Spike Spiegel

UX Designer (Transitioning from Education)

[email protected] +61 400 123 456 linkedin.com/in/spike-spiegel

Professional Summary

UX Designer transitioning from 10 years in education, bringing deep expertise in user empathy, curriculum design, and data-driven iteration. Completed intensive UX bootcamp and delivered 4 end-to-end design projects. Unique ability to translate complex requirements into intuitive, accessible experiences informed by years of understanding diverse learner needs.

Impact Highlights

Professional Experience

UX Designer (Contract)

EduTech Solutions — Sydney, Australia
Sep 2025 – Present

Head of Curriculum & Teaching

Riverside Secondary College — Melbourne, Australia
Jan 2018 – Jun 2025

English & Humanities Teacher

Bayside Grammar School — Brisbane, Australia
Feb 2015 – Dec 2017

Skills

UX Design: User Research, Usability Testing, Wireframing, Prototyping, Information Architecture

Tools: Figma, Miro, Maze, Hotjar, Google Analytics

Transferable: Curriculum Design, Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Accessibility

Education

UX Design Immersive Bootcamp

2025
University of Queensland

Master of Teaching (Secondary)

2013 – 2014
University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Arts (English & Psychology)

2009 – 2012
University of Sydney

Certifications

References

Obi-Wan Kenobi — Director, EduTech Solutions
[email protected] | +61 400 123 456

Spock — CTO, Riverside Secondary College
[email protected] | +61 400 123 456