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Ph.D. Economics -
University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA 2014.09 - 2020.09
Max Mathias
Postdoctoral Scholar
Davis,CA
Summary
- Postdoctoral Scholar with 6+ years experience in postsecondary education
- Dissertation focuses on student access to postsecondary education in response to changes in state funding
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, shown by average 4.6/5 teaching evaluation score over 6 years and 485 students
- Demonstrated leadership experience serving as lead teaching assistant and instructor of record for 2+ years
- Demonstrated collaboration with faculty across multiple states in organizing, planning, and implementing research methodologies to achieve actionable, policy-oriented results.
Education
M.A. Economics -
University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA 2014.09 - 2015.08
B.A. Economics, With Highest Distinction -
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO 2010.01 - 2013.05
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Postdoctoral Scholar
University Of Nevada-Reno
Reno , NV
2020.08 - Current
- Developed course curricula based on universal design principles to promote an inclusive learning environment for all students
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles to ensure equity in accessing material.
- Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Conducted independent economics research to submit for peer-reviewed publication.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University Of California, Davis
Davis , CA
2014.10 - 2020.06
- Assist the supervising faculty member by conducting discussion sections and exam reviews that complement faculty lectures and by grading homeworks and exams.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades for classes of over 400 students according to university standards.
- Review course design, material, and lessons with faculty to ensure course material followed universal design principles for student success.
- Facilitate access to and advocate for student appropriate resources and support for students to ensure access and equity.
- Coordinate weekly lesson plans, plan and implement grading rubrics, and liaison between faculty and other TAs as lead TA
- Lectured 2-4 hours per week in classes of 30+ students
- Hold 2 hours of office hours per week
- Streamed classes online and uploaded videos for later viewing by distance and absent students.
- Supported department members with administrative, research, and academic assistance.
Graduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Davis
Davis , CA
2016.07 - 2019.12
- Worked extensively with Scott Carrell analyzing the effect of preparatory school interventions at the United States Air Force Academy on student outcomes.
- Performed data scraping on LinkedIn profiles of former UC Davis student athletes to quantify the impact of athletic participation on labor market outcomes.
- Proofread articles written by Giovanni Peri for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
- Interpreted and analyzed research data using cutting-edge statistical techniques to draw conclusions on outcomes.
- Prepared and organized multi-state phone conferences to discuss results and strategic plans for implementation of chosen methodologies.
- Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
- Refereed multiple papers submitted for peer-reviewed journals, providing feedback and recommending acceptance or rejection.
- Supported department members with administrative, research, and academic assistance.
- Used STATA, MS Excel, and R to prepare and manipulate databases with 30,000+ observations.
Graduate Student Association Econ Representative
University Of California, Davis
Davis , CA
2016.07 - 2017.06
- Negotiate benefits for graduate students with the university in a collective bargaining environment
- Advocate for financial and administrative support for graduate students
- Formulate and oversaw graduate departmental budgets
- Engage in fundraising activities for the graduate student community
Economics Tutor
University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs , CO
2013.01 - 2014.05
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
- Taught and assisted students in such areas as microeconomics and macroeconomics, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
- Educated students on study tips and exam strategies.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Collaborated with faculty to address and adjust course material for 100+ students to improve outcomes.
Skills
Project Management
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STATA
R
Latex
Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- American Economic Association
- Association for Education Finance and Policy
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