Stride is a company dedicated to personalized education, and they are seeking a Data Science Intern to assist in delivering data-driven insights in the K-12 education industry. The intern will work closely with data scientists and domain experts, contributing original ideas and performing data analysis to support the team's goals.
Perform data manipulation, analysis and presentation;
Collaborate with teammates as well as other parts of the organization to complete assigned tasks;
Participate in team meetings;
Pursue deep, exploratory understanding of data in raw and curated forms to expand our knowledge of its real-world context;
Apply the scientific method in data analysis by forming a hypothesis, developing any statistical modeling to validate it, and forming an evidence-based conclusion on that hypothesis;
Document and interpret analysis findings into digestible and actionable insights that matter to the business;
Deliver final presentation to the team and possibly other interested parties at the end of the internship;
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma OR
Currently pursuing a BS/BA or MS/MA degree OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Passionate about translating data into actionable insight in context of the human experience the data represents.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and execution skills.
Detail-oriented, with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to listen effectively, respect others’ perspectives and contributions, and offer and accept constructive feedback.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
Ability to clear required background check.
Preferred
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases
Knowledge of statistical methods and common machine learning models
Python programming and familiarity with core data libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, matplotlib, scikit learn)
Familiarity with agile development practices and Atlassian utilities (e.g., Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Benefits
Health benefits
Retirement contributions
Paid time off
At Stride, we believe learning should fit you—your goals, your life, your future. Education isn’t one-size-fits-all, and we’re here to change the game.