Education (Teaching Courses)
- University of Michigan, Masters of Arts in Teaching
- MAJOR: MATHEMATICS (30+ credits with 12 semester hours above 300 level)
- Intermediate Algebra (Math 090)
- Pre-Calculus (Math 105)
- Calculus 1 (Math 115)
- Calculus 2 (Math 116)
- Calculus 3 (Math 215)
- Math Proof and Structures (Math 200)
- Differential Equations (Math 216)
- Linear Algebra (Matrix Algebra: Math 227)
- Survey of Geometry (Euclidean and Non-Euclidean: Math 331)
- 1st Course in Modern Algebra (Abstract Algebra: Math 412)
- Applied Statistics (Stat 325/363)
- Computer Science (CIS 150 at UMD; transfer credit from Madonna University as CIS 2380)
- History of Mathematics (Math 480)
- Secondary School Mathematics for Teachers (Math 486)
- MINOR: ENGLISH (20+ credit hours with 9 semester hours above 300 level)
- Introduction to Linguistics (Ling 280)
- Advanced Exposition (Eng 327 at UMD; transfer credit from undergraduate degree as Jrn 27)
- American English (Ling/Eng 383)
- Modern English Grammar (Eng 461)
- Introduction to Literary Types (transfer from undergraduate degree as Lit 101)
- Survey of World Literature I (transfer from undergraduate degree as Lit 109A)
- Survey of World Literature II (transfer from undergraduate degree as Lit 109B)
- Library Science: Literature for Young People (Lib Sci 470)
- Other courses taken during Pre- M.A. in Teaching
- Multiculturalism in Schools and Society (EXPS 410)
- Technology in Secondary Education (EDT 211)
- M.A. in Teaching
- Theoretical Foundations (EDA 500)
- Education Trends in Multicultural Society (EDB 500)
- Adolescent Development (EDC 502)
- Evaluation of Classroom Learning (Assessment: EDC 554)
- Educating the Exceptional Child (EDC 561)
- Reading in the Content Area (EDD 569)
- Application of Instructional Design (Technology: EDT 514)
- Methods Course in English (EDD 501)
- Methods Course in Mathematics (EDD 565 at UMD; transfer credit from Wayne State University as MAE 5150)
- Independent and Group Techniques for Behavior Change (PDED 518C)
- Management of Classroom Behavior (EDC 517)
- Exploration of Differentiated Instruction for High School Teachers (PDED 518AR)
- Directed Teaching Seminar (EDD 517)
- Directed Teaching (Student Teaching: EDD 518)
Professional Experience
- Taught Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry at Garden City High School in Michigan.
- Taught Algebra 2 for Summer School at Livonia Public Schools in Michigan.
- Taught Algebra 2/Trigonometry and Statistics in grades 11-12 at Saint Joseph High School in Brooklyn, New York.
- Taught Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Accelerated Algebra I/Geometry, Algebra IIA, Algebra IIB, and Algebra II in grades 9-12 at Ladywood High School in Michigan.
- Holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics and English from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from the Pontifical and Royal Catholic University of Santo Tomas.
- Maintains endorsements for Michigan Teaching Certificate in high school Mathematics (EX) and English (BA).
- Teaching and education experience reflect technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge in various areas of secondary school mathematics that include Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, and Calculus.
- Other work experience includes Information Technology engaged in ISP (Internet Service Provider) business and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) support for the automotive industry.
