University of California, Berkeley
MS Operations Research, 1987
MA Education, 1981
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SB Political Science, 1980
Quantitative Course Descriptions
California Single Subject
Social Science with an Introductory Subject Matter Authorization for Mathematics, 2005-present
Social Science with a Supplementary Authorization for Mathematics (Basic), 1980-2005
Massachusetts Secondary
Mathematics, General Science and Social Studies, 1980-1999
YWCA East County Senior Center, Gresham, Oregon (Fall 2002 - Summer 2003)
Volunteer Computer Instructor
Taught classes for senior citizens learning how to use computers.
Multnomah County Library Cyber Seniors, Portland, Oregon (Summer - Fall 2000)
Volunteer Techno Host
Helped senior citizens learn how to use computers.
North Bay Orinda School, Orinda, California (Summer 1987 - Winter 1988)
North Bay Secondary School, Orinda, California (Spring - Summer 1986)
Teacher (Reference Letter)
Taught Algebra 1, Business Math and Typing/Word Processing. Note that most of the students at this private school had not done well previously, but almost all earned A's and B's in my classes.
Berkeley High School, Berkeley, California (Spring 1982)
Teacher
Taught Algebra 1, Geometry and basic math skills.
Independent Learning School, Larkspur, California (Fall 1981)
Teacher
Tutored math and taught US History.
Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley, California (Spring 1981)
Teacher (Reference Letter)
Taught Algebra 1, Trigonometry, Calculus and Computer Math (using
BASIC).
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound, Wellesley, Massachusetts (Summer 1980)
Teacher and Teaching Assistant
Taught Algebra 2 and assisted with Algebra 2 and Geometry courses. Upward Bound programs serve high-school students from low-income families.
Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Winter - Spring 1980)
Student Teacher (Reference Letter, Reference Letter)
Taught two Algebra 1 classes.
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound, Cambridge, Massachusetts (Fall 1979)
Tutor
Tutored five hours per week through a pre-service education course.
"By combining his background in operations research and previous modeling experience with a willingness to learn, Ed has become our most technically proficient customer support person. Our clients are especially pleased with his patience and easily understood explanations. Ed takes great pleasure in helping them (and Interet staff) learn mathematical and financial concepts."
"Ed also had the primary responsibility for training and developing two
Financial Analysts who joined our company in October of 1994. It was
mainly through his efforts that they both quickly became productive
members of our staff. He is in the process of training a third
Financial Analyst."
"I cannot speak highly enough of Ed's skills and capacities. In
addition to being a brilliant analyst, he is a wonderful teacher -
attentive, patient, and thoughtful. He possesses a broad and
comprehensive command of mathematical and financial matters, and
complements that expertise with a rare ability to elucidate even the
most complex problems."
"In addition to unraveling difficult financial and mathematical problems, Ed has a rare talent in that he can take these complex situations, break them down into their simpler components, and get non-technical people to understand them. This ability to transmit difficult financial and mathematical problems into layman's terms is a very valuable asset."
"In summary, Ed would be a valuable employee for any company but would
bring an added dimension to any situation where educating other
personnel is a function of Ed's job description."
"Mr. Chang was also excellent in training other members of the department and in explaining complex and often very theoretical techniques to our clients."