EDUCATION

Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA

August 1998 to June 1999

∞ Ed.M. Mid-career Math and Science, Teaching and Curriculum Program

∞ Elective course work: Computers and the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics; Fundamentals of Instructional Technology; Multimedia and the Developing Child

Northeastern University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA

September 1978 to June 1983

∞ B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science Major

∞ Graduated Cum Laude

∞ Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Additional relevant professional development

∞ Common Core State Standards Math Education – High School

∞ RETELL - Rethinking Equity and Teaching for English Language Learners

∞ Teaching AP-Calculus, Teaching AP-Computer Science, Teaching Algebra with Sketchpad, Teacher Mentor Training, CCSS workshop

∞ DOE New Teacher Case Study Seminar, Giving Effective Presentations

∞ Introduction to WebQuest Design, Creating a Classroom Web Page

∞ C++ & Java programming, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Software Engineering

CERTIFICATION

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate #356784

Issued June 1999 and renewed continuously

∞ Academic Professional Certification in Mathematics, grades 9-12

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Winthrop High School Winthrop, MA

September 2001 to Present

∞ LEAD MATH TEACHER Created/implemented student course and level selection policy, modified Math Course selection catalog, created new elective course for standardized exam preparation and computer science, redefined course levels, developed and coordinated math teacher interview process and hiring criteria, re-organized and defined math course’s yearlong plan and exit criteria, CCSS Adoption Curriculum Development

∞ MATH TEACHER. Courses taught: Geometry, Algebra 1, AP & Honors Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Intro to Computer Science, AP Computer Science, MCAS Prep, SAT Review Course

∞ CO-CURRICULAR Created classroom website for students and parents; Ultimate Frisbee Club, Math Team, New Teacher Mentor, Girls Tennis Assistant Coach, various NEASC committees

Winchester High School, Winchester, MA

September 1999 to June 2001

∞ MATH TEACHER. Courses taught: Geometry, Algebra 1 & II, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry & Analytic Geometry.

∞ CO-CURRICULAR Created classroom website for students and parents, drafted proposal for dedicated mathematics computer lab, drafted proposal for Computer Science curriculum, created and implemented MCAS remediation plan for at risk sophomores, ran with track team, started Ultimate Frisbee Club, presented in math department’s Technology Night, attended several sporting events and did volunteer tutoring.

Lexington High School, Lexington, MA

September 1998 to May 1999

∞ TEACHING INTERN Taught Multi-grade Transitional Math, Geometry, Pre-Calculus.

∞ TUTOR. Tutored students in algebra, geometry, pre-calculus and statistics during free blocks and after school.

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

∞ Experienced user of the Internet, Macintosh OS, Microsoft Windows, Geometer’s Sketch Pad, typical office applications (such as word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail programs), several imaging editing software packages and various cross platform-programming environments, proficient in Python, C, C++, Java, Pascal, Basic and various assembly programming languages

OUTSIDE INTERESTS

∞ Camping, hiking, music, carpentry, Ultimate Frisbee, cycling, basketball, tennis, squash, golf

∞ Coached various son’s and daughter’s sports teams; taught Sunday school

∞ Previously co-facilitator of church youth group, Advocates for Quality Education member

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Polaroid Corporation, Cambridge, MA

September 1983 to July 1998

∞ SPRINTSCAN35 PLUS PRODUCT CHAMPION: Advocated, organized and implemented Polaroid’s product response to a competitor threatening our 35mm scanner market share.

∞ SPRINTSCAN35 ES SUSTAINING ENGINEERING MANAGER: Organized and coordinated the sustaining engineering team efforts to implement product quality improvements and manufacturing cost reductions of recently introduced 35mm film scanner.

∞ SPRINTSCAN35 LEAD FIRMWARE ENGINEER: Designed, implemented and verified firmware for 35mm film scanner.

∞ CS-500 FIRMWARE ENGINEER: Designed, implemented and verified firmware for 4"x6" reflective scanner.

∞ DIGITAL COPY SERVICE SYSTEM LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Designed, implemented and verified software system for digital reproduction of Polaroid photographs.

∞ HYBRID COPY SERVICE SYSTEM SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Designed, implemented and verified software system for digitally enhanced reproduction of Polaroid photographs.