Resume

• 2013

  Doctor of Education - EdD

  Curriculum and Instruction

  Florida Gulf Coast University

• 2007

  Master of Arts - MA

  Curriculum and Instruction

  Florida Gulf Coast University

• 2000

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  Liberal Studies - Mathematics

  Florida Gulf Coast University

• Leadership

  Teaching

  Data Analysis

  Logistics Management

  Problem Solving

  The Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based vs. Didactic Teaching Methods on Student Performance in Undergraduate Statistics

  This study explored the impact of instructional style in the teaching of introductory\nstatistics on students’ attitudes towards statistics and on students’ academic outcomes in statistics\ncourses. Four university statistics instructors were surveyed to identify their instructional style.\nIn addition

  their students’ (n = 313) mean course scores and mean scores on the Learning\nOutcomes for Statistical Methods instrument were analyzed. Based on an independent measure\nof learning outcomes for students

  the data indicate instructional styles that are more inquirybased\nmay be more effective overall for student achievement on the Learning Outcomes for\nStatistical Methods instrument. There was a significant decrease found between pre- and postsurvey\nSATS-36 means for the students’ Value

  Interest

  and Effort component scores. This\nindicates students found less value

  interest

  and effort required for statistics after taking a\nstatistical methods course. In addition

  students who score higher on the pre-SATS-36 Affect

  \nCognitive

  and Effort sub-scores tended to have higher final course averages. In an analysis of\ngender

  male students view statistics more favorably than female students

  male students believe\nstatistics is more difficult than female students

  and male students believe statistics requires less\neffort than female students. Finally

  students with a higher stress level tended to have a lower\nLearning Outcomes for Statistical Methods average.

  The Effectiveness of Inquiry-Based vs. Didactic Teaching Methods on Student Performance in Undergraduate Statistics

  Many predominantly White universities and colleges are seeking ways to both recruit and retain Black students (Simmons

  J.

  Lowery-Hart

  R.

  Wahl

  S. T.

  & McBride

  M. C. (2013). Understanding the African-American student experience in higher education through a relational dialectics perspective. Communication Education

  62(4)

  376–394. doi: 10.1080/03634523.2013.813631). With lower academic results from the K-12 system

  it is specifically harder for these universities and colleges to recruit and retain Black male students. There has been much study given to why Black men are not as successful as other racial and gender groups in K-12

  but little research has been given to Black men who successfully finish the K-12 system and matriculate to higher education (Griffin

  K. A.

  Jayakumar

  U. M.

  Jones

  M. M.

  & Allen

  W. R. (2010). Ebony in the ivory tower: Examining trends in the socioeconomic status

  achievement

  and self-concept of black

  male freshmen. Equity & Excellence in Education

  43(2)

  232–248. doi: 10.1080/10665681003704915). This study presents the cultural background of a male from Africa and how his culture has helped him to be successful in higher education.

  One African Male in Higher Education

  Robert

  Nichols

  Ed.D.

  The Bullis School

  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)

  Canterbury School Fort Myers

  Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)

  Canterbury School Fort Myers

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Taught middle and high school mathematics courses including Algebra 1A

  Algebra 1B

  Algebra 1

  Algebra 1 Honors

  Geometry

  Geometry Honors

  Algebra 2

  Algebra 2 Honors

  Precalculus

  Calculus

  AP Calculus AB

  AP Calculus BC

  AP Statistics

  and Finite Mathematics. Coached middle and high school math teams. Organized and implemented the entire Prekindergarten through 12th grade curriculum for the school

  advised three cohorts of students (consisting of 10-18 students) during their high school years

  organized two mathematics competitions

  member of the NHS Faculty Committee

  consultant to the Upper School Administration and Upper School College Guidance to help with their proposal to change honors designations on courses

  consultant to the Scheduling Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee to develop a school-wide (Prekindergarten through 12th grade) schedule

  co-developer of the Semester Grading System

  and Athletic Department Volunteer.

  Upper School Teacher of Mathematics

  Taught high school mathematics courses including Geometry (Virtual)

  Algebra 2

  and AP Statistics. Member of the Online Advisory Committee

  member of the Diversity and Equity Committee. Responsible for placements of new and international students

  oversee placement of current students

  evaluate and observe all department members

  organize department meetings

  attend biweekly department chair meetings

  attend biweekly Instructional Curriculum Committee meetings

  create and maintain department budget

  responsible for department curriculum and scope and sequence

  and responsible for hiring new members of the department.

  The Bullis School

  Canterbury School Fort Myers

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Assisted with the supervision of mathematics teachers from Prekindergarten through 12th grade. Supervised the revision of the mathematics curriculum from Prekindergarten through 12th grade. Assisted with all departmental needs such as book and supply orders. Assisted teachers with implementing inquiry teaching methods and models in grades Prekindergarten through 12th grade.

  Associate Department Chair of Mathematics

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Taught lower level undergraduate mathematics courses including Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)

  Precalculus (MAC 1147)

  Calculus I (MAC 2311)

  Statistical Methods (STA 2023)

  and Statistics with Calculus (STA 2037).

  Visiting Instructor of Mathematics

  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Teaching lower level undergraduate mathematics courses including Precalculus (MAC 1147)

  Calculus I (MAC 2311)

  Statistical Methods (STA 2023)

  and Finite Mathematics (MFG 1106).

  Instructor of Mathematics

  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Responsible for supervision and assignment of student assistants for the Department of Mathematics.

  Faculty Assistant Coordinator

  Florida Gulf Coast University

  Fort Myers

  Florida Area

  Co-taught master level courses in Instructional Models and Strategies (EDG 6356) and Math Methods: 6-12 (MAE 6336) with Dr. Diane L. Schmidt. Assisted in planning activities

  collected and reviewed assignments

  and prepared and disseminated materials.

  Graduate Teaching Assistant

  Florida Gulf Coast University