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Education


George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Ph.D. Math Education Leadership, expected 2014


Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

M.S.Ed., Math Education, December 2006
Research Topic: Avoidance of Help-Seeking in Entry-Level College Algebra Students
Co-Advisors: Dr. Lecretia Buckley and Dr. Helen Patrick


University of Notre Dame

INotre Dame, Indiana

B.S., Mathematics with Supplementary Major, Spanish, January 2005
Undergraduate Research Topic: ‘Mathemagical’ Teaching: Integrating Collaborative Learning in the Collegiate Mathematics Classroom
Advisor: Dr. Alexandrou Himonas

Employer

Electronic Content Coordinator
National Counctil of Teachers of Mathematics

Reston, Virginia

August 2008 - present
-Develop new content for posting on the website
-Select tags and code content for posting
-Review and develop applets
-Serve on committees to develop content for upcoming NCTM initiatives
-Review and recommend content for CDs
-Provide support for staff involved in posting nad revising web content
-Assist in the development of electronic outreach and communication activities for target audiences including online resources packets for each grade band for annual meeting and regional conferences
-Lead e-workshops and online training sessions

Teaching Experience


Limited Term Lecturer
Purdue University

Mathematics Department
West Lafayette, Indiana

Fall 2005 - Summer 2008
Courses Taught: College Algebra, Calculus, and Math for Elementary Teachers
-Achieved "Very Good" Teaching Evaluations consistently from my Students (at least 4.6 of 5)
-Received Excellence in Teaching Award (2006-2007) chosen by Mathematics faculty and peer/staff members
-Led lectures
-Created, proctored, and graded exams

Lecturer
Ivy Tech Community College

Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lafayette, Indiana

Fall 2007 - Summer 2008
Courses Taught: Statistics, Concepts in Mathematics, College Trigonometry
-Developed and delivered the first Hybrid (face to face and online) Concepts in Mathematics Course at Ivy Tech using BlackBoard and MyMathLab
-Led lectures
-Created, proctored, and graded exams

Teacher
Catholic Central High School

Lafayette, Indiana

Spring 2008
Courses Taught: Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, and Trigonometry (for college credit)
-Actively involved in professional development activites and state accredidation team
-Worked on team to write school's Improvement Plan
-Used technology to engage students for classroom instruction and discussion
-Assisted in grant-writing in hopes of technology to improve instruction and feedback
-Managed after-school classroom for make-up work
-Coached Math SuperBowl team, who achieved 1st place in competition

Instructor
Diversity Initiatives Program
Purdue University

Lafayette, Indiana

Summer 2006 and Summer 2007
Courses Taught: College Algebra
-Received Certificate of Appreciation
-Assisted minority students participating in the Business Opportunities Program to get a jump-start on their first year in the Krannert School of Management
-Facilitated small group active learning as students worked through homework and review excercises

Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center

Mishawaka, Indiana

Fall 2004 - Spring 2005
Subjects Taught: all levels of Math, Spanish, and Study Skills
-Specialized in special populations: under and over-achievers
-Led the math prep course for both ACT/SAT and GQE (ISTEP)
-Tracked and monitored progress

Undergraduate Help Session Leader
Teacher's Aide
University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana

Fall 2002 - Spring 2005
Courses Taught: Business Calculus I and Business Calculus II
-Created handouts and lesson plans for multi-section calculus class in Latex
-Led some lectures
-Facilitated Help Sessions 10 hours per week
-Led review sessions before exams

Student Athlete Tutor
University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana

Fall 2002 - Spring 2005
Courses Taught: various Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and Spanish
-Assisted student-athletes with assignments and reviews for exams
-Tracked and monitored progress
-Led review sessions for courses and also sessions on Study Skills
-Collaborated with academic counselors to devise success success strategies

Research Experience

>Graduate Research Assistant
Science Literacy Project
Purdue University
Department of Educational Studies

West Lafayette, Indiana

Fall 2005 - Fall 2006
Advisors: Dr. Helen Patrick, Dr. Ala Samarpungavan, and Dr. Youlie Panayota Maticopoulos-James
-Conducted research on a federally-funded project (NSF $1,490,693) designed to enhance science teaching and learning in public school kindergarten classrooms
-Partnered with kindergarten teachers to help children learn science through inquiry
-Personally accountable for leading small groups in the classrooms, videotaping, and transcribing

Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Notre Dame
Mathematics Department

Notre Dame, Indiana

Summer 2004 - Spring 2005
Advisor: Dr. Alexandrou Himonas
-Conducted research to develop 'real-life' problems for Calculus textbook
-Assisted in the proofreading of a textbook for publishing
-Organized and conducted a study on Collabortative Learning
-Produced a document titled 'Mathemagical' Teaching: A Guide to Integrate Collaborative Learning in the Collegiate Mathematics Classroom
-Presented segments of the previously-listed document to a group of math instructors of Business Calculus

International Experience

Study Abroad
La Fundacion de Ortega y Gassett

Toledo, Spain

Spring 2004
Dean's List
-Attained highest academic honorts at la Fundacion
-Semi-proficient in oral and written communication in Spanish
-Lived with a host family

Teaching Intern
Choate Rosemary Hall

Wallingford, Connecticut

Summer 2004
-Taught hands-on Math and Science to international students (representing India, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Korea, and more)
-Served as Head of House in dorms
-Coached a variety of recreational sports

Professional Experience


Presentations

My Presentations & Workshops Mathematics in My Career: Designing Games for Learning

  • Invited speaker to GEMS (Girls Engaged in Math and Science), February 15, 2011
  • Terraset Elementary School, Reston, VA

