Skylar Sloan
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Graduate UX Researcher specializing in mixed-methods research, child-centered design, and cross-cultural user insights. Experienced in usability testing, survey design, interviews, and behavioral data analysis (SPSS, R). Skilled at translating research into actionable product recommendations and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Passionate about designing trustworthy, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate digital experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
SFSU
San Francisco, California
08.2024 - Current
- Supported faculty in teaching research methods and statistics
- Facilitated communication between students and faculty regarding course requirements.
- Graded assignments and provided constructive feedback to students.
Graduate Researcher
Global Classroom Lab (SFSU)
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct mixed-methods UX research across U.S., Korea, and Kenya to generate cross-cultural user insights for digital learning platforms.
- Designed and led usability tests, child-centered interviews, and survey-based studies to evaluate engagement and emotional UX outcomes.
- Synthesized qualitative and quantitative data into actionable product recommendations for cross-functional academic and technical teams.
- Collaborated with international partners, leveraging cross-cultural research methods, data triangulation, and iterative prototyping.
Thesis-Research-UX of Digital SEL Platforms
SFSU
San Francisco, California
08.2024 - Current
- Developing and validating UX measurement tools for children using digital SEL platforms.
- Designing developmentally appropriate pictorial scales, interviews, and usability protocols to capture authentic user feedback.
- Conducting research synthesis to inform UX design improvements, focusing on user trust, emotional clarity, and accessibility.
- Applying statistical methods (SPSS, R) to analyze behavioral and usability data.
Qualitative Identity Study
SFSU
San Francisco, California
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted in-depth interviews and performed thematic analysis, generating insights on cultural influences in self-expression and user perceptions.
- Developed coding schemes, performed research synthesis, and produced reports highlighting behavioral patterns relevant to user-centered design.
Business Coursework Projects
SBCC
Santa Barbara, California
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Applied marketing and finance principles to case studies, developing insights into consumer decision-making and behavior
Logic Model Evaluation Project
SFSU
- Built a full program logic model mapping inputs, activities, short-term and long-term behavioral outcomes.
- Identified key metrics and indicators for evaluating user engagement and system effectiveness.
- Applied systems thinking to connect user behaviors with measurable UX outcomes
Education
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2026
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI12-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Focus: Psychology & Business (Finance, Marketing)
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- UX & Research Methods
UX research Generative & evaluative studies Usability testing Survey design Interviews Rapid research Research synthesis
- Data & Analytics
SPSS R Regression ANOVA Mediation Moderation UX metrics
- Design & Product Collaboration
User-centered design User insights User journeys & flows Product discovery Stakeholder collaboration
- Psychology & Applied Expertise
Developmental psychology SEL Cognitive & social psychology Consumer behavior Market research
- Communication & Cross-Cultural Skills
Scientific writing Research reports Cross-cultural collaboration
Accomplishments
- Deans List
- Honor Roll
Certification
- Crisis Counselor
Timeline
Qualitative Identity Study
SFSU
01.2025 - 05.2025
Teaching Assistant
SFSU
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Researcher
Global Classroom Lab (SFSU)
08.2024 - Current
Thesis-Research-UX of Digital SEL Platforms
SFSU
08.2024 - Current
Business Coursework Projects
SBCC
08.2018 - 05.2019
Logic Model Evaluation Project
SFSU
Master of Science - Developmental Psychology
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Some College (No Degree) - Focus: Psychology & Business (Finance, Marketing)
Santa Barbara City College