Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Versatile, inclusive, and personable Master of Biostatistics and published author who combines excellent communication skills and inventive thinking to tackle complex issues. Natural curiosity and empathy contributes to outstanding and compassionate leadership.
Within Research Design and Analysis Core (RDAC) of the Duke Global Health Institute: • Assist in the design and analysis of global health research studies, routinely involving clustered data • Perform and summarize power and sample size calculations to determine size needed to properly power the study • Prepare statistical analysis plans and literature reviews under guidance of a RDAC member • Frequent science-focused RDAC meetings that challenges and expands on statistical knowledge and applications
• Developed applied math skills and test-taking strategies for those who need to pass the math portion of the Praxis Exam • Devised a 25 question worksheet each week that incorporates math ranging from probability and statistics to geometry • Adapted to individual’s needs, paying special attention to methodology and personal understanding
• Closed the Learning Center once a week, holding the keys and securing classrooms after hours • Examined students’ ability to approach problems and identify areas of improvement as well as how to use the tools at their disposal to increase math comprehension • Provided encouragement, helpful solutions, and problem-solving skills to students pursuing additional help in math ranging from finite math to multi-variable calculus • Distributed 15 hours a week between assisting in the classroom, walk-in, and individual tutoring • Attended meetings and training sessions on how to properly cultivate a productive learning environment