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Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Lead comprehensive survey research projects from conceptualization to completion, overseeing every stage including idea inception, survey design and programming, data analysis, and report generation, ensuring a seamless and efficient process• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure that survey projects effectively address pivotal research questions and strategic objectives, facilitating the delivery of actionable insights• Implement robust project… Show more • Lead comprehensive survey research projects from conceptualization to completion, overseeing every stage including idea inception, survey design and programming, data analysis, and report generation, ensuring a seamless and efficient process• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure that survey projects effectively address pivotal research questions and strategic objectives, facilitating the delivery of actionable insights• Implement robust project management methodologies and processes to maintain project timelines and milestones, orchestrating seamless coordination among team members and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of high-quality deliverables Show less

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Provided leadership and mentorship to junior research team members, ensuring cohesive collaboration and the delivery of high-quality outcomes throughout project lifecycles • Guided higher education institutions in navigating intricate decisions concerning academic programming, marketing strategies, and economic impact by leveraging an extensive array of secondary research reports and sources, including in-depth analysis of student demand and conferrals, labor market trends, and best… Show more • Provided leadership and mentorship to junior research team members, ensuring cohesive collaboration and the delivery of high-quality outcomes throughout project lifecycles • Guided higher education institutions in navigating intricate decisions concerning academic programming, marketing strategies, and economic impact by leveraging an extensive array of secondary research reports and sources, including in-depth analysis of student demand and conferrals, labor market trends, and best practices benchmarking. • Drove the implementation of AI-assisted research techniques to enhance researcher workflow and efficiency across various domains, including survey design and open-ended response coding, resulting in streamlined processes and improved data analysis capabilities Show less

Arlington, Virginia, United States

• Collaborated with clients to inform key business, policy, and funding decisions by meticulously crafting high-quality, insightful reports and executive summaries containing actionable insights, detailed figures, and impactful recommendations • Addressed clients’ core research questions and challenges by designing and creating surveys within a cross-functional team framework, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client needs • Demonstrated precision and attention… Show more • Collaborated with clients to inform key business, policy, and funding decisions by meticulously crafting high-quality, insightful reports and executive summaries containing actionable insights, detailed figures, and impactful recommendations • Addressed clients’ core research questions and challenges by designing and creating surveys within a cross-functional team framework, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client needs • Demonstrated precision and attention to detail in programming Qualtrics surveys, employing advanced question types and intricate survey logic to optimize data collection processes and enhance respondent engagement • Managed the end-to-end data lifecycle, from cleaning and processing to rigorous analysis, adhering to stringent deadlines and maintaining strict quality control standards to deliver clients timely and accurate data insights and recommendations. Show less

East Lansing, Mi

• Identified and performed quantitative analysis and statistical tests (growth modeling, structural equation modeling, multivariate analysis, ANOVA, regression) using R, Excel, SPSS, and Mplus to create reports, presentations, and publications• Collaborated with a variety of stakeholders and cross-functional teams to generate actionable insights for a multi-year National Institutes of Health grant studying motivation • Moderated focus groups and conducted interviews to better… Show more • Identified and performed quantitative analysis and statistical tests (growth modeling, structural equation modeling, multivariate analysis, ANOVA, regression) using R, Excel, SPSS, and Mplus to create reports, presentations, and publications• Collaborated with a variety of stakeholders and cross-functional teams to generate actionable insights for a multi-year National Institutes of Health grant studying motivation • Moderated focus groups and conducted interviews to better understand individuals’ attitudes, behaviors, and motivations• Conducted confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, and measurement invariance using R and SPSS to validate and improve the accuracy of psychometric scales designed to measure identity, behavior, and motivation Show less

East Lansing, Michigan

• Led quantitative research using SPSS, R, Excel, and Mplus (multi-level modeling, regression, mixture models, structural equation modeling) to understand individuals’ motivation and engagement for a multi-year National Science Foundation grant• Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data to create a website (engage-students.com), and literature to communicate research findings to the general public• Contributed to the creation of qualitative study protocols, developed… Show more • Led quantitative research using SPSS, R, Excel, and Mplus (multi-level modeling, regression, mixture models, structural equation modeling) to understand individuals’ motivation and engagement for a multi-year National Science Foundation grant• Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data to create a website (engage-students.com), and literature to communicate research findings to the general public• Contributed to the creation of qualitative study protocols, developed interview questions, and created moderator guides to better understand individuals’ behaviors, thoughts, emotions and engagement• Communicated statistical findings, research insights, and study progress with various senior project stakeholders using compelling and creative presentations, reports, and documents, including national conference presentations Show less

East Lansing, Mi

• Assisted 30 K-12 summer camp programs transition from face-to-face to virtual programming during the COVID-19 pandemic by designing program specific solutions to help managers and instructors better meet students’ needs• Conducted qualitative interviews with numerous programs helping them to identify specific problems and challenges, and brainstorm solutions• Created a final report using quantitative and qualitative data points to communicate best practices and recommendations… Show more • Assisted 30 K-12 summer camp programs transition from face-to-face to virtual programming during the COVID-19 pandemic by designing program specific solutions to help managers and instructors better meet students’ needs• Conducted qualitative interviews with numerous programs helping them to identify specific problems and challenges, and brainstorm solutions• Created a final report using quantitative and qualitative data points to communicate best practices and recommendations for future improvement Show less

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Analyzed large amounts of educational data using Excel to make data-driven pedagogical decisions related to curriculum performance, choice, and lesson planning • Mediated communication between administrators and teachers to ensure both parties had a voice in key decisions impacting classroom instruction• Assisted in growing school from 600 to 1,200 students, and the science department from 4 to 8 teachers

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Analyzed educational data to discern and promote student learning• Constructed engaging and pedagogically sound lesson plans• Created and maintained positive relationships with students and parents

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Psychology And Educational Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Physiology