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• Design and conduct experimental analysis, including hierarchical and logistic regression and SEM models, of complex data sets to identify patterns to optimize product impact.• Established data processing routines that increased efficiency by 80% through R Markdown scripts to automate monthly and quarterly reports from Alchemer survey campaigns.• Led collaboration efforts with external partners to design and implement research and evaluation plans focused on universal design, accessibility, and equity in learning environments.• Established best practices for data management; optimize ETL processes, integrating and deidentifying data from multiple sources, and migrate to a secure server to ensure data integrity and security.• Lead and implement strategic planning for R&D team.• Led updates to project management process to increase efficiency, collaboration, and transparency through Miro and Trello tools.• Supervise and mentor an intern in quantitative data analysis and interpretation, enhancing their analytical skills and contributing to project success.• Spearhead research design and proposal development efforts for over $17M in federal and state funding for multiyear R & D projects.

As quantitative researcher on Learning Impact Measurement team, worked with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to execute impact evaluation research for continuous product development, marketing, and supporting effective implementation for current customers.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to execute impact evaluation research, enhancing continuous product development and marketing strategies• Developed and maintained custom visualizations of clickstream data in R and Tableau for actionable monitoring of usage data, identifying trends in consumer engagement to drive strategic decisions for multiple digital products at various development stages. • Performed original multilevel modeling and latent variable analyses of survey, demographic, and outcomes data to inform product innovation and provide efficacy evidence for marketing. • Shaped analytics and reporting processes, including A/B tests, to help product teams efficiently monitor progress toward OKRs, from early stage to commercialization, and align product goals and user needs. • Executed SQL queries in Snowflake, performed code review, and collaborated with development teams to ensure data integrity and usefulness. Documented processes for Snowflake, Bitbucket, and Tableau to train team members and streamline work• Mentored junior research scientist in quantitative analysis and interpretation, leading to improved accuracy in their reports and increased team efficiency

• Designed and led program evaluation, including What Works Clearinghouse compliant evaluation for $2.5M federal grant awarded Oct. 2020. • Led reporting to stakeholders, project evaluation, internal tracking, and product optimization. • Analyzed large scale complex datasets, conducted focus groups, and surveyed training participants to report on project progress. • Developed research and communication products, including summaries, profiles, presentations, and annual reports.

Tucson, Arizona

• Secured $187K federal fellowship grant (NIH F32) to conduct studies on language learning in preschool-aged children, enhancing understanding in the field• Conducted mixed effects logistic regression analysis of large-scale complex datasets from eight years of intervention research, leading to changes in field guidance and research publications on efficacy of language treatment. • Supervised ten graduate student clinicians in service delivery and managed data integrity during research study.

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

• Awarded $93K federal fellowship (NIH F31) and nearly $20K from awards, grants, and scholarships from national and local organizations to execute dissertation research on learning in individuals with language disorder.• Published five lead-authored research papers and six presentations at national and international conferences from dissertation studies.• Conducted multidisciplinary research spanning six labs, resulting in three additional publications, and acquired expertise in R, multilevel modeling/regression analyses, power analysis, and experimental design.• Served as lead instructor for English as a Second Language (ESL) Reading for College Readiness and as teaching assistant for Language Acquisition, Basic Neuroscience for Speech and Hearing, and Language and Society.

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

I helped create, review, select, and edit passages and items for test development, grades 3-8. I continued this work for Pearson as an independent contractor.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

I connected immigrants and refugees in the Cedar Rapids area to community services and resources that serve them. I also provided English language instruction and trained English language tutors.

Completed proofreading 1000 page document for publication by Museum Curator

Grant writer and promotions designer for small non-profitDesigned and co-wrote three bi-annual newslettersHelped organize two mid-sided fund raisersCreated promotional material and helped acquire over $100,000 funding through grants and donationsMaintained and updated website

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Activities and Societies: Certificate in the Cognitive Science of LanguageDissertation on language learning in children and adults.

Master Of Arts, Linguistics, Specialization Tesl

B.A., English