Smarter Balanced
Aren Simmons is a skilled Research Data Analyst at Smarter Balanced since September 2021, with expertise in SQL for managing psychometric research and experience in performing ETL jobs using Python and AWS S3. Previously, Aren held roles as a Data Science Intern at Spora Health, where a SQL research database was established, and as a Customs Analyst at Cost Plus World Market, focusing on forecasting customs clearances and producing data visualizations. As a Data Science Fellow at Springboard, Aren completed over 550 hours of hands-on training with significant capstone projects, mastering various skills including data analysis and machine learning. Additionally, Aren gained experience as a Market Access Intern at HeartFlow, Inc., where patient coverage data was compiled for sales strategy. Aren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and completed the Data Science Career Track at Springboard.
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Smarter Balanced
Smarter Balanced is a dynamic system of tools that support teaching success – with a deep commitment to equity, accessibility, and diversity of background and ability. Our suite of tools is comprehensive, rigorously researched, and designed to meet the vision of equitable opportunity for students held in our country and in our states. Smarter Balanced is dedicated to the growth and success of everyone in education: students, teachers, and administrators alike. Smarter Balanced is the only dynamic system with the breadth and depth for the demands on today’s educators. We are the data-driven, validated system that brings together student, parent, teacher, district, state, and national needs. If interested in working here, please visit our Careers page at https://smarterbalanced.org/careers-at-smarter-balanced.