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
<p>Identified and computed the current insured amount for construction insurance claims<br>
Processed unpaid invoices and computed division premiums for proportional reinsurance</p>
Actuarial Assistant-coop
<p>Participated in financial and capital reports with input from AXIS and Excel<br>
Streamlined and refactored Python scripts to ensure compatibility with upgraded software version<br>
Synthesized core market ratios for benchmarking across 8 competitors to accelerate resolution</p>
Instructional Support Assistant (Calculus)-coop
<p>Held office hours, proctored exams, and typeset common assessment errors in LaTeX<br>
Prepared and instructed 3 sessions of in-person & online tutorials<br>
Quantified correction variance and reduced scoring bias by tracing assessment results in Excel</p>
Senior Online Learning Assistant-coop
<p>Managed and balanced the team’s workload, and provided peer support and mentoring<br>
Organized virtual team-building events to drive collaboration and trust within the team<br>
Implemented a new interface with improved functionality and usability</p>
Undergrad Teaching Assistant-coop
<p>Graded assessments, handled remark requests, validated questions and added feedback on Mobius<br>
Tutored 3 virtual classroom sessions on Bongo, maintaining attendance at around 80%</p>
Investment Consultant Assistant-coop
<p>Assisted the accounting team in entering and analyzing statistical information in Excel</p>