Kenny Lin

Kenny Lin

Kenny Lin

Software Engineer at Codecademy

Fullstack developer with a passion for programming, teaching, and science. Always eager to help with finding solutions or guiding others to solve their problems. Looking to create results through education. Skilled in JavaScript, React, Ruby, and Ruby on Rails. Find out more at kennylin.me

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Experience

CodecademySoftware Engineer

2024 — Now

CodecademyCurriculum Manager

2020 — 2024

2020 — 2024

New York, New York, United States

CodecademySenior Curriculum Developer

2018 — 2020

2018 — 2020

Greater New York City Area

NYC Department of EducationTeacher

2014 — 2017

2014 — 2017

Intermediate School 318 K

Middle School Biology Teacher

+ Taught five Science classes yearly, with an average of 30 students per class

+ Lead STEM Matters NYC after school program for students to investigate the ecology of NYC

+ Created daily lesson plans that increased student understanding of scientific topics

+ Fostered a safe learning environment utilizing class management techniques

+ Arranged and created experiments for students to explore practical applications of theory

Stony Brook UniversitySystems Analyst

2011 — 2013

2011 — 2013

Office of University Advancement

+ Assisted the lead systems analyst with advancement related services in alumni relations, annual donations, matching gifts and data services.

+ Fixed discrepancies within constituent accounts to update and maintain account information

+ Processed checks from donor accounts for the non-profit affiliate Stony Brook Foundations

Education

Flatiron School

Web Immersive - FullStack Developer

Brooklyn College

Master of Education - MEd

Stony Brook University

Bachelor of Science - BS