Sally Nagle
Game Design BFA, New York University
Boston
Summary
Motivated and outgoing student at the NYU Game Center, double-majoring in Game Design and Computer Science. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving project needs and goals. Equipped with expertise in interaction design, with several published projects and various experience working in team settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3D Modeling and STEAM Instructor
Makeinspires
NYC
09.2025 - Current
- Design and teach weekly classes to young students on the subjects of 3D Modeling, as well as introductory STEAM Classes to K-2 students.
- Lead regular workshops and tabling events to across New York City.
Design and Development Intern
Dead Alive Games
SF
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked on the editorial development of Cat Rescue, 2nd Edition, including the creation of several cards for the mini-expansion.
- Created the solo-mode rules for Kittens in Space, becoming an official developer of the game.
- Created interesting and entertaining posts for company's social media sites.
Designer/Writer
Hats and Ladders
NYC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Wrote and developed several short, educational narrative games for middle school students, including ones focused on the hospitality, agriculture, and nursing industries.
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery to meet a 3-month deadline.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
Lead Instructor
ID Tech Camps
MIT, Cambridge
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Motivated junior teachers to provide exceptional learning environments.
- Mentored struggling students through individualized tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Administered medications and provided medical support to all students.
Education
Game Design, Computer Science
New York University
New York05-2028
Skills
- UX Design
- User-Centered Design
- Game Development
- Java, Python, and C
- HCI
- Strong Communication Skills
Accomplishments
ZooTeen Conservation Award, 2023: I won an award for my dedication to the zoo’s mission of conservation of native plant and animal species.
Student Visionaries of the Year: New England Mission Statement Award, 2022: I ran a fundraising campaign, raising over $19,500, for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I then won an award for my dedication to the Society’s mission, particularly for my focus on survivorship and childhood cancer treatment.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Gold/Silver Keys-2020, 2021, 2022, 2023: I have won 4 regional awards for several other poems.
Affiliations
Autodesk Design and Make Ambassador
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED administration.
Timeline
3D Modeling and STEAM Instructor
Makeinspires
09.2025 - Current
Designer/Writer
Hats and Ladders
06.2025 - 08.2025
Design and Development Intern
Dead Alive Games
05.2025 - 09.2025
Lead Instructor
ID Tech Camps
05.2024 - 08.2024
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED administration.
03-2024
Game Design, Computer Science
New York University