Samuel Fisher — Resume

B.A. in Applied Mathematics

A.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics

Teaching Assistant (Calculus I, II, & III) at Santa Monica College

August 2024 – May 2025 • Santa Monica, CA

• As a Teaching Assistant for three levels of Calculus, I worked directly with three different professors to support over a hundred students each semester in mastering one of the most challenging sequences in mathematics. I wasn’t just grading or answering questions, I was building a bridge between complex material and student understanding.
• I led weekly problem solving sessions where I broke down difficult concepts like multivariable derivatives, integration techniques, and series convergence into clear components. During office hours and study workshops, I tailored explanations to each student’s learning style, helping them move from confusion to confidence. Many students told me my sessions were the first time the material “clicked.”
• I also created fulllength mock exams modeled after the professor’s style, giving students a realistic way to test their knowledge under exam-like conditions. These weren’t just recycled homework problems, they were carefully designed to highlight common pitfalls and integrate multiple concepts into single problems. After each mock exam, I held review sessions where we walked through the solutions together, focusing on why certain approaches worked and where students often tripped up. This gave them both the technical practice and the exam day confidence to perform at their best.
• Here are some of the exams I made: Calculus 1 Calculus 2

Information Technology Intern at Jonathan Club

May 2024 – June 2024 • Santa Monica, CA

• Supported the IT department in maintaining and upgrading the club's network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity for members and staff.
• Assisted in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, providing technical support to end-users, and documenting solutions for future reference.
• Conducted system audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommended improvements to enhance security and efficiency.
• Collaborated with the team to implement new software solutions, including training staff on their usage and benefits.