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* Generate weather forecasts and associated risks for over 15 cities weekly using numerical weather data and proprietary software to increase forecast accuracy. Forecasts are broadcast to over 4000+ users.* Provide actionable outcomes to customers through the combination of weather and football data analytics. Increase player projection accuracy by up to 33%. * Developed software for a python-based statistical probabilistic forecast model that leverages historical weather data. Software calculates statistical significance between forecasted weather parameters and game metrics. * Design data visualization solutions to communicate weather-related impacts and help users make informed decisions.

* Active board member for Pre-College Education Board for AMS* Assisted with construction and development of AMS sponsored teacher certification program.* Provide strategic input for eligibility, outreach, and professional development for the CAT program. Developed meteorological curriculum for use among program members. * Led efforts to standardize criteria of candidate eligibility based on teaching credentials and lesson plan implementation. * Responsible for creating and implementing grading rubric that is used to evaluate for new CAT member applicants

Greater Chicago Area

* Taught AP Physics with a student passing rate of 62% on The College Board AP Physics 1 Exam (Nat. avg. is 51%).* Developed and implemented standards-based grading curriculum aligned to College Board learning objectives and the Next Generation Science Standards. * Utilized student data to prepare and drive instructional practices including student groupings, student feedback, curriculum, and progress monitoring.* Successfully developed and piloted the first meteorology curriculum for the Chicago Public Schools Network, which included a strong technically driven curriculum focusing on numerical weather models and weather data interpretation.* Utilized a variety of technology-rich teaching techniques to increase student engagement and encourage student critical thinking.* Served as assistant coach and mentor for the Lane Tech Robotics Team.

* Utilized strong understanding of physical sciences to develop and teach curricula for the College of Dupage School of Physical Sciences and Mathematics* Applied strong communication skills to effectively teach college students advanced scientific principles of statics, kinetics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and other areas of physics* Related professional experience to learning objectives demonstrating relationships between quantitative theories and physical applications

Greater Chicago Area

* Developed and facilitated integrated science curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards with an emphasis on project-based and personalized learning. * Integrated 1-to-1 student technology into the classroom utilizing digital instruction and development of individual learning goals. * Active member of the Charter School Outreach Group which focused on collaboration with other academic institutions to enhance educational models and build partnerships for ongoing outreach and development.

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted the meteorological department team in Chicago, IL conducting global energy weather forecasting for Chesapeake Energy Corporation and aided the consulting business tailored to agribusiness firms. Responsible for:* Utilized current weather observations and numerical weather data to prepare weather briefing for energy clients.* Assisted generating subseasonal to seasonal population-weighted energy demand forecasts. * Provided daily weather updates on associated short-term weather changes and related impacts to agricultural crops such as soybean, wheat, and corn. * Led research efforts using statistical analytics to address current and past global circulation and teleconnection patterns to promote increased forecasting skill for seasonal weather prediction. * Provided remote support for field ops teams relaying severe weather warnings during inclement weather. * Conducted model verification to determine model bias and accuracy of seasonal predictability.

Stony Brook, Ny

* Spearheaded and led a research investigation for how large-scale atmospheric systems influence bottom dissolved oxygen concentrations in western Long Island Sound.* Statistically analyzed contributing conditions, over varying temporal scales, to model the evolution of hypoxia in relation to synoptic-based wind regimes over western Long Island Sound. * Defended thesis dissertation showing short-term synoptic variability in hypoxic conditions over western Long Island Sound using multiple large observational data sets.

Teaching Assistant–ATM 205: Atmospheric Structure and Analysis, Fall 2008Teaching Assistant–ATM 102: Weather and Climate, Spring 2009Assisted faculty by attending and conducting lectures, grading homework and exams, and leading study sessions. Classes include: Atmospheric Structure and Analysis, Weather and Climate

Ann Arbor , Mi

Worked with a team of researchers to lead a project modeling and investigating inter-annual and inter-decadal sea ice extent over the Great Lakes Basin. Accomplishments include:* Designed a Fortran and Shell–based model capable of analyzing climate change parameters over the Great Lakes individual sub-basin regions.* Worked with climate data to filter out and statistically isolate important variables related to the observed trends in sea ice over individual sub-basin regions. * Presented and communicated results to stakeholders within the NOAA and University of Michigan community.

Albany, New York Area

Performed summer meteorology internship at the NOAA NWS office located in Albany, NY. * Maintained Remote Observation System Automations* Utilized AWIPS programming software to create forecast discussion forecasts* Wrote short and long term weather forecasts for surrounding Albany area* Launched upper-air balloons to understand current state of atmosphere * Collected and analyzed storm data local to the Albany forecast region

Master Of Science - Ms, Weather And Climate Analytics And Risk Assessment

Master Of Science, Marine And Atmospheric Science

Bachelor Of Science, Atmospheric Science And Meteorology

Master Of Arts In Teaching, Education