Sagana Ondande

Sagana Ondande

Mathnasium Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer @ JPMorgan Chase & Co. | MS in Applied Data Science @ University of Chicago

  • Education

    • Oak Park & River Forest High School

      2014 - 2018
      High School Diploma
    • Oberlin College

      2018 - 2023
      Bachelor's degree Voice and Opera

      Activities and Societies: Oberlin College Choir

    • Oberlin College

      2018 - 2023
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Computer Science with Data Science Concentration
  • Experience

    • Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2017
      Mathnasium Instructor

      - Provided math and calculus instruction to elementary, middle, and high school students

    • Bethesda On The Bay Lutheran Church

      Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
      Tenor Section Leader

      Tenor Section leader for Bethesda On the Bay choir. Sing with the choir, cantor, and participate in events at the church.

    • Timber Lake Camp

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Summer General Camp Councilor

      - Responsible for the Freshmen Boys ages eight and nine - Led, coached, and engaged in activities to further campers in personal growth, daily life skills, musical, and athletic skills- Assisted in direction and supervision of campers in their living unit and during activities while championing program initiatives and camp mission.- Provided leadership to campers in all areas and acted as a role model in all camp activities, including cleanliness, punctuality, chores, rules, and sportsmanship. Show less

    • Oberlin College

      Feb 2020 - May 2023

      • Led the Oberlin Writing and Learning Sessions (OWLS) for CSCI 151 - Data Structures (Java)• Prepared and hosted weekly office hours and led two weekly one and a half hour sessions on material that needed clarity• Identified student needs and pain-points and collaborated with course staff to ensure their needs were met • Giving tours of Oberlin Conservatory to prospective students and their families• Hosting social media takeovers and contributing content to social media platforms• Assisting with student panels, tours, and general logistics regarding auditions • Student advisor for incoming first-year conservatory and double degree students at Oberlin College & Conservatory of Music• Prepared and led discussions on life and activism on campus, advised students on personal and/or academic topics, and guided students in their transition to a conservatory learning environment. • Articulated complex algorithms and data structures concepts at a high level and in practice to students in lab • Responsible for helping current computer science students complete coursework and understand CS concepts covered in their courses. Courses tutored include: Introduction to Computer Science and Data Structures • Graded labs for Intro to CS and provided constructive comments and feedback

      • OWLS Leader

        Oct 2021 - May 2023
      • Conservatory Admissions Ambassador

        Feb 2021 - May 2023
      • ConPal

        Aug 2019 - Dec 2022
      • Lab Helper

        Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
      • Computer Science Tutor

        Aug 2020 - Oct 2021
      • Lab Grader

        Feb 2020 - Oct 2021
    • Dwelling Spaces and Places

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Sorter/Packer

      Sorter and Packer for Dwelling Spaces and Places. Responsible for packing, moving, and handling possessions during downsizing or retirement home relocation.

    • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Software Engineer Intern
    • Environmental Dashboard

      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022
      Software Engineer
    • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      Jun 2022 - May 2023
      • Academic Intern

        Sept 2022 - May 2023
      • Software Engineer Intern

        Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
    • JPMorgan Chase & Co.

      Aug 2023 - now
      Software Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Software Engineering Virtual Experience

      JPMorgan Chase & Co.
      Jun 2021
    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003)

      HashiCorp
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sagana Ondande
      Robert J. Thomas '52 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award Computer Science Department May 2023 The Computer Science Department at Oberlin College honors Sagana Ondande as the 2022-2023 recipient of the Robert J. Thomas '52 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
    • Awarded to Sagana Ondande
      National School Choral Award Meredith McGuire May 2018 The National School Choral Award is the highest honor for high school choral performers. It recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of the top male and female choral students.