ABOUT

I love to intentionally create empathetic and beautiful things that deeply reflect human behavior and needs

B.S in Early Childhood Education
• New York University, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, Human Development

M.A in Cognitive Science in Education
• Columbia University, Teachers College

Certificate in UX Design from UX Academy
• DesignLab (Online)

Fundamentals of UX Writing
• UX Content Collective (Online)

MY STORY

Today, my compass has led me to Product Design with a toolbox full of experiences and skills I’ve collected from teaching the early childhood years and creating educational online content.

I’ve moved from a student-first teaching role to a user-first product design role, focusing on what users actually need. Instead of adapting lessons for diverse learners, I now design engaging, accessible product experiences for varied needs and behaviors. Similarly, reading between the lines, noticing nuance, and anticipating problems mattered in teaching, it matters just as much in design.

As a former teacher in New York, I developed a unique perspective on learning and parenting — to use a child-led holistic approach that prioritizes their thinking and relational skills so they can be independently successful on their lifelong journey of learning. What I discovered in the early years has made me more curious about the mechanisms behind how we learn best. And so, I pursued a master’s in Cognitive Science to find the answers.

I intend to use my background in child development and learning science in design projects related to children’s learning, women’s health and wellness, and the family, to enhance the design process and create products that enrich their lives. This means making detailed observations and actively listening to potential users, leaning into collaboration with teams and various expertise to problem solve, and coming up with creative and engaging solutions that demonstrate I empathize and care for their unique needs.

WHAT I DO

Educational Content

Learning Modules

Newsletters + Social Media Posts

Curriculum Design

Workshops

Tools & Exercises

Copywriting

Product Design

UX/UI

UX Writing

Interaction Design

Web Layout

Product Design

User Research

Prototyping

  • She's proactive, a fast learner, and a thoughtful teammate.

    Her background in child psychology, development, and education really shines through in the content she creates for our parent audience. She has a knack for translating theoretical knowledge (e.g, family dynamics, communication, and attachment styles) into relevant and effective advice for our parents in our weekly newsletter. Since she’s been with Cherish, we have received positive feedback on our newsletters and we've seen our audience grow considerably.

    - Grace Chiang: Founder of Cherish Parenting

  • She is an exceptionally bright, hard-working, and kind individual who cares deeply about education.

    At ChatClass, she was attentive to client needs, developing content and learning solutions that were innovative, rigorous, and well-planned. She was able to take the lead on a number of projects with flawless execution. Whenever she came into the office, she brought her positive, can-do attitude. I'd be thrilled to work with her again, and any organization would be lucky to have her!

    - Katie Heil (Former) Director of Instructional Design at EnGen

  • I appreciated the powerful and unique perspective that Alison brings to her work.

    I ask teachers to leverage their full identities in preparation for teaching young children in diverse contexts. Alison responded powerfully to this prompt and the impact her shifting identities will have on her positionalities as a teacher. Alison's abilities, thoughtfulness, and drive in examining all of this show her capacity to see the brilliance of all children while also possessing the social-emotional intelligence needed to work with families and children in her care as individuals as well.

    - Dr. Gail Russell Buffalo Instructor of Education in ECE Program of Teachers College, Columbia University

Resume

  • • Present - 06/2025
    Freelance UX/UI Designer
    Jade Studios (Hong Kong)

    • 07/2022 - 08/2021
    Content Designer
    Cherish Parenting

    • 03/2019 - 09/2018
    Content Design Intern
    ChatClass

  • • 06/2024 - 08/2022
    Teacher - Chinese Immersion
    Avenues the World School: Early Learning Center (New York)

    • 01 - 07/2023
    Substitute Teacher
    Vivvi: Child Care & Early Learning (New York)

    • 03/2019 - 06/2018
    Marketing and Education Intern
    Asia Society (New York)

    • 05/2018 - 08/2016
    Student Teacher
    Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, P.S 41 Greenwich Village School, P.S 42 Benjamin Altman School (New York)