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Mathematics
Teacher
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Use ApexVS Learning System to
facilitate the learning of Mathematics in all sub-areas at the core and
advanced levels , in a team teaching environment.
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Give Direct Instruction to
groups of students for external exams such as ACT, SAT, End Of Course
(FCAT in the past), and to compliment ApexVS.
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Help students remotely at
their convenience, using the telephone and a Web-based "White Board".
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Develop and maintain a Web-based "Bulletin Board" as a repository of
Mathematics information that students in a continuous enrollment
environment who posses poor note-taking skills, can readily access.
Mavericks in Education
Mavericks
High School
St.
Petersburg, Florida
September 2011 - October 2012
Mathematics Teacher
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Use Lincoln Learning System to achieve
mastery in Mathematics.
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Give Direct
Instruction to groups of students for external exams such as ACT, End
Of Course (FCAT in the past), and to compliment Lincoln.
Quantum Opportunities Program
St.
Petersburg, FL.
April 5, 2010 - August, 2011
Consultant, Mentor, Student Activities Coordinator,
Student Advocate, Instructor, Educator, Tutor
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Provide Academic assistance to
Quantum Associates (a cohort being accompanied from grade 9 through
grade 12 and on into post-secondary activities, to ensure a successful
life).
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Track Associates' academic performance with
the aim of having them maintain an A or a B in each subject. Enact
Remedial Classes, Tutoring, or Online Classes to correct any problems.
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Track attendance and discipline problems.
Work with associates and parents to correct any problems.
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Lead skill-building, critical
thinking discussions about life, world, community and current affairs..
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Guide Quantum Associates in
the use of computer programs and web-based learning tools.
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Organize and chaperone field trips to enlarge
the skin of each Associate's experiential envelope.
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Maintain good customer
relationship with Parents and Guardians.
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Advocate on behalf of Quantum Associates with schools' staff,
law enforcement representatives, and others, to enhance the Associates'
potential for success and advancement in life.
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Lakewood
High School, St. Petersburg, FL.
August 2006 - June 2009
Classroom Teacher - FCAT
Math Specialist
Devise and implement
remedial learning environment for Ninth and Tenth Graders.
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Identify suitable
software for mathematical remediation.
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Identify funding and
acquire software.
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Get software adapted to
the UNIX platform.
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Acquire Portable
Computer Lab.
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Acquire suitable
furniture.
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Design and implement
course.
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Design and implement the Class' Web Site through which all activities were
coordinated.
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Obtained gains of 20 - 23 % between
Pre-tests and Post tests in the 4 semesters that technology was used.
All students who applied themselves caught up and were performing at
grade-level. (Data)
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Run the Robotics and
Engineering club during my last two years.
ST. PETERSBURG
COLLEGE,
Tarpon Springs, FL
2002 - December 2003
Associate Professor
Teach Local
Area Network concepts to adults. Develop syllabus, design
learning environment, and administer course. (Received enthusiastic
compliments from the Dean.)
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Design and develop
comprehensive technical curriculum with the goal of providing students
with such hands-on experiences as installing Windows NT, downloading
and installing NIC drivers, building cables, and actually building
LANs.
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Utilize the World Wide Web and
Internet to administer tests, communicate syllabus, and convey messages
to students in real time. Also to post students' marks and grades in
real time.
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Develop all necessary
programming using MS Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer,
Netscape, MS Word, Perl (for CGI), Java, and Macromedia Dreamweaver;
which enhance the delivery of new material.
HILLSBOROUGH
COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tampa, FL
1995 – December 2003
Associate Professor
Design and develop syllabuses,
create lessons, and teach computer-related subjects to adults. Teach
courses in Programming Logic, Introduction to Computers (with heavy
emphasis on MSOffice and the Internet), and Introduction
to Local Area Networks.
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Utilize the World Wide Web to
administer tests, communicate syllabuses, transmit messages to students
in real time, and post students' marks and grades in real time.
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Design and develop all
necessary programming using MS Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet
Explorer, Netscape, MS Word, Perl (for CGI), Java, and Macromedia
Dreamweaver
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Exhibit extensive creativity
and adaptability in adjusting programs to diverse audiences.
MORGAN STANLEY, Tampa, FL
1998 - 2003
Technical Support,
Internet/Quicken Specialist, and Customer Service Representative
Provide support for Financial
Advisers and clients who trade via the World Wide Web. Teach clients
the use of Quicken software and help them to troubleshoot hardware,
software, and Internet problems. Serve on the tax help desk. (Acquired
excellent on-the-job training on taxes and the basics of investment in
stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.) Help investors understand basic
investment concepts, troubleshoot, and solve problems with their
accounts.
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Develop an interactive
Customer-Service training manual in Visual Basic as well as a
comprehensive online help manual for Customer Service Representatives
to use over the Intranet. (Online manual helped my colleagues and me
with the diverse, regularly updated pieces of information, of which we
had to maintain a working knowledge.)
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Use MSExcel to create a
template in which representatives could create their time-sheets more
efficiently.
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Enforce stringent security
regulations to protect clients from identity theft and fraud. (Received
security clearance.)
UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH FLORIDA,
Tampa, FL
1994 - 1998
Associate Professor
Re-vamp and update the
"Introduction to Computers in Education" course. Organize, hire or
co-opt, and lead team that teaches course to very large classes of
undergraduate prospective teachers. Co-write and edit 300-plus paged
lab manual (updated each semester). Coordinate design and development
of web site and do necessary programming. Encourage and counsel new
university students on benefits of and techniques for combining the
fields of Computer Sciences and Education.
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Employ and organize a team of
6 to 8 people each semester to teach large classes (200 to 320). Co-opt
guest lecturers who are specialists in particular topics. Deliver
lectures.
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Make extensive and creative
use of computer and Internet technologies to deliver lectures, maintain
mark-books for very large classes, and communicate in real-time with
large numbers of students scattered over a vast geographical area.
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Develop several lessons that
are totally Web-based in content, delivery, and execution; to enhance
understanding and use of the World Wide Web.
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Lecture and give
demonstrations to colleagues and peers on the use of computers and the
Internet to teach large classes.
HIGH SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN
VARIOUS COUNTRIES
1975–1993 and 2006-2009
High School & College Teacher
Teach various levels of public and
private educational programs and courses.
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Math – Lakewood High
School, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.A. 2006-2009 (Implemented
“from scratch”, a learning environment that used computer
technology to remediate failing FCAT students. Students consistently
achieved Pre to Post test gains of between 20 and 23% each semester.)
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Math and Science - N.G.M.
Major High School, Long Island, Bahamas. 1990-1992
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Earth Science and Chemistry -
Bayshore Christian School (high school), Tampa, Fl. 1988-1990
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Math and Computers; Swimming
Coach - St. Augustine's College (high school), Nassau, Bahamas.
1982-1988
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Develop, manage, and run a
successful, commercial academic course (Programming in Basic) for
adults in partnership with St. Augustine's College in Nassau. 1986-1988
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Math - Mico Teachers' College
(tertiary institution), Jamaica, W.I. 1980-1982
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Physics - Jamaica School of
Agriculture (tertiary institution); Jamaica, W.I. 1978-1979
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Math and Science; Soccer Coach - Cornwall
College (high school), Jamaica, W.I. 1975-1978
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