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Junior Math & Economics Major | Former Biostatistics TA
Isaiah F.

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I am a rising junior at the University of San Francisco majoring in Math and Economics, with a strong focus on quantitative methods and econometrics. My math background runs deep, covering everything from calculus and linear algebra to statistical modeling and regression analysis, and my coursework in econometrics has given me a practical understanding of how mathematical theory gets applied to real data problems.

My teaching experience started earlier than most. In high school I tutored...

I am a rising junior at the University of San Francisco majoring in Math and Economics, with a strong focus on quantitative methods and econometrics. My math background runs deep, covering everything from calculus and linear algebra to statistical modeling and regression analysis, and my coursework in econometrics has given me a practical understanding of how mathematical theory gets applied to real data problems.

My teaching experience started earlier than most. In high school I tutored peers through my school's math center and taught swim lessons as a lifeguard, which gave me early experience breaking down technical concepts for learners of all ages and adjusting my approach based on how someone learns. Since coming to USF I've graded papers for a biostatistics course, which sharpened my eye for where students consistently lose the thread and what explanations actually land. I've also tutored classmates informally throughout college, mostly in math and stats, and have done some work through Varsity Tutors as well.

My general approach is to meet students where they are rather than where I think they should be. Math and econometrics have a reputation for being intimidating, and I've found that most of the time the wall isn't the material itself, it's the way it was first presented. I focus on building intuition before drilling procedure, making sure a student understands why something works before asking them to repeat it. One on one settings are where I feel most effective since I can pace everything around the individual rather than the average.

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University of San Francisco
Math and Economics

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Calculus

Calculus

I am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with a rigorous calculus background spanning differential and integral calculus through multivariable calculus. I actively use calculus in my quantitative research and coursework, so the material stays sharp and I can speak to how it connects to real applications rather than treating it as an isolated set of procedures. I have tutored students in math throughout college and have graded coursework for a university statistics course, which has given me a clear picture of where students tend to struggle and how to address it directly.
Econometrics

Econometrics

I am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with direct coursework in econometrics covering OLS regression, hypothesis testing, and statistical inference. Beyond the classroom, I apply econometric methods actively in my research at USF's Silk Investment Lab, where I have built panel regression models on datasets exceeding one million observations, incorporating HC3-robust standard errors and structural break testing via the Chow test. I am comfortable working through both the theory and the mechanics of econometric modeling and can help students build genuine intuition for the material rather than just memorizing procedures.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with a strong foundation in mathematical fundamentals and a genuine interest in making math feel approachable for younger students. My experience teaching swim lessons and tutoring through my high school's math center gave me early practice breaking down concepts for learners of different ages and adjusting my approach based on how each student learns best. I focus on building confidence first, making sure students understand the why behind a concept before moving on, which tends to make the material stick a lot longer.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with a strong grasp of foundational math and a genuine interest in making it feel approachable for younger students. My experience teaching swim lessons and tutoring through my high school's math center gave me early practice adjusting my approach based on how each individual student learns. I focus on building confidence first, making sure students understand the concept before moving on, which tends to make the material stick much longer.
Machine Learning/ AI

Machine Learning/ AI

I am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with hands-on experience applying machine learning to real quantitative research problems. I have built end-to-end ML pipelines including a 4-state Gaussian Hidden Markov Model for market regime classification on 1.2 million options observations, a walk-forward XGBoost strategy backtester, and options flow signal research evaluated through information coefficient decay and Sharpe analysis. My work sits at the intersection of statistical modeling and financial data, so I can help students connect ML concepts to practical applications rather than treating them as abstract procedures. I am comfortable working through Python implementation, model validation, feature engineering, and the mathematical foundations that underlie most modern ML methods.
Precalculus

Precalculus

I am a Math and Economics double major at the University of San Francisco with a strong foundation in the concepts that make up pre-calculus, including functions, trigonometry, and algebraic reasoning. My experience tutoring peers through my high school's math center and informally throughout college has taught me where students most commonly lose the thread in pre-calc and how to address it before it compounds. I focus on making sure students have a solid conceptual grip on each topic before moving forward, which pays off significantly once calculus begins.
Swimming

Swimming

I have been a certified lifeguard for several years and taught swim lessons throughout that time, working with students of varying ages and skill levels from complete beginners to more advanced swimmers. Teaching in the water requires constant adaptation since every student comes in with a different comfort level and learning pace, and that experience has sharpened my ability to break down technique in a way that builds confidence before anything else. I focus on making sure each student feels safe and comfortable in the water first, because once that foundation is there the actual skills tend to follow a lot more naturally.
ACT Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
GED
Prealgebra
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