Dr. Elara Kestrel

Dr Elara Kestrel is an applied econometrician and university lecturer with more than 15 years’ experience teaching quantitative methods to economics and data-science students. She earned her MSc in Applied Economics at the University of Exeter before completing her PhD in Econometric Modelling, where her research focused on forecasting techniques for public-sector decision making. Elara has worked as a statistical consultant for NGOs and research institutes, translating complex data into policy-ready insights. She is especially passionate about helping students who feel intimidated by the technical side of economics—showing them that econometrics is less about memorising formulas and more about learning to think clearly with data. At Find Econometrics Tutors, Dr Kestrel writes approachable, plain-English guides on econometrics degrees, career pathways, software skills, and study strategies. Her teaching style blends rigour with empathy, making advanced quantitative topics feel genuinely accessible.