High School University

Melissa Quinn

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

• **** Oak Crest Lane, Provo, UT 84604 • 801-***-****

Education

Masters of Arts in Mathematics Education (Graduating August 2012)

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Advisor: Steven R. Williams

Thesis: A Preliminary Exploration into an Implementation of Just-in-Time Teaching for a Hybrid Algebra College Course.

2010 – 2012

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Education

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

1997 – 2000

Associate of Arts in General Education

Brigham Young University-Idaho, Rexburg, ID

1995 – 1997

Mathematics Teaching Experience

Instructor

Mathematics Department (Brigham Young University)

Courses Taught:

• College Algebra (MATH 110): 15 sections

• Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (MthEd 306): 1 section 2010 – present

Adjunct Instructor

Developmental Mathematics Department (Utah Valley University)

Courses Taught:

• Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1010): 15 sections

• Beginning & Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1000): 5 sections

• Beginning Algebra (MAT 0990): 12 sections

• Pre-Algebra/Beginning Algebra (MAT 0980): 6 sections

• Pre-Algebra (MAT 0950): 9 sections

• Individualized Math Program (Mat 090R): 8 sections 2003 – present

Tutor

Mathematics (Tutor.com , Inc.)

2006 – 2008

Student Teacher

Mathematics Department (Wasatch High School)

Courses Taught:

• Geometry: two classes

• Algebra II: two classes

• Honors Algebra II: one class 1999 – 2000

Service

Adjunct Representative

Developmental Mathematics Department, (Utah Valley University)

2009 – 2012

Math Pass Program Evaluation Committee

Developmental Mathematics Department, (Utah Valley University)

2011

Accreditation Committee

University College, (Utah Valley University)

2010

Textbook Selection Committee

Developmental Mathematics Department, (Utah Valley University)

2009 – 2010

Scholarship / Research

Co-Authored Paper

Title: Success Through Math Mentoring (SUMM)

The Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico

*Paper published in The 2011 Mentoring Conference proceedings

2011

Other research focuses

Blended learning, hybrid courses, Just-in-Time Teaching, adult students, teaching mathematics for understanding, student mentoring, and technology as a tool for teaching and learning mathematics

2000 – present

Master’s Thesis (Defense Date: May 15th, 2012)

Title: A Preliminary Exploration into an Implementation of Just-in-Time Teaching for a Hybrid Algebra College Course.

2010 – 2012

Awards

Teaching of Excellence Nominee

University College, (Utah Valley University) 2010

Reference Available Upon Request

Contact this candidate