Software Developer

KEVIN M. GREEN

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Yale University (New Haven, CT) May 2009

B.A. Applied Mathematics Cumulative GPA: 3.46

Coursework includes: vector calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, operations research, data structures, systems programming & computer organization, algorithms, and randomized algorithms

CS 323: Projects included implementing a UNIX command-line shell (C), and implementing a grep utility (Perl)

• Recipient of Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship • Recipient of Yale Perspectives on Science Research Grant

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHER

The New Teacher Project (New Orleans, LA) August 2009 – June 2011

• A Highly Qualified Teacher in Secondary Mathematics through the Practitioner Teacher Program

TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Yale University, Dept. of Astronomy (New Haven, CT) 2008 – 2009

• Designed, developed, and supported users of software for a published study headed by Yale professors

• Responsible for troubleshooting, fixes, and adding functionalities as specified by the researchers

• Implemented a program with flexible user-input for researchers to analyze spectroscopic data

• Interfaced software with desired astronomy-research packages (e.g., SuperMongo) to meet publishers’ needs

• Summarized findings in a 30-page thesis and presented on the study to Applied Math majors and faculty

RESEARCH INTERN

Universidad de Chile, Dept. de Astronomia (Santiago, Chile) Summer 2006

• Assisted a Ph.D candidate in his research on Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)

• Developed a Java program to construct multi-wavelength spectroscopic data from multiple AGN databases

• Provided user support, debugged code, and maintained compatibility with Excel and other programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEACHER

Hope Academy at Booker T. Washington (New Orleans, LA) August 2009 – July 2011

• Lead three math classes daily, each for 90 minutes, in an alternative school setting (grades 7-12) for over-age students with a prior history of “unsatisfactory” performance on iLEAP and LEAP standardized tests

• 8th graders from my class passed the 2010 LEAP standardized test at a rate double that of the previous year; 40% of 9th graders in my class passed the 2011 Algebra I End of Course Test, tripling the previous year’s alternative-school average

• Increased student mastery of math content standards by at least 30% in all classes taught, including 7th grade math, 8th grade math, 9th grade remedial math, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II

Teach For America (Greater New Orleans, LA) June 2009 – June 2011

• Selected to teach Secondary Mathematics in an underprivileged school in the post-Katrina region

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Langston Hughes Academy (New Orleans, LA) Summer 2008

• Sought and received a $5,000 grant to provide play spaces for students on a new modular campus

• Worked under budget constraints to provide staff a time/attendance system and ID badges still in use today

ADDITIONAL INTERESTS

Linux Enthusiast 2011 – present

• Building a Linux desktop system and aiming to contribute to the GNU Project

New Orleans Concert Band & New Orleans Civic Symphony (New Orleans, LA) 2010 – present

• Trumpeter in both New Orleans’ top civic band and civic orchestra, rehearsing and performing year-round.

Yale Jazz Ensemble: Co-Manager (New Haven, CT) 2005 – 2009

• Facilitated weekly rehearsals, sought out and procured performance opportunities in Connecticut and New York

• Obtained and coordinated interviews with local and regional media, publicized concerts on campus

COMPUTER SKILLS

LANGUAGES: proficient in C; experience with Perl, Java

PROGRAMS: experience with Excel, MATLAB, and Mathematica

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