Professional Development Series

  • September 27, 2010 – Teaching Number Sense with Illuminations
  • November 14, 2010 – Teaching Computational Fluency with Games
  • February 14, 2011 – Teaching Geometry and Measurement with Literature
  • Terraset Elementary School, Reston, VA

Resources for Play - to Engage, Enhance, and Extend: Manipulatives, Games, and Technology

  • Keynote Speaker at lunch to PAEMST (Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching) winners, December 15, 2010
  • The Willard Intercontinental Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Mathematical Patterns for Conceptual Understanding of Inverse Functions

  • Reasoning and Sense-making with LiveScribe Technology, November 16, 2010
  • Patapsco High School, Baltimore, MD

Algebraic Connections and Technology

  • I.M.P.A.C.T., November 2, 2010
  • Project led by Dr. Suh, funded by the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia
  • Hopewell County, VA

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions Using NCTM Resources

  • NCTM Regional Conference, October 28, 2010
  • New Orleans, LA

New and Pre-service Teachers Workshop (2)

  • NCTM Regional Conference, October 28 and 29, 2010
  • New Orleans, LA

Using Math Games to Encourage and Students’ Learning

  • NCTM Regional Conference, October 29, 2010
  • New Orleans, LA

Care to See How Many Bears You Can Float in Your Boat?

  • USA Science and Engineering Festival, October 23 & 24, 2010
  • National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Math Games to Encourage and Students’ Learning

  • NCTM Regional Conference, October 13, 2010
  • Baltimore, MD

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions Using NCTM Resources

  • NCTM Regional Conference, October 14, 2010
  • Baltimore, MD

Using Math Games to Encourage and Enhance Students’ Learning

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 23, 2010<
  • San Diego, CA

New and Pre-service Teachers Kickoff

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 23, 2010
  • San Diego, CA

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions Using NCTM Resources

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 24, 2010
  • San Diego, CA

New and Pre-service Teachers Celebration

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 24, 2010
  • San Diego, CA

Three Ways to Teach Linear Regression Using Illuminations Resources

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 25, 2010
  • San Diego, CA

Playing Games to Enhance Understanding: Grades 6-8

  • VCTM Spring Conference, March 12, 2010
  • James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

New and Pre-service Teachers Workshop

  • NCTM e-workshop, November 16, 2009

New and Pre-service Teachers Workshop (2)

  • NCTM Regional Conference, November 5 & 6, 2009
  • Minneapolis, MN

New and Pre-service Teachers Kickoff

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 23, 2009
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

New and Pre-service Teachers Celebration

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 24, 2009<
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Understanding and Teaching Key Algebra Content in High School

  • NCTM Annual Meeting, April 25, 2009
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Using NCTM Online Resources to Enhance Your Classroom

  • NCTM Regional Conference, November 7, 2008
  • Reno- Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV

New and Pre-service Teachers Workshop (2)

  • NCTM Regional Conference, November 6 & 7, 2008
  • Reno- Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV

Engaging Activities for Secondary Mathematics Classrooms

  • NCTM e-workshop, November 4, 2008

Publications

My Publications NCTM Research Briefs and Clips, as Series Editor

JRME Research Summary

Teaching Tips, published on the web and NCTM’s Summing Up newsletter

 

 

Professional Development and Training

Presentation Skills Workshop Series
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Reston, Virginia

November 2008
-Participated in series of workshops focused on various aspects of presenting and speaking in a public setting

Indiana Teaching License - Secondary Math>
Transition to Teaching Program
Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

June 2008
-Engaged in a planned sequence of courses and accompanying field experiences in community schools

Preparing Future Faculty Class
Department of Graduate Studies
Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Spring 2006
-Explored faculty roles, responsibilities, and development opportunities at different types of higher education institutions

Graduate Teaching Certificate
Center for Instructional Excellence
Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

April 2006
-Participated in series of teaching workshops focused on improving the teaching skills of Purdue faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants
-Developed teaching portfolio, received student and professional evaluation

Teaching Workshop Series
Mathematics Department
Purdue University

West Lafayette, Indiana

Fall 2005
-Participated in series of workshops focused on various aspects of ‘teaching algebra on my own

Leadership Positions

Program Leader for Collaboration between NCTM and Terraset Elementary School

  • (May 2010 – present)
  • Leading an initiative for NCTM to connect with classroom teachers and students
  • Improving an existing Lunch Bunch program, where NCTM volunteers facilitate mathematics enrichment during lunch with students
  • Facilitating quarterly professional development for teachers targeted at weaknesses evident in test scores, aligned with topics in pacing guides
  • Organizing fund-raising opportunities for Terraset within NCTM and the community
  • Connecting with families about mathematical literacy at Math Night

Big Sister, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Program

  • (Fall 2002 – present)

Coach, Math SuperBowl Team, Central Catholic High School, Lafayette, IN

  • (Spring 2008)
  • Organized content for SuperBowl Mathletics practices
  • Led the Knights to a modest 1st Place

Peer Mentor, University of Notre Dame

  • (Fall 2005)
  • Advisor: Mrs. Laura Flynn
  • Met with First-Year students transitioning into the college environment and gave them advice about meeting academic and social demands at such a prestigious university
  • Compiled summary reports to the advisors about each’s progress

Vice President of Math Club, University of Notre Dame

  • (Fall 2004 - Spring 2005)
  • Organized fund-raising activities such as a High-School Math Competition
  • Invited and hosted luminary figures in the field of mathematics as guest-speakers

Professional Memberships