Hello! I am a visual designer, illustrator, and K-12 educator with a love for hand-drawn type, human-centered design, and fostering inclusivity. Uniquely equipped with a Master's in Special Education, I value bringing intention and empathy to problems, information, and life.

Julie Kim

Hello! I am a visual designer, illustrator, and K-12 educator with a love for hand-drawn type, human-centered design, and fostering inclusivity. Uniquely equipped with a Master's in Special Education, I value bringing intention and empathy to problems, information, and life.

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Hello! I am a visual designer, illustrator, and K-12 educator with a love for hand-drawn type, human-centered design, and fostering inclusivity. Uniquely equipped with a Master’s in Special Education, I value bringing intention and empathy to problems, information, and life.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Resource Specialist / Special Education Teacher at SFUSD / AISD
July 31, 2022 - November 21, 2025
Wrote detailed individualized education plans for over 50 students with varying disabilities to support student inclusion and success in the general education classroom. Documented data on student progress in core subjects, behavior, and social skills; adjusted learning plans to ensure 80% of students meet or exceed goals. Integrated new technology and digital programs to support daily curriculum access. Supervised a team of 8 paraprofessionals; maintained legally compliant student data and documentation. Planned and executed differentiated lessons using UDL, and co-taught Algebra I for a class with 30% students with a learning disability, resulting in all students passing.
Visual Designer at BAGGU
January 31, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Designed campaign identities and visual assets for marketing campaigns across website, social media, and email; produced and copyedited sales decks and catalogs; maintained brand voice and messaging; helped drive revenue growth. Balanced multiple projects, met deadlines, and collaborated with teammates and stakeholders.
Resource Specialist / Special Education Teacher at SFUSD, AISD
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025
Wrote detailed individualized education plans for 50+ students, tracked progress in core subjects, behavior, and social-emotional skills, and adjusted learning plans to improve outcomes. Integrated new technology and digital programs to support daily curriculum access. Supervised a team of 8 paraprofessionals, managed schedules, and facilitated monthly trainings. Maintained legally compliant documentation and data management systems. Planned and executed lessons using differentiated supports and universal design for learning, and co-taught Algebra I for a class with ~30% students with learning disabilities, resulting in overall class success.

Education

MA, Special Education at University of San Francisco
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
BDes at University of Washington
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
MA, Special Education at University of San Francisco
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
BDes, Visual Communication Design at University of Washington
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet