Thomas Asare Bediako
FORTWORTH,TX
Summary
Data Scientist familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical personnel. Advanced understanding of statistical, algebraic and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in Python and R programming. As well as teaching statistics and mathematics.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Scientist
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
- Using statistical modeling and ML algorithms to solve critical Business Problems and give insights
- Perform substantive, comprehensive and quantitative analyses to produce data driven solutions and make recommendations to enable clients make insightful decision about their businesses
- Automated repetitive tasks using scripting languages such as Python or R, saving time during the analytical process significantly.
- Streamlined data collection methods to minimize analysis errors.
Teacher
CROWLEY ISD
08.2017 - Current
- Taught varied classes such as Onramps Statistics through UT Austin, AP Statistics, Algebra 2 and Geometry
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Graduate Assistant
Montclair State University
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Teaching, Research Assistant & Consulting
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Worked with research professors to develop experimental design tailored for specific project
- Gathered, manipulated, and analyzed large volumes of data sets to estimate numerous quantitative measures using SAS/SQL, Access/SQL, SAS Enterprise Miner, R/SQL, and JMP
- Tutored students and grade them for classes on Basic Statistics and Statistics for Everyday Life including Distributions and Hypothesis Testing and use of STATCRUNCH for statistical analysis
- Tutored College Algebra and Intermediate Math and provided one on one tutoring for students that need to be motivated
- Assist department with instruction of math and statistics curriculum and proctor quizzes and tests
Education
Postgraduate Degree -
Texas McCombs School of Business
Austin, TX05.2022
Master of Science - Statistics
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Statistics And Economics
University of Ghana
Ghana05.2010
Skills
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
- R programming
- Python programming
- Data Collection
- Tutoring
Timeline
Data Scientist
Freelance
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
CROWLEY ISD
08.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
11.2014 - 08.2015
Graduate Assistant
Montclair State University
01.2013 - 05.2014
Master of Science - Statistics
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Statistics And Economics
University of Ghana
Postgraduate Degree -
Texas McCombs School of Business
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