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Assistant High School

Location:
Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
Posted:
March 09, 2010

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Charles F. Touron, Ph.D.

**** ****** *****,

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-***-****

*******@****.***

SUMMARY

A computational mathematics researcher experienced effectively working independently and as a team member .

Expertise in managing people, projects and solving problems; experience which I now aim to apply in a n

industry related role.

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Ph.D. Computational and Applied Mathematics, August 2009

East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

M.A. Mathematics, July 1999.

Elon University, Elon, NC

B.S. Mathematics and A.B. Physics, May 1994.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Old Dominion University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Norfolk, VA

Graduate Student of Prof. D. Glenn Lasseigne, 2005 – 2009

Numerical calculation of blow-up solutions of integral and ordinary differential equations.

Old Dominion University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Norfolk, VA

Graduate Research Assistant with Prof. L. Luo, 2003 – 2005

CFD research in hybrid gas-kinetic methods using the Boltzmann transport equation.

Old Dominion University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Norfolk, VA

Graduate Research Assistant with Prof. C. DeBisschop, 2002 – 2003

Numerical calculation of Isothermal frontal polymerization.

East Carolina University, Department of Mathematics, Greenville, NC

Graduate Student of Prof. Mike Spurr, 1998 – 1999

Investigating Costa’s minimal surface – a minimal surface that answered a 200 year old question.

East Carolina University, Department of Mathematics, Greenville, NC

Graduate Research Assistant with Prof. David Pravica, Summer 1998

Computing the solutions to Rutherford scattering and the multi-body problem.

Investigating the problem by numerical methods using a FORTRAN program.

SKILLS

Problem solving – analysis of complex data, identification of trends and development of new approaches,

– overcome obstacles with a combination of personal experience, expertise from others and adapting ideas.

Project management – defining research goals within a timeframe agreed with partners.

Communication – great interpersonal, written, editorial and public speaking skills through teaching,

supervision, research papers and conference presentations,

– proficient at presenting complex material in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner, suited to a wide range of

audiences.

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Strategic thinking – discuss potential value of work with a range of researchers to identify original

opportunities.

Leadership and Teamwork - effectively manage own time and ensure other team-members meet agreed

objectives,

- oversee multiple projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and provide direction to the work of fellow researchers

and students.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating Systems – proficient at many different operating systems: UNIX, DOS, VAX/VMS, Linux (Suse,

Red Hat, Fedora), OS/2, AS/400, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP home & professional, Novell and Mac OSX.

Languages – competent with many computer languages: Pascal, Basic, C, shell scripts, FORTRAN, MPI.

Hardware Exposure – experienced with many different hardware types: SunSparc’s, VAX’s, PC’s,

Macintosh’s, Apple’s, HP’s, IBM mainframes, Large Integrated Online Networked Services (LIONS), and

Beowulf Clusters (build by hand and with clustering suits.)

Software Exposure – experienced with a diverse software applications: Microsoft Office, Claris Works,

OpenOffice, and iWork,

– proficient with statistical and mathematical software: Derive, Maple, Mathematica, Gnuplot, MathCAD,

Splus, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, and Matlab,

– conversant with many graphics and publication applications: AutoSketch, QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Atlas

GIS/Select, LaTex, and LaTex(Banner) presentations.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, VA

Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, May 2005 – 2009

Teaching Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra and developmental mathematics to college students.

Preparing and grading tests, quizzes and class work.

Developing and using web pages, other online content and Blackboard to help students with sources of

supplemental instruction and resources.

Old Dominion University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Norfolk, VA

Graduate Teaching Assistant, August 2001 – December 2006

Taught Calculus, Pre-Calculus and Algebra to university students.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

Developed and used web pages and Blackboard to help students with sources of supplement al

instruction and resources.

Halifax Community College, Weldon, NC

Mathematics Instructor, January 2000 - May 2001

Taught developmental and technical mathematics to community college students.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

Modified and strengthened the developmental mathematics program by lowering class size and using

moderated learning with computer software and private instruction.

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East Carolina University, Department of Mathematics, Greenville, NC

Mathematics Instructor, August 2000 - May 2001

Instructed students in Algebra.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

Proctored the end of semester common exam.

Served as a member of the Math Lab/Basic Skills committee, where I assisted in modifications of the

textbook and syllabus.

Assisted in the design for the University College Algebra final exam.

Developed a website to help students study mathematics.

North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC

Adjunct Professor, August 1999 - May 2000

Taught mathematics to college students.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

Nash Community College, Rocky Mount, NC

Mathematics Instructor, August 1998 - December 1999

Taught developmental mathematics to community college students.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

East Carolina University, Department of Mathematics, Greenville, NC

Graduate Teaching Assistant, August 1996 - December 1998

Instructed Algebra to university students.

Prepared and graded tests, quizzes and class work.

Proctored the end of semester common exam.

Proctored yearly university math competition for high school students.



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