Chris Allen
Game Design and Computer Science Educator
I am passionate educator specializing in game design, 3d art, and computer science! My goal is to bring engaging, equitable, and relevant computer science and real time 3d education to as many students as possible in order to boost 21st century skills and prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
Welcome,
My name is Chris Allen
BIO
My Story
I'm a real-time 3d game design and development teacher and a computer science teacher. Experienced in teaching multiple fields of CTE and STEM education to students from elementary to adults. Excel at developing engaging, hands-on projects that teach real world skills and techniques. Focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM education. Possesses leadership, critical thinking, time management, curriculum design, creativity, and teamwork skills.
MY EXPERIENCE
Roles & Responsibilities
CTE Teacher
River Springs Charter School
2015 - Present
Currently teaching high school Career Technical Education (CTE) Media Arts & Entertainment and Information Technology courses including Computer Programming 1 and 2, Game Design 1 and 2, and Web Design 1 and 2. Develop new curriculum as new computer science courses are added. Update curriculum yearly to fit with advancing technology and students needs. Provide direct instruction, group instruction, in a hybrid online learning environment.
Game Development Teacher
Game Gen
2021 - Present
Teach game design, development and art to adult students that are on the spectrum. Students specialize in art, programming and/or design. Entire program is online and virtual. Conduct 1 on 1 instruction, group game jams and art jams. Help students develop real world computer science and game design skills to ideally get a job in the industry.
MY EDUCATION
Learning and Living
Masters of Science Education
STEM Education Curriculum and Instruction
Southern Oregon University
2021 - 2022
Bachelor of Science
Game Art & Design
The Art Institute of California
Los Angeles
2014 - 2016
MY SKILL SET
Teaching
Help Students Grow
Game Art & Design
Raising the Bar
Computer Science
Above and Beyond
"Play is the highest form of research."