About Me
Valerie Zhu is a Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo with a double major in Statistics and Combinatorics & Optimization and a minor in Pure Mathematics. She has experience in data analysis, actuarial work, …
Valerie Zhu is a Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo with a double major in Statistics and Combinatorics & Optimization and a minor in Pure Mathematics. She has experience in data analysis, actuarial work, and instructional support, with skills in Python, R, SQL, Excel, Power BI, AXIS, Bloomberg, and LaTeX.
Experience
Data Analyst Intern
Identified and computed the current insured amount for construction insurance claims
Processed unpaid invoices and computed division premiums for proportional reinsurance
Actuarial Assistant-coop
Participated in financial and capital reports with input from AXIS and Excel
Streamlined and refactored Python scripts to ensure compatibility with upgraded software version
Synthesized core market ratios for benchmarking across 8 competitors to accelerate resolution
Instructional Support Assistant (Calculus)-coop
Held office hours, proctored exams, and typeset common assessment errors in LaTeX
Prepared and instructed 3 sessions of in-person & online tutorials
Quantified correction variance and reduced scoring bias by tracing assessment results in Excel
Senior Online Learning Assistant-coop
Managed and balanced the team’s workload, and provided peer support and mentoring
Organized virtual team-building events to drive collaboration and trust within the team
Implemented a new interface with improved functionality and usability
Undergrad Teaching Assistant-coop
Graded assessments, handled remark requests, validated questions and added feedback on Mobius
Tutored 3 virtual classroom sessions on Bongo, maintaining attendance at around 80%
Investment Consultant Assistant-coop
Assisted the accounting team in entering and analyzing statistical information in Excel