State University Assistant

Education

Doctoral Candidate, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Kentucky, College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction,

Secondary Mathematics Education

Dissertation Research: Teacher Professional Development and Student Mathematics Gains in Third-World and Developing Countries

M.A. Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky, December 2007

Completion of graduate credit hours towards M.A. in Mathematics (32 hrs), University of South Florida, May 2005

Research area(s): Abstract Algebra, Automata Theory/Coding Theory/Symbolic Dynamics

B.S. Mathematics, Clearwater Christian College, August 2000

Minor(s): Education, Bible

Experience

University Administration:

Kentucky State University: Dual Credit Program Coordinator, Jan 2014-June 2014, January 2015-May 2015

Kentucky State University: Developmental Mathematics Program Coordinator, Sept 2014-May 2015

Midway College: Mathematics Program Coordinator, Fall 2011 – September 2013

University Faculty/Teaching:

Lexington Latin School: Geometry Teacher/Math Faculty, November 2015-Present

Kentucky State University: Full-time Developmental Mathematics Faculty, Aug 2014-May 2015

Midway College: Assistant Professor/ Mathematics Program Coordinator, Fall 2011 – September 2013

(Adjunct Faculty Fall 2008-Spring 2011)

Kentucky State University: Full-time Developmental Mathematics Faculty, Fall 2009- Spring 2011

(Adjunct faculty 2011- Spring 2013)

Bluegrass Community Technical Colleges and Schools: Adjunct Mathematics Faculty, Spring 2009-Fall 2011

ITT Technical Institute: Adjunct Instructor, Lexington, KY, Fall 2008-Spring 2009

University of Kentucky: Teaching Assistant/ Secondary Mathematics Education Advisor/Student Teacher

Supervisor: Spring 2006 – Spring 2009

Oakland University, Graduate Teaching Associate: 2001 – 2002, Rochester, Michigan

Robinson High School: Mathematics Teacher: 2000 - 2001 Tampa, Florida

Ministry:

Center Point Church of Lexington: Missions Collaborative Team Leader, January 2008-present

Manage church missions budget – currently over $64,000

Assist in the planning and leading of international mission trips (3 to Brazil, 3 to Haiti)

Set and provide monthly agendas, facilitate meetings, guide yearly missions giving offering – giving focus, promotion, and decoration (2015 giving was over $49,000 in one morning)

Develop missions funding applications for long-term missionary, short-term missionary, and organization

applications

Provide oversight for yearly missionary support reviews and ministry additions

Biblical Counselor, Center Point Church of Lexington: Biblical Counselor, Summer 2014-Present

Provide group counseling at CPC’s Restore recovery ministry, as well as one-on-one biblical counseling

Completed the Fundamentals of formal training in biblical counseling through One-Eighty Counseling Currently in the process for board certification (Jan 2016-Jan 2017)

Idlewild Baptist Church: Ministry Assistant to College Age Ministry: Jan 2004 – Dec 2005

College Age Bible Fellowship Teacher

Develop, Organize, and Lead 100+-person volunteer-based weekly service team for a 300+ student weekly College Age Worship Service (since 2002)

Tutoring:

Brainbean Tutoring: Assistant Director/Mathematics Tutor: August 2015-Present

Tutoring Club: Mathematics Teacher/Assistant Director: Fall 2006 – Summer 2009, Lexington, KY

Huntington Learning Center: Mathematics Teacher: May 2006 – Summer 2009, Tampa, Florida

University of Kentucky: Resident Advisor, Greg Page Apartments: Spring 2005

Enlightened Learning: Mathematics Tutor: September 2005 – Summer 2009, St. Petersburg, Florida

United States Navy: Mathematics Teacher/Tutor: August 2002 – December 2005, University of

South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Skills/Accomplishments

Responsibilities/accomplishments in Administration Roles Include:

Tutoring Assistant Director (Tutoring Club and Brainbean Tutoring): 3 yrs exp.

Customer service, Program Sales, Personalize programs to meet specific student needs, ACT Prep

Specialist

Kentucky State University: 2 yrs exp.

Authored, developed, and implemented University policy for Dual Credit/Enrollment, consisting of:

enrollment, registration, financial support, faculty expectations and compensation, and secondary partnerships expectations for dual credit/enrollment.

Sections of the published policy were adopted by the Kentucky Council for Post-Secondary Education (CPE).

Coordination of data collection by mathematics faculty for grant research and analysis of developmental

mathematics classes

Development of non-gateway mathematics course creation and approval by Faculty Senate

Development of general mathematics advising guidelines for university advisors (faculty and staff)

Development of faculty/staff professional development for general mathematics advising

University enrollment and registration assistance

University liaison for partnering high schools, University liaison to the Council for Post-secondary

Education (CPE)

University liaison to the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)

Recruitment of new partnering schools across the state of Kentucky

Development of curriculum plan for dual credit associate-s degree by graduation (in partnership with the

Franklin County School Board Superintendant)

Midway University: 2 yrs exp.

Implemented and managed KYOTE Math Placement Exam

Redesigned mathematics Major

Reviewed and developed upper-level mathematics courses toward redesign of mathematics major: Bridge to Abstract Math, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Abstract Algebra I and II

Coordinated adjunct math faculty

Responsibilities/accomplishments in Faculty roles include: 10 yrs exp.

Teaching of secondary and undergraduate mathematics:

Algebra 1 and 2 (secondary), Basic Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Geometry (secondary and college-level), Trigonometry, Calculus I, II, and III, Abstract Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Bridge to Abstract Mathematics, Educational Technology, Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Problem Solving, Contemporary Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, and Professional Skills

Student Advising, including the supervision of pre-service teachers during their teaching internships

Committee leadership and participation, including Math, Math/Science Program Faculty, Retention, Developmental

Mathematics

In-seat, online, and module teaching

Online course development, implementation, management, and updating

Conference Presentations:

UKBCM Women’s Spring Retreat, University of Kentucky (February, 2016)

Perfection: Seeing Perfect for What it Truly Is and Turning to Truth

UKBCM Women’s Spring Retreat, University of Kentucky (February, 2016)

Women in Leadership: Where Women Find Significance Pre/Post Fall of Man

Children’s Lifeline Schools, La Digue Matthieux, Region of Archaiea, Haiti (June 2015)

Conference Coordinator, Keynote Speaker, and Presenter: Metacognition, Developing Successful Student

Mindsets, and Reading Strategies

Kentucky Mathematics Educator Development (KMED) (2015)

Conceptual Teaching: What is it, How is it done, and How Can I Apply it to My Classroom?

Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) (2015)

Teaching Conceptually: Maximize Understanding and Engagement

Cru Women’s Spring Meet, Eastern Kentucky University and Berea College (February 2015)

Pitch Not So Perfect: What does the Bible say about perfectionism?

Children’s Lifeline Schools, La Digue Matthieux, Region of Archaiea, Haiti (June 2014)

Keynote Speaker: Basic Pedagogy Skills

Presenter: Conceptual Teaching in Mathematics using Vygotsky’s Theory of Proximal Development

Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM) (2014)

Co-Presenter: Learning to Love Math: Developing Mathematical Fluency Through Curiosity, Flexible Thinking and Creativity

Children’s Lifeline Schools, La Digue Matthieux, Region of Archaiea, Haiti (June 2013)

Basic Teaching Skills and Mathematics

(Organized, developed, and implemented week-long professional development conference for 70 village

teachers from four villages in the Region of Archaiea, teachers of all grades/subjects, with varying

education levels of completion)

Cru Women’s Fall Retreat, Transylvania University (November, 2012)

Where Women Find Significance: In Life and in Leadership

Future Educators of America, Morehead State University (2011)

Teaching Diverse Learners: Definitions, Misconceptions, and Methods

Appalachian Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AAMTE), Marshall University (2010).

Utilize Your Technology: Webpage Design for Classroom Teachers

ACT Prep, Morehead State University (Lecture series, January, 2010)

Re-ACT: What You Wish You Had Known the First Time

Future Educators of America, Morehead State University (2009)

Think Before You ACT

Future Educators of America, Morehead State University (2008)

How to Raise You ACT Scores – Factors of Success

Future Educators of America, Morehead State University (2008)

Teaching is a Profession: What Your Professional Skills Say

Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics (KCTM) (2007)

Spinning an Educational Web: Instruction in Webpage Design

Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics (KCTM) (2007)

Excel at Grading: Electronic Gradebooks and Progress Reports in Excel

Jessamine County Library (October 2007 and March 2008)

Ace the ACT: Basic Skills for Each Subject Area Test

Grants:

CPE Acceleration Grant Evaluator, Accelerated Mathematics Courses at Kentucky State University, Spring 2015

Other Skills

State of Florida Professional Educator's Certificate, Mathematics (6-12), 2000-2010

Credentialed for Kentucky Teaching Certificate, Mathematics (6-12), not certified

Computer skills include use of HLM, SPSS, Maple Programming, Web Design, MS Office (Includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Access), Moodle/Learninghouse, MyMathLab, MyLabsPlus, xyz homework

CLS (Creative Learning Systems) certified.

Have training and experience using CRISS Strategies and Kagan Methods.

Certified for the effective teaching of Critical Thinking (Midway College CT101)

Active member of the Math Science Program Faculty Committee at the University of Kentucky Fall 2008-Present

Conduct admissions interviews and participate in committee work regarding NCATE accreditation and Mathematics Education program changes

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