R, SAS, statistical analysis, PROC SQL, Microsoft Office

Ethan Arenson

Buffalo Grove, IL 847-***-**** *****.*.*******@*****.***

Statistical / Research Analyst

Meticulous scientific research analyst with degrees in Education, Statistics and Mathematics. Knowledge of sophisticated research techniques focused on health outcomes and education. Organized and proficient at conducting statistical analyses and following quantitative research methods. Works well under pressure, demonstrating a high level of competence. Possess critical thinking abilities that help to consider various perspectives while conducting research.

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Research Studies/Methodology

SAS Programming

Reporting & Documentation

Technical / Scientific Data

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Emphasis in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment), University of Illinois at Chicago, IL, In Progress Ed.S. in Education, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 2000 Master of Science in Statistics, California State University, Hayward, CA, 1998 Master of Arts in Design and Evaluation of Educational Programs, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 1991 Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, California State University, Northridge, CA, 1990 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, Chicago, IL 2010 – 2017 Independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization that provides competency assessment services and research initiatives for osteopathic medicine and related health care professions. Research Associate

Performed R, SAS, and Visual Basic programming required for high-throughput analysis and scoring of responses to medical residency and medical board examinations.

Developed and improved SAS macros and R coding. Supported colleagues with SAS code.

Conducted statistical analysis and interpreted results.

Communicated with all levels of staff in a professional and cooperative manner. Assisted in writing quarterly and annual reports.

Assisted other research staff as needed.

QUALITYMETRIC INCORPORATED (OPTUM), Lincoln, RI 2007 – 2009 QualityMetric works with the world's largest healthcare and life sciences companies to measure and better understand health outcomes through state-of-the-art technology.

Scientist

Participated in array of analytic activities, including statistical and psychometric analyses of health outcomes surveys. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Santa Cruz, CA 2004 – 2006 World-class public research institution comprised of ten residential college communities; one of 10 campuses in the UC system. Adjunct Faculty – Summer Session (6/2005 – 8/2006)

Taught summer session classes in Introductory Statistics, utilizing discussion-based lessons in order to promote a deeper understanding of the concepts.

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Created and administered quizzes and tests to track student progress. Teaching Assistant – Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics (9/2004 – 6/2006)

Worked with and assisted department faculty; taught lower-level undergraduate discussion sections while working toward graduate degree.

Presented lesson plans and materials, proctored exams, and graded papers and tests for professors; held office hours on behalf of professors.

CTB/MCGRAW-HILL, Monterey, CA 2000 – 2004

Division of Data Recognition Corporation; publisher of educational assessments for the early learner k-12, and adult basic education markets.

Associate Research Scientist

Supported the conduct of assigned nonclinical research studies including assistance in study design and management, data generation and analysis, reporting, and writing technical reports.

Conducted psychometric and statistical analyses of educational tests. Reviewed, interpreted, integrated, study data.

Generated high-quality SAS programs appropriate for assigned studies. Offered technical guidance to research staff. CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Castro Valley, CA 1993 – 1997 Public school district located in the San Francisco metropolitan area, serving approximately 9,000 students. High School Mathematics Teacher

Taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Placement Statistics.

Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans, which incorporated state standards and scaffolding.

Collaborated with colleagues to integrate new activities and allocate resources effectively.

Wrote and received grants to develop Advanced Placement Statistics curriculum. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

R, SAS, Matlab, Visual Basic, Winsteps, BILOG, PARSCALE, LaTeX, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) CERT IF ICATIONS

Coursera (July, 2017). Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python).

Coursera (July, 2017). The Data Scientist’s Toolbox.

Coursera (July, 2017). Python Data Structures.

PUBL ICATIONS

Arenson, E.A. & Karabatsos, G. (2017). A Bayesian beta-mixture model for nonparametric IRT. (Manuscript under review)

PRESENTATIONS

Arenson, E. A. (2009). Bayesian variance component estimation using the inverse-gamma class of priors in a nested generalizability design. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New England Research Association.

Arenson, E. A. (2000). Estimating error in state-to-NAEP linkages, Part I: Mean plausible value distributions from a simple model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association.

Raju, N. S. & Arenson, E. A. (2002). Developing a common metric in item response theory: An area-minimization approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Ethan Arenson

Arenson, E. A. (1999). Statistical linkages between state education assessments and the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Sacramento (CA) Statistical Association.

Schwarz, R., Rich, C., Arenson, E. A., & Podrabsky, T. (2002). An analysis of differential item functioning based on calculator type. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education.

McLaughlin, D., Bandeira de Mello, V., Cole, S., & Arenson, E. A. (2000). Comparison of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and statewide assessment results: Report to Maryland on 1996 and 1998 assessments. Palo Alto, CA: American Institutes for Research.

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