Brian Kolins has over 10 years of experience in education, research, and financial services. He holds a Masters in Mathematics from West Chester University, where he conducted research for a professor's book. As a substitute teacher, he managed an evening school program and founded an extracurricular club. Previously, Kolins acquired over $14 million in new financial accounts as a services representative. He is proficient in Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Mathematica, and SAS programming and has expertise in quantitative topics such as Markov chains and mathematical modeling. Kolins received honors from math and education honor societies and was awarded excellence from Praxis in mathematics.

1. Brian M. Kolins
1001 City Ave: Apt EC902 | Wynnewood, PA 19096
Brian.Kolins@gmail.com | (610) 348-1966
Capabilities
• Strong work ethic
• Fast learner
• Ability to adapt quickly
• Problem solver
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent client engagement skills
Work History
West Chester University West Chester, PA
Graduate Research Assistant Aug, 2014- Jun, 2015
• Researched difficult mathematical topics
• Presented results for use in book by professor
Haverford High School Plymouth Meeting, PA
Building Substitute Teacher Aug, 2012- May, 2014
• Complete discretion in running evening school.
• Managed online school using Odysseyware
• Founded and Ran ping pong and gaming club
• Followed lesson plans and Directed the classroom
MetLife Plymouth Meeting, PA
Services Representative Feb, 2006- Dec, 2009
• Acquiring new accounts totaling $14 million.
• Taught clients the options they had in the financial decisions they were making.
• Researched financial options, and gave classes to other investment professionals.
Education
• West Chester University West Chester, PA
Masters of Arts in Mathematics May, 2012- May, 2015
GPA: 3.95/4.00
• West Chester University West Chester, PA
Bachelors in Education Secondary Mathematics January, 2010- May, 2012
GPA: 3.78/4.00
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science August, 2001 - May, 2005
Major: Electronic Media Arts and Communications
Quantitative and Computer Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• MatLab
• Poisson Process
• Mathematica
• Data management
• Markov Chains
• SAS Base Programming
• Mathematical Modelling
• Math Stat 1&2
Honors
Member Pi Mu Epsilon, National Math Honors Society, Treasurer
Member Pi Lamba Theta, National Education Honors Society
Award of Excellence from Praxis in Math