Hi, I’m
Bakytzhan Kurmanbek
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Experienced Mathematics Teacher with a solid academic foundation in mathematics, including a Master's and Bachelor's degree in the subject. I specialize in olympiad math and have extensive knowledge in this area. With 5 years of experience in personalized teaching settings and over 2 years of online math instruction, I have honed my ability to simplify complicated ideas and help students grasp them easily, improving their problem-solving skills. I believe in using innovative teaching materials to increase student involvement and success. By tailoring my approach to different learning styles, I employ multimedia strategies that enhance information retention and lead to effective learning results.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preply
Mathematics Tutor
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Guided over 100 students using personalized learning plans, facilitating a deeper understanding of the course material while catering to diverse learning styles.
- Devoted over 700 hours to employing positive reinforcement, repetition, and thorough review to assist students in conquering challenging subjects.
- Developed customized lesson plans and study guides to provide effective support and instruction to students ranging from elementary school to college level.
University Of British Columbia
Teaching Assistant
09.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics as part of MLC UBC, contributing to the academic success of students in these courses.
- Assisted in grading assignments and tests, providing valuable constructive feedback to foster student growth and improvement.
- Collaborated closely with professors to manage classroom dynamics and coordinate essential documents, promoting a positive and conducive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities through tutoring sessions and meticulous review of student work, resulting in enhanced comprehension and academic performance.
University of British Columbia
Research Assistant
09.2021 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Led innovative research in super-resolution imaging, successfully generating high-resolution images from blurry inputs in various conditions, with implications for machine learning and deep learning applications.
- Performed comprehensive statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses on extensive datasets, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of research findings.
- Leveraged advanced analytical software such as Python and Julia to process and analyze complex datasets, enabling efficient data exploration and extraction of valuable insights.
- Actively engaged in seminars and symposiums, fostering continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field.
Nazarbayev University
Research Assistant
07.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Investigated the practical applications of Toeplitz matrices in engineering, employing numerical analysis techniques to solve higher-order differential equations.
- Demonstrated meticulousness and precision by carefully planning, modifying, and executing research techniques, procedures, and tests to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Republican Physics And Mathematics School
Math Olympiad Trainer
09.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Equipped high school students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in national and international math olympiads, ensuring their preparedness and competitiveness.
- Provided personalized support and guidance to students, empowering them to achieve remarkable success in math olympiads.
- Demonstrated leadership by leading and accompanying students to the 13th to 16th IZHO in mathematics, encouraging their active participation in prestigious competitions and fostering their growth.
Education
University of British ColumbiaVancouver, BC
Master of Science from Mathematics
05.2023
University Overview
- 4.20/4.33 GPA
- Master's Scholarship
- Thesis Paper: Multivariate Super-resolution without Separation
- Courses: Mathematics Teaching Techniques, Computational Optimization, Advanced Probability, Tensor Decompositions, Causal Inference and Graphical Models
Nazarbayev UniversityAstana, KZ
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
06.2021
University Overview
- 3.94/4.0 GPA
- Graduated summa cum laude, top 1% of the class
- Presidential Scholarship, 2019-2021 from the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan
- Research Scholarship, 2020-2021 from the President of Nazarbayev University
- Courses: Calculus I-III, Linear and Abstract Algebras, Real and Complex Analysis, Statistical Programming, Mathematical Statistics, Measure Theory, Probability, Data Structures and Algorithms in C++
- Vice-President, SIAM NU Student Chapter, 2018 to 2020.
Skills
- In-Home or Online Tutoring
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills
- Native in Russian, and Kazakh; Fluent in English
- Expert in Microsoft Power BI, MySQL and Excel
- Python, Julia and Matlab
- Advanced Mathematical Abilities
- Machine and Deep Learning in Python
Achievements
- Bronze medals in the International Mathematics Competitions (26th and 27th IMC), held in Blagoevgrad, BG
- Silver medal in the National Olympiad for Students, organized by Moscow State University in Astana, KZ in 2019
- Silver medal in the 1st International Al-Khoresmi Mathematics Olympiad for students in Urgensh, UZ in 2018
- Silver medal in the International Zhautykov Olympiad in Mathematics held in Almaty, KZ in 2016
- Completed the Professional Data Scientist Track on DataCamp, 2023
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
University Of British Columbia
09.2021 - 05.2023
Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
09.2021 - 05.2023
Mathematics Tutor
Preply
05.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Nazarbayev University
07.2019 - 12.2021
Math Olympiad Trainer
Republican Physics And Mathematics School
09.2018 - 03.2020
University of British Columbia
Master of Science from Mathematics
Nazarbayev University
Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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