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Natalie Ayambem

Fort Worth

Summary

Creative, analytically-minded math professional with robust expertise in mathematics, education, and sales, eager to leverage quantitative skills and industry knowledge to excel as a data analyst. Proficient in extracting actionable insights from complex datasets to help drive informed decision-making. Trained detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Energetic and committed to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Mathematics Adjunct Professor

Texas Christian University
01.2024 - Current
  • Taught Statistics and Calculus courses, providing instruction to up to 70 undergraduate students.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors, and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.

AI Math Specialist

Outlier
03.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed and corrected data to teach next-gen AI models to strengthen and deepen domain expertise
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset
  • Gathered, organized, and input information into rubrics and digital databases

Online Instructor

Udemy.com
01.2016 - Current
  • Expanded curricular options by designing and promoting e-learning courses for fundamentals in algebra
  • Maximized ongoing growth by building additional courses.
  • Taught close to 200 students with a 4.76/5 review course rating
  • Developed innovative lesson plans that effectively conveyed complex concepts to a diverse range of learners.

Mathematics Professor

West Chester University
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Strengthened student knowledge and skill set as Math Coordinator for the academic development program
  • Offered student-centered learning instruction in Calculus (MAT 143), College Algebra (MAT 113), math for education majors (MAT 102), Introduction to Mathematics (MAT 103), and developmental math courses (Q20-Q30).
  • Mentored numerous undergraduate students, guiding them toward successful academic careers and research opportunities.

Director Center for Teaching and Learning

Wingate University
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Promoted scholarship of teaching through collaborative partnerships within the campus community
  • Enhanced student learning outcomes by guiding faculty toward resources to support innovative teaching/learning strategies and creating a conducive/comfortable environment to stimulate collaboration
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to build creativity and engaging learning environments, resulting in increased student-centered learning and critical thinking

Mathematics Instructor

Delaware County Community College
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Conveyed instruction in Intermediate College Algebra, Calculus I, and Calculus II to diverse student populations
  • Assessed student progression through participatory assignments and examinations.
  • Created course syllabus to communicate expectations and standards for student success.

Sales Agent/Field Trainer Manager

Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance Co.
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Generated a book of business of 80+ households within first year prior to promotion of field trainer manager leading a five agent team
  • Built a solid client base of 150+ households in achieving long-term security and protection by providing Long-Term Care, Medicare Supplements, Life Insurance, and Annuities
  • Elevated professional development by coaching/supervising rookie and veteran sales agents and instructing quarterly training on the art of creating a system of referrals.

Education

Master of Science in Mathematics - Mathematics

Virginia Tech University
Blacksburg, VA
12.1998

Master of Science - Mathematics

Baylor University
Waco, TX
05.1997

Skills

  • Statistical analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Fluent in English & Spanish

Websites

Career Experience

  • Mathematics Professor, 2014, 2020, West Chester University, West Chester, PA, Strengthened student knowledge and skill set as the Math Coordinator for the academic development program., Offered instruction in Calculus (MAT 143), College Algebra (MAT 113), math for education majors (MAT 102), Introduction to Mathematics (MAT 103), and developmental math courses (Q20-Q30)., Initiated and lead the piloting, implementation, and training of faculty in the use of the McGraw Hill ALEKS learning system within several courses. This system was subsequently adopted and integrated as a department-wide learning tool., Consistently achieved a mean score of end-of-year reviews over 1 SD of the mean within my department and the university-wide mean.
  • Online Instructor, 2016, present, Udemy.com, Expanded curricular options by designing and promoting e-learning courses for fundamentals in algebra., Maximized ongoing growth by building additional courses., Created, developed, and produced an online course to be purchased by the general public, eventually reaching 100+ students in over 12 countries.
  • Mathematics Instructor, 2013, 2014, Delaware County Community College, Media, PA, Conveyed instruction in Intermediate College Algebra, Calculus I, and Calculus II to diverse student populations., Assessed student progression through participatory assignments and examinations., Developed and implemented classroom experiences in which student-centered learning drove class engagement and participation, Leveraged student feedback to create dynamic lessons that addressed students' strengths and weaknesses
  • Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, 2013, Wingate University, Wingate, NC, Promoted the scholarship of teaching through collaborative partnership with the campus community., Enhanced student learning outcomes by guiding faculty toward resources to support innovative teaching/learning strategies and creating a conducive/comfortable environment to stimulate collaboration., Aided faculty in the use of digital teaching/learning tools related to course objectives., Founded and directed the first Center for Teaching and Learning at the university to foster cooperation between faculty and expand knowledge regarding new strategies to cultivate student-centered classrooms., Designed and led the faculty workshop series "Building Bridges", a communication series including the following topics: Students: Closing the Critical Thinking Divide, and Making Time: Coping with Overload.
  • Sales Agent/Field Trainer Manager, 2007, 2011, Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance Co., Charlotte, NC, Generated a book of business of 80+ households within first year prior to promotion of field trainer manager leading a five agent team., Built a solid client base of 150+ households in achieving long-term security and protection by providing Long-Term Care, Medicare Supplements, Life Insurance, and Annuities., Elevated professional development by coaching/supervising rookie and veteran sales agents and instructing quarterly training on the art of creating a system of referrals.
  • Mathematics Coordinator, 1999, 2001, Daemen College, Buffalo, NY, Steered placement of incoming freshmen via pre-testing services, taught developmental courses and business courses (business calculus, statistics, college algebra, and pre-calculus), and performed testing for advancement.

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

AI Math Specialist

Outlier
03.2024 - Current

Mathematics Adjunct Professor

Texas Christian University
01.2024 - Current

Online Instructor

Udemy.com
01.2016 - Current

Mathematics Professor

West Chester University
01.2014 - 01.2020

Director Center for Teaching and Learning

Wingate University
01.2013 - 12.2013

Mathematics Instructor

Delaware County Community College
01.2013 - 01.2014

Sales Agent/Field Trainer Manager

Bankers Life & Casualty Insurance Co.
01.2007 - 01.2011

Master of Science in Mathematics - Mathematics

Virginia Tech University

Master of Science - Mathematics

Baylor University
Natalie Ayambem