James Hayes Stringer

International Education Researcher & Data Analyst
Specializing in cross-cultural studies, educational assessment, and data-driven insights
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Introduction

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Hello, I'm James Stringer – an international educator and data-driven strategist with more than 20 years years of turning complex information into actionable insights.

My expertise bridges education and data science:

  • → Quantifying Educational Impact: Led statistical analyses of student performance, optimized AP programs to achieve 100% pass rates, and engineered data-backed curriculum reforms (e.g. TOEFL integration action research, PBL courses). Resarch lead to 19% improvement in TOEFL scores over 2 years. I have conducted survey, focus groups and interviewes to understand and improve student outcomes.
  • → Qualitative Research Rigor: Leveraged ethnographic research methods to design fieldwork projects, collect behavioral data, and synthesize qualitative/quantitative findings.
  • → Data Systems Leadership: Developed AI policies, built quality-control frameworks for academic outcomes, and trained teams in data-informed teaching practices.
  • → Technical Upskilling: Currently advancing my Economics and Computer Science degree (Oregon State University) focusing on econometrics, statistical modeling and data analysis tools.

This portfolio showcases my data fluency and rersearch skills:

  • Python/SQL scripts for automating grading analytics
  • Program development with measurable results (e.g. AP Capstone pass rates)
  • Research design from ethnographic studies to survey analysis
  • Data visualization showing proficiency with Excel, Tableau, Power BI and Pandas
Experience Projects Samples

Summer 2026

  • Presenting at the AP Annual Conference, Las Vegas
    Generative AI in the Classroom: Three Data-Backed Strategies for AI Use in AP
    📍 July 23, 2026 | 11:20 AM – 12:35 PM PT
    Venetian Level 2 | Veronese 2401 AB
    Conference Registration Page
  • OSU Money and Banking

Spring 2026

  • Oregon State University Public Policy Analysis: Extended project on school tuition fee reduction
  • OSU International Economics
  • Getting DGS seniors ready for the first graduation in school history
  • Beginning development of Anthropology elective for 2027–28 school year
  • AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics training at Saigon South International School, Ho Chi Minh City

Winter 2025-2026

  • Intermediate Macro and Environmental Economics at Oregon State University
  • Completing AI in Practice certification at Delft University
  • AI interventions: Toddle AI, AI Research Protocol, and Socratic AI Tutor as part of AI Professional Learning Community
  • Continuing student wellness data analysis and reporting

Fall 2025

  • Econometrics 1 at Oregon State University
  • Presenting analysis of student welfare data to senior leadership team
  • Presenting 'AI in the Classroom' to staff at induction
  • Taking over leadership of AI professional learning community
  • Teaching AP Research, AP Microeconomics and AP Comparative Government

Summer 2025

  • Awarded "Academic Commendation" in Economics by OSU economics department
  • Behavioral Economics and Computer Science 1 at Oregon State University
  • Extracting evidence-based insights from wellness data to inform current presentations and shape next year's research priorities
  • Preparing to teach AP Microeconomics
  • Researching statistical models for student performance prediction

Portfolio Highlights

AI Student Survey Analysis

Lead data analyst for comprehensive research study examining AI usage patterns and attitudes among 220 middle and high school students at Delta Global School. Key findings include:

  • Strong interest in AI for enjoyment and efficiency
  • Significant gap between understanding limitations and taking preventive action
  • Relationship between stress levels and AI dependency
  • Paradoxical attitudes toward training and effectiveness

Features an interactive Power BI dashboard with real-time filtering and segmentation capabilities.

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TOEFL Research & Reform

TOEFL Curriculum Reform

Led research-driven reforms at Tianjin FLS that increased average TOEFL scores from 78 to 93 in two years through strategic curriculum integration.

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AI Research & Teaching

Generative AI in the Classroom

Year-long initiative measuring four AI interventions with AP students, presented at the AP Annual Conference, Las Vegas, July 2026.

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App Development

Socratic AI Tutor App

Streamlit app scaffolding students through structured, self-regulated AI problem-solving using Socratic prompting and session transcripts.

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Education Research Project

Study Strategies Research Project

Comprehensive research project focusing on students use of testwise strategies to study for standardized tests.

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Data Visualization

Data Analyst Survey Dashboard

Interactive Power BI dashboard visualizing insights from a comprehensive survey of data analysts across various industries.

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Data Analysis

Layoff Analysis with SQL

Comprehensive cleaning and exploratory analysis of layoff data using SQL, uncovering trends and patterns in workforce reductions.

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Academic Leadership

AP Capstone Leadership

Development, implementation, and monitoring of an AP Capstone program resulting in exceptional student outcomes and recognition.

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Python Development

Python Learning Application

Educational platform developed in Python/Django that facilitates collaborative learning through topic creation and discussion.

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Game Development

Python Space Invaders Game

A classic arcade-style game developed in Python using Pygame, demonstrating strong programming skills and software design principles.

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