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NBA Player Performance Analysis
Explores factors associated with NBA scoring performance using exploratory data analysis, visualization, and multiple linear regression.
View Project →STATISTICS • DATA SCIENCE • ANALYTICS
Shawntay Brown
M.S. Statistics student at American University with a background in Family Science and experience in data analysis, research administration, teaching, and applied analytics.
I am building a career at the intersection of statistics, data science, teaching, and real-world problem solving.
CURRENTLY
What I'm working on
M.S. Statistics
American University · Expected May 2027
Graduate Teaching Assistant
American University · STAT-202: Basic Statistics
Statistical Projects
Building projects in statistics, data science, sports analytics, and applied analysis.
Quantitative Preparation
Continuing to strengthen my mathematics and statistical foundation.
ABOUT
My background
My academic background began in Family Science at the University of Maryland, where I earned a B.S. in Family Science with a minor in Humanities, Health & Medicine.
I am now pursuing an M.S. in Statistics at American University, where I am developing my foundation in statistical methods, regression, statistical machine learning, data science, and statistical programming.
My professional experience includes community services, research administration, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
I am particularly interested in using statistics and data science to investigate real-world questions and communicate findings clearly. I am also continuing to develop my teaching experience and am interested in teaching introductory and foundational statistics at the collegiate level.
PROJECTS
Selected work
My completed projects in applied statistics and sports analytics. I plan to revisit and strengthen these analyses as my statistical training develops.
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NBA Injury Risk Analysis
Explores relationships between NBA injury frequency, player characteristics, performance, and workload using statistical modeling.
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03
NBA All-Star Prediction
Uses NBA player statistics and performance metrics to explore the factors associated with All-Star selection through statistical analysis and machine learning.
View Project →TEACHING
Teaching experience
Aug. 2026–Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
American University · STAT 202: Basic Statisitcs
Support course instruction through instructional materials, tutorials/workshops or lab sessions, individualized academic guidance, assessment feedback, and confidential course records.
Aug. 2024–May 2025
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Maryland · FMSC 310: Maternal, Child and Family Health
Facilitated review sessions, supported student understanding of coursework, assisted with course materials, and provided individualized academic support.
Teaching interests: Introductory and foundational statistics at the collegiate level. I am interested in pursuing opportunities for part-time adjunct instruction.
COURSEWORK
Academic foundation
Selected completed, in-progress, and planned coursework across statistics, data science, and mathematics.
Graduate Coursework
American University
Completed
- STAT-614 — Statistical Methods
- STAT-615 — Regression
- DATA-612 — Statistical Programming in R
- DATA-613 — Data Science
- GOVT-650 — Political Analysis
- STAT-627 — Statistical Machine Learning
In Progress / Current
- STAT-618 — Bayesian Statistics
- DATA-642 — Advanced Machine Learning
- STAT-696 — Selected Topics: Non-Recurring Probability
Mathematics
Completed
- MATH 115 — Precalculus
- MATH 135 — Discrete Mathematics for Life Science
- MATH 140 — Calculus I
- MATH 141 — Calculus II
- MATH 241 — Calculus III
Planned Mathematics
Future Preparation
- Linear Algebra
- Algebraic Structures
- Complex Analysis
- Differential Equations
- Concepts of Real Analysis
CV / RESUME
My professional background
View my current two-page resume for my education, professional experience, teaching experience, projects, technical skills, certifications, and professional activities.