Education/Work:

Education:

Univesity of California Santa Cruz
Jack Baskin School Of Engineering
PhD in Applied Mathematics (expected)

California Lutheran Univesity
B.S. in Mathematics and Physics, Spring 2005
With highest honors

Experience:

SOE, University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Teaching Assistant.

  • AMS 003 Precalculus. Fall 2009. Class Website
  • AMS 11A Mathematical Methods for Economist 1. Winter 2010, Spring 2010.



  • Physics Department at California Lutheran University
    Thousand Oaks, CA 2008 - 2009

    Physics Department Assistant

  • Tutor: Introduction to Astronomy, Physics for Liberal Arts Majors, and Algebra and Physics based Mechanics and Thermo-dynamics and Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
  • Grade homework for the Algebra based and Thermo-dynamics and Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
  • Assist in the Introduction to Astronomy labs
  • Coordinate events for Physics faculty and students



  • Physics Department at California Lutheran University
    Thousand Oaks, CA 2007 - 2009

    Independent Researcher

  • Used numerical simulations to analyze the fluid motion in Rayleigh-Bnard Convection and related the systems to the earth's outer core and the earth's weather systems by comparing them against known patterns
  • Compared results of numerical studies with latest findings in super heated fluid flow related to earth's outer core
  • Coordinated research findings with other groups to further optimize the computer model
  • Presented findings at California Lutheran University (CLU) Student Research Symposium and the CLU Festival of Scholars



  • Mathematics Department at California Lutheran University
    Thousand Oaks, CA 2006 - 2009

    Math Lab Tutor

  • Tutor: Intermediate Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1 and 2, Finite Math, Liberal Arts Math, and Discrete Math
  • Managed multiple tasks, subjects and student learning styles simultaneously
  • Communicate complex mathematical principles in easy to understand language to promote successful learning



  • Action Property Management
    Irvine, CA 2006 - 2007

    Seasonal Accounting Intern

  • Managed customer receivable and payable accounts
  • Used RUN accounting software for accounting records



  • ITT Industries
    Santa Ana, CA 2006

    Pricing and Marketing Intern

  • Analyzed pricing margins on ITT products and their subassemblies and components
  • Ranked product price margins showing which products had the greatest potential for increase revenue and adjusting pricing accordingly using three MRP systems (LS400, SAP and SPA)
  • Compiled sales and cost data in MSExcel and MSPowerpoint for management presentations