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MELINDA C. RUDIBAUGH

Education

Course work completed for Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with Arizona State University.

M.N.S. in mathematics and physics from Arizona State University.

B.S. in Earth Science Education, summa cum laude, from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Work Experience

Retired Instructor of Mathematics at Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) Chandler, Arizona. Most recently having taught three levels of calculus in hybrid format, business calculus online, a certification course for faculty entitled Teaching and Learning in the Community College and team-taught face-to-face second semester calculus.

Supervisor high school mathematics student teachers, University of Arizona, 2016-17

Co-organizer Honors Colloquium, CGCC, November 2016, and support, April 2017

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant recipient to research globalization and reform teaching techniques for brief calculus.

Maricopa Institute for Learning Fellow researching impact of internationalizing brief calculus curriculum.

Learnshop Facilitator for Engaging Students in Active Learning; three levels for Maricopa faculty.

Faculty-in-Residence, Maricopa Institute for Learning, 2003-04.

Chair of Science and Mathematics Division then Mathematics Division 1998-2006 wherein tasks were to schedule classes, programs, and instructors; supervise up to 140 faculty and support staff; manage budget, resolve conflicts, and participate in campus strategic planning.

Levels of instruction have ranged from arithmetic to differential equations. Organized and implemented faculty and staff development including technology training. Helped formulate the establishment of CGCC’s first Emerging Science and Mathematics Scholars Awards Program, 2001, and Excellence in Mathematics Contest, 2001. Committee responsibilities have included: international-intercultural education, campus sustainability, faculty development, faculty professional growth, instructional computing committee, student learning and outcomes assessment, service learning steering committee, faculty association president-elect, Williams Campus planning committee, math instructional council, electronic forum steering committee, co-advisor to Christian fellowship, Future Teachers of America, and Phi Theta Kappa honorary fraternity, the Honors program, and chair of the campus holiday party. Evaluated math software for the district.

Field Test Coordinator, 1997, and internship, 1995-1996, with the Maricopa Mathematics Consortium assisting with development and testing of active learning modules, and grant writing.

Additional Experience

Hundreds of hours volunteering with Si Se Puede over a nine-year period beginning with leading students to do “Math Day” interactions with middle school students and culminating in leading students to teach and tutor calculus, organize competitions, and serve their community by igniting young minds to love and enjoy mathematics

Community involvement in charity drives and animal rescue.

Taught courses at Ottawa University in linear algebra, numerical optimization, abstract algebra, calculus, mathematical modeling, and math for teachers

Taught various levels of algebra for Mesa Community College, Rio Salado Community College, and Phoenix College.

Graduate assistant then faculty associate in mathematics at Arizona State University. Coordinator of lab and numeration theory classes for elementary education majors; liaison between departments.

Public/private school secondary level experience in math, general science, physics.

Awards

Caesar Chavez Educator of the Year, 2014

Keystone Award for Excellence, 2014

Keystone Award for Community Engagement, 2013

Service Learning Faculty of the Year, 2011-12

Educator of the Year, Gilbert Community Excellence Award, 2010

American Mathematics Association at the Two-Year College Teaching Excellence Award, 2009

Employee Recognition Award Nominee, MCCCD, 2009, 2008.

Chair Academy Leadership Award 2006.

National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development award for Teaching and Leadership Excellence, 2005, at both campus and district level (two awards).

Inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma, May 2005.

Excellence in Preparation of Teachers Team Award, Arizona State University, 2001.

Outstanding Faculty Award, CGCC, 1994.

Innovator of the Year, 1994, team recipient for service learning in the curriculum.

CGCC Inclusion in Who’s Who in American Education, 1994.

Innovator of the Year, 1993, for team-taught physics-calculus course, Maricopa Community College District

Employee Recognition Award, CGCC, 1989-1990, Honors Forum committee member.

Finalist for ASU Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 1980,1981.

Publications

“Active Learning and Diversity,” MCCCD Diversity Newsletter, spring 2008.

“Learning MAT150 @ CGCC,” Forum, MCCCD, spring 2000.

“Alternative Assessment in Mathematics or Do I Really Know What They Know?” The Forum, MCCCD, 1997.

“Confessions of a Cooperative Learning Junkie,” Forum, MCCCD, 1995.

“Facing Technological Changes in Teaching: A Focus on Mathematics Instruction,” Vision, MCCCD, spring 1991.

Presentations

“Do Dogs Do Calculus?” Las Hermanas, CGCC, April, 2017.

“Active Learning for Deadbeats,” Day of Learning, CGCC, fall 2016.

“Active Learning for the Reluctant Learner (and Teacher),” Day of Learning, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, spring 2016.

“The Basics of Active Engagement in the Classroom.” Estrella Mountain Community College, fall semesters 2013-2016.

“Flipping and Gaming: They’re Hot!” Day of Learning CGCC, 2014-2015

“Service Learning: Learning by Teaching,” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 2013.

“Hybrid Calculus; Pros, Cons and a Whole Lot in Between,” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges National Conference, Austin, TX, 2011.

“Mother and Child Reunion; Generational Teaching Differences,” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges National Conference, Austin, TX, 2011.

“Active Learning for the Reluctant Learner,” Day of Learning, Scottsdale Community College, 2012.

“Best Practices to Engage Students,” Adjunct Faculty Association Conference, 2010.

