Joshua A. Katz
Orlando, FL 407-***-****
********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/jakatz87
https://github.com/jakatz87
My career path has enhanced my abilities to use qualitative and quantitative analysis to enable the success of various teams and audiences. My work and volunteer experience has developed my skills as a public speaker, data analyst, instructional designer, leadership consultant, personnel manager, and public speaker. I am currently in the process of completing a certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization. My goal is to utilize my background and broad skill set to continue the journey of knowledge acquisition and to help any team of which I am fortunate enough to be a part.
SKILLS
Written and interpersonal communication
SQL, Python, PySpark, R, Tableau, Excel,
APIs, VBA, ETL, HTML, JavaScript
Facilitation and training of diverse groups
Analysis of trends in data and behavior
Analysis of finances and budgets
Curriculum design with LMS
Microsoft Office Suite
PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES
Big Data, PySpark, AWS:
https://github.com/jakatz87/Amazon_Vine_Analysis
Statistics and R Programming:
https://github.com/jakatz87/MechaCar_Statistical_Analysis
ETL with SQL and Python
https://github.com/jakatz87/Crowdfunding-ETL
Python, Pandas, APIs:
https://github.com/jakatz87/World_Weather_Analysis
LEADERSHIP & HONORS
Keynote Speaker: TEDxUniversityofAkron,
‘The Toxic Culture of Education’, April 2014
Chair, Faculty Advisory Committee, University High School, 2020 – 2022
Treasurer, Orange County Fund for Children and Public Education, 2017
Lead & Small Group Facilitator, Delta Upsilon, January 2002 - Present
Teacher of the Year recipient, University High School, 2014-2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mathematics Instructor August 2007 – Dec 2022
University High School, Orlando, FL
Designed and built multimodule math courses on Learning Management System software using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model of Instructional Design traceable to Florida State Standards of various high school mathematics curriculums
Motivated over 125 learners per year to achieve a high school diploma through the creation and analysis of formative and summative assessments
Developed successful working relationships with various styles of learners through the creation, management, and analysis of classroom instruction
Implemented a unique and powerful instructional grading policy, with the use of data analytics, to ensure valid and accurate measurements of learning
Certifications
Florida Mathematics, Grades 6 - 12
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Agent July 2006 – July 2007
UGA, Orlando, FL
Executive Director July 2004 – July 2006
Central Florida Hillel, Orlando, FL
Assistant Director of Student Activities (June 2002 – July 2004)
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Graduate Assistant, Greek Affairs (August 2000 – June 2002)
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Mathematics Instructor (January 2000 – June 2000)
Glades Central High School, Belle Glade, FL
Leadership Consultant (June 1997 – June 1999)
Delta Upsilon International Fraternity Headquarters, Indianapolis, IN
EDUCATION
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization
In Progress, Expected completion March 2023
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Masters of Arts, Higher Education, May, 2002
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelors of Science, Mathematics Education, May 1997