CV

Talks and Presentations

"Introduction to Lie Algebras and Representations of sl(2,C)"
February 25, 2026. Rutgers University. Math 492 - Math Seminar.
Upper Bounds: What Incompleteness Means for the Mathematician and the Epistemologist
December 18, 2025. Rutgers University. Fall 2025 Math DRP. Mentor: Danae Rupp.

Notable Papers

"Apathy, Defeatism, and Economic Myths: Why Americans Fail at Boycotting"
December 21, 2025. Rutgers University. Social and Political Philosophy.
"Upper Bounds: What Incompleteness Means for the Mathematician and the Epistemologist"
December 18, 2025. Rutgers University. Fall 2025 Math DRP. Mentor: Danae Rupp.

Education

Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor’s of Art: Mathematics & Philosophy
Expected Graduation: January, 2027

Relevant coursework:

Math Seminar (Math 492) - Discussion of Lie algebras and representation theory.

Mathematical Theory of Statistics (Math 481) - Developed a refined understanding of various statistical models, applying mean, standard deviation, and variance to calculate probabilities according to given distribution functions.

Intro to Stochastic Processes (Math 478) - Investigated the behavior of discrete and continuous time stochastic processes, including Markov chains, applications of Chebyshev’s theorems, and queuing processes moving both forward and backwards in time.

Set Theory (461) - Introduction to set theory. The set-theoretic foundations of mathematics, including the construction of the real number system, countable and uncountable sets, cardinal numbers, and ordinals, the axiom of choice.

Combinatorics (Math 454) - Existence and enumeration of designs and patterns such as codes, graphs, and block designs, and extremal problems related to such objects. Emphasis on applications to computer, biological, physical, and social problems.

Graph Theory (Math 428) - Colorability, connectedness, tournaments, eulerian and hamiltonian paths, orientability, and other topics from the theory of finite linear graphs, with an emphasis on applications chosen from social, biological, computer science, and physical problems.

Introduction to Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable (Math 403) - First course in the theory of a complex variable. Cauchy's integral theorem and its applications. Taylor and Laurent expansions, singularities, conformal mapping.

Linear Optimization (Math 354) - Understands linear programming problems, duality theory, sensitivity analysis, integer programming, network flow, and transportation problems.

Intro to Abstract Algebra I (Math 351) - Abstract algebraic systems, including groups, rings, fields, polynomials, and some Galois theory.

Linear Algebra (Math 350) - Developed an abstract understanding of vector spaces and linear transformation, writing complex and precise proofs that apply key principles of mathematical reasoning. Investigated invertibility, diagonalizability, eigenvalues, eigenspaces, and eigenvectors.

Intro to Real Analysis I & II (Math 311, 312) - Introduction to language and fundamental concepts of analysis. The real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity, differentiation in one variable. Series of numbers and functions, integration of functions of one variable, pointwise and uniform convergence, differential calculus in several variables, implicit and inverse function theorems.

Elementary Differential Equations (Math 252) - Developed a preliminary understanding of ordinary differential equations that will be expanded upon in later courses. Focused on systems of first-order differential equations and second-order differential equations. Experience modeling systems of first-order differential equations in 2D and 3D space using MATLAB to visualize vector fields and phase planes.

Data Structures (Computer Science 112) - Applied key principles of computer programming to investigate efficient ways of designing and navigating data structures to perform certain tasks. Notable applications include parsing through various trees and using Dijkstra's Algorithm.

Teaching Experience

Pollak Tutors - New Providence, NJ & Remote

Private Tutor (Mathematics, SAT/ACT Prep) (2025-Present)

Delivers personalized lessons to high school-age students seeking to improve their grades in mathematics classes ranging from Algebra I up to and including Multivariable Calculus. Helps students earn high scores on the SAT and ACT by identifying and targeting specific areas for improvement in Mathematics and English skills, applying a highly specialized curriculum.

