Larissa Xu
Summary
Motivated second-year student at UCLA pursuing a double major in Financial Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics and Data Theory. Recently passed the SOA Exam Probability, seeking actuarial and data science internships for summer 2025 to apply analytical and problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Assistant
UCLA Math Department
09.2024 - Current
- Assist faculty in leading math courses by facilitating group discussions and supporting students with mathematical concepts during class and office hours
- Provide one-on-one tutoring and lead review sessions, helping students understand complex topics and improve their performance
Event Coordinator
UCLA Undergraduate Math Council
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and students to organize math-related events, such as seminars and networking opportunities for students interested in mathematics and related fields
- Coordinated guest speaker sessions with professionals in mathematics, actuarial science, and data theory to provide students with insights into potential career paths
Campus Ambassador
Honor
05.2024 - Current
- Promoted Honor brand to the UCLA community through events and social media campaigns, increasing brand awareness and student engagement
- Collaborated with marketing teams to organize campus events, giveaways, and product demonstrations
Student Ambassador
Student Medicover
02.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded campus-wide initiatives to promote Student Medicover's health insurance services among the student body, significantly enhancing brand visibility and student engagement
- Organized and led informative events and workshops, creating interactive platforms for students to learn about healthcare options and insurance benefits
Volunteer
Teach For America
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted high school students with their college application process, offering mentorship and guidance in writing personal statements and navigating applications
- Provided tutoring in math, focusing on standardized test preparation and academic support
President
Math Club
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Led club activities, hosted math competitions, and facilitated learning sessions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and Data Theory
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Los Angeles, CA06.2027
Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, R, C
- Mathematical Tools: LaTeX, Wolfram Mathematica
- Data Analysis Tools: Excel
- Actuarial Software: RStudio
Certification
Society of Actuaries (SOA)
- Exam P (Probability) — Passed, September 2024
Honors & Awards
- The Dean's Honors List (Fall quarter 2023; Summer quarter 2024)
- Top 5% Certificate of Distinction in AMC 12
- National Overall Team Gold Award, USAD SEED
- National Gold Award, Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
Research
- Collaborating with a PhD student on a research project focused on the information asymmetric multiplayer extension of the classical multi-armed bandit problem in reinforcement learning.
- Contributing to the writing of a research paper titled "Information Asymmetric Multiplayer Best Arm Identification," detailing findings and methodologies to be submitted to a relevant academic journal.
Volunteer
Student Volunteer | Teach For America, Remote, Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
- Assisted high school students with their college application process, offering mentorship and guidance in writing personal statements and navigating applications
- Provided tutoring in math, focusing on standardized test preparation and academic support
Extracurricular Activities
Taekwondo Practitioner & Competitor, 9-Year Black Belt, UCLA Taekwondo Team Member
- Gold Medalist, Women's -38kg Class, Youpo Cup Amateur Taekwondo Competition.
- Silver Medalist, Women's -49kg Class, China Western Taekwondo League.
- Currently training and competing with the UCLA Taekwondo Team, participating in multiple sparring competitions.
Dedicated Runner, UCLA Running Team Member
- 2023 Guiyang 10km Marathon finisher.
- 2023 Chongli 10km Spartan Trail race finisher.
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Learning Assistant
UCLA Math Department
09.2024 - Current
Campus Ambassador
Honor
05.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador
Student Medicover
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Teach For America
01.2024 - 03.2024
Event Coordinator
UCLA Undergraduate Math Council
09.2023 - Current
President
Math Club
03.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Financial Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics and Data Theory
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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