Resume

• 2012

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

  Study Teacher Leadership

  Mathematics Assessment

  and Assessment Policy

  Assessment in Mathematics/Assessment Policy Studies/Teacher Leadership

  Walden Ambassador\nWalden Global Day of Service

  Walden University

• 2009

  Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

  Studied educational research and instructional methods

  emphasizing math assessment.

  Teacher Leadership

  Walden Ambassador

  Walden University

• 2003

  Masters of Arts (M.A.)

  Study mathematics including: statistics

  number theory

  Euclidean and nonEuclidean geometry

  abstract algebra

  trigonometry

  and calculus

  Mathematics

  Outstanding Capstone Award recipient

  Western Governors University

  Colorado Department of Education: Secondary Math and Science

  Colorado Department of Education

  Taking Charge of Technology for Maximum Productivity

  Lynda.com

  Managerial Economics

  Lynda.com

• 1996

  Working on the Housing Corporation Board was very edifying and a great way to interact positively and make a difference with collegiate women.

  Pi Gamma Chapter of Chi Omega

  Research

  Microsoft Excel

  Public Speaking

  Curriculum Development

  Staff Development

  Educational Leadership

  Grant Writing

  Microsoft Word

  Teaching

  Mathematics Education

  Community Outreach

  Editing

  Teacher Training

  Adult Education

  Customer Service

  Mathematics

  Microsoft Office

  Curriculum Design

  See Curriculum Vitae

  EDUCATION\t\nDoctor of Education Candidate

  doctoral study emphasis: Math Assessment

  Walden University

  in progress\nEducational Specialist

  Walden University

  July 2011\nSouthwest Colorado Mathematics Initiative Graduate Certificate

  University of Colorado at Denver Awarded: December 2006\nMasters of Arts in Mathematics Education

  Western Governors University

  August 2004\nTeacher Certification Program

  University of New Mexico

  Secondary Mathematics and Science Certification Awarded: August 1998\nBachelor of Geological Sciences

  New Mexico State University

  August 1994\n\nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE\n\nAdjunct Professor of Statistics and Research Applications

  Independence University

  Salt Lake City

  UT\nSeptember 2014 – present\nInstructor: Research Applications and Methodologies 101 and Statistics 322.\nEstablish a positive learning environment that includes working with students via text message

  phone

  and within the Canvas online environment.\nParticipate in discussion forums.\nPost announcements for links to tutoring.\nHost weekly instructional sessions in statistics using Zoom.\nPost positive feedback and grading for students to use to improve their learning.\n\nAdjunct Professor of Mathematics Education

  San Juan College

  Farmington

  NM\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2014- present\nInstructor: Math 121 and Math 122.\nFacilitate classroom lectures

  lab sessions

  and online Canvas platform interaction.\nUse college approved course syllabus

  develop lesson plans

  explain lesson objectives

  and provide an instructional timeline to students.\nUse Pearson instructional media including My Math Lab.\nProvide the Course Guide and Schedule with grading policy

  due dates

  and objectives.\nEstablish a positive learning environment by being flexible for students

  planning well

  anticipating student issues

  and communicate clear expectations via text messaging

  office hours

  or telephone.

  See Curriculum Vitae

  STEM Think Tank. The purpose of the science

  technology

  engineering

  and mathematics think tank is to inform the vision for STEM education for the state department of education

  to advise the department on implementation and policy issues related to STEM education

  to connect STEM educators

  and to document best practices for replicability of programs with promising outcomes. - See more at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/stem#sthash.oFTPBVyZ.dpuf

  Violeta Garcia

  O'Brien

  EdD

  Alicia

  O'Brien

  EdD

  Archuleta County Schools

  San Juan College

  Collaborate with state institutions of higher education to develop common number and course descriptions for mathematics.\nOrganize statewide conferences and meetings to promote the work of common institutional pathways for all students in mathematics.\nWork with the University of Texas Austin

  Charles A. Dana Center on data analysis and convening the October 2015 New Mexico Mathematics Summit.\nCollaborate with New Mexico Higher Education Department as principal writer for a policy report on state math pathways.\n

  San Juan College

  Mathematics Education Core Advisor

  San Juan College

  Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Math Pathways Chair

  San Juan College

  Secondary Mathematics Department Chairperson

  Colorado State Representative for Mathematics to the Bill and Melinda Gate’s Foundation’s National Transitional Course Project in conjunction with the Southern Regional Educational Board.\nRepresentative of the local district for the Colorado Math Standards Subcommittee and Colorado Common Core Math Standards.\nAcquired Smart Board technology for all mathematics classrooms at Pagosa Springs High School through Hughes Foundation Grants.\nFacilitate collaborative teacher meetings for ninth through twelfth grade instructors.

  Archuleta County Schools

  New Mexico Association of Two Year Colleges

  Member of the State Articulation Task Force

• 1990

  English

  Bachelor's Degree

  Study GeoChemistry\nWork in the Analytical Geochemistry Lab on campus\nWork as a Student Supervisor at the Pan American Special Events Center

  Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

  Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society\nChi Omega Fraternity

  New Mexico State University