Dustan Levenstein
Austin, Texas 78759 • -•- http://www.linkedin.com/in/dustanl
DATA SCIENTIST
Talented developer with a strong academic background in computer science and mathematics. Creative thinker
with knowledge and experience in Computer Software through coursework and independent study. Able to
react to problems quickly and efficiently while upholding quality of work. Excellent communication skills able to
collaborate with diverse teams.
Data analysis • Machine Learning • Documentation • Troubleshooting • Communication
Python, Java, C++, Pandas, Tensorflow, Keras, Linux
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Master of Science in Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles
GPA 3.98 / 2018
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin
GPA 3.79 / 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Schoolio, Austin, Texas
June 2019-present
Cofounder, Chief Technology Officer, Data Scientist
I’m in charge of building the machine learning network to evaluate pedagogical metrics which enable us to help
teachers create better lesson plans.
Loaded tables of sample lesson plans to train the network.
Active recruiter of talent from personal network.
Participant in business and branding decisions.
Mathnasium, Austin, Texas
November 2019-present
Mathnasium Instructor
I help K-12 students understand difficult mathematical concepts, following a personalized curriculum designed
by Mathnasium.
2 private tutoring sessions.
Assisting multiple students at a time in individualized exercises.
Los Angeles, California
Private Tutor
Supported students ranging from elementary school to graduate school.
June 2014 - September 2018
Grade school: geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics.
University: statistics, discrete mathematics, multivariate calculus, abstract algebra, and logic.
Graduate school: abstract algebra.
Most unique experience was tutoring a group of Chinese visitors on how to count vertices, edges, etc of
a hypercube.
The University of California, Los Angeles, California-
Teaching Assistant & Graduate Student Researcher
Supported professor by teaching classes, holding office hours, preparing course materials and grading exams.
Participated in a mentored research project under the guidance of a faculty member.
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Built testing code with Python to provide identifications of Hecke algebras with path algebras, verifying
meticulous computation.
Collaborated with a team of teaching assistants to standardize grading, ensuring all students were
evaluated equally and fairly.
Designed and revised course examinations, aligning learning outcomes with professor’s requirements.
Researched and developed discussion material for the Mathematics Graduate Presentation Series,
presenting 3 well-received talks on graduate and research level mathematical topics.
The University of Texas Sanger Learning Center, Austin Texas
January 2011 - May 2013
Individual and Group Tutoring
Assisted undergraduate students in a variety of math and computer science courses, including college algebra,
calculus, discrete math, algorithms and data structures, and automata theory.
Drop-in Tutoring program: assisted students who would come in at any time and ask questions from
courses ranging from college algebra to differential equations.
Employed elements of the UT Mathematics department’s Moore Method of teaching in one-on-one
tutoring.
The University of Texas, Austin Texas
Editorial Assistant
Assisted in building a MOOC and editing a book for discrete mathematics.
2011, 2013
Collaborated with a team of 4 to revise discrete mathematics text by following the inquiry-based Moore
method of teaching. Ensured maximum clarity and pedagogical benefit.
Assisted the creation of the MOOC, “Effective Thinking Through Mathematics” in a team of 6, applying
inquiry-based methods to ensure the benefits of classroom based teaching could be reproduced online.
EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS
Kuratowski Theorem, The University of Texas at Austin,-
Developed a proof of Kuratowski’s theorem from graph theory under Professor Michael Starbird’s guidance.
LLT Algorithm, The University of California, 2016
Simulated particle creation and annihilation in a Fock space, developing understanding of the LLT algorithm.
Intersection of Cones, The University of California, 2018
Coded a Sage (python) tool to compute the intersection of certain cones, illuminating key questions in modular
representations of symmetric groups.
NONPROFIT WORK
Central Austin Toastmasters, Austin Texas
Treasurer
Helping people from diverse backgrounds become better public speakers.
July 2018 - present
Keeping a spreadsheet record of club dues and expenses.
Entering information from new membership applications.
Record keeping of membership applications. Managing confidential financial information.
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