Emily MacLeod
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Meticulous and analytical Researcher with 18 years of experience, the past 8 spent hands-on in higher education research. Adaptive team player and driven problem-solver with significant statistical knowledge and experience. Expert in experimental design and applying statistical results to big picture concepts. Published author, experienced lecturer and teacher.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
The Michener Institute Of Education At UHN
11.2015 - Current
- Leveraged advanced statistical techniques to analyze large datasets in SPSS and R and synthesized results into visually appealing reports, informative presentations, and dashboards using Power BI and Tableau
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop robust program evaluation plans and stand alone survey tools. Provided expertise on study design, data collection and analysis. Drove the completion and communication of multi-year evaluation projects.
- Conducted extensive research on labour markets for new and existing educational programs, health human resources modeling, and population health (among others)
- Worked consistently to improve data collection, integrity, storage, and usability across the organization; identifying risks and opportunities.
Course Instructor
University of Toronto Scarborough, Trent University
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Instructed several courses ranging from 1st-3rd year
- Class sizes between 11-600 students.
- Designed course materials and lectures
Contract Researcher
University of Toronto Scarborough
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Completed final year of longitudinal study originating in my PhD work
- Supervised undergraduate thesis projects.
Education
Big Data Analytics And Predictive Analytics -
Toronto Metropolitan University
PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Behavioural Ecology
University of Toronto
06.2013
BSc in Biological Sciences -
University of Guelph
Skills
- Data Science: statistical modeling, mutivariate analysis, communicating results via data visualization tools
- Program Evaluation: Survey design and analysis, interpretation of quantitative and qualitative results, information synthesis/reviews of primary and grey literature
- Programming/Software: Microsoft Office 365 suite, R, SPSS, Tableau, Power BI
- Communication: explaining complex concepts orally to wide variety of audiences including executives, academics, health care professionals, students, and general audience Academic level writing, designing teaching materials for undergraduate courses and public workshops, outreach through popular media
Awards
- Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, Canada Graduate Scholarship, $105,000.00, April 2003, 2004
- Government of Ontario, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, $15,000.00, September 2007
- University of Toronto, Helen Sawyer Hogg Graduate Entrance Scholarship, $3,000.00, September 2007
- University of Guelph, Entrance Scholarship, $1,000.00, August 2013
- Animal Behaviour Society, Allee Prize honorable mention, $500.00, May 2013
- Canadian Society of Zoologists, Cas Lindsay prize for best student presentation in Ecology, Ethology and Evolution, $300.00, May 2013
Languages
English
Timeline
Research Associate
The Michener Institute Of Education At UHN
11.2015 - Current
Course Instructor
University of Toronto Scarborough, Trent University
05.2014 - 12.2015
Contract Researcher
University of Toronto Scarborough
02.2013 - 01.2014
Big Data Analytics And Predictive Analytics -
Toronto Metropolitan University
PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Behavioural Ecology
University of Toronto
BSc in Biological Sciences -
University of Guelph
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