Ricardo M.
Private tutor in Waterbury, CT
Education
Master of Science (Mathematics) Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Aug '10 GPA: 3.70 Master of Science (Education) University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Dec '02 GPA: 3.87 Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT Aug '00 GPA 3.40 Teachers College, Columbia University Manhattan, New York Doctor of Education (EdD) Anticipated Date of Completion: May 2016 Current GPA: 3.82
Experience
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics Capital Community College Hartford, CT Jan ‘11 – present · Courses taught: MAT 075 - Prealgebra/Number Sense/Geometry MAT 092 - Statway I MAT 122 - Statway II MAT 095 - Elementary Algebra MAT 137 - Intermediate Algebra MAT 167 - Principle of Statistics · Participated in two Instructor of Developmental Mathematics search committees. · Assisted with course outcomes and group activities for MAT 085 course. · Serving as academic advisor. · Member of MATYCONN (Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges in Connecticut) since 2009. · Developing thematic lesson plans intergrading math with real-life problems and situations. Instructor of Mathematics Three Rivers Community College Norwich, CT Aug '08 – Dec ‘10 · Taken leadership role as co-chairperson of the 2010 Convocation. · Courses taught: MAT 075 - Prealgebra - Number Sense - Geometry MAT 095 - Elementary Algebra MAT 137 - Intermediate Algebra MAT 167 - Principle of Statistics MAT 186 - Precalculus · Former member of the Academic Steering Committee. · Assisted with course outcomes for MAT 186: Precalculus. · Taken leadership role of Quantitative Literacy implementation and research. · Assisted with the rough draft of the course outcomes and curriculum guide for MAT 095 – Elementary Algebra. · Participation in Professional Development Days where seminars were attended in the following areas: The use of technology in the classroom. Understanding the dynamics of the Accuplacer. · Member of MATYCONN (Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges in Connecticut) since spring 2009. · Instructed Self - Paced courses with the use of MyMathLab technology. · Developing thematic lesson plans intergrading math with real-life problems and situations. Adjunct Professor (Mathematics) University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT Jan '08 – Present · Planned and taught graduate level integrated units on Methods and Materials in Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Education. · Developed lesson plans involving the use of video technology via the internet discussing the current issues of Math Education (2008). · Current instruction of MAT 105 -Intermediate Algebra at an accelerated level via the university IDEAL program (with the use of TI - 83, 83 plus, 84 graphing calculator technology). · Nominated and voted 2013 IDEAL Instructor of the Year. Adjunct - Mathematics Naugatuck Valley Community College Waterbury, CT Aug '07 - Jul '08 · Planned and taught integrated units on MAT 073 Pre-algebra Number Sense and MAT 095 Elementary Algebra. · Participated in three faculty workshops to improve instruction in the classroom. · Developed thematic lesson plans intergrading math with real-life problems and situations. Teacher - Mathematics Brien McMahon High School Norwalk, CT Aug '06 - Jun '07 · Planned and taught integrated units on Algebra I and Algebra II on all grade levels. · Participated in monthly faculty and department meetings on curriculum. · Developed thematic lesson plans intergrading math with real-life problems and situations. Teacher - Mathematics Stafford High School Stafford Springs, CT Aug '03 - Jun '06 · Planned and taught integrated units on Pre-Algebra, Geometry, and Data Explorations on all grade levels. · Participated in monthly faculty and department meetings on curriculum and use of new technology such as Grade-quick. · Developed thematic lesson plans intergrading math with real-life problems and situations. · Successfully completed the BEST (Beginning Educator Support and Training) program. State Certification (029): Secondary Education (7-12) - Provisional Educator State of Connecticut, Issued April 2006
Availability
Friday in the evening, Weekends in the afternoon
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Hobbies/Interests: Bowling Volleyball Board Games (Sorry, Monopoly, etc). Exercise Video Games (Mostly 80's and 90's classics) Religious Study
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