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Skylar Allen

Oak Park,CA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Actuarial Analyst

Future Plan By Ascensus
09.2023 - Current
  • Performed benefit calculations and funding research for 100 defined benefit/cash balance small employer plans.
  • Collaborated with programmers and senior management to help develop improvements to existing business procedures.
  • Assisted in regulatory compliance efforts through detailed documentation of actuarial methods and procedures.

Tutor

TRIO Student Support Services
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Supported 7-9 students individually on a weekly basis in courses ranging from Intermediate Algebra to Differential Equations and Statistical Theory.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development to learn current practices for working with underrepresented/minority student populations.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Kansas
08.2020 - 05.2023
  • Independently taught engineering calculus courses, lecturing 16-45 students 3 days per week and running active learning lab sessions 2 days per week to increase student understanding.
  • Partnered with lead instructor and 5-10 fellow instructors to stay up to date on current trends and improve student engagement.
  • Worked primarily with the 'at risk' students in the Enhanced sections, assisting in development of both mathematical skill and confidence in their abilities.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Camp Counselor

Ross Mathematics Summer Camp
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Met with 6 family group members and one junior counselor 5 days per week to increase student understanding of advanced topics in Abstract Algebra and Number Theory.
  • Kept weekly log of participant’s progress, and teaching capability of junior counselor.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Iowa State University
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Ran 2 recitations per week with 25-30 students per class, developing worksheets and facilitating group discussion to enhance student understanding in groups of 2-4.
  • Proctored and graded 4 exams for approximately 400 students.

Peer Mentor

California Lutheran University, STEM
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Partnered with four other peer mentors to support entry into higher education for 40 underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees.
  • Supported students through weekly email blasts, 2 or more meetings throughout each semester, family group outings, one-on-one support with scholarship/internship/research applications, and homework help/test preparation.
  • Developed and hosted 2 academic mindset workshops each semester.

Lead Instructor & Customer Relations

Mathnasium
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Worked on homework and company curriculum with 20-60 K-12 students per day, fostering a positive outlook on mathematics.
  • Assisted in assessing and implementing appropriate educational material on a case-by-case basis.

Education

Masters - Mathematics

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
06.2023

B.A. - Mathematics

California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA
05.2019

A.A - Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • ANAD - Peer Support Group Leader (General, LGBTQ, BIPOC, Athlete pop-ups)
  • Eating Disorder Foundation - Peer Mentor

Timeline

Actuarial Analyst

Future Plan By Ascensus
09.2023 - Current

Tutor

TRIO Student Support Services
08.2021 - 08.2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Kansas
08.2020 - 05.2023

Camp Counselor

Ross Mathematics Summer Camp
07.2020 - 08.2020

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Iowa State University
08.2019 - 05.2020

Peer Mentor

California Lutheran University, STEM
06.2018 - 05.2019

Lead Instructor & Customer Relations

Mathnasium
06.2016 - 06.2017

Masters - Mathematics

University of Kansas

B.A. - Mathematics

California Lutheran University

A.A - Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Moorpark College

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