Trent Kinder

Assisted faculty with logistics of Intermediate Microeconomics and Introductory Econometrics courses, including proctoring and grading exams and responding to student inquiries Hosted weekly office hours sections for, assisting with understanding of course concepts and offering personalized feedback for assignments and exams

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Department of Economics, University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Assisted faculty with logistics of Intermediate Microeconomics and Introductory Econometrics courses, including proctoring and grading exams and responding to student inquiries
• Hosted weekly office hours sections for, assisting with understanding of course concepts and offering personalized feedback for assignments and exams

Peer Mentor - Plan II Honors Program, University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Guided 8 first-year students through first year of university life through weekly group discussions and one-on-one meetings, advising them on university resources and first-year experience
• Planned and led monthly excursions and service projects for mentees, broadening their knowledge of activities and organizations in Austin
• Represented program in admissions events such as classroom visits and information sessions, informing prospective students of academic experience at the university

Legal Assistant - Scheef & Stone, LLP - Dallas, Texas

(2023-05 - 2023-07)

• Provided administrative support for estate planning attorney, including activities such as scheduling, client intake, and document management for approximately 500 matters
• Assisted with drafting of documents such as wills, trust agreements, powers of attorney, and probate proceedings
• Corresponded with courts and court officials Texas both in-person and digitally, ensuring filings were submitted on time and adhered to guidelines

B.A., Plan II Honors and B.S., Economics Honors - Economics and Plan II Honors - The University of Texas at Austin (2026-05)