“Active Learning How-To’s,” break-out session, Day of Learning, Chandler, CGCC, 2000-2010, every semester either as a one-time experience or a four-part series.

“What the Best College (Math) Teachers Do: A Discussion,” Arizona affiliate of American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges, Flagstaff, AZ, 2009.

“Engaging Students in Active Learning Using The Teaching Professor,“ Teaching Professor Conference, Washington, DC, 2009.

“How to Break the (Math) Ice; Class Builders, Team-Builders,” National Council Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Phoenix, Arizona 2006.

Globalizing Brief Calculus Curriculum poster session, American Mathematical Association of Two-Year College, Washington, D.C. 2008, and Faculty Convocation, MCCCD, 2007.

“Active Learning for Teachers and Students,” Phi Theta Kappa Conference, 2007

“The First Day-Be Ready!” For Maricopa Interns, MCCCD, 2006

Active Learning Strategies; an Introduction, Adjunct Faculty Conference, MCCCD, 2003-2006.

“Using Projects and Cooperative learning to Teach Mathematics,” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges National Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA, 1999

“Classroom Assessment Techniques,” CGCC, 1991-2005.

“Reinventing Ourselves; Regrouping for a New Semester,” CGCC, 2002.

“Implementing All of the Standards,” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Regional Conference, Flagstaff, AZ, 1997.

“Implementing A Service Learning Component in Your Curriculum,” Campus Compact Annual Conference, Scottsdale, AZ 1997, National Council of Staff, Program and Organizational Developers Annual National Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1994.

“Using the Web to Teach Mathematics,” International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Reno, NV, 1996.

“Meaningful Mathematics: A Modular Approach to Reform, ”Teaching for Excellence Conference, Austin, TX, 1996, ArizMATYC, Flagstaff, and 3rd Annual Cooperative Learning in Higher Education Conference, 1996.

“Cooperative Learning in Mathematics: Making it Work,” Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Mesa, AZ, 1996, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO, and Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute, Albuquerque, NM, 1996.

“Probability in Elementary Classroom,” Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Mesa, AZ 1996.

“Active Learning Strategies for the Elementary Classroom,” Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers, Arizona State University, 1996.

“Implementing Service Learning in Mathematics Curriculum,” Teaching for Excellence Conference, Austin, TX, 1996, Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics, Phoenix, AZ, 1995, and Service Learning Dialogue Day, Phoenix, AZ, 1995.

“Cooperative Learning with Mathland,” Gilbert Elementary Schools, Gilbert, AZ, 1996.

“Holiday Math,” Family Math Night, Kyrene Elementary Schools, Tempe, AZ, 1995.

“Welcome to the TI-92, Texas Instruments’ Newest Calculator,” Faculty Workshop, Scottsdale, AZ, 1995.

“Portfolios” Alternative Assessment,” Adjunct Faculty Workshop, Phoenix, AZ, 1995.

“Forming Base Groups that Last,” Cooperative Learning in Mathematics, AMATYC Regional, Breckenridge, CO, 1995, and Collaborative Learning in Higher Education Second Annual Conference, Tempe, AZ, 1995.

“Integrating University Physics and Calculus,” Learning Communities Conference, Central Arizona College, Casa Grande, AZ 1996, and Integrated Learning Dialogue Day, Maricopa Community Colleges, Tempe, AZ, 1994.

“Using Solar Cookers to Teach Parabolas, Phoenix Urban Systemic Initiative, Phoenix, AZ, 1996-97, “Intel Link with Education, Chandler, AZ, 1995, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 1994, Florida Education Technology Conference, Tampa, Florida, 1993. And Collaborative Learning Dialogue Day, Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix, Arizona, 1992.

“Mathematics of Comets,” Project Jupiter, an Eisenhower Grant, Chandler, AZ, 1994-95.

“Bungee Jumping to Integrate Calculus and Physics,” Collaborative Learning in Higher Education First Annual Conference, Mesa, AZ 1994.

“Collaborative Learning in Mathematics,” CGCC, Mesa Community College, Arizona State University, and Maricopa Community Colleges District Dialogue Day, 1992-93.

“Electronic Forum,” CGCC, 1991-94.

Curriculum Development

“Using Derive” and “Tutorial Software,” CGCC, 1992-94.

Engaging Students in Active Learning – a notebook of designed, collected and modified materials for teachers 2001-2007.

Internationalizing the Brief Calculus Curriculum, MCCD, 2006-2008.

Mathematics for Future Elementary Teachers, a semester-long course using active learning strategies, manipulatives, service learning, student demonstrations, journals, and portfolio assessment, 2001.

Diversifying the Mathematics Curriculum, MCCCD, 1999-2000.

Anxiety Reductions Strategies for Elementary Algebra, CGCC, 1998-1999.

Calculus by Project, student-centered calculus, 1993-1998.

Co-author “Linear Behavior,” a three-week introductory algebra unit based upon active learning strategies, 1995-97.

Grants

Support team member for High Tech Transfer Partnership NSF grant

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning MCCD, 2007-2009.

Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction Learning Grants

Adjunct Workshop, 2004-2005.

Study Groups, 2001.

Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation of Teachers, “ACEPT,” 1997 – 2001.

Project Jupiter, 1994-1995.

Women In Science and Engineering, “WISE,” 1993.

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