EDUCATION

Ph.D.   Educational Leadership (Concentration: Mathematics Education) . University of Mississippi. School of Education. Oxford, MS.  August, 2001. Dissertation: “ A Comparison of Methods Used to Teach Probability in a University Elementary Statistics Course.” Advisor:   Dr. Timothy Letzring. Committee Members: Dr. D. Bowman, Dr. J. Horine, Dr. K. Sullivan.

M.S.     Mathematics. Graduate School . University of Mississippi. Oxford, MS.        

            August, 1993.

B.A.     Mathematics ( with minors in English and Secondary Education). College of Arts and Sciences.   University of Mississippi. Oxford, MS. August, 1991.

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS

Research interests include alternative assessment, mathematics and social justice, number sense, mathematics and poetry, mathematics teacher training at all levels, teacher knowledge, and student mathematics learning.  

RESEARCH SKILLS

·          Utilized SPSS and SAS statistical programs

·          Survey and evaluation research techniques

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor – Mathematics, 2005 – present

            Department of Mathematics, New Jersey City University

Courses: Algebra for College, Calculators in the Classroom II, Calculus I, Intermediate Algebra, Mathematics in the Secondary School, Pre-calculus for Business, Pre-calculus, Problem Solving, Professionalized Subject Matter in Arithmetic, Professionalized Subject Matter in Pre-calculus Mathematics, Research Seminar in Mathematics, Statistics  

Assistant Professor – Mathematics Education, 2001 – 2005

            Department of Mathematical Sciences, Montclair State University

Courses:   Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Calculus for Geoscience/Biology majors, Contemporary Applied Mathematics for Everyone, Curriculum Construction and Evaluation in the Middle Grades, Teaching of General Mathematics, Teaching of Middle Grade Mathematics, Measurement in the Middle Grades, Numbers and Operations in the Middle Grades

Supervisor of Mathematics Graduate Teaching Preparation Seminar, 1998 – 2001

            Mathematics Department, University of Mississippi

·          Supervised graduate students who were enrolled in the teaching assistantship program and were teaching introductory mathematics courses such as College Algebra and Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Instructor , 1994 – 2001

            Mathematics Department, University of Mississippi

            Courses:   Business Calculus, College Algebra, Elementary Statistics,

Mathematics for Elementary Teachers, Mathematics for Science & Engineering, Quantitative Reasoning, Techniques of Teaching College

Level Mathematics, Trigonometry, Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I, II, and III

Graduate Student Teacher, 1992 – 1994

            Mathematics Department, University of Mississippi

            Courses:   College Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathematics for Elementary

            Teachers

Mathematics Tutor , Fall 1993

            Athletic Department, University of Mississippi

Public School Mathematics Teacher , 1991 – 1992

            Tate County School District, Coldwater, MS

            Courses:   Algebra I, Geometry, Advanced Senior Mathematics

·          Chaired the Mathematics curriculum committee

·          Sponsored the BETA Club

·          Co-sponsored the Student Council

STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISED

·          Master’s thesis advisor. “Assistive Technology in the Mathematics Class.” Amanda Sica-Irizarry, MA, Mathematics Education. 2007.

·          Master’s thesis advisor. “The United States International Standing on Mathematics Education.” Adam Marr, MA, Mathematics Education. 2007.

·          Master’s thesis advisor. “Arithmetic vs. Calculator.” Vladimir Sylne, MA, Mathematics Education. 2008.

·          Master’s thesis advisor. “Comparative Study of Whole Language vs. Phonics in Mathematics Learning.” Thomas Ruiz, MA, Mathematics Education. 2008.

MATH EDUCATION PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

·     The Four R's in Math Education:  Reading, W Riting, A Rithmetic, and Rhyme.  Presented at the AMS/MAA Joint Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 2009

·     Me = mc^2:   Helping Students Make Connections to Mathematics Content. Presented in conjunction with the Center for Teaching and Learning Faculty Workshop Series.   New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2008

·      Discovering Self via Mathematics:   Using Alternative Assessment in Gauging Student Performance.   Presented at the Creating Balance in an Unjust World Conference on Math Education and Social Justice.   Brooklyn, New York, 2008

·      Faculty Expectations: The Reality of a College Classroom. Panel Discussion. New Jersey Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities 15^th Annual Conference. New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2007

·      Math Prose: Explorations and Experiences through the Eyes of Math Students. Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey (AMTNJ) Annual Conference, Somerset, NJ, 2007

·      Kolb’s Learning Model from a Mathematical Perspective. Presented at New Jersey City University Mathematics Awareness Month Department Lecture Series, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2007

·    About Us: From a Mathematics Perspective II. Presented at Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers (PMET) Conference, State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, New York, 2006

·    About Us:   From a Mathematics Perspective I. Presented at Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers (PMET) Workshop, Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, Ohio, 2005

·      About Us:   From a Measurement Perspective. Presented at the AMS/MAA Joint Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005

·    Teaching Measurement in the Middle Grades Using Problem Solving. Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey (AMTNJ) Annual Conference, Somerset, NJ, 2004

·      There’s No Writing in Math Class? Presented at the AMS/MAA Joint Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, 2004

·      Being Effective Mathematics Educators in Urban Schools.  Invited speaker at Teacher Recruitment for Urban Schools of Tomorrow (TRUST) seminar at Montclair State University sponsored by the Center of Pedagogy, 2004

