| Education | |
| M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Notre Dame de Namur University / Belmont, CA / May 2002 Capstone Project: Fostering Mathematical Thought in Out of Field Math Teachers |
|
| Graduate Studies in Mathematics Emory University / Atlanta, GA / August 1991–May 1992 |
|
| B.S. Mathematics and Philosophy |
|
| Consulting Experience | |
|
Subject Matter Expert Reviewer The College Board / January 2016 – currentReview potential standardized test assessment question for readability, mathematical accuracy and clarity, as well as appropriate context. |
|
|
Mathematics Review Session Presenter National Mathematics and Science Initiative / April 2014 – March 2020Lead weekend review course for AP Statistics students. |
|
| Curriculum Writer & Reviewer Serve as the lead curriculum writer for the Cryptography unit, help plan and implement professional development, and review other curriculum units. |
|
| Teaching Experience | |
|
Mathematics Instructor Teach courses in Statistics, Algebra, Precalculus, and Discrete Math. |
|
|
Mathematics Instructor Taught courses in Geometry, Making Decisions Using Data, Graph Theory, and Cryptography as well as support various mathematics enrichment activities for a diverse population of rising 8th grade students from New York city neighborhoods. |
|
|
Mathematics Teacher Taught courses in Geometry and Statistics. |
|
|
Mathematics Teacher Teach courses in Algebra 1, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, serve as an advisor to students in grade 10, and work with students in the Math Club. |
|
| Mathematics Teacher Bellarmine College Preparatory / San Jose, CA / August 1999 – June 2016 Teach courses in Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Probability/Statistics, Calculus, AP Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics, serve as head moderator of the student newspaper, and assist with facilitating the Gay/Straight Christian Life Community group. |
|
| Part-Time Instructor Notre Dame de Namur University / Belmont, CA / January 2009 – December 2010 Taught a mathematics instruction methods course for pre-service teachers. |
|
| Mathematics Teacher Jesuit High School / Tampa, FL / August 1992 – June 1998 Taught courses in Geometry and Algebra. |
|
| Administrative Experience | |
| Mathematics Department Chair Bellarmine College Preparatory / San Jose, CA / May 2002 – June 2006 Supervised student enrollment, facilitated faculty professional growth, researched and implemented instructional technology, oversaw curriculum development, and served as a liaison between department faculty and school administrators. |
|
| Registrar & Principal's Administrative Assistant Jesuit High School / Tampa, FL / June 1998 – August 1999 |
|
| Assistant to the Athletic Department Jesuit High School / Tampa, FL / August 1992 – June 1998 Maintained official school records, consulted on technology matters, administrated the phone system, coordinated ceremonies and mailings, assisted with the admissions process, and created publications. |
|
| Professional Memberships | |
| American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (2019 – current |
|
| American Statistical Association (2019 – current |
|
| Mathematical Association of America (2001 – current |
|
| National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1997 – 2019 |
|
| California Mathematics Council (2004 – 2017, 2018 |
|
| Professional Contributions | |
| Grader for the Advanced Placement Statistics Test (2014-2016, 2020-2023) | |
| Reviewer for NCTM publication Mathematics Teacher (2011 – current) | |
| Accreditation Visitation Team Member for Western Association of Schools and Colleges (2013, 2014) |
|
| Facilitator for JSEA Seminars in Ignatian Leadership (2009, 2010) |
|
| Academic Presentations | ||
| "Cryptography: Keeping Secrets Using Algebra and Geometry" | ||
| Northwest Mathematics Conference (Whistler, BC / October 2015) |
||
| CMC North Conference (Asilomar, CA / December 2014) |
||
| NCTM Annual Convention (New Orleans, LA / April 2014) |
||
| "Ideas for Revisiting Geometry Proofs in Algebra Class" | ||
| Northwest Mathematics Conference (Portland, OR / October 2014) |
||
| NCTM Annual Convention (Denver, CA / April 2013) |
||
| CMC North Conference (Asilomar, CA / December 2010) |
||
| CMC South Conference (Palm Springs, CA / November 2010) |
||
| "Engaging Activities and Ideas for Teaching Discrete Math" | ||
| Northwest Mathematics Conference (Bellevue, WA / October 2013) |
||
| CMC North Conference (Asilomar, CA / December 2012) |
||
| NCTM Annual Convention (Philadelphia, PA / April 2012) |
||
| "Cryptography: How Math Makes Communication Sercure" | ||
| CMC North Conference (Asilomar, CA / December 2009) |
||
| "Going from 'I Don't Like Math' to 'Math Isn't That Bad'" | ||
| CMC North Conference (Asilomar, CA / December 2008) |
||
| Academic Conference Participation | |
| AMATYC Annual Conference (2022) |
|
| Mathematical Association of America MathFest (2004, 2007, 2015, 2023) |
|
| MAA & AMS Joint Mathematics Meetings (2002, 2008, 2014) |
|
| National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Convention (2008, 2010, 2012–2014) |
|
| Northwest Mathematics Conference (2013–2015) |
|
| California Mathematics Council North Conference (2004–2009, 2011–2014) |
|
| California Mathematics Council South Conference (2004–2009, 2011–2014, 2018) |
|
| National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Institute on Reasoning and Sense Making (2011) |
|
| International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics 2 (July 2002 / Crete, Greece) |
|
| Professional Development Experiences | |
| StatPREP Workshop – Florida Southwestern State College (May 2022) |
|
| International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics – Pearson Publishing (March 2021) |
|
| Anja Greer Math Conference – Phillips Exeter Academy (June 2015) |
|
| AP Statistics Summer Institute – Woodward Academy (July 2013) |
|
| Data Games Institute – Key Curriculum Press (August 2011) |
|
| Expository Writing for Communicating Mathematics – Mathematics Association of America (July 2009) |
|
| AP Statistics Summer Institute – Texas A&M University (July 2008) |
|
| Ignatian Leadership Seminars– Jesuit Secondary Education Association (October 2005 – February 2007) |
|
| Discovering Geometry for the New Century – Key Curriculum Press (July 2004) |
|
| The Skillful Leader Workshop – Research for Better Teaching (Summer/Fall 2002) |
|
| Journalism Institute – American Society of Newspaper Editors (July 2001) |
|
| Summer Journalism Workshop – Columbia Scholastic Press Association (June 2001) |
|
| The Skillful Teacher Workshop – Research for Better Teaching (Summer/Fall 2000) |
|
| Service & Volunteer Activities | |
| Board Member – Silicon Valley Pride (January 2014 – November 2015) |
|
| Faculty Leader – Bellarmine College Preparatory Appalachian Service Immersion (June 2012 & July 2013) |
|
| Faculty Leader – Bellarmine College Preparatory Urban Plunge (2012) |
|
| Board Member – San Jose Pride (December 2010 – April 2012) | |
| Ignatian Development Experiences | |
| JSEA Ignatian Leadership Academy (2011, 2008) |
|
| JSEA Colloquium (2010, 2004, 2001, 1995) |
|
| CalProv Project Sponsorship (January 2005) |
|
| JSEA Symposium on Ignatian Education (2003) |
|
| JSEA CORD Summer Workshop (1993) |
|