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Northridge, Ca

Software development under the scientific computing group.

San Marcos, Ca

Further develop and maintain mastery of advanced mathematical topics. Provide supplemental instruction in support to the instructor of the course by creating and presenting lessons for students to complete learning objectives during discussion sections. Assess student performance on homework submissions and provide weekly office hours. Position is awarded to students who demonstrate commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic achievement.Assistant History:MATH 464 "Numerical Analysis & Computing" (Fall 2017)MATH 472 "Graph Theory" (Spring 2018)MATH 430 "Foundations of Analysis" (Fall 2018)MATH 441 "Introduction to Probability" (Spring 2019)MATH 430 "Foundations of Analysis" (Spring 2019)

San Marcos, Ca

Graduate student instructor for the mathematics department. Designing and delivering lecture instruction for a class of about 40 students, creating and compiling assignments for students, preparing course materials, developing and administering examinations, assessing student performance, determining course grades, and holding weekly office hours.Teaching History:MATH 30 "Entry-Level Mathematics" (Spring 2017)ESM 20 "Beginning Algebra" (Summer 2017)ESM 20 "Beginning Algebra" (Summer 2017)MATH 30 "Entry-Level Mathematics" (Fall 2017)MATH 30 "Entry-Level Mathematics" (Spring 2018)MATH 101 "Quantitative Reasoning" (Fall 2018)MATH 1 "Support for Quantitative Reasoning" (Fall 2018)MATH 101 "Quantitative Reasoning" (Spring 2019)

San Marcos, Ca

Assessed student performance on homework submissions for the following courses:MATH 270 "Basic Discrete Mathematics" (Fall 2017)MATH 270 "Basic Discrete Mathematics" (Spring 2018)MATH 270 "Basic Discrete Mathematics" (Spring 2018)Provided tutoring instruction in the following courses at the STEM Center:MATH 260 "Multivariable Calculus"MATH 270 "Basic Discrete Mathematics"MATH 350 "Foundations of Theoretical Mathematics"MATH 374 "Linear Algebra"CS 111 "Computer Science I"CS 211 "Computer Science II"CS 231 "Assembly Language and Digital Circuits"CS 311 "Data Structures"

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Investigated innovative approaches for developing alternative solutions to challenging national security problems under the MARTIANS (Mathematics and Analytics Research Technical Internship for Advanced National Security) Institute for two projects. Heavily referenced research articles, participated in a weekly symposium, and effectively worked in a collaborative environment.1. Developed a low resolution indexing data structure to effectively handle and rapidly query big data. Employed benchmark analysis on the developed code written in Python. Explored variations of bloom filters, minimal perfect hash functions, and tree structures.2. Developed a fully automatic supervised discretization package for predictive business analytics written in Python. Explored variations of the ChiMerge algorithm for effective binning of imbalanced binary response data.

Mountain View/Campbell, Ca

Carlsbad/San Marcos, Ca

Davis, Ca

Further developed and maintained mastery of numerical computing: produced homework solutions, assessed student performance, and managed the class gradebook.Reading History: MAT128B "Numerical Analysis in Solution of Equations"​ (Winter 2014)MAT128C "Numerical Analysis in Solution of Differential Equations"​ (Spring 2014)MAT150A "Modern Algebra"​ (Fall 2014)MAT128B "Numerical Analysis in Solution of Equations"​ (Winter 2015)MAT128C "Numerical Analysis in Solution to Differential Equations" (Spring 2015)

Davis, Ca

Developed data reduction software for interference data obtained from an all-reflective spatial heterodyne spectrometer - NASA supported interferometry technology. Implemented Python 2 code to efficiently and effectively handle, process, and analyze the data using a QT4 framework. Enhanced algorithms regarding Fourier analysis, 2D image processing, noise analysis and reduction.To learn more about the overall project, please watch the following video:

Davis, Ca

Participated in competitive REU alongside a team of undergraduates under Professor Jesus DeLoera to prototype and test variations of the Chubanov feasibility algorithm from integer programming theory. MATLAB implementations tested for accuracy and efficiency in application to market split problems.Heavily referenced mathematical research journals and employed public speaking skills in an academic setting.

Davis, Ca

I was recruited to participate in competitive internship program to develop leadership skills of outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic achievement. Developed course in Graph Theory for high school and junior high students from diverse backgrounds. Assisted in weekly worksheets and lesson planning. Authored course material and designed and taught a lesson focused on the shortest path problem and its applications.

Master Of Science (Ms), Mathematics, 3.95

Graduate Coursework, Scientific Computing & Applied Mathematics, 3.65

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mathematical & Scientific Computation

Focused on computational mathematics: scientific computing, numerical linear algebra, algorithms, data, and programming. Double minored.

High School, International Baccalaureate Diploma, 4.08

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track & Field, Varsity Cross Country, Tutoring Center (founder), Key ClubGraduated with Highest Honors..

Mathematics

Held concurrent enrollment at the community college while in high school. Received credit for multivariable calculus.

Mathematics

Held concurrent enrollment at the community college while in high school. Focused on general education and lower division mathematics.