My name is Sarai Fernandez.
I am an educational content creator, specializing in Computer Science and Cybersecurity topics.
Codecademy
Domain Manager, CompSci, 2022 - Present
Curriculum Manager, Cybersecurity, 2022
Senior Curriculum Developer, 2021 - 2022
Created a proposal using learner and company data which resulted in the creation of the Cybersecurity content sub-domain.
Creates Cybersecurity content roadmaps and manages teams of Curriculum Developers, Content Contributors, and Subject Matter Experts to create Cybersecurity content.
Research current Cybersecurity trends and roadmap future Cybersecurity content offerings.
Co-leads a team that drastically improved and reorganized Codecademy’s curriculum and pedagogy standards.
Udacity
Curriculum Developer, 2019 - 2021
Collaborated with Java, Cloud, and Cybersecurity instructors to create content while managing and supporting them through the course development process.
Led multiple Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Subcommittees which pushed forward initiatives in inclusive public statements and creating culturally relevant content.
Assessed instructor skills and teach instructors to become better teachers.
Led initiatives and experiments to improve instructor experience at Udacity.
Stanford University
Computer Science Lecturer, 2019
Designed and taught Stanford's introductory programming class, CS106A: Programming Methodology.
Co-created Java exams, criteria, and lectures and managed a team of TAs for Stanford’s Summer Quarter.
Synapse School
Computer Science Specialist, 2016 - 2019
Built a Computer Science department with engaging Computer Science curriculum for grades K - 8.
Collaborated with level teachers and specialists to create relevant, cross-curricular lessons and projects.
Lessons included Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Scratch, and Computational Thinking.