Freelance content writer and designer specializing in learning products.
Intro
I create activities and content for kids and parents that help develop skills through engaging interactions. I am comfortable working from standards and developmental milestones, as well as partnering with subject matter experts and teachers.
Work
Below are some examples of projects I have worked on in the last few years.
01
FASTalk
Client: Family Engagement Lab
Project: I write tips and activities for parents that help them engage with their children’s education. It is a text-messaging program that aligns with a school’s curriculum.
02
Kids’ apps: advanced concepts
Client: PBS Kids
Project: I help PBS Kids integrate advanced technologies into their app designs for 3-8 year olds. We have built prototypes using speech, face, and emotion recognition.
03
VR science lessons
Client: zSpace
Project: I wrote and produced middle school science lessons for a virtual reality platform. I worked with subject matter experts to create engaging content that allows students to explore and make discoveries about science concepts.
04
Learn with Facebook
Client: Digital Promise
Project: I wrote lessons for Facebook’s learning platform for people who are entering or re-entering the job market.
05
Coursera courses
Client: Unity Technologies
Project: I produced three Coursera courses for software developers on how to create VR content using Unity.
My CV
For the past four years, I have worked as a freelance writer / designer / producer, focusing on digital learning products for kids and adults. Previously, I worked for GreatSchools.org, where I wrote and produced content and tools to help parents support their children’s education, and at LeapFrog, where I led the content team for toddler and preschool toys.
About
Erin lives in Oakland, CA, with her husband, Josh, and their two boys.