Education
University of California, Berkeley
MS Operations Research, 1987
MA Education, 1981
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SB Political Science, 1980
Military Training Certificate (Army ROTC), 1979
Quantitative Course Descriptions
Teaching Credentials
California Single Subject
Social Science
Introductory Subject Matter Authorization for Mathematics
(NCLB compliant)
2005-present
Social Science
Supplementary Authorization for Mathematics (Basic)
1980-2005
Massachusetts Secondary
Mathematics, General Science and Social Studies
1980 (currently inactive)
Experience
YWCA East County Senior Center, Gresham, OR
Fall 2002 – Summer 2003
Volunteer Computer Instructor
Taught classes for senior citizens learning how to use computers.
Multnomah County Library Cyber Seniors, Portland, OR
Summer – Fall 2000
Volunteer Techno Host
Helped senior citizens learn how to use computers.
North Bay Orinda School, Orinda, CA
Summer 1987 – Winter 1988
North Bay Secondary School, Orinda, CA
Spring – Summer 1986
Teacher (Reference Letter)
Taught Algebra 1, Business Math and Typing/Word Processing.
Berkeley High School, Berkeley, CA
Spring 1982
Teacher
Taught Algebra 1, Geometry and basic math skills.
Independent Learning School, Larkspur, CA
Fall 1981
Teacher
Tutored math and taught US History.
Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley, CA
Spring 1981
Teacher (Reference Letter)
Taught Algebra 1, Trigonometry, Calculus and Computer Math (using BASIC).
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound, Wellesley, MA
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, MA
Winter – Spring 1980
Student Teacher (Reference Letter, Reference Letter)
Taught two Algebra 1 classes.
MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound, Cambridge, MA
Fall 1979
Tutor
Tutored five hours per week through a pre-service education course.
Business Reference Letter Excerpts
John Campbell – my supervisor at Interet Corporation from 1992 – 1998.
“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.”
Beth Kobliner – I provided quantitative consulting for her 1996 bestseller, Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties.
“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.”
John Stone – my supervisor at D’Accord for part of 1989 and GATX Capital Corporation from 1990 – 1991.
“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.”
Emery Stora – my supervisor at D’Accord from 1989 – 1990.
“Mr. Chang was also excellent in training other members of the department and in explaining complex and often very theoretical techniques to our clients.”
