me

I'm a Front-end Web Developer from the Washington, DC area. I like clean, simple, semantic code, and innovative and unique design.

I have begun my journey into the dynamic world of Web Development through the Front-End Web Development Ceritifcation course under the tutelage of Professor Carl M. Burnett of ProfBurnett.com.

I have learned the fundamentals of web development and design through my studies at Montgomery College, but also through my own self-directed learning. I am experienced with HTML5 and CSS3 development, and I'm familiar with the fundamentals of JavaScript and jQuery. I also have experience with responsive web design frameworks like Bootstrap and W3.CSS.

In addition to my experience with web development I have aquaried a variety of skills through my education and work history over the years. I'm a graphic designer, a creative writer, a photographer, a musician, an experienced English teacher, and a homebrewer of mead.

You can learn more about my various skills bellow ↓

WEB DESIGN

The most rewarding aspect of working with technology is the integration of technical skills with artistic vision. I naturally gravitate towards front-end development because of the emphasis on design and visual aesthetic. I am interested in further cultivating my design skills with advanced CSS3 properties and animations, and powerful design frameworks.

WEB DEVELOPMENT

The clean and logical interplay of various pages of code all working in concert to produce content that's efficient, stylized, and responsive is appealing to me. I feel learning more back-end technologies will only improve my front-end skills. I have ambitions of becoming a full stack developer.

PROGRAMMING

I am new to programming but I'm enthusiastic about learning new languages. I have begun my journey towards proficiency with JavaScript and jQuery fundamentals, but I am also learning C#, PHP, and Python.

UX/UI DESIGN

I know how to empathize with a variety of perspectives. New and unique user experiences are at the heart of the untapped potential of the web and I want to be a part of re-imagining how we use technology while preserving and realizing our humanity.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

I have years of experience using Adobe Photoshop for a variety of personal and professional projects. I also have some fundamental experience with Adobe Illustrator. My familiarly with graphic design will aid me well in producing content for web development.

VIDEO EDITING

I have years of amateur video production and editing experience. I have never worked in this field professionally but I am adept at video editing software and have taken courses in film theory and film production. My familiarly with working with video files will be useful while working in web development.

TEACHING

I'm an ESL teacher with over three years experience working in the field of education. I have taught students from a variety of age groups and from countries all over the world. I love teaching because it's an opportunity to interact with people across cultural boundaries. It's an experience that's as enriching for me as I hope it's instructive for my students.

HOMEBREW

In recent years I've become an avid amatuer homebrewer. My favorite drink to brew is the ancient honey wine beverage we call mead! My inner viking is satisfied by the sweet and spicy blends of fermented honey with hints of clove, juniper, and citrus peel. Maybe some day I'll start my own experience meadery.

Certification Goals

HTML5/CSS3

  • Understand the foundational languages of web development
  • Build a functional website using only HTML5 and CSS3
  • Learn more advanced CSS styling techniques including animations

JavaScript/jQuery

  • Understand the functionality of programming languages
  • Learn the syntax and logic of vanilla JavaScript
  • Write basic applications using JavaScript
  • Understand how JavaScript libraries like jQuery make programming easier

XML/JSON/AJAX

  • Understand the basic applications of asynchronous programming
  • Learn about nested arrays and objects
  • Write code using these three technologies that work with JavaScript to streamline web development

Responsive Web Design

  • Understand how media queries work to make websites responsive on a variety of devices
  • Write media queries using basic CSS
  • Learn to use responsive frameworks like W3.CSS and Bootstrap

My Coursework

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HTML5 / CSS3

I learned the fundamentals of web development and how to create simple websites using only HTML5 and CSS3. This foundational understanding is important before learning about frameworks, Flexbox, programming, and other more advanced aspects of development. I've been exposed to the full potential of CSS3 and how advanced the styling techniques can get and I'm excited to learn more about animations, grid layouts, Flexbox, and Sass.

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JavaScript

I learned how programming languages like JavaScript introduce interactive elements to websites. While learning the basic logic and syntax of JavaScript code I was introduced to the Document Object Model (DOM) and learned how to create and manipulate objects. I wrote and edited JavaScript code and created some basic applications.

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jQuery

I learned how JavaScript libraries like jQuery simplify programming and let you write complicated applications much faster and with fewer lines of code. jQuery is a powerful open-source JavaScript library but learning the basics of vanilla JavaScript is important before jumping into libraries. I'm excited to build more projects using jQuery and eventually I want to learn more about React.js.

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XML

XML stands for eXtensible Markup Language and it has a similar structure to HTML but the bracketed element names are customized which makes it a powerful tool in structuring custom bits of data. I learned to read and write simple XML documents and how this markup language is one of the supporting foundational structures of the web.

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JSON

I learned that JavaScript Object Notation is readable text format that easily and intuitively represents data used in JavaScript. I learned to write and use JSON files and how to loop through JSON arrays.

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AJAX

I learned that AJAX is a way to load content from databases and can be used to update portions of websites without needing to reload the pages. This is a useful tool in creating responsive websites the load quickly and efficiently.

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Responsive Web Design

I learned how to use CSS Media Queries to stylize certain elements for different sized screens. I also learned how to streamline the whole process using Bootstrap and W3.CSS responsive frameworks.

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Capstone Project

More coming soon

My Skills

HTML5
 
CSS3
 
JavaScript
 
jQuery
 
XML
 
JSON
 
AJAX
 
Responsive Web Design

Prospective Employers

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Front End Developer (Entry level)

Revature located in College Park, MD is hiring entry level front-end developers who have a strong desire to learn code. Their mentoring program provides support and training for their entry level employees.

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Front-end Developer

Teal Media located in Washington, DC is hiring front-end developers who specialize in writing clean, semantic, modern HTML/CSS. Developers work closely with designers to help develop quality content.

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Junior Front End Developer

Abt Associates located in Rockville, MD is hiring a Front End Web Developer interested in working with UX designers, data scientists, and policy specialists to create content for Federal government clients focused on health and the environment.

CONTACT ME

  • Germantown, MD
  • JamesBerbert@gmail.com

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