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Lindsay Dahlin

Creative Learning And Design Thinking Specialist
Austin,Texas

Summary

Dynamic and innovative educator with a strong background in design thinking, early childhood education, and creative problem-solving. Leveraging over 7 years of experience in developing and delivering STEAM-based curriculum, I integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity and critical thinking. My expertise spans from managing classrooms and tailoring lessons to individual learning needs, to designing interactive, empathy-driven learning environments. With a passion for human-centered design, I also bring valuable experience in visual merchandising and project management, which enhances my ability to create engaging and functional learning experiences. As a skilled household manager, I excel in multitasking, organization, and leadership, applying problem-solving strategies to manage complex tasks and foster effective operations. I am committed to shaping innovative educational experiences that empower learners to explore, iterate, and succeed.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Household Manager and Family Coordinator

Self Employed
07.2019 - Current
  • Managed a busy household with a focus on budgeting, scheduling, and problem-solving.
  • Facilitated children's academic and emotional development through structured learning activities and support.
  • Handled daily logistics, including coordinating appointments, extracurricular activities, and family routines.
  • Planned family events, such as holidays, vacations, and social gatherings, involve managing timelines, budgets, and logistics.
  • Led decision-making for family-related issues, demonstrating leadership, empathy, and the ability to make sound, quick decisions under pressure.

Preschool Teacher

Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Applied design thinking principles to develop STEAM-based lessons, encouraging students to engage in creative exploration, prototyping, and iterative problem-solving.
  • Cultivated a student-centered environment by adapting lessons to meet individual needs, empowering children to approach challenges with resilience and curiosity.
  • Facilitated a classroom culture that emphasized empathy, mindfulness, and critical thinking, helping students develop both cognitive and emotional skills.

Student Teacher/Kindergarten

Hyde Park School
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Designed integrated unit lessons that aligned with district curriculum and Ohio learning standards
  • Implemented formative and summative assessments through various forms
  • Created differentiated learning experiences for all learners
  • Integrated community resources to bring real-life and meaningful experiences to the classroom
  • Communicated with parents for learning experiences that required participation.

Junior Field Experience/2nd grade

Adena Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assisted with classroom management and student progress reports
  • Created and implemented lessons that aligned with district curriculum and Ohio learning standards
  • Designed differentiated lessons that deliver to all learning styles and learning levels
  • Administered Basic Reading Inventory for students to assess reading levels and comprehension.

Sewing/Arts Instructor

Creativities LLC
12.2014 - 01.2016
  • Instructed sewing classes and art classes for ages 6 to 17 years old
  • Planned lessons for a variety of classes and age levels based on project and skill
  • Managed and recorded student's progress and project level
  • Maintained brand loyalty by incorporating creative thinking projects and related to basic skills
  • Created individual project plans for students that needed extra projects or extra help with class lesson
  • Instilled importance of property respect in students by taking care of machines and cleaning after class.

Caregiver and Household Manager

Mardick Family Household
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Provided full time care for 2 children; ages 2 months and 3 years old upon being hired
  • Planned and executed cognitive and creative learning exercises in addition to their school program
  • Scheduled and managed all after school daily extra-curricular activities.

Customer Service Representative

TicketBiscuit
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Provided quality customer service for various clients across the country
  • Researched client companies to provide knowledgeable answers to achieve first call resolution
  • Managed team activities and group collaborations in call center
  • Trained new employees to keep unity and maintain company standards.

Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Urban Outfitters
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Executed product placement, receiving and display using various apparel and textiles
  • Managed sales reports to better understand customer buying trends
  • Served as a visual merchandising educator for the entire store team
  • Maintained the brand's aesthetic through styling and displays throughout the store.

Assistant to the Fashion Department and Fashion Director

Teen Vogue Magazine
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Implemented a personal organizational system for the Teen Vogue Fashion intern program
  • Maintained records of fashion samples using the company database
  • Maintained positive relationships with various public relations and design companies
  • Assisted on various celebrity photo shoots, kept logs of subjects photographed, reported to Fashion Editors.

Senior Sales Associate/Product Specialist

Anthropologie
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Invested in building strong product knowledge to increase sales of apparel and home goods
  • Researched current trends and brands to better serve the customer's needs
  • Assisted the store visual team with building displays and brainstorming visual concepts.

Education

Master of Education -

Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Bachelors of Science - Apparel And Textile Design

University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2012

Skills

Design Thinking & Human-Centered Problem Solving

Relatedexperience

  • Upbring School of Arts and Sciences, Austin, Texas, Preschool Teacher, 10/01/17, Present, Design lessons based around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to deliver to preschool age students, Using tools to promote innovation and creativity for independent exploration, Differentiate lessons based on student learning needs, Cultivating a classroom based on mindfulness and compassion through teaching character education, Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Hyde Park School, Cincinnati, Ohio, Student Teacher/Kindergarten, 08/01/16, 05/01/17, Designed integrated unit lessons that aligned with district curriculum and Ohio learning standards, Implemented formative and summative assessments through various forms, Created differentiated learning experiences for all learners, Integrated community resources to bring real-life and meaningful experiences to the classroom, Communicated with parents for learning experiences that required participation
  • Adena Elementary School, Cincinnati, Ohio, Junior Field Experience/2nd grade, 08/01/16, 12/01/16, Assisted with classroom management and student progress reports, Created and implemented lessons that aligned with district curriculum and Ohio learning standards, Designed differentiated lessons that deliver to all learning styles and learning levels, Administered Basic Reading Inventory for students to assess reading levels and comprehension
  • Creativities LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sewing/Arts Instructor, 12/01/14, 01/01/16, Instructed sewing classes and art classes for ages 6 to 17 years old, Planned lessons for a variety of classes and age levels based on project and skill, Managed and recorded student's progress and project level, Maintained brand loyalty by incorporating creative thinking projects and related to basic skills, Created individual project plans for students that needed extra projects or extra help with class lesson, Instilled importance of property respect in students by taking care of machines and cleaning after class
  • Mardick Family Household, Birmingham, Alabama, Caregiver and Household Manager, 11/01/13, 10/01/14, Provided full time care for 2 children; ages 2 months and 3 years old upon being hired, Planned and executed cognitive and creative learning exercises in addition to their school program, Scheduled and managed all after school daily extra-curricular activities
  • TicketBiscuit, Birmingham, Alabama, Customer Service Representative, 09/01/13, 04/01/14, Provided quality customer service for various clients across the country, Researched client companies to provide knowledgeable answers to achieve first call resolution, Managed team activities and group collaborations in call center, Trained new employees to keep unity and maintain company standards
  • Urban Outfitters, Birmingham, Alabama, Visual Merchandising Team Leader, 09/01/12, 06/01/13, Executed product placement, receiving and display using various apparel and textiles, Managed sales reports to better understand customer buying trends, Served as a visual merchandising educator for the entire store team, Maintained the brand's aesthetic through styling and displays throughout the store
  • Teen Vogue Magazine, New York City, New York, Assistant to the Fashion Department and Fashion Director, 01/01/12, 06/01/12, Implemented a personal organizational system for the Teen Vogue Fashion intern program, Maintained records of fashion samples using the company database, Maintained positive relationships with various public relations and design companies, Assisted on various celebrity photo shoots, kept logs of subjects photographed, reported to Fashion Editors
  • Anthropologie, Birmingham, Alabama, Senior Sales Associate/Product Specialist, 05/01/10, 01/01/12, Invested in building strong product knowledge to increase sales of apparel and home goods, Researched current trends and brands to better serve the customer's needs, Assisted the store visual team with building displays and brainstorming visual concepts

Timeline

Household Manager and Family Coordinator

Self Employed
07.2019 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Upbring School of Arts and Sciences
10.2017 - 07.2019

Student Teacher/Kindergarten

Hyde Park School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Junior Field Experience/2nd grade

Adena Elementary School
08.2016 - 12.2016

Sewing/Arts Instructor

Creativities LLC
12.2014 - 01.2016

Caregiver and Household Manager

Mardick Family Household
11.2013 - 10.2014

Customer Service Representative

TicketBiscuit
09.2013 - 04.2014

Visual Merchandising Team Leader

Urban Outfitters
09.2012 - 06.2013

Assistant to the Fashion Department and Fashion Director

Teen Vogue Magazine
01.2012 - 06.2012

Senior Sales Associate/Product Specialist

Anthropologie
05.2010 - 01.2012

Master of Education -

Xavier University

Bachelors of Science - Apparel And Textile Design

University of Alabama
Lindsay DahlinCreative Learning And Design Thinking Specialist