Naudin Alexis

Dynamic Data Analyst with a robust background in statistical analysis and predictive modeling, demonstrated at Frisco Independent School District. Excelled in program evaluation and data-driven decision-making, achieving a 96% student passing rate as an Adjunct Professor. Skilled in SQL and R, with exceptional project coordination and team leadership capabilities.

• Veerappan, V., Kadel, K., Alexis, N., Scott, A., Kryvoruchko, I., Sinharoy, S., Taylor, M., Udvardi M. & Dickstein, R., Keel petal incision: a simple and efficient method for genetic crossing in Medicago truncatula., Plant Methods, 10, (11), 1-10, 2014
• Thompson, R., Alexis, N., Harrell, P.E., Predicting Preservice Teachers Performance on the Science Core of the EC-6 TExES General Certification Examination., Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education (EJRSME), 7, (2), 122-157, 2023

• Dr. Ruthanne Thompson, Assistant VP for Digital Strategy & Innovation, Executive Director for CLEAR, Associate Professor- Co Director Teach North Texas, Ruthanne.Thompson@unt.edu, rudi@unt.edu, (940)-891-6713, PhD Advisor and Supervisor for Research Assistant 2015-2019
• Dr. Rebecca Dickstein, Professor, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology BioDiscovery Institute, Beccad@unt.edu, Rebecca.Dickstein@unt.edu, (940)-565-3359, Master’s Advisor 2011-2015
• Claudia Gonzalez-Villarreal, Instructional Lab Supervisor, Claudia.GonzalezVillarreal@unt.edu, (940)-369-7872, Microbiology Teaching Colleague

Data Analyst, 12/21, Present, Frisco Independent School District, Frisco, TX, Analyzed large datasets using a variety of platforms such as R, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Excel, Google Sheets, Cognos to provide insights into students’ performance overtime, Evaluated programs, using statistical analysis, implemented at different campuses to relay to stakeholders programs that need continuation or those that need probation or termination, Constantly working on improving the management of large data sets by improving procedures to reduce processing time, Work with different departments to assess the productivity of programs and evaluate different strategies, Data mining, wrangling, and data visualizations using GGplot

• Postdoctoral Research Associate, 03/20, 09/20, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Analyzed data from quantitative and qualitative methods to provide interpretation of how predictive model works in estimating test scores for Early Childhood to 6th grade education (EC-6) elementary school teachers to identify at risk preservice teachers, Developed data-based model for educator testing with 75% accuracy rate to predict pass/fail numbers
• Doctoral Researcher, 08/15, 12/19, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Created predictive models with prediction accuracy above 75% for both multiple linear regression and binomial logistic regression to predict preservice teacher performance on EC-6 practice certification examination., Conducted a student-oriented summative evaluation on one of the mandatory science courses for Education Preparation program for EC-6, through building surveys and questionnaires in Qualtrics to access whether the outcome of the logic model was aligned with what the course was designed to accomplish., Employed predictive models to identify preservice teachers in danger of failing their certification and recommended learning strategies to help them get back on track.
• Project Coordinator, 08/15, 12/19, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Tracked a $5 million dollars budget, allocated resources, outlined timelines, and maintained communication with faculty working on annual Summit water conservation projects while working with non-profit organization DallasEEI over a period of five years., Oversaw three high school programs within DallasISD: project-based Environmental Summit, research-based summer internship, and volunteer-based Team Waterworks, Conducted process evaluation and outcome evaluation, statistical data analysis and data presentation on a water conservation education initiative program in the City of Dallas through use of quasi-experimental design., Monitored, supervised, designed, and set up, mentored, provided feedback, and provided support and assistance with the water conservation research projects from their infancy and then provided subject matter support, recommendations, and improvement on efficiency, and troubleshooting where needed throughout the implementation and execution of each project., Created and facilitated instructor guided training on how to conduct research, cite peer-reviewed articles and document methodology., Mentored students in conducting data driven research through use of Google suite, Microsoft Excel, IBM SPSS, and ArcGIS and presented findings to the stakeholders and other personnel at the City of Dallas., Worked as part of a team to conduct professional development to over 5,000 EC-6 science teachers within Dallas ISD and gave training on water conservation and recycling.
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master’s Researcher, 09/11, 05/15, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, Designed and executed experiments in genetics and molecular biology to characterize the function of MtIRE gene in nodules of Medicago truncatula., Grew thousands of Medicago truncatula plants in growth chambers with differing nitrate nutrients to identify mutants deficient in nitrogen fixation by X-Gal staining through activation of lacZ gene., Identified single nucleotide polymorphism (SNPs), silent or missense mutations that may alter the amino acid sequence when comparing ecotypes use of Bioinformatics BLAST, sequence and performed DNA isolation, molecular cloning, PCR, Next Generation Sequencing., Supervised, trained, and mentored new lab members on safe handling of chemicals and trained summer interns on research of Medicago truncatula and preparation for new experiments.