Jacob Sargent

Analytical, Fun, and Collaborative

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I hope browsing this website is a little more fun than reading a resume.

Music

I play several instruments, and I love making music in FL Studio.

Listen to some of my tunes

B.A. in Economics with a Minor in Political Science from Clemson University, Class of 2021.

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Here's a brief summary of my work experience.

IDEA Public Schools

AP Government, Microeconomics, & Psychology Teacher

Jul. 2021 - Present

  • Teaching 120+ students in 6 sections per day at a 100% free/reduced lunch campus with 60%+ English Language Learners.
  • Achieving Top 3 in the district on all exams in the 22-23 academic year, out of 15+ schools.
  • Participating in supplemental policy and leadership education through Teach For America.

Chick-Fil-A HQ

Enterprise Effectiveness Solutions (EES) Intern

May 2020 - Jul. 2020

  • Created cloud-based software products using modern code technologies and practices in an agile, team based environment.
  • Built technology plans and solutions to enable a digital workplace for corporate staff and restaurants.
  • Forged and fostered relationships across technical and functional intern peers and Chick-fil-A Technology leadership.

Bet On It, LLC

Co-founder and CBO

Dec. 2018 - May 2021

  • Started company with a small group of friends as a result of a start-up pitch competition.
  • Assisted in the creation of functional Django-based webapps and iOS applications for two separate products.
  • Coordinated Beta Test with 30 organic testers, using their feedback to drive development forward.
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Interested in...

  • Premier League Soccer
  • Hostel Management
  • Political Betting
  • Competitive Pokémon
  • College Admissions
  • Education Reform
  • Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Southbound

Experienced in...

  • Django Web Dev
  • Machine Learning
  • Cloud Platform Tech
  • Public Speaking
  • German Language
  • Conference Planning
  • Working in a Spanish Language Environment

Proficient in...

  • Python Automation
  • Pitch Building
  • Bartending
  • Political Research
  • Web Scraping
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Birkenstocks

Contact Me!

I'm currently finishing my 2nd year of Teach For America in the Rio Grande Valley, but feel free to contact me about future opportunities!

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