Curriculum VitaeDR. PETER McCARTHY

Ph.D., M. ED, M. Phil (Math Ed.), Advanced Dip. Math., Tr’s Cert. “A”, B. Ed (Math),

Home Address:818 N. Highland Ave, #14Jackson, TN 38301, USATel#: 731-217-2923 (Cell)Email: pmccarthyorama@gmail.com

Office: Lane College Science and Business Building Room 207 H (SBB 207 H)545 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN 38301, USATel#: 731-868-2240 (Office)Mail: pmccarthy@lanecollege.edu

HONORS, AWARDS, and DISTINCTIONSKey Global Achievements/Awards

Recipient of Global Pythagoras Research Award-2015 in Applied Mathematics for Innovation in algorithmic computation of compound subtraction by way of Base Complement Additions (BCA). International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR), 2015. Link: (http://usanewscorp.blogspot.ca/2016/02/pythagoras-research-award-in-applied-mathematics-dr-peter-mccarthy.html)

Fellow, Directorate of Mathematics, International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR)

Nominated one of the World’s 500 Most Influential Mathematicians for Year 2015. (International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR), 2015).

Lifetime Membership Award and Fellow of International Agency for Standards and Ratings (2015).

Nominated best teacher in the physical sciences division, Lane College, for year 2017.

Summary of Achievements/Awards Recipient of 5 academic awards (PhD, 3-Year M.Ed., 3-Year Advanced Teacher

Training; 4-Year Cert ‘A’ Teacher Training; B.Ed. (Math)). At least 22 years of experience in academic and research environments

o 10+ years of research environment (U Toronto 2003-2007; U Alberta 1999-2002; Advanced Teachers Training 1987-1990+ Teaching and Research)

o At least 12 years of teaching in higher education (Lane College 2015- present; Lane College 2007-2013; Ada Teacher Training College 1987-1990)

Published several papers and books. Peer Reviewer (4 International Conference Proceedings + other local/regional

reviews) Member of 3 professional organizations (IASR, PME-NA, CMESC). Graduate Assistantship 2004-2005 (University of Toronto) Program Assistantship, Research, 2003-2004 (University of Toronto)

1999-2001 Graduate Awards, Graduate Assistantship: (Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Canada)

15 years of supervising experience (Supervising at the: Ada Teacher Training College 1987-1990; University of Toronto Work-Study Graduates 2003-2007; Lane College SITES-M Teachers 2008-2013; lane College Math Faculty 2008-2011; (Interim Chair) Lane College Physical Sciences Division fall 2011)

10 refereed Journal publications 10 oral conference presentations Contributed to Teacher Professional Development in Tennessee Elementary

Schools Focus on mathematics (SITES-M/FTTT or SITES-M, 2008-2012)

EDUCATION: PROFESSIONAL PREPARATIONSii. University Routeb. Graduate Studies

1/2003-5/2007 Ph.D., Curriculum Studies (Math Education), Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Canada

1999-2002 M. Ed (Secondary Education, Math), Department of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

1998-1999 M. Phil (Math Education, Course Work),

Department of Science Education, University of Cape Coast

a. Under Graduate Studies 1990-1994 B. Ed. (Mathematics),

Department of Science Education, University of Cape Coast

i. Teacher Training Routeb. Specialist Training in Mathematics- for Post-Secondary Instruction in Mathematics

1984-1987. 3-Year Advanced Teacher Training in Math (3-Year Specialist Program in Mathematics- for Post-Secondary Instruction in Math)- Advanced Diploma in Mathematics,Advanced Teacher Training in Mathematics (1987), University of Cape Coast Institute of Education, Winneba (Now University College of Education, Winneba. Requirement: Teacher Certification; My Teaching Certificate ID#: 3137/79)

a. Initial Teacher Training1975-1979 4-year Teacher Certificate ‘A’ Training,

Enchi Teacher Training College, Enchi, Western Region, Ghana

SUMMARYHas instructional, leadership and organizational skills with the will and determination to succeed. Can teach broad range of math courses from basic mathematics, algebra and

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quantitative reasoning, calculus to probability and statistics and other education courses including teaching math in elementary school, and teaching math in secondary school as well as tests and measurement. A team player and selfless; values quality education, collaboration and progressiveness. A lifelong learner who cherishes excellence in education. Able to use e-learning tools like MyMathLab, Blackboard and Enhanced WebAssign and can use CAMS; can also use intermediate skills with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTSTeaching: Teaches Mathematics in both Mathematics and Mathematics Education Departments. Teaches Calculus I & II, Probability and Statistics, Algebra I & II and Mathematics Seminar in the Mathematics Department; and Tests and Measurements, Teaching Secondary Mathematics, and Teaching Elementary Mathematics in the Education department.

