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Max Mathias

Max Mathias

Postdoctoral Scholar
Davis,CA

Summary

  • Postdoctoral Scholar with 6+ years experience in postsecondary education
  • Dissertation focuses on student access to postsecondary education in response to changes in state funding
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, shown by average 4.6/5 teaching evaluation score over 6 years and 485 students
  • Demonstrated leadership experience serving as lead teaching assistant and instructor of record for 2+ years
  • Demonstrated collaboration with faculty across multiple states in organizing, planning, and implementing research methodologies to achieve actionable, policy-oriented results.

Education

Ph.D. Economics -

University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA
09.2014 - 09.2020

M.A. Economics -

University Of California - Davis
Davis, CA
09.2014 - 08.2015

B.A. Economics, With Highest Distinction -

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2010 - 05.2013

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Postdoctoral Scholar

University Of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed course curricula based on universal design principles to promote an inclusive learning environment for all students
  • Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles to ensure equity in accessing material.
  • Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Conducted independent economics research to submit for peer-reviewed publication.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
10.2014 - 06.2020
  • Assist the supervising faculty member by conducting discussion sections and exam reviews that complement faculty lectures and by grading homeworks and exams.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades for classes of over 400 students according to university standards.
  • Review course design, material, and lessons with faculty to ensure course material followed universal design principles for student success.
  • Facilitate access to and advocate for student appropriate resources and support for students to ensure access and equity.
  • Coordinate weekly lesson plans, plan and implement grading rubrics, and liaison between faculty and other TAs as lead TA
  • Lectured 2-4 hours per week in classes of 30+ students
  • Hold 2 hours of office hours per week
  • Streamed classes online and uploaded videos for later viewing by distance and absent students.
  • Supported department members with administrative, research, and academic assistance.

Graduate Student Researcher

University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Worked extensively with Scott Carrell analyzing the effect of preparatory school interventions at the United States Air Force Academy on student outcomes.
  • Performed data scraping on LinkedIn profiles of former UC Davis student athletes to quantify the impact of athletic participation on labor market outcomes.
  • Proofread articles written by Giovanni Peri for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  • Prepared fact sheets, tables, and graphs to summarize research results.
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data using cutting-edge statistical techniques to draw conclusions on outcomes.
  • Prepared and organized multi-state phone conferences to discuss results and strategic plans for implementation of chosen methodologies.
  • Prepared materials for reports, presentations, and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
  • Refereed multiple papers submitted for peer-reviewed journals, providing feedback and recommending acceptance or rejection.
  • Supported department members with administrative, research, and academic assistance.
  • Used STATA, MS Excel, and R to prepare and manipulate databases with 30,000+ observations.

Graduate Student Association Econ Representative

University Of California, Davis
Davis, CA
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Negotiate benefits for graduate students with the university in a collective bargaining environment
  • Advocate for financial and administrative support for graduate students
  • Formulate and oversaw graduate departmental budgets
  • Engage in fundraising activities for the graduate student community

Economics Tutor

University Of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Created special handouts, study guides, and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
  • Taught and assisted students in such areas as microeconomics and macroeconomics, creating tailored lesson plans and study guides on subject matter.
  • Educated students on study tips and exam strategies.
  • Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
  • Collaborated with faculty to address and adjust course material for 100+ students to improve outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

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Software

SQL

STATA

R

Latex

Microsoft Office

Affiliations

  • American Economic Association
  • Association for Education Finance and Policy

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