Research Assistant

Andrea Giles Reed

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Brigham Young University (current student) Apr 2026 Bachelor of Science in Statistics: Applied Statistics Provo, UT Minor in Mathematics

Member of Statistics Club and Women in Stem Club

Relevant Courses/skills: Python, Statistical Inference and Probability, Calculus 1 and 2, Multivariable Calculus, Applied R programming, Computational Linear Algebra, Statistical Modeling. EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant Sept 2025-Present

Brigham Young University Statistics Department Provo, UT

Assisted faculty research in Bayesian Statistics, focusing on Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, including Gibbs sampling.

Implemented custom R programs to conduct posterior estimation and generate plots

Balanced independent work with collaborative discussions by preparing for weekly research meetings. Driver Guide Jan 2024-Sept 2025

Holland America Princess Transportation Fairbanks, AK

Drove over 4,000 miles with a Commercial Driver’s License.

Narrated guests on the rich Alaskan history.

Transported fifty guests daily to new locations. Teaching Assistant Jan 2024-April 2025

Brigham Young University Statistics Department Provo, UT

Tutor students in introductory statistical concepts during office hours.

Assist the professor in conducting in-class analyses for 150 students.

Expound upon homework to guide students to life-long problem-solving skills.

Host reviews to go over topics.

Math 112 (Calculus 1) Grader Jan 2024-April 2024

Brigham Young University Provo, UT

Graded over 200 individual homework assignments for Math 112 class.

Reported to professor weekly on the concepts the class is struggling to grasp.

Imported grades into the online gradebook.

Reviewed and clarified concepts for a class of 30 students. Auditor Sept 2023-Jan 2024

Brigham Young University Space Management Provo, UT

Optimized room usage to best benefit the University.

Audited office spaces of each college department at the University.

Reevaluated the use of each room to update it in the University database.

Collect data from sensors to track how many students congregate in lab spaces. Office Coordinator Feb 2023-Sept 2023

For Strength of Youth Program Provo, UT

Collaborated with event planners from Alaska, Canada, and Washington to organize youth camps.

Created housing plans for over 1,000 participants.

Organized weekly agendas for the participants and camp councilors to follow each week.

Trained team members on using the FSY website to input information.

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