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Tim Denney
Service
Spokane Valley,WA
Summary
Powerful analytical abilities with a strengths-based, solution-oriented mind-set. Team facilitator passionate about helping people and process innovation. Experienced in the fields of data science, education, and project management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Math Instructor
Spokane Colleges
Spokane Valley, Washington
08.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer-to-peer learning through group activities, encouraging collaboration among students while reinforcing life applicable mathematical skills.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills by incorporating engaging problem-solving tasks into daily lessons that challenged students' understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Increased students' confidence in, and enjoyment of, mathematics, especially for those who otherwise struggled.
- Partnered with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development of two courses.
Landscape Worker
Renew Landscape Management
Spokane Valley, Washington
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed problems with equipment and performed regular maintenance for long-term functionality.
- Contributed to team efficiency by effectively communicating project updates and collaborating on task assignments.
- Ensured safety on job sites by following proper procedures for operating power tools and heavy equipment.
- Preserved client satisfaction with timely completion of tasks according to specifications outlined in contracts or work orders.
Data Analyst
Department of Justice
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Leveraged API scripting to pull directly from enterprise data warehouse.
- Presented concise and actionable visualizations.
- Created unique programming solutions to automate project stakeholders' recurring needs.
- Facilitated project success through scope clarification, consistent communication, project schedules, end user testing, and optimization.
- Streamlined three-app workflow into one.
- Mentored aspiring data analysts locally and collaborated with peers nationwide.
- Designed survey to gather and aggregate responses and script to compile data.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
- Identified, analyzed, and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Upheld security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Presented innovative scripting solution at an all-states conference.
- Pioneered local office’s data analyst program, servicing 200 plus employees.
Assistant Professor
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, Missouri
08.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided decision-ready data to core instructional team for aligning learning outcomes with school’s mission and state regulations.
- Leveraged data from diverse sources, informing and improving classroom instruction and curriculum daily, weekly, and per semester.
- Consulted administrators in meeting the needs of diverse learners and activating student agency.
- Represented faculty as well as contributed K12 insights in college's strategic planning process as member of steering committee.
- Co-organized 100+ volunteers, 9 community partners, and several campus partners in annual Day of Service.
- All students received ACT National Career Readiness Certificate in Applied Mathematics with average level of “Gold”.
- Facilitated cross-institutional, statewide collaboration of academic instructors to gather data, share best practices, align efforts, and offer professional development.
- Revitalized charge of Community Engagement and Outreach Committee to incorporate College’s Civic Action Plan, as commissioned by college president.
- Created online course to expand access for students to receive college credit and link them to future college opportunities.
- Led school’s curriculum committee to create procedure and policy for syllabi submission and review.
- Created five programs curriculum and instruction in collaboration with technical instructors and input from business partners.
- Delivered outcome driven, time relevant, universally designed and spiraled instruction to approximately 150 students.
- Inspired student achievement and leadership as advisor for SkillsUSA and ACT WorkKeys proctor.
- Taught an online dual-credit course with high levels of student success.
- Utilized both Blackboard and Canvas learning management systems to store, track, and share data.
Math Teacher
Sullivan School District
Sullivan, Missouri
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Leveraged information management system to assess outcomes as well as store, analyze, and disseminate data.
- Met needs of struggling learners through diversifying instruction and instructional materials.
- Developed professional judgment and leadership aptitude.
Mathematics Teacher
Parkway Schools
Chesterfield, Missouri
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Facilitated student learning through data-based decision making, lesson planning, and cooperative learning strategies.
- Developed curriculum of new courses designed to address achievement gaps.
- Engaged with cooperating teachers to deliver vertically and horizontally aligned curriculum and summative assessments.
- Built relationships by co-sponsoring school ping pong club.
- Prepared students for college by teaching ACT prep courses.
Crew Manager and Worker
Various
06.2003 - 07.2016
- Gained hands-on experience in following fields, in-between periods of attending college, teaching, and unemployment:
retail hardware sales, nursery work, fence production and installation, custom home building, and landscaping. - Within year of working at each, was promoted to management positions within landscaping, retail hardware, and custom home building.
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Montana State University Billings
Billings, Montana
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Contributed useful insights for guiding teacher preparation as member of CEEDAR Statewide Steering Committee.
- Effectively managed other graduate assistants in collection of school district MTSS/RTI literacy screening data.
- Trained faculty from state universities and from state department of education in implementing needs assessment of teacher preparation programs.
- Used data analysis to guide and contribute to writing of state department of education grant.
- Research work revealed lack of evidence-based interventions are available for struggling secondary students.
Project Engineer
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
Roseville, California
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Managed several subcontractors during construction of new $160M education complex.
- Provided interdisciplinary expertise, relationship building, and consistent, solution-oriented mindset to move diverse project team forward towards unplanned-for early project closeout.
- Supervised owner training of HVAC, fire protection, and electrical systems.
- Provided contract scope clarity and project quality through communicating data found from researching contracts, building codes, specifications, drawings, and system product data.
- Monitored work before, during and after placement to ensure safety and quality.
- Organized and presided at safety, planning, and as-built meetings.
- Used Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and project management software daily.
- Logged as-built conditions on project documents.
- Meticulously tracked several critical logs and reported frequently to upper management.
- Ordered from and oversaw the accounts payable of suppliers.
- Processed payroll and also productivity reports.
Project Intern
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
San Franscisco, California
05.2008 - 09.2008
- On a $26 million dollar high school project, successfully coordinated teachers, vice principal, movers, and cleaners via a self-created spreadsheet.
- Solicited bids and administered 60K final clean contract.
- Evaluated all submittals, ASI’s, RFI’s, and administered OAC meeting minutes.
Education
Professional Science Master's - Applied Mathematics
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA 08.2020 - 08.2022
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MT 01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID 08.2002 - 12.2008
Skills
Technical Analysis
Process Improvement
Colloboration and Communication
Data Science
Python Programming
Data Wrangling
Data Profiling
Data Visualization and Dashboards
Geospatial Analysis
Technical Research
Clear and Concise Communication
Project Management
Statistical Analysis
Higher Education
Committee Leadership
Online Instruction
Curriculum Development
Assessment
Software
Microsoft Excel
ArcGIS
Splunk
I2 Analyst's Notebook
Microsoft Access
Google Forms
SAS
Java
SQL
ElasticSearch
Anaconda
Jupyter Notebook
Git
Jupyter Lab
SPSS
R
Microsoft BI
VBA
Certification
Data Science
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureCareer advancementWork from home optionWork Availability
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Affiliations
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Adjunct Math Instructor
Spokane Colleges
08.2024 - Current
Landscape Worker
Renew Landscape Management
05.2024 - 08.2024
Data Analyst
Department of Justice
01.2023 - 05.2024
Data Science
08-2022
Professional Science Master's - Applied Mathematics
California University of Pennsylvania
08.2020 - 08.2022
Licensed Secondary Mathematics Teacher
08-2017
Assistant Professor
Jefferson College
08.2017 - 10.2022
Math Teacher
Sullivan School District
08.2016 - 07.2017
Mathematics Teacher
Parkway Schools
08.2015 - 07.2016
Graduate Student Research Assistant
Montana State University Billings
01.2014 - 05.2015
Master's of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Montana State University Billings
01.2013 - 05.2015
Project Engineer
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2010
Project Intern
McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
05.2008 - 09.2008
Crew Manager and Worker
Various
06.2003 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management
Brigham Young University-Idaho
08.2002 - 12.2008