Quantitative Healthcare Researcher with 4+ years tutoring & TAing

Sammy M.

I earned a B.S. in Data Science from the Tufts University School of Engineering in May 2025, graduating summa cum laude with a 3.91 GPA. My academic training included coursework in machine learning, algorithms, data structures, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and discrete mathematics, which gave me a strong foundation in both mathematical reasoning and applied problem solving. During my time at Tufts I also conducted machine learning research and received the Victor Prather Prize in Computer & Data Science for excellence in scientific research.

I have years of teaching and tutoring experience in both classroom and one-on-one settings. At Tufts University I worked as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in discrete mathematics and machine learning, helping students understand topics such as combinatorics, graph theory, probability, regression, neural networks, and statistical reasoning. In this role I supported students (age range 20-26) during office hours, answered questions about assignments and course concepts, and helped students work through challenging problems by breaking them down into smaller logical steps.

In addition to my classroom teaching experience, I worked as a freelance mathematics tutor from 2021 through 2025, providing one-on-one remote tutoring for middle school and high school students in subjects ranging from Algebra I through Pre-Calculus for ages 14-17. Between tutoring and TAing, I have consistently done between 3-8 hours of math and data education work per week over the last four years. My approach focuses on helping students build strong problem-solving habits, understand why mathematical techniques work, and develop strategies for learning new material independently. I have worked with students with different learning styles and levels of confidence, and I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and working through difficult concepts.