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Mariia Gukasian

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Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Dept. of Business Administration — UIUC
06.2025 - Current
  • Analyze data using statistical methods for information systems projects.
  • Prepare publications and reports with clear, actionable insights.
  • Conduct literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Improve data collection methods with the introduction of innovative survey techniques.

Course Assistant

Dept. of Mathematics — UIUC
08.2024 - Current
  • Led discussion sections and graded assignments for Math 103: Theory of Arithmetic
  • Currently serve as course assistant for Math 115: Pre-Calculus, providing student support

Advanced Tutor, Department of Mathematics

UIUC
01.2024 - 05.2024

• Tutored Algebra and Calculus, strengthening students’ problem-solving and conceptual
understanding.
• Developed strategies to explain technical concepts in accessible ways for varied learning styles.

Senior Instructional Associate / Course Assistant

Dept. of Business Administration — UIUC
07.2023 - Current
  • Teach sections in BADM 210: Business Analytics I & support the course in BADM 502: Communicating with Data
  • Grade assignments, hold office hours, and support curriculum development.
  • Improved classroom efficiency by effectively managing resources, including time, materials, and technology tools.

Merchandise Associate

TJX Companies
10.2020 - Current
  • Deliver customer service and handle cash register transactions
  • Collaborate with merchandising organization to optimize store operations

Education

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2027

Bachelor of Science - Finance; Minors in Mathematics & Statistics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2025

Associate of Arts - Business

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Technical: R, Python, Tableau, Excel, Statistical Modeling, Quantitative Methods, Data Visualization
  • Professional: Research and analysis, Teaching, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Team Collaboration

Awards

• Honors Distinction, University of Illinois (2025)

• CSL Promising Futures Scholar, UIUC (2022–2023)

• Dean’s List, University of Illinois (2022)

• High Honors, Joliet Junior College (2022)

• Roll of Excellence, Joliet Junior College (2021–2022)

• Roll of Honor, Joliet Junior College (2020)

• Tau Sigma Honor Society (inducted 2022)

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (inducted 2020)

• Gold Medal — Highest Academic Achievement upon High School Graduation (2019)

Timeline

Research Assistant

Dept. of Business Administration — UIUC
06.2025 - Current

Course Assistant

Dept. of Mathematics — UIUC
08.2024 - Current

Advanced Tutor, Department of Mathematics

UIUC
01.2024 - 05.2024

Senior Instructional Associate / Course Assistant

Dept. of Business Administration — UIUC
07.2023 - Current

Merchandise Associate

TJX Companies
10.2020 - Current

Master of Science - Statistics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - Finance; Minors in Mathematics & Statistics

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Associate of Arts - Business

Joliet Junior College
Mariia Gukasian