Kyla Quillin, M.A.

FOUNDING EDUCATOR, mathematician, data scientist

Experience

10 years (8,000+ hours) tutoring and mentoring individuals who crave extra challenge and depth of understanding

3 years applying math toward solving industry problems as a Data Scientist using natural language processing and specialized AI algorithms to automate the process of transforming a doctors’ note to a valid insurance claim

15 years designing and leading math lessons that engage students of all levels, ages 6 to 20:

• Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)

• Johns Hopkins’ Center for Talented Youth (CTY)

• Math Circle at The Hamlin School (San Francisco, CA)

• The Nueva School (San Mateo, CA)

• San Francisco Math Circle

• Court School inside San Francisco Juvenile Hall (SFUSD)

• San Francisco State University

• San Francisco Waldorf High School

Education

2,500 undergrad + Graduate-Level Math problems solved

• M.A. in Mathematics, San Francisco State University

  Thesis: The dual complex of Mgn, advised by Dr. Emily Clader

• A.B. in Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College

  Thesis: The unknotting number of Legendrian knots, advised by Dr. Lisa Traynor

• Participant, Budapest Semesters in Mathematics

• Participant, Women in Mathematics, Institute for Advanced Study

General

I value of lifelong learning which allows me to truly connect with students in grappling with challenging new ideas. In addition to learning and teaching math and technology, I am passionate about embodiment, intentional travel, and social justice. I’ve studied math in Hungary and Colombia, Iyengar Yoga in India, and salsa and afro-Cuban dance in Cuba. I’m a member of the dance and music community in the Bay Area and am developing fluency in Spanish and American Sign Language.