Mathematics

I had a wonderful but challenging time as a math major at FSU. The classes were tough, but the professors were always very supportive and accessible, and they invested much of their time in me to make sure I was pushing myself to my full potential which really helped me to thrive. I was also able to get to know the other math majors very well since it is a small department, which really made it feel like a tight knit community! I am currently working at a Life Insurance Company called Symetra where I get to incorporate the problem solving/mathematical skills I accrued as a student into my role as an Actuarial Assistant.

Attending Framingham State was the best decision I ever made for my education. As a math major and education minor, I had many things that I needed to push through and accomplish. With the help of my professors, I did just that. I currently hold a position as a math teacher at my alma mater, Lynn English High School. I teach ELL Algebra 1 and it has been a challenge especially as a first year teacher. But I can truly say, with the love and energy I receive from my students, they push me to become a better teacher every day.

I currently work at My-Take LLC as an Insights Coordinator.  The company works with clients and their consumer insight department to collect data from current and potential product users. I personally send out surveys to collect data from current/potential product users about what they look for in a specific product or any reviews they might have.  I analyze that data, create a report and present it to our client.

Being in the Mathematics program at Framingham prepared me a lot for this position. I use my in-depth problem solving skills daily when working with clients and their needs. At Framingham I learned the skill of being able look at a math problem and decide the best way to approach it or organize the data in front of me. This skill transferred over well to my current position.