·     Mathematics:   What’s the Problem?   Presented at the 35^th Annual Math Day at Montclair State University, 2004  

·     A Comparison of Methods Used to Teach Probability in Elementary Statistics.   Presented at the 64^th Annual Conference of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Biloxi, MS, 2000

·     My Graduate Mathematics Experience.   Invited lecturer at Delta State University in conjunction with The Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation, 1999

·     Minorities in Mathematics.   Invited guest speaker during banquet for Summer Bridge students in conjunction with The Mississippi Alliance for Minority Participation, 1999

·     How Probability Should be Taught in an Elementary Statistics Class .   Invited lecturer during the University of Mississippi Mathematics Department Statistics Seminar, 1998

·     Minority Women in Mathematics.   Invited speaker at the Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day at The University of Mississippi sponsored by the Association for Women in Mathematics, 1998

OTHER TALKS AND PRESENTATIONS

·     The Power of One.   Invited Speaker. New Jersey City University African Student Organization Fall Meeting, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2008

·     Mathematics Poetess. Poetry Reading. The Goat Café, South Orange, New Jersey, 2008

·      What’s Up Nig-a? Language, Culture and Values. Panel Discussion. New Jersey City University Black History Month, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2007  

·     Make it like Poetry. Poetry Reading. New Jersey City University Kwanzaa Celebration, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2006

·    Make it Like Poetry. Poetry Reading. Renaissance Café, Newark, New Jersey, 2006

·    Who I Be. Poetry Reading. Renaissance Café, Newark, New Jersey, 2006

ATTENDED WORKSHOPS

·     Peer-led Team Learning in Math & Science Title V Faculty Development

     Workshop.   New   Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, February  

     2009

·    Making Sense of How Students Make Sense of Science Title V Faculty

     Development Workshop.   New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New

     Jersey, December 2008

·     Dialogue on Classroom Management. New Jersey City University, Jersey

City, New Jersey, November 2007

·     Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers Middle School Workshop.

Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio, June, 2004 and July, 2005

·          Regional National Science Foundation Grant Workshop. Columbia University,

New York, New York , March 2004

MEETINGS

·     The Mathematical Association of America New Jersey Section Meeting in conjunction with the 5^th Annual Garden State Undergraduate Mathematics Conference, William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, Spring 2008

·      New Jersey City University Mathematics Department Math Awareness Lecture Series, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, Spring 2008

·    American Mathematical Society/Mathematical Association of America Joint Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, 2008

·     New Jersey Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Learning Disabilities 15^th Annual Conference. New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, 2007

·      The Mathematical Association of America Metropolitan New York Section and New Jersey Sections Joint Fall Meeting, St. Peter’s College, Jersey City, New Jersey, Fall 2007

·      New Jersey City University Mathematics Awareness Month Department Lecture Series, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, Spring 2007

·     New Jersey Sectional meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey, Fall 2006

·    New Jersey City University Mathematics Department Math Awareness Lecture Series, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey, Spring 2006

·      New Jersey Sectional meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Georgian Court University, Lakewood, New Jersey, Spring 2006

·      New Jersey Sectional meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, Fall 2005

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

Departmental

Advisor :  Serve as advisor for undergraduate mathematics and math education majors, Master’s thesis advisor

Committees :

·          Faculty/Student Affairs Committee (chair), 2006 – present

·          Basic Skills Committee, 2006 – present

·          Curriculum Committee, 2008 – present

·          Graduate Committee, 2008 – present

·          Math Awareness Lecturer Series Committee, 2006 – present

·          Scheduling Committee, 2008

University

Committees :  

·     Black Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Students Organization (treasurer), 2007 - present

·      Black Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Staff, and Students Organization (BAAFSSO) New Student Welcome Committee, 2007

·     Black History Month Committee, 2009

·      Building Engagement and Attainment of Minority Students (BEAMS) Working Group, 2007-2008

·      General Studies Coordinating Committee, Writing and Speaking Across the Disciplines Committee, 2007 - present

·      Middle States General Education and Related Educational Activities Working Group 7, 2008 – present  

·      University Senate Academic Support & Services Committee (chair), 2007 – present

·      Yemaya Women’s Group (chair), 2007 – present

National

Committees : Committee on Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics (CTUM) in conjunction with The Mathematical Association of America, January 2006 – January 2009; January 2009 - present

Community

Consultant: Served as mathematics consultant/mentor for the Orange Public Middle School District, Orange, NJ, 2004 – 2005

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey

Mathematics Association of America

National Council for Teacher of Mathematics

National Association of Mathematicians

School Science and Mathematics Association

HONORS AND AWARDS

Black Graduate and Professional Students Association Award for Academic Excellence, 1993

Phi Eta Sigma Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1995

Nominated for Frist Faculty/Staff Achievement Award, 1999

Project PULL Mentor of the Year, 1999, 2000

Favorite Faculty, 1999, 2000, 2001

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2001, 2007

OTHER

·    Math Education Specialist, College Cost Reduction Accountability Act (CCRAA)

    Cooperative Arrangement Grant, 2008 – present

·    Math Faculty Fellow, Title V “Increasing Capacity in Academic Support Services

    and Faculty Development” Grant, 2008 – present

·   Math Supplemental Instruction Specialist, Title V “Increasing Capacity in

    Academic Support Services and Faculty Development” Grant, 2008 – present