From Teacher to UX Designer | My Journey to UX Design!
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Hey guys! Today I am talking about how I went from teaching Elementary School to becoming a User Experience Designer or Product Designer! I hope you enjoy. Please leave any questions you have down below. Subscribe to this channel for more videos about working in Tech.
Morgan, im so happy that I found your videos!! We are so alike!! I didn't know what i wanted to study in college either. I currently have a Bachelor's degree in Education, a Master's degree in English Literature, a Doctorate degree in Psychology, and an MBA in Strategic Leadership. I've worked as an Adjunct Professor and now am a Math Teacher. I love kids also, but this job isn't my dream. Your job sounds absolutely amazing. I was looking into Cyber Security but i definitely want to look at your program as well.
Lol yes we sound so similar!! Thank you for watching! I appreciate it!! Excited for whatever you decide to do!
I love that and it’s true...”how can I do this all day!”
Yess it really is!!
Love the first video. Your outlook and positivity about figuring it all out and the transition is inspiring. Can’t wait for more!
Thank you Shelby!!! I appreciate that!
This video came at a perfect time. Can’t wait to hear more about this sis!
Oh I am so glad to hear that!! I encourage you to go follow your dreams! ❤️
Morgan! Love the content - keep it coming!
Thanks Sam!!!
Go Morgan!!! I'm so proud of you. Love this!!!
Thanks friend!!
This is awesome! This is so similar to my experience! I’ll be following for sure
Wow that’s wonderful!! Thank you so much!!
This is so inspiring, Morgan!! ♥️
Yay!! Thank you Jay!!
Amazing!! So excited for more content!!
Thank you Monica!!!
Thanks for sharing your story, Morgan! Looking forward to seeing more videos :)
Thank you Bruno!!
Hey from the UK. Your video was inspiring. Im glad I came across your video via Linkedin. Thank you for shareing your story. Can't wait to see more.
Ellie Davies hey!! It’s so nice to meet you! Thank you for the kind words ☺️
It's incredible how similar is your story to mine. I love kids, love education, my parents were teachers too, but teaching is not my dream job anymore. I want to be a product designer, I hope it's not too late for me (38 years old). Thank you, greetings from Colombia
Yes it sounds very similar!! You can do it. It’s never too late! Good luck
This is so helpful, thank you for this!
Wonderful!! So glad to help!
Wow Morgan, this is amazing! ♥️♥️
Thanks Sonam!!!
Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your journey of how you got into UX! I'm currently striving to revamp a portfolio soon so that I can apply for more opportunities and possibly do a Master's in HCI.
Thank you so much! That’s awesome! Good luck!
Thanks so much for this golden content. Keep it up
You are so welcome!
This is great and will definitely help people!
Thank you Mariah!!
Hey Morgan! Starting an product design immersion program through Thinkful late August and it lasts for 5 months. In the meantime I’ve been doing a lot of studying to be ahead of the game.
There are definitely a lack of Black UX designers in the industry and I’m excited to joining you and many others in this industry.
Congrats on your journey!
That is so exciting!!! Congrats and good luck on your journey! Thank you for the kind words. 🤗
This video is awesome, Morgan!!!
Thank you!!!
Great video!
Thank you!
I love this video! I have been in education but I’m wanting to switch over . I would love to know your thoughts . What you do seems so interesting to me .
Thank you!!!! Yes definitely check out my channel! I have a few videos related to this!
Omg I’m doing the same and had the same experience. I love designing products for education and its led me to UX
That’s so great!! ☺️☺️
I love this, I am a teacher full time and I do real estate on the side but I want to exit teaching and do something different
Thank you!! I encourage you to go for it!!
Thanks for sharing your story! I am currently a teacher trying to plan my transition to tech. Are certifications a good start to the field. I’m only considering this route because it’s for the best financially. And I hope to get a position next year
Hey!! Thanks for watching!
Certifications are good! I would also take online courses too to supplement that. You want to try to learn as much as you can!
Go Morgan!
Thank you!!!
So informative Morgan! How long did it take you to finish your portfolio and how did you go about learning to create it? I was watching another video that talked about how doing a portfolio on your own can be really challenging.
Thanks! So it took me about a month of working every night for hours and most the day on weekends. I looked at videos of portfolio critiques and articles about what recruiters and managers look for!
Hi Morgan Chin, thank you for making this much needed video. I am striving to become a ux designer. Rn I am teaching myself about UX design. I work in education, but I have always been passionate about design and helping others. I live in Los Angeles and work as a paraprofessional. What would be your advice for transitioning into ux design as an educator?
Hey! I would say sooo many of the skills are applicable to UX. You use many of the same ones from education and you already have experience doing a lot of them. Your ability to speak publicly is a gift lol use it to power through interviews as a confidant and super personable person!
omg Morgan I found your channel from your moving to LA video. while you were talking I was like she looks very familiar I had no idea you were also in UX!! I just moved out here too and i’m currently transitioning into UX from higher education. I would love to connect if you ever have time 💕
Ahh Thats so cool!! Yes I’d love that! 🤗
@@MorganChin awesome, I just followed you on IG i’ll send a DM. 💕
@@gingrbean thank you! Yes please do!
Hi, Morgan! I am a 3rd grade teacher who did a UX bootcamp before becoming a teacher. If you have the time, I'd love to talk with you about making the shift to UX, as it's something I've wanted to do for so long! Thanks :)
Hey!! Nice to meet you! Send me a message on IG or LinkedIn.
I would like that too.
Hi Morgan! Thanks for sharing your experience. I am an elementary school teacher and would like to learn more about your experience transitioning out of the classroom. How long did it take? I feel like I'm more of a visual person, so maybe UI design is something I'm more interested in as opposed to UX design. Any thoughts? Do you work on UI design simultaneously with UX?
It took me about 6 months! So I spent that year planning what I would do and where I would go. It made it much easier to transition, because I left with a plan.
UI design is done with UX! However you can just be a designer at many companies. That’s actually what I do!! I was also more interested in design and not as much in research. Many people go that route.
Morgan I really really wanna get in to Gerogia Tech but i'm not sure if my portfolio that i'm currently making is in the right path😭😭 I would love it if you make a video for sharing how you managed to make the portfolio and some tips when you are free❤️❤️
Yes sure! I can do that!!
@@MorganChin yess!!😻
Hi! I'm so glad I found your channel! Thank you for sharing your story. I've subscribed and am looking forward to more content from you! Did you ever consider being a teacher & UX Designer at the same time? I too make my own stuff for my students, especially during remote learning. I'm currently an elementary school teacher and want to combine edtech. Do you think it's possible to do both at the same time? I want to use UX design to supplement my teacher income (or vice versa!) Either way, I like my teacher salary to be honest but still want to supplement. What are your thoughts? Thank you!
Hey! So nice to meet you! I actually never considered it, because teaching was too much work. I think it would honestly be A LOT to juggle haha However, nothing is impossible!! The fact that you even want to do that tells me that I am sure you will be able to do it! I definitely think it's do-able to free lance as a UX designer & teach if you are up for some late nights, early mornings, and long weekends! :)
@@MorganChin I agree maybe I should try freelancing or maybe make the career switch. Gives me things to think about. Thank you for the advice!! :-D
@@jayelle7607 No problem! Good Luck :)
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Great video, Morgan! I'm a teacher and want to switch to tech. What is your advice on how to manage going to school while working? I spend so much time working, I don't know how I would have the time to study, too.
oh that’s great! So I actually did not do this. I quit my job because I saved up every penny while teaching so I could do that. If you do it while teaching, you will have to set firm boundaries. Work stays at work and at home and on weekends you do classwork. You will be super tired but it is only for a short period and will be worth it in the end!
@@MorganChin Thank you so much for your reply!
@@Pamelapaigesoto yes of course!!
Hi Morgan l loved your video! So inspiring to see black women like me going into UX Design. I left my Computer Science teaching job and started a UX Design Certificate Course with Google at the beginning of the July. I've been a freelance Web designer in the past so l have some design experience. What advice would give to someone like me embarking on a UX Design journey? Also how far have you gone in your career?
Hey! Nice to meet you and thank you!! I would definitely say make sure to have a portfolio that you are constantly updating! It’s super important when you are just entering the field!
I just finished my first year working full time in June!
@@MorganChin Thank you for your advice. I wish you all the best for the future
@@victoriamoyo thank you!
Hey Morgan! How did you change your teacher resume to fit into UX Design?
Hey! So I actually addressed this a bit in my Build A Resume with me video! If you watch that one lmk if you still have more questions!
Thank you for sharing. How did you go about getting your credentials. I am an elementary education teacher and I was helping with STEM
over the summer and I would love to switch into Tech.
Hey! Which credentials are you referring to?
@@MorganChin I’m referring to the UX design. I’m not for sure if it is UI or UX.
@@adiahunt6869 ahh okay! So I went to grad school and got a masters degree. I used the portfolio I made to apply in order to help me get to the Home Depot internship!
@@MorganChin that is awesome are you currently interning now?
@@adiahunt6869 no right now I am working full time. I graduated this past May from grad school!
Hiii Morgan Chin , I am final year student pursuing Civil Engineering Student from IIT PATNA, INDIA. Can you please share eligibility criteria for HCI program in Georgia Tech & how undergraduate grades can affect the chance of getting into the college as I'm really afraid of my grades.
Hey! All the info you need is on their website! They look at everything and not just your gpa!
Do you have to have a masters or bachelors in a specific major? Is there a way to get into the field with like certification classes or something?
Also, can you do UX Design remotely? I am a mom of a very active 19th month old and would like that flexibility.
Absolutely can get in with certifications. No degreee is needed! I have a video about this!
@@msa9664 how wonderful! Yes you work remotely too!