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Sebastián Sarmiento

@sebastiansarmiento1

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Learning scientist and curriculum engineer using honest measurement to build AI-enabled assessment.

Chile

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build EdTech that turns evidence into production systems—AI-assisted assessment, psychometrics, and learning analytics—with rigorous quality gates and measurement validity I can stand behind.

I’m a learning scientist, curriculum engineer, and EdTech product strategist focused on “what is worth measuring, and how to keep it honest.” I’ve spent my career designing assessments, learning analytics, and curricula that translate evidence into decision-ready systems—then shipping them to production.

At Alpha School, I lead learning science and platform engineering, institutionalizing automated build gates with a derive-the-truth check that fails on mismatch (regeneration under 5% of generated items). I also built the Alpha HS Math Hub, distilling 200+ studies into briefs, and shipped a Digital SAT prep app with a 700+ item bank—cutting production from ~10 days to ~30 minutes through AI generation plus human curation.

My work spans psychometrics and learning science: I’ve applied IRT for national high-stakes admissions items, engineered calibrated mastery-based scaffolding, and hardened student-data pipelines (42 unauthenticated routes eliminated). I bring a teaching-and-curriculum mindset from IB MYP leadership through mathematics instruction—so measurement, pedagogy, and product integrity stay aligned.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Adjunct Professor

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Universidad Adolfo Ibañez

Mar 2026 - Present (5 months)

Part-time Professor at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, teaching Advanced Mathematical Analysis, Statistics, and Data Science across Engineering and Business programs. I design AI-integrated learning experiences that build rigorous quantitative reasoning, mathematical modeling skills, and data-driven decision-making for students in management and engineering tracks.

Autonomy Communication Skills Collaboration Planning Organizational Skills Goal Orientation Critical Thinking Innovation

Lead Learning Scientist

Alpha School

Dec 2025 - Jul 2026 (7 months)

Led AI-assisted learning and assessment platforms, including automated CI quality gates and evidence-based item/content pipelines. Built the Alpha HS Math Hub and shipped a Digital SAT prep app using an AI-assisted item bank with quality controls and production automation.

Quality Gates ESSA Evidence Tiers Evidence Synthesis Student Data Pipeline Security Next.js Firebase Pipelines Analytical Thinking Analytical Skills Platform Engineering Data Engineering Product Development Research Skills

Mathematics Coordinator

Craighouse School

Feb 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Led the Middle Section mathematics program under IB MYP, focusing on curricular alignment and pedagogical consistency. Supervised teachers and restructured the MYP math curriculum based on evidence of persistent learning gaps.

Curriculum Alignment Instructional Design Curriculum Development Curriculum And Instruction Evidence Based Programs Leadership Coaching Program Management

Professor

DUOC UC

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Developed algebra, applied mathematics, and statistics course content for technical higher education. Used mathematical modeling to strengthen problem-solving and quantitative reasoning.

Algebra Applied Mathematics Statistics Mathematical Modeling

Teaching Assistant

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Jan 2013 - Jan 2021 (8 years)

Supported instruction in Calculus I–II, Geometry, and Algebra. Concurrently held secondary mathematics-teacher roles.

Calculus I Geometry Algebra

Innovation Manager & Data Analyst

Preuniversitario Cpech

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Managed national-scale assessment data and a self-learning platform, automating reporting across 52 campuses. Drove measurement-led redesign of the 11th-grade program and led the self-learning platform initiative (halted by the pandemic).

Educational Measurement Teacher Coaching Insights

Professor (Part-time)

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Taught mathematics, statistics, and data science across Engineering and Business, including advanced mathematical analysis and business analytics. Applied AI-integrated teaching validated by student evaluations and use of AI tools.

Advanced Mathematical Analysis Mathematical Modeling Statistics Data Science Instructional Methods Student Evaluation

Item Constructor & Reviewer

Universidad de Chile (DEMRE)

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Designed and reviewed high-stakes items for the national university-admission testing instrument. Applied Item Response Theory (IRT) to support psychometric validity and curricular alignment.

Item Response Theory Psychometrics Educational Measurement