Jenna Tucker
About Jenna Tucker
Jenna Tucker is a Software Engineer currently working at NWEA in Portland, Oregon. She has a diverse background in software development and education, with experience in various roles including Epic Credentialed Trainer and Front End Developer.
Work at NWEA
Jenna Tucker has been employed at NWEA as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development and enhancement of educational assessment tools. Her work focuses on delivering high-quality software solutions that support NWEA's mission to help all students learn. Jenna's experience in software engineering allows her to engage in various projects that require technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining NWEA, Jenna Tucker worked at Tozny as a Front End Developer from 2018 to 2019. She also held the position of Epic Credentialed Trainer at both Greythorn and PeaceHealth for four months each in 2016. Her experience includes app-level encryption and security, as well as working with REST APIs and Protobuf. Additionally, she served as an intern of technical staff at Tozny in 2018, where she gained valuable insights into software development processes.
Education and Expertise
Jenna Tucker holds a Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing from Emerson College, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's Degree in English Literature from the University of Oregon between 2013 and 2015. In 2017, she completed a Full Stack Python-Based Developer Bootcamp at PDX Code Guild, followed by an Advanced Javascript Bootcamp at the same institution. This diverse educational background equips her with strong communication skills and technical proficiency in software development.
Teaching and Leadership Experience
Jenna has extensive experience in teaching and leadership roles. She worked as a Composition Instructor at the University of Oregon from 2014 to 2015 and as a Tutor at the Center for Teaching Writing from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Community Literacy Initiative at the University of Oregon. Her background in non-profits and adult education has refined her collaboration and organizational skills, making her effective in both educational and technical environments.
Skills in Software Development
Jenna Tucker possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. She is experienced in testing with Enzyme and Jest and has worked with various frameworks and libraries, including React and Firebase. Jenna is skilled in using MobX and React Router for state management and routing in web applications. She practices Agile and Scrum methodologies, which enhance her ability to deliver iterative and high-quality software solutions.