Alex McEntarffer
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Patient Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over two years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Math and Physics Teacher
Elite Preparatory Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Encouraged critical-thinking to understand reasoning behind physics formulas.
- Instructed students in Algebra through Calculus and Physics to aid in learning content-specific knowledge and skills and heighten trajectory of academic and career success.
- Improved students problem-solving abilities by incorporating real-life applications into mathematical concepts.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics Teacher
Fusion Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Teaching courses in Algebra I, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Differential and Integral Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry
- Building rapport with students, grading homework assignments and exams, creating adequate assignments and materials, teaching lectures, and building classes in Canvas were prevalent in this role.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UNC Math
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Programming Markov-Chain Monte Carlo simulations in Python to optimize solar cells
- Working under Dr. Jeremy Marzuola and meeting with him weekly for new assignments in this context
Researcher
UNC Math
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Working under Dr. Jason Metcalfe
- Served as an undergraduate researcher in the context of analysis of partial differential equations which led to the publication in Involve Journal of Mathematics.
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
UNC Math
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Aiding students in and out of the classroom in learning in courses ranging from pre-calculus to differential equations.
- Holding office hours, grading papers, and holding review sessions to assist in student development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.2021
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
Portland, OR06.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Python, MATLAB, Java, and C
- Knowledgeable about Microsoft Office and other computer software
- Passion for learning and teaching
Accomplishments
- Earned recognition in the peer-reviewed publication Involve Journal of Mathematics in March 2024 with a short paper titled "An r^p weighted local energy approach to global existence for null form semilinear wave equations."
Timeline
Math and Physics Teacher
Elite Preparatory Academy
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics Teacher
Fusion Academy
10.2022 - 08.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UNC Math
05.2020 - 05.2021
Researcher
UNC Math
02.2020 - 05.2021
Undergraduate Learning Assistant
UNC Math
12.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
High School Diploma -
Lincoln High School
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