STEAM Works Studio - Princeton, NJ

Instructor, Curriculum Writer, Electronics, Physics, Robotics, Mathematics, 3D Modeling (2024-2025)

Experienced working with children ages 3 - 16. Experienced with special needs children and adults. Responsible for leading and delivering lessons in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Develops new curricula in various STEM topics, including expanding existing curricula in electronics and electromagnetism, rocketry, robotics, and more. Employs an adaptive, Socratic approach to teaching. Responsible for ensuring that learning is fun and engaging for students, and inspiring a love of learning. Standardized and restructured procedure for planning and coordinating birthday party programs. Led outreach efforts for promoting new programs.

KSon Tutors - Somerset, NJ

Owner/Sole Proprietor, Private Tutor, Mathematics, SAT/ACT Prep (2024-Present)

Created a business focusing on providing affordable private tutoring to students in grades K-12, specializing in Mathematics and SAT Prep. Rudimentary understanding of business tax filing. Extensive experience with scheduling, consultation, budgeting. Creates individualized learning plans. Provides custom-tailored instruction to match each student’s unique needs. Helps students achieve SAT score improvements of up to 170 points.

The Princeton Review - Remote

Teacher, SAT Prep (2024)

Completed extensive training for virtual and in-person teaching. Learned many test-taking strategies specifically pertaining to the new digital SAT.

Managerial and Leadership Experience

Jersey Mike’s Subs

Piscataway, NJ • Hillsborough, NJ • Somerset, NJ • New Hope, PA • Doylestown, PA

Regional Training Manager, Associate Trainer, Crew Member September 2020 - October 2024

Managed weekly and monthly inventory counts, reconciling invoices, and counting deposits. Handled customer interface. Oversaw cleanliness and efficiency of food production. Developed personalized training schedules for new employees and managers at all franchise locations. Developed a master training tracker for all employees to optimize training efficiency. Led shifts. Increased efficiency and job satisfaction. Completed Phase 1 & 3 corporate training & certification. Understands EBITDA, COGU, COGS, inventory management, labor management, etc.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 489 - Hillsborough, NJ

Eagle Scout, Senior Patrol Leader April 2016 - November 2022

Directed and carried out the planning, fundraising, and construction for an outdoor learning center at the Hillsborough YMCA for their afterschool and summer camp programs. Led the troop (65+ scouts) for nine months. Taught younger scouts important skills and knowledge. Oversaw safety, discipline, and troop inventory management.

Ted Ed Club (Hillsborough High School) Hillsborough, NJ

Moral Officer, Social Coordinator September 2021 - June 2022

Assisted in the planning and operation of BoroTalks, an event where students can deliver TED Talks. Developed and gave a TED Talk. Assisted club members developing their speeches. Planned and coordinated club events & meetings.

Sales Experience

Staples North Brunswick, NJ

Print & Marketing Associate February 2026 - Present

Responsible for helping customers find solutions to their printing needs. Experienced with upselling to premium products, meeting sales goals, recommending rewards programs, and managing multiple important projects simultaneously.

Other Work Experience

The Landing Hillsborough, NJ

Food Runner, Expediter March 2019 - March 2020

Delivered food from the kitchen to various dining areas, handled customer interaction. Optimized efficiency in expedition of orders. Trained new employees. Partial training as host.

References

Simon Thomas , Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, sthomas@rutgers.edu

Guangbo Xu, Associate Professor of Mathematics, gx49@math.rutgers.edu

Skills and Interests

Computer Skills

Adobe, CAD (Sketchup 2017), Canva, Canvas, Google Docs, Google Drawings, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Java, LaTeX, Matlab, Microsoft Teams, Python, Zoom

Interests

Academic: Set Theory, Group Theory, Combinatorics, Sociology, Epistemology, Metaphysics

Sociopolitical: History of leftist movements, progressive activism, trans liberation

Recreational: Motorsports, rollerblading, automotive maintenance, cooking, reading

Goals

Academic:

Bachelor’s of Arts in Mathematics and Philosophy Expected Completion: January 2027

Ph.D. in Mathematics Expected Completion: TBD

Professional:

Student in a graduate program for mathematics TBD

Tenure-track research and teaching professor TBD