Chris Allen
Game Design and Computer Science Educator
Chris Allen
Educator - Game Development & Computer Science
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.
Experience
CTE Teacher
River Springs Charter School
2015 - Present
Currently teaching high 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.
Web Developer
Hercules
2011 - 2014
Created websites for multiple business from design to code to implementation. Responsible for search engine optimization, Google advertising, cybersecurity, graphic design, motion graphics, and more.
Education
Master of Science in Education
STEM Curriculum & Instruction
2021 - 2022
Southern Oregon University
Bachelor of Science
Game Art & Design
2014 - 2016