Biography
Cedric (he/him)
Hello! My name is Cedric. I am a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a dual-degree master's student in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching & Agency and Game Development. I am passionate about educational technology, game development, educational games, classroom accessibility, and meaningful play.
I look to use my skills developed in my schooling and work to advance educational games in pedagogical dimensions and create classrooms accessible for all.
Education
2026-2030
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MEd Curriculum & Education, MS Game Development
My academic pursuits continue my journey on the intersection of modern technologies and pedagogy, in addition to skills necessary for the video game industry and studies on ethical and sustainable educational technology.
2022-2025
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MS Computer Science + Learning Sciences, Game Studies and Design minor.
My academic pursuits focus on integrating technology with educational methodologies, equipping me with the technical expertise and design principles essential for developing effective learning experiences and interactive games.
Work
2026-Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign JUMP Studio
Research Assistant, VR Developer
Storyboarding • Curriculum Development • Literature Reviews • Research • Simulation Design • Unity • Virtual Reality
2022-Present
Fiverr
Freelance Artist
Digital Art • Communication • Sales
2024-2025
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Siebel School of Computing and Data Science
Game Development Course Assistant
Game Programming • Project Management • Game Development • Unreal Engine • Game Design • Tutoring
2022-2024
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Earth Science and Environmental Change
Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer
Social Media Marketing • Graphic Design