Emily Li
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Detail-oriented and driven educator transitioning into the field of econometrics and actuarial science. Leveraging a solid foundation in mathematics and teaching experience to excel in actuarial analysis, reporting, and strategic planning roles. I have successfully passed actuarial exams CB1, CB2, CM1, and CS1 and plan to complete CM2 and CS2 in the first semester of 2025to obtain full exemptions of the fundamental program. Eager to contribute dynamic problem-solving skills and a passion for numerical analysis to support the company's mission of delivering top-tier actuarial and financial solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Maths Teacher
Our Lady of Mercy College
2024.01 - 2024.12
- Supported the school's math curriculum initiatives for years 7 to 11 by providing feedback on existing materials and suggesting new content ideas.
- Employed effective communication techniques when working with parents, guardians and leaderships regarding their child's academic progress.
Secondary Maths and Economics Teacher
RL Education
2023.04 - 2024.07
- I taught Year 11 and Year 12 Mathematical Methods, Specialist Maths, and Economics with a focus on applied mathematics, statistical analysis, and advanced calculus, ensuring students grasp key mathematical and statistical principles.
- Developed and administered assessment strategies to evaluate mathematical and economic models and theories, preparing students for high-level applications in mathematics and economics.
- Guided students in applying statistical and probabilistic techniques.
Secondary Maths Teacher
Eltham College
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Year 7 – 10 Maths – Analyzed curriculum needs, executed plans for improvement, and provided additional support with extended resources; regularly communicated with guardians regarding student performance, and tracked and recorded student progress.
- Year 11 Mathematical Methods - Establish and integrate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, creating and implementing innovative lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards. Create formative and summative tests and exam papers, and generate reports as feedback to support student progression.
Secondary Maths & STEM Teacher
Port Augusta Secondary School
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Senior Maths & Engineering Maths – Taught year 11 and 12 students with Maths Methods, Specialist Maths and Engineering Maths learning to achieve high academic results.
Financial Intern
Everbright Securities Shanghai
2018.07 - 2018.09
- Extracted, cleaned, and validated large-scale market and financial datasets from Bloomberg, Wind, and internal databases using Excel and SQL to support equity research and trading analyses.
- Conducted monthly variance analysis of portfolio performance versus benchmark indices, identifying key drivers of alpha, and informing tactical allocation adjustments.
MIMIC-III ICU Mortality Prediction Project
selff-directed
- Visualized and preprocessed ICU clinical data. Trained and compared logistic regression, decision tree, random forest, XGBoost, and neural network models.
- Tuned XGBoost hyperparameters using grid_latin_hypercube sampling and 5-fold cross-validation, achieving a 0.92 AUC on students, in applying statistical and probabilistic techniques.
Education
Master of Economics - Actuarial Science
Monash University
Clayton, VIC2025-11
Master of Education -
University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA2020-12
Bachelor of Accounting -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC2019-06
Skills
- Actuarial tools: proficient in R, Excel, EViews, and financial modeling software
- Mathematics and statistical analysis: advanced understanding of machine learning, calculus, algebra, probability theory, and statistical methods, with applications in actuarial risk assessment
Timeline
Secondary Maths Teacher
Our Lady of Mercy College
2024.01 - 2024.12
Secondary Maths and Economics Teacher
RL Education
2023.04 - 2024.07
Secondary Maths Teacher
Eltham College
2022.01 - 2022.12
Secondary Maths & STEM Teacher
Port Augusta Secondary School
2021.01 - 2021.12
Financial Intern
Everbright Securities Shanghai
2018.07 - 2018.09
MIMIC-III ICU Mortality Prediction Project
selff-directed
Master of Economics - Actuarial Science
Monash University
Master of Education -
University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Accounting -
La Trobe University