Education Research Scientist & Learning Analytics Specialist

EMMANUEL CHUKWUEBUKA UMEH, Ph.D. Candidate (ABD)

Education Research Scientist Program Evaluation Learning Analytics

Columbia, MO Open for Remote / Relocation

Email: ***************@*****.*** Phone: 573-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Applied education research scientist with 6+ years of experience conducting mixed-methods research, program evaluation, and learning analytics across K–12, higher education, and community-based contexts. Proven ability to translate qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable insights for policy, instructional improvement, and educational product design. Strong background in equity-centered research, stakeholder collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mixed-Methods Research

• Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment

• Learning Analytics & Data Interpretation

• Survey & Instrument Design

• Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods

• Equity, Access & Culturally Sustaining Practices

• Research Reporting & Knowledge Translation

• Data Analysis & Reporting (R, Python, SPSS, Excel)

• Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Project Coordination & Research Management

• Stakeholder & Community Engagement

TECHNICAL TOOLS

Qualitative: Dedose, NVivo, MAXQDA, ATLAS.ti,

Quantitative: R, Python, SPSS, Excel, Jupyter,

Visualization: Tableau, Excel

Project Management: Teams, Canvas, Zoom, Slack, Airtable, Microsoft office suite,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education Research Scientist (Graduate Appointment)

University of Missouri Columbia 2022–Present

• Led applied education research examining learner engagement, instructional effectiveness, and assessment practices across K–12 and higher education settings.

• Designed and executed mixed-methods studies using interviews, classroom observations, surveys, and statistical analysis.

• Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using tools such as NVivo, SPSS, R, and Excel to generate evidence-based insights.

• Synthesized findings into research reports, technical briefs, and presentations for academic and non-academic stakeholders.

• Supported grant-funded research projects ranging from $50,000 to $1.5M, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Collaborated with faculty, school partners, and community organizations to translate research findings into practical recommendations for instructional improvement and policy.

Research Intern – Mathematics & Multilingual Education

City of Refuge, Columbia, MO 2023–2025

Provided academic and mathematics support to multilingual youth.

Conducted classroom observations and documented learning environments impacting newcomer students.

Supported asset-based inquiry into multilingual learners’ educational experiences to inform program improvement and advocacy.

Developed and secured Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals for research studies in U.S. and international contexts, ensuring ethical compliance and data protection

Independent Education Researcher (International Field Research)

Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto (Brazil) & Kenyatta University (Kenya) 2021–2024

Designed and conducted independent, field-based qualitative research examining how learners’ cultural practices, language use, and community knowledge shape mathematical reasoning and learning experiences across diverse educational contexts.

Collected and analyzed interview, classroom observation, and community-based data with students and teachers in urban, rural, and camp-based settings in Kenya to identify patterns in learner sense-making and instructional practice.

Applied qualitative coding and thematic analysis methods to synthesize findings into evidence-based insights with implications for instructional design, program improvement, and culturally responsive education.

Collaborated with faculty researchers, local educators, and community partners to coordinate data collection, ensure ethical research practice, and translate findings into research reports, presentations, and publications.

Demonstrated independent project management, cross-cultural collaboration, and adaptability while conducting research across multilingual environments.

Graduate Research Trainee – Education Research

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria 2019–2021

Supported faculty-led education research projects focused on teaching practices, curriculum use, and student learning outcomes in higher education contexts.

Assisted with data collection activities including classroom observations, document review, and survey administration.

Conducted preliminary qualitative coding and data organization to support analysis and reporting.

Contributed to literature reviews, research summaries, and draft reports used for internal review and academic dissemination.

Collaborated with faculty researchers and graduate students to ensure data quality, ethical research practice, and timely project completion.

Mathematics Teacher (Classroom-Based Research & Instruction)

FAMAKS British School, Abuja, Nigeria 2017–2019

Delivered secondary mathematics instruction aligned with national and international curricula while generating classroom-based evidence on student engagement and learning outcomes.

Implemented collaborative and active learning strategies, observing and documenting their effects on student participation, understanding, and achievement.

Used formative and summative assessment data to analyze student learning patterns and inform instructional adjustments and improvement efforts.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Ph.D. (Expected 2026), Mathematics Education – University of Missouri Columbia

Data Science and Analytics Certification - University of Missouri- 2026

M.Ed., Mathematics Education – University of Missouri- 2024

Graduate Certificate, Advanced Qualitative Research Methods – University of Missouri, 2024

Non-Degree Seeking Research Fellowship – Universiade Federal de Ouro Preto Brazil - 2022

B.Sc. (Ed.), Mathematics & Education – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture- 2017

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Umeh, E. C. (2025). Math-Trivium Framework for Newcomer Students. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, 12(2), 178-199. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2209

Umeh E.C. & C.C Ogbonna (2024). Mathematics Education Students’ Perception of Generic Skills Required for Youth Employability in Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME).

Umeh, E. C., & Rosa, M. (2022). A Trivium Curriculum approach to connect active learning and self-assessment of students’ mathematical competencies in an ethnomodelling perspective. Journal of Mathematics and Culture, 16(1), 72-89. Available at: https://journalofmathematicsandculture.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/article_6_final-161.pdf

SELECTED LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

President, Graduate Student Council, Department of Learning, Teaching & Curriculum (2024–2025)

McNair Scholar Mentor, University of Missouri (2023–2025)

Graduate Student Advisory Board Member, College of Education & Human Development

Advisory Board Member, Public Enlightenment Project Nigeria. (2020-2022)

SELECTED SCHOLARLY AWARD, HONORS AND FELLOWSHIP

John Bies International Discovery Fellowship – $31,000

Rural Initiative Research Grant- University of Missouri Columbia - $50,000

Agricultural Research and Innovation Fellowship for Africa (ARIFA) – $18,000

Dr. George Richard Shoemaker Fellowship – $5,000

Graduate Scholar of Excellence – University of Missouri – $6,000

Robert Reys & Barbara Bestgen Reys Mathematics Scholarship – $4,560

Gwacham 5 Foundation UiUcare Scholarship – $1,000

SELECTED PROFESSION AFFILIATION

Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS). 2024-Present

Psychology of Mathematics Educators North American Chapter (PME-NA). 2023-Present (Special Interest Group: MathTechQuity).

American Educational Research Association (AERA). 2023-Present

REFERENCES: Available on request.

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