Mathematics Education and Tutoring Enthusiast

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James E. Tokunaga

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I. EDUCATION

• BA in Mathematics, Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA, Expected May 2027

• AS in Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude, Canada College, Woodside, CA, May 2024 II. TALKS

● “Engaging Students Beyond Classroom Boundaries,” Sac State Spring Symposium, Sacramento State, March 4th, 2026

● “From Snakes To Squares, Measuring Area with a Twist,” Sac State Math Stat Epsilon Talk, Sacramento State, November 12th, 2025

● “From Snakes To Squares, Measuring Area with a Twist,” Math Club Talk, Sacramento State, November 5th, 2025

III. Poster Presentations

● “Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom,” co presented with a peer and “From Snakes to Squares, Measuring Area with a Twist,” Research Symposium, Sacramento State, October 22nd, 2025

● “Engaging Students Beyond the Classroom” and “From Snakes to Squares, Measuring Area with a Twist,” Mathematical Association of America Math Fest, Sacramento - August 8th, 2025

● “Engaging Students Beyond Classroom Boundaries,” Research Symposium, Sacramento State, November 12th, 2024

● “Engaging Students Beyond Classroom Boundaries,” Northeastern Research Undergraduate Mathematics Education (NE RUME) Conference, Boston University, October 26th, 2024 III. WORK EXPERIENCE

• Student Assistant, Mathematics and Science Education Center, Math Project, Sacramento State, November 2025 - Present

• Math Lab Tutor, Sacramento State, January 2025 - Present

• Embedded Tutor, Calculus I, College of San Mateo, June 2024 - August 2024

• Math Tutor, Calculus I & II, Canada College, February 2023 - May 2024

• Math Tutor, North Central Student Foundation, November 2021- April 2022 IV. AWARDS & GRANTS

• Science Educational Equity Instructional Related Actives (SEE IRA), Sacramento State - February 2026 -Present

● California State University, Science Engineering and Mathematics (CSU STEM-NET), October 2025 - Present

● CSU Stem Pathways Program, September 2025–December 2025

● Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), Sacramento State- June-August 2025:

● Enhanced Research Support Grant, February 2025- March 2025

● S. Moderock Scholarship, Sacramento State, April 2025

● California State University, Louis Stokes Alliance Minority Participation, (CSU LSAMP), November 2024 - March 2025

V. PUBLICATIONS

Ghosh Hajra, S., Davis, B., Alanis, J., & Tokunaga, J. (2025). Preparing future educators: Using service-learning in mathematics courses for prospective K–12 teachers. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 17(2), Article 8. https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol17/iss2/8 VI. Extracurriculars

● Calculus Carnival, Sacramento State, April 15th,2026

● PI-Fest, Math Department, March 12th, 2026

● e-Event, Center for Science and Math Success, Sacramento State, February 5th 2026

● Valentines Day event, Math Department, Sacramento State, February 11th, 2026

● Halloween Celebration, Sacramento State, October 30th,2025

● Event Coordinator, Integration Bee, Sacramento State, April 17th, 2025

● Event Organizer, Pi Fest, Sacramento State - March 14th, 2025

● Event Organizer, Calculus Carnival, Sacramento State, February 24th, 2025

● Math Club President, Sacramento State, September 18th, 2024 – May 16th 2025, September 10th 2025- Present

X. RESEARCH CERTIFICATIONS

● May 16th 2025, Research Ethics Certification (CITI Program)

● May 16th 2025, Human Subjects Research (IRB)

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