Resume

• 2016

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Mathematics

  Texas A&M University

  Writing for the Mathematical Sciences

  Differential Equations

  Survey of Geometry

  Advanced Calculus

  Discrete Mathematics

  Topology

  Complex Analysis

  Intermediate (Real) Analysis

  Intro to Computer Science

  Advanced Abstract Algebra

  Introduction to Representation Theory

  Advanced Linear Algebra

• 2013

  Masters of Science

  Emphasis in Algebra

  Topology

  and Computational Algebra

  Mathematics

  San Jose State University

• 2009

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Mathematics

  Santa Clara University

• 2005

  Dr. Phiroze Kazi

  Inc

  Santa Clara University

  San Jose State University

  Texas A&M University

  Kumon Math and Reading Center

  I managed organized charts

  documents and patient info. I also answered phones

  scheduled appointments

  greeted patients

  and handled payments.

  Dr. Phiroze Kazi

  Inc

  Texas A&M University

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Graduate student mentor in the Computational Biology research group.

  Graduate Research Assistant for REU

  Bryan/College Station

  Texas Area

  Spring 2017: Grader for Applied Algebra.\nFall 2016: Lead help sessions for Linear Algebra. Assist in recitations for Engineering Mathematics (Calc 2).

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Texas A&M University

  As an instructor backed with the personal experience of a student

  I motivate children of all ages to enrich their minds by pursuing studies in math and reading. I walk around the classroom

  observing the work habits of students while simultaneously being available to the students for questions and assistance. I encourage students to deduce answers on their own from cleverly guided hints.

  Kumon Math and Reading Center

  Workshop Facilitator

  Leads a workshop for Math 32 (Calculus 3 - Multi-variable Calculus). Facilitates a study period for undergrad math students to come and work on their homework while having the guidance of a student who is familiar with the subject and can guide students toward solutions and a deeper understanding of the subject.

  San Jose State University

  Peer Educator for Formal Logic

  I instructed students along with Professor Christopher Kulp in Formal Logic supplementing theory from class with my extensive experience in the subject. I held my own office hours

  for 2-3 hours a week

  helping students to understand the complexities involved in logical theory.

  Santa Clara University

  Student Grader

  I graded homework and compiled scores for Professor Frank Farris and Professor Glenn Appleby for Discrete Math

  Business Calculus I and II

  and Math 13. Emphasized proper step writing technique in Mathematics with comments meant to guide students.

  Santa Clara University

  Teaching Associate

  Teaches undergraduate level College Algebra (Math 8) course. Crafts lectures and group activities for the course. Designs course syllabus. Writes and administers exams for the course. Provides grades for the students in the class: determines a grading scheme

  grades all necessary work

  and reports final grades. Holds office hours each week during which students can come for one-on-one help with course material.

  San Jose State University

  Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) -- TAMU Chapter

  Liaison Officer

  Secretary

  American Mathematical Society (AMS) TAMU Chapter

  Vice President

  Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) -- TAMU Chapter

  Secretary

  Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) -- TAMU Chapter

  Urdu

  Spanish

  The Kenneth C. Bradshaw Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant

  The Kenneth C. Bradshaw Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant has been given each year since 1993 to the most outstanding teacher among the graduate students. Kenneth C. Bradshaw was a gifted teacher and an Associate Chair in the Department. As associate chair

  he was best known for the many small

  but mighty

  steps he took to improve the quality of life for students. The department faculty endowed this award in his honor after he retired.

  San Jose State University Math Department

  Member

  Pi Mu Epsilon is dedicated to the promotion of mathematics and recognition of students who successfully pursue mathematical understanding.

  Pi Mu Epsilon- Math Honor Society

  H. B. Curtis Fellow in Mathematics

  Texas A&M University

  Franklin B. Fuller Scholarship

  The Franklin B. Fuller Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 to honor the memory of a past chair of the mathematics department. Affectionately known as a \"prune picker\" due to his local roots

  Professor Fuller also has local roots in the Department having earned bachelor's and master's degrees at San Jose State before taking a job with NASA Ames Research Center. He maintained ties with the department throughout his career by teaching here part-time while working for NASA. After retiring from NASA in 1970

  Professor Fuller came to teach full-time

  and became department chair in 1974. Many generous contributions were made to this scholarship fund by his coworkers at NASA as well as his friends in this department.

  Department of Mathematics & Statistics

  Viola Palmer Memorial Scholarship

  San Jose State University

  High School Diploma

  Monta Vista High School

• Work with teens from disadvantaged backgrounds

  motivating them towards success in life

  particularly through education and life-skill building exercises.

  Santa Maria Urban Ministry

  Math Circle Volunteer

  Texas A&M University

  Technical Writing

  Microsoft Office

  Matlab

  Algebra

  Multivariable Calculus

  Proof

  Pure Mathematics

  Pre-Calculus

  Microsoft Excel

  Critical Thinking

  Trigonometry

  Microsoft Word

  Research

  Academic Tutoring

  Teaching

  Mathematics Education

  PowerPoint

  Tutoring

  LaTeX

  Calculus

  Toric ideals of neural codes

  A neural code is a collection of codewords of a given length; it captures the co-firing patterns of a set of neurons. A neural code is convexly realizable if there exist n convex sets in some space so that each codeword in the code corresponds to a unique intersection carved out by the convex sets. There are some methods to determine whether a neural code is convexly realizable

  however

  these methods do not describe how to draw a realization. In this work

  we construct toric ideals from neural codes

  and we show how we can use these ideals

  along with the theory of inductive piercings and Euler diagrams

  to draw realizations for particular classes of codes.

  Dr. Nora Youngs

  Dr. Elizabeth Gross

  An Investigation on Pedal Curves

  Inspired by a project from my Survey of Geometry class in Spring 2012 when my advisor

  Professor Farris

  prompted me with picture of a cubic and a corresponding curve. I went on to do some research on my own. Initially

  I used simple examples

  and went on to create a general formula for this strange new curve

  which I later learned was called a pedal curve. I needed to use geometric models at first to understand a question

  then through dense calculations I could arrive at an abstract model.

  Professor Frank Farris

  CAMCOS Mathematical Origami Research Project

  Abstract: The goal of mathematical origami is to describe various origami structures using precise mathematical language. In this project we start with the most simple of origami structures

  a vertex on a unit disk. Here we describe a different way of counting how many folded states a flat foldable vertex has and how many mountain valley assignments fold it flat. Moreover we explain a new way to describe flat foldable vertices with Regular K-Points. Lastly we provide a result in flat foldable meshes.

  James Schrag

  Jason Orozco

  Rishidhar Reddy Bommu

  Matthew Gurdine

  Lucas Mattick

  Dr. Roger Alperin

  Obatake

  Kazi

  Nida

  Obatake

  Santa Clara University