Education
- Emory University (Laney Graduate School) — Ph.D., Mathematics, Atlanta, GA, Present
- Tulane University — M.S., Applied Mathematics (Thesis Track), New Orleans, LA, May 2023
- Tulane University — B.S., Mathematics (GPA 3.830), New Orleans, LA, May 2022
Courses Taught (Instructor of Record)
- Math 111: Calculus I — Fall 2025
- Math 270: History and Philosophy of Mathematics — Spring 2026
Courses Taught (Teaching Assistant)
- Math 315: Numerical Analysis I — Fall 2024
- Math 221: Linear Algebra — Spring 2025
Activities
- Directed Reading Program Mentor, Emory University — Jan 2025–Present
One-on-one advanced text study culminating in a final presentation and written report.
- Math Circle Teacher — Aug 2025–Present
Biweekly lectures for students ages 8–14 to inspire curiosity through accessible, advanced topics.
Honors & Awards
- The Dean’s Service Award, Tulane University — May 2022
Recognized for exceptional service supporting undergraduate education at Newcomb-Tulane College.
Employment
- Private Mathematics Tutor — Aug 2021–Present
Calculus I & II and Linear Algebra; 1:1 sessions (5–7 students weekly), supplemental notes/problem sets,
and study-strategy coaching.
- Analyst, Voter Purge Project — ACORN International, New Orleans, LA — Jun 2021–May 2023
Requested voter files; analyzed data in R; built Python web-scrapers; used SQL for website data imports.
- Supplemental Instructor (Calculus I), Academic Learning & Tutoring Center, Tulane — Aug 2022–May 2023
Led 2 weekly review sessions; authored supporting notes and problem sets; offered targeted help.
- Campus-wide Mathematics Tutor, Tulane — Feb 2021–Aug 2022
5–10 hours/week of open tutoring in Calculus I & II and Linear Algebra; focus on problem-solving habits.
- Office of Student Success, Tulane — Aug 2019–May 2022
Peer Mentor; Peer Mentor Team Leader (Aug 2020–May 2022).
General-Audience Publication
- Woods, J., Thompson, D., Buttermore, J., Goedert, J., & Madere, M. (2022). “Election Maintenance is Either
Suppression or Protection.” Social Policy 52(3), 4–8.
Skills
- R (proficient), LaTeX (proficient), MATLAB (proficient), Python (competent)
Internships
- United Labor Unions Local 100, New Orleans, LA — Jun 2021–Jul 2021
Researched and reported on organizing prospects in residential healthcare, early childhood education, and more.
Volunteer
- NAMI New Orleans — Mental Health Navigation Team Member — Sep 2019–Dec 2020
Connected callers to appropriate resources and supported clerical operations.
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