Taught 11th grade physics classes, including AP physics
Taught 11th grade Algebra II classes
Financial Analyst
Chatham Financial
Kennett Square, PA
06.2013 - 05.2018
Part of team providing month-end CVA calculations for Chatham's accounting clients
Help create web-based app for pricing of swap and cap indications for Chatham's banking clients. Designed code to implement pricing and fee logic around valuations.
Developed interpolation/extrapolation routines and interfaces for swaption volatility surfaces
Worked with Quant team to develop code for calculation of swap and swaption exposures using Libor Market Model
Research Assistant Professor
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
09.2007 - 05.2013
Regular instructor for classes introducing basic physics and science concepts to non-science major students, as well as various classes in advanced mathematics and physics. Oversight of senior-level research projects.
Instructor, West Virginia Wesleyan College Summer Gifted Program. Taught classes in college level physics for local high school and middle school students (2008-2013)
Campus faculty advisor for students participating in NASA IV & V Space Flight Design Challenge
Instructor
Doña Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM
01.2007 - 07.2007
Taught classes in advanced algebra, pre-calculus
Education
Ph.D. - Physics
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM
2007
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Montana State University-Billings
Billings, MT
2001
Skills
Object-oriented programming in C#
Experience using SQL to interact with large databases
Knowledge of basic financial models for derivative pricing
Mathematical modeling in Mathematica
Teaching experience in multiple settings, from senior-level college classes to middle school
Experience writing grants to obtain research funding
Volunteer Activities
Philadelphia
Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation. Manage website and social media presence.
Council
for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals (CAMP) Philadelphia. Help to organize events and manage
email communications.
Special Education Learning Support Teacher at Cornell School District- Cornell Jr./ Sr. High School 7-12Special Education Learning Support Teacher at Cornell School District- Cornell Jr./ Sr. High School 7-12