission-Driven Alignment
EdTech
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Accessibility in Education
Curriculum Design (for dev tools)
Data-Driven UX
Localization & Internationalization
Technical SEO
User-Centered Design
Performance Optimization
Cross-Functional Collaboration

## Work Experience
### Curriculum Designer & UX Advocate (Education Role) @ Puruni Childcare Support Foundation
Jan 2023 – Present | Seoul, South Korea
• Designed structured, sequential learning modules for English language acquisition, focusing on clarity and engagement
• Applied UX principles to simplify complex concepts for diverse learners
• Maintained consistent delivery of classroom instruction, lesson plans, and reports under tight timelines
• Collaborated with Korean stakeholders using bilingual communication to align instructional outcomes and feedback cycles
• Contributed to a user-centered learning environment aligned with accessibility and early edtech practices

### Frontend Developer (Marketing Team) @ Egongegong
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | Seoul, South Korea
• Built custom JavaScript event tracking using Google Tag Manager to monitor add-to-cart and checkout behavior
• Updated Shopify frontend templates using HTML, CSS, and Liquid to improve responsiveness and fix user-facing bugs
• Improved page performance and SEO, raising Lighthouse scores to 95 on desktop and 90 on mobile
• Automated analytics workflows using custom scripts, reducing manual processing time by 40%
• Collaborated across teams to align technical implementation with marketing goals and user needs

### Education Program Advisor @ Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Seoul, South Korea
• Translated policy documents and employee guidelines from Korean to English for over 100+ educators
• Reviewed and revised campaign messaging to improve clarity and tone for public-facing communications
• Managed government-funded English immersion programs, ensuring compliance with education budgets and usage guidelines
• Supported the onboarding and professional development of English educators across two Seoul districts

### English Language Educator @ Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Seoul, South Korea
• Delivered daily instruction to students in a bilingual classroom, tailoring content to meet diverse learner needs
• Integrated educational tools and visual aids to improve student engagement and comprehension
• Adapted materials for varying proficiency levels and learning styles in collaboration with local teachers and administrators


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Biochemistry
Kent State University

### Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in French Studies
Kent State University

### Study Abroad
University of Leicester


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/saraatoth
- GitHub: https://github.com/saratoth/

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Last updated: 2026-03-31