Emily Rathge

Data Scientist at Explore Learning

Camberley, England, United Kingdom

About

Graduated from the University of Surrey with a BSc Mathematics degree with First Class Honours, followed by a Distinction in MSc Operational Research at University of Southampton. Experience in data science, machine learning and advanced analytics. Passionate about telling stories with data.

Experience

  • Data Scientist at Explore Learning
    Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for leading the development of the curriculum progression logic in a new English and maths digital learning tool. • Designing, implementing and optimising an adaptive logic engine for a curriculum tool used by a membership of over 20,000 members aged 4-14. • Use of machine learning and advanced modelling techniques to improve the user experience and optimise the learning path of students using the tool. • Creation and ownership of a vast number of reports (using Power BI) shared internally and externally to report on individual and cohort educational progress. • High levels of involvement in driving the development of a brand new tool, including content creation, structural data decisions, user acceptance testing, and regular measure-change-improve cycles. • Frequent communication with key internal and external stakeholders.

  • Customer Insights Analyst at Waitrose & Partners
    Feb 2019 - Jun 2019 · 5 mos

    Design, delivery and interpretation of customer insight from customer behavioural & transactional data and other commercial information by using both simple and advanced analytical techniques. Delivery of accurate and timely customer analyses; findings, recommendations and presentations to support stakeholders’ business operations and decision making.

  • Analyst Graduate, Advanced Analytics and Operational Research at British Airways
    Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Developing and delivering analysis and insights into key business issues in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of decision making. Developing mathematical business models and metrics in order to evaluate scenarios and options, estimate benefits and costs, and to provide on-going business decision support. Providing a better understanding of the business area through use of analytics; including applied statistics, data mining, data science and OR techniques.

  • Summer Placement at Carnival Corporation
    Jun 2017 - Sep 2017 · 4 mos

    Completed an industrial placement as part of my Masters course. I completed an Operational Research based study using customer data and wrote a supporting Dissertation.

  • Tutor at Explore Learning
    Dec 2012 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Tutoring Maths and English to children of a range of abilities from age 4 to 16, working to inspire and assist children with their learning. Helping to monitor their academic and social progress as well as providing feedback for their parents. Training including National Curriculum, Behaviour management and Teaching Methods. Given the opportunity to work as a compere, involving greeting children and parents, giving verbal feedback on a child's progress and ensuring the centre is running efficiently. Sales training to promote Explore Learning to the general public, aiming to book them in for a trial session. Awarded 'Tutor of the Year 2014' for hard-work and commitment to the team, as voted for by members, parents and management. I have been given the responsibility of leading additional content classes, such as Exam Preparation for the 11+ exams, and Creative Writing which I lead once a week.