Professional Summary
Educator and classroom teacher with a strong academic background in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, now seeking international-school ESL, Computer Science, Mathematics, and hybrid roles. Holds an M.A. in Statistics from UC Berkeley and a B.S. in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematics from Boston College. Prior instructional experience includes introductory programming at the Bard Prison Initiative and undergraduate statistics at UC Berkeley. Recent full-time teaching experience in Vietnam, including creating browser-based classroom tools for direct student use. Holds a United States Teaching License from the District of Columbia (ESL, K–12), with Computer Science and Secondary Mathematics subject endorsements in progress.
Licensure & Endorsements
- United States Teaching License — District of Columbia (ESL, K–12)
- Computer Science and Secondary Mathematics subject endorsements in progress
- Cambridge CELTA — University of Cambridge, December 2024
Teaching Experience
- Designed and delivered standards-aligned English lessons for learners ages 4–15, incorporating formative and diagnostic assessment, scaffolding, and differentiated instruction.
- Built original browser-based classroom tools for direct classroom use, including a game-based reading activity and a curriculum-aligned review arcade, to improve engagement and assessment preparation.
- Recognized for high re-enrollment rates and consistently strong student satisfaction scores.
- Taught introductory programming to incarcerated adult learners at a New York State correctional facility as part of the Bard Prison Initiative's college degree program; students ranged from complete beginners to those with limited prior computer experience.
- Supported a small student-initiated independent study group who chose to begin designing and building a mobile application, developing foundational skills in software planning and early-stage development.
- Led undergraduate statistics recitation sections reinforcing probabilistic reasoning, data analysis, and statistical inference for classes of 25–30 students.
Teaching Skills
- CS & Mathematics Instruction: B.S. in Computer Science and M.A. in Statistics, with direct prior teaching experience in introductory programming and undergraduate statistics. Subject areas include introductory programming, algorithms, data structures, and data science fundamentals.
- Lesson & Tool Design: Builds original interactive learning tools; experienced with UDL principles and game-based learning design.
- Assessment & Differentiation: Skilled in formative, diagnostic, and summative assessment; adapts instruction to diverse learner needs.
- Student-Centered Practice: Emphasis on strong questioning, metacognition, and inclusive classroom culture that supports critical thinking and active participation.
Leadership & Technical Skills
- Data Analysis & Modeling: Proficient in statistical modeling, causal inference, simulations, and machine learning for problem-solving and decision-making.
- Programming & Software Development: Proficient in Python, R, C++, Java, and web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript); currently builds and deploys original browser-based classroom tools for direct student use.
- Simplifying Complexity: Skilled at conveying intricate technical concepts to non-technical audiences in accessible terms.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Strong track record of mentoring junior colleagues, fostering both technical skills and confidence.
Other Work History
- Managed 10+ M&A transactions, optimizing valuations and deal structures for clients.
- Developed proprietary valuation models and provided actionable insights through data analysis.
- Mentored junior analysts and drove business growth from a startup to a boutique firm.
- Led full-stack development of a custom CRM, optimizing workflows and user experience.
- Managed outsourced programmers and streamlined communication with non-technical stakeholders.