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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Catonsville, Md, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Ambler, Pennsylvania, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• As first data scientist at KIPP, led organizational vision and got executive buy-in on comprehensive data infrastructure plan. Created Google BigQuery warehouse and data pipelines in Dataprep and Python to increase update frequencies from weekly to at least daily.• Created and maintained dozens of user-permissioned Tableau reports in production, publishing to Tableau Server and embedding on a new internal data website.• Formed org-wide initiative to increase data literacy by translating technical information for non-technical audiences, recording ‘first look’ videos to accompany and explain new reports, and collaboratively developing business requirements with stakeholders. • Analyzed and created machine learning models to inform student instruction, support financial decisions, and predict student attendance. Using R, applied logistic regression to predict end-of-year performance with excellent accuracy for groups and individual students, random forest to predict which students will have low attendance, and statistically compare student populations.• Implemented Lean Six Sigma principles to save $250k over 5 years on school copier usage.• Efficiently queried data in PostgreSQL and BigQuery with new SQL procedures.• Increased KIPP’s data science capacity and impact through academic partnership with Georgia Tech, leading the expanded workforce’s backlog prioritization and QA.• Hired as first data analyst at KIPP and promoted to first data scientist in July, 2019.

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

Collaborated with global team of 30 instructors to support over 1,100 students each semester for CSE6242: Data Visualization and Analysis.Led development of data visualization assignments focused on Tableau and D3 JavaScript.Responded professionally and clearly to students’ questions on new material on SQLite, D3, Azure ML, Databricks, GCP, Hadoop, PySpark, and SciKit-Learn.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Educated up to 12 students per week on a one-on-one basis in various subjects in math and science, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Chemistry, and Physics. Coached students for various standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT), and Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE). Used data-backed lesson plans to address individual student’s strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Key Achievements:- Directed hiring decisions and interview prospective employees as member of firm’s hiring team, resulting in over 26 new recruits since early 2017.- Organized weekly discussions with StudyPoint coordinators and student caretakers to ensure customer satisfaction and goal achievement. - Tutored in-person and online for over 600 hours during tenure with firm in both Boston and Atlanta.- Received numerous commendations from students, student caretakers, and colleagues for exemplary performance and strong communication skills.

Wellington, Nz

Cleaned and analyzed datasets on behalf of New Zealand government councils. Proactively updated Excel template using advanced formulas and macros for greater efficiency.Key Achievements:- Refined 3.5M pieces of data from multiple government councils through a variety of scrubbing and analysis methods.- Created 10-15 concise summary reports in Excel and Tableau over rapid 3-week timeframe.- Developed data-cleaning macro application, which increased efficiency and prevented errors through standardization of words, numbers, and dates.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Led Common Core-aligned content development for paper-based and online data-driven assessments. Managed up to 22 coaches in data analysis and professional growth. Analyzed data and assessment feedback, thereby resulting in greater partner satisfaction and improved student outcomes.Key Achievements:- Performed segmentation and classification analysis on 2.5-10 gigabytes of assessment data, producing reports in Tableau, Excel, and in slideshows. - Collaborated in a deadline-driven environment to prepare 944 assessments over the 2014-15 school year.- Delivered exceptional communication skills and content to three to five school partner networks per year, including all new networks formed between 2012 and 2015.- Appointed by firm’s leadership to manage new school networks in recognition of strong conflict resolution and problem solving skills.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Developed state- and Common Core-aligned, data-driven interim math assessments for school networks in Massachusetts, Illinois, New York, and Michigan.Key Achievements:- Managed communications and assessments for school partner networks, which overall grew from 351 to 520 schools between 2012 and 2014.- Built data reports, automation tools, and assessments using Excel, VB Macros, Google Apps Script, Javascript, and a proprietary database manager.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Tutored students individually in all areas of math, study skills, chemistry, SAT, and SSAT/ISEE test preparation. Coordinated constantly changing schedules and communicated at least weekly with families, students, and StudyPoint coordinators.

Somerville, Ma, Us

Taught Algebra II and Geometry and co-taught Pre-Algebra. Led remedial and parallel workshops for small groups of intermediate math students. Met the challenge of entering mid-year by establishing clear, consistent rules and getting to know students outside of the classroom.

Boston, Ma, Us

Taught math and study skills classes twice a week to urban middle-school students. Prepared scholars for independent school placement exams and rigorous high school and college courses.

Medford, Us

Taught Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II to English Language Learners, Special Education, Vocational, and General Education students. Led intensive state test review sessions during school for seniors on Educational Proficiency Plans. Focused on skills development, test-taking strategies and preparation, and a conceptual understanding of the material.

Master Of Science In Analytics

Mat, Secondary Education And Teaching

Ba, Math