Leading with curiosity and clarity, developing researchers who think strategically, communicate with impact, and grow through collaboration.
2021 Edulastic Efficacy Study : ESSA Tier 3 Evidence
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A statewide correlational study showing a positive relationship between Edulastic (Pear Assessment) usage and academic growth in math and reading, meeting ESSA Tier 3 criteria for promising evidence
The analysis connected millions of student data points to actionable insights on product impact and district decision-making.
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Managed a direct report through the complex process of inheriting a partially completed study from a university research partner after contract expiration. Guided them through advanced data analysis, interpretation, and the development of findings that could withstand scrutiny from national education audiences.
Internal Accuracy & Practice Analysis (Confidential)
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A multi-phase internal analytics project investigating how item type and practice spacing affect student accuracy and knowledge retention in a developing learning platform. F
indings informed the company’s evolving mastery and adaptive-practice models, influencing both product design and future efficacy research.
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Supervised and coached emerging researcher through advanced data-analysis workflows, from SQL querying and mixed-effects regression to interpreting learning-science patterns, while maintaining strict data-confidentiality protocols.
Also coached them on how to emphasize actionable insights and communicate findings internally for maximum visibility and impact, helping transform raw analyses into organization-wide learning moments.
2023 Giant Steps Case Study: Teacher Engagement & Student Growth
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A mixed-methods classroom case study demonstrating how gamified practice and retrieval design fostered measurable gains in student engagement, accuracy, and collaboration within STEM learning.
The report bridged cognitive-science principles with real classroom outcomes to strengthen brand credibility and educator storytelling.
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Managed a direct report through the complex process of inheriting a partially completed study from a university research partner after contract expiration. Guided them through advanced data analysis, interpretation, and the development of findings that could withstand scrutiny from national education audiences.
Where are they now?
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