Jake Weber

Graduate Assistant
Department of Mathematics
Louisiana State University
Prescott 125B

Programming & Technical Skills

  • Programming:
    • Experienced:
      • Python (& Jupyter Notebook), SageMath, Mathematica, LaTex
    • Working Knowledge:
      • Lean, MatLab, Maple, Perl, Prolog, SMLNJ, SQL
  • Design:
    • Photoshop Elements, Adobe InDesign, OMNI CMS (email and web design), Canva

Experience

  • Math Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University Math Department

    August 2020 - May 2021, August 2023 - Present

  • SEED Grant Graduate Assistant, Louisiana State University GeauxTeach STEM

    June 2021 - August 2023

    • Projects Accomplished

    • Designed and implemented independent marketing and recruitment initiatives. Maintained staffing and management on collaborative and stand alone recruiting events. Leveraged key campus stakeholders across different colleges, departments, and offices in recruitment implementation and program awareness. Advisor to program committee. Advisor and mentor for active and prospective students. Liaison to College of Science Communications Committee, maintaining program website/website redesign. Advisor and mentor for GeauxTeach STEM student organization.

    • Supported by the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education through the Supporting Effective Educator Development, SEED, Grant Program

  • Math Graduate Assistant, University Northern Iowa Math Department

    August 2018 - May 2020

  • Math Teacher, University of Northern Iowa Classic Upward Bound

    June 2019 - July 2019

    • Developed a syllabus and taught a precalculus/calculus course for area high school students for the 2019 Classic Upward Bound Summer Program (college preparatory program). Through inquiry-based learning, challenged students to learn by discovery rather than memorization. Enhanced students’ ability to communicate mathematical ideas and concepts effectively.

  • Math Tutor, University of Northern Iowa Academic Learning Center

    January 2018 - May 2018

    • Assisted students in identifying their strengths and weaknesses. Aided students in development of advantageous time management and study habits. Deepened student understanding of coursework through precise probing. Attended weekly training sessions on teaching methods, preparing for students with a range of abilities.

  • Personal Lines Processing Coordinator, PDCM Insurance

    June 2015 - January 2018

    • Developed Excel programs for staff to complete commission reports. Synthesized a monthly Excel report and presented bimonthly to CEO and COO regarding the staffing needs for effective client management. Created workflows for various tasks in administration. Supported directing and assisting clients from the front desk. Processed mail, payments, and notices. Teamed up with entire company staff to best service clients.

Assistantship Roles

Teaching

  • Spring 2024
    • MATH 1020/1021: College Algebra Coreq & College Algebra
  • Fall 2023
    • MATH 1020/1021: College Algebra Coreq & College Algebra
    • MATH 4019: Calculus Internship Capstone

Teaching Assistant

  • Fall 2023
    • MATH 1550: Calculus I (Dr. Ameziane Harhad, LSU)

Grading

  • Spring 2021
    • MATH 1552: Calculus II (Dr. Julia Ledet, LSU)
  • Fall 2020
    • MATH 1550: Calculus I (Dr. Ameziane Harhad, LSU)
    • MATH 2090: Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (Dr. Richard Ng, LSU)
  • Spring 2020
    • MATH 1100: Mathematics in Decision Making (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)
    • MATH 1422: Calculus II (Dr. Andrienne Stanley, UNI)
  • Fall 2019
    • MATH 1422: Calculus II (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)
    • MATH 2422: Calculus III (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)
  • Spring 2019
    • MATH 1421: Calculus I (Dr. Andrienne Stanley, UNI)
    • MATH 1422: Calculus II (Dr. Andrienne Stanley, UNI)
    • MATH 2422: Calculus III (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)
  • Fall 2018
    • MATH 1100: Mathematics in Decision Making (Dr. Doug Shaw, UNI)
    • MATH 1421: Calculus II (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)
    • MATH 2422: Calculus III (Dr. Michael Prophet, UNI)

Math Lab

  • UNI Math Lab

    In the UNI Math Lab, located on the third floor of Wright Hall, students of all majors are able to seek assistance with any of the math coursework they encounter in their majors. Often, for mathematics students, I was able to have them work collaboratively in an inquiry-based setting. This was especially helpful for proof base coursework like Discrete and Argumentative Mathematics (DAM) and Advanced Calculus. Averaging over 10 hrs/week in the lab, I regularly met with students one-on-one regarding any of the following courses:

    • Calculus (1, 2, & 3), Linear Algebra, Modern Algebra 1 & 2
    • DAM, Advanced Calculus 1 & 2
    • Dynamical Systems, Differential Equations
    • Combinatorics, Probability & Statistics, etc.

  • LSU Math Lab

    In the LSU Math Lab, located on the third floor of the LSU Library, students are able to seek assistance with MATH 1020/1021/1022: College Algebra & Trigonometry. In this lab, I (and the other instructors/tutors) work to meet each student where there are by answering their questions and crafting a plan for them to be successful moving forward in their coursework.

Certifications

  • Certified Intermediate Level Tutor by National Tutoring Association (2018-2020)
  • Held Property Casualty Insurance License in the state of Iowa (2015-2018)