Research: Teaching Elementary School Mathematics, Teaching Secondary School Mathematics, Educational Tests and Measurements, and Mathematics Education, Cultural Studies, and Online Education.

WORK EXPERIENCE2015-present,

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane College, 545 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, USA. Courses Taught in Mathematics: Calculus I (MAT 240), Algebra I & II (MAT 125/126)…

2010-2013, Instructor of Mathematics Education & Director for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Center, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane College

Ascertain the participation of STEM faculty at the Center. Schedules faculty participation from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Coordinate day-to-day functions at the Center (e.g. advisement, counseling and information on internship, career options, connecting with supportive faculty for career guidance, sponsoring workshops, seminars, lectures and talks)

Develops agenda for activities at the Center (e.g. lectures, seminars, talks, tutoring, counseling and advisement)

Mathematics Education Instructor,Teaches mathematics education courses: Teaching Elementary Mathematics (MAT 330), Teaching Secondary Mathematics (MAT 331), and Tests and Measurements (EDU 332-001) in the area of education

2011 (Fall 2011) Instructor & Acting-Chair, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane College

In supervisory role to the Science FacultyWith assistance from the Area Coordinators I carry out the following responsibilities among others:

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Coordinate the development of academic programs for major, minor, and general education programs within the Division.

Participate in the recruitment of new faculty members. Act as chief advisor to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in academic

matters, particularly within the Division. Help to plan and coordinate research activities designed to promote scholarship

and professional improvement. Help provide academic and personal counseling to professors and students within

the Division. Upon the recommendation of the Area Coordinators, check the need sheets and

certify seniors’ readiness for graduation. Convene regular Divisional meeting, and file copies of minutes to the Vice

President for Academic Affairs. Taught both Mathematics and Math Education courses: Teaching Elementary

Mathematics (MAT 330-101), and Tests and Measurements (EDU 332-002). Mentoring: mentored math faculty to evaluate SITES- M teachers

2008-2011 Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Chair of Mathematics Department, Lane College, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane College

I n supervisory role to the mathematics faculty Prepared mathematics syllabi for Algebra I& II; Prepared and or determined common tests for Algebra I and II every term; Responsible for ordering mathematics textbooks, at the end of the year; Involved in professor search, when there was the need for Mathematics

Professors; Responsible for the distribution of mathematics classes in the mathematics

Department, especially when there was the need to switch classes; Making up for other professors’ classes or helping to make up for their classes

when they were absent for obvious reason(s); Responsible for the Sophomore Proficiency Examination (SPE) in mathematics, a

requirement for graduation of Lane College senior students. Responsible for the SPE test items and fixing the dates for the test at Lane College every term;

In charge of recommending textbooks for the Mathematics Department; Led the Mathematics Department to customize a mathematics textbook for Lane

College mathematics department during the 2010-2011 academic year. The textbook was updated in the 2011-2012 year;

Professional Development Assessment Coordinator (2008-2011): A Lane College mathematics faculty representative, participant and facilitator of strengthening instruction in Tennessee elementary schools, focus on mathematics (SITES-M);

The College’s Activity Director and Assessment Coordinator for SITES-M/ FTTT (2010-2012)

Taught mathematics: Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Algebra, Mathematics Seminar in the math department; and Teaching Elementary Mathematics, Teaching Secondary Mathematics, and Tests and Measurements in the Education Department.

Mentoring new Mathematics faculty and Education faculty in the use of ETS teacher observation protocol in observing classroom teachers for SITES-M

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2007-2008 Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane College

Instructor of the following courses: Mathematics: Algebra I & II, Calculus I, II & III, Mathematics Seminar,

Probability and Statistics Education: Teaching Elementary Mathematics, Teaching Secondary

Mathematics, and Tests and Measurements

2005 Student Teacher, Graduates Peer Teaching THE500HIWoodsworth College Teaching and Reviewing Teacher Education Program, Teaching in a Higher Institution, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Designed innovative inquiry-based cooperative lessons, taught and assessed

peers Critiqued and discussed presentations from professors of different disciplines

2000 Student Teacher, Study