Matthew Jeans

About Matthew Jeans

Hi, I’m Matthew, and I\'m a quantitative research and evaluation professional with a…

Experience

1. Program Evaluation Analyst

   Amira Learning

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Spearheaded the creation of technical reports, white papers, and research proposals, employing systematic project design and implementation processes, resulting in a nearly 200% increase in research output• Executed in-depth literature reviews on equity in education, shaping pivotal research directions in special education and linguistically diverse students, and influencing Title I schools’ research priorities• Orchestrated collaborations with cross-functional teams to enhance survey methodologies, resulting in a 60% increase in response rates and improved data accuracy• Led collaborative research initiatives with multiple school districts, developing ESSA-compliant evidence that secured product adoption in Idaho and New Mexico at the statewide level, covering over students• Liaised with school districts and state departments of education, streamlining research communication, which led to a reduction in project turnaround time and enhanced clarity in requirements and results• Analyzed complex datasets (11M+ observations) across 8 projects, using advanced statistical techniques and psychometrics, resulting in reports that informed key stakeholder decisions• Strategically disseminated research findings to a wide array of stakeholders, increasing insight application and comprehension nationwide

Education

• The University of New Mexico

  Master of Music, Clarinet Performance

  2016 — 2018

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutritional Sciences

• The University of Alabama

  Bachelor of Music, Clarinet Performance, Psychology Minor, Pre-Med Concentration

  2011 — 2015

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Master of Science - MS, Nutritional Sciences

  2018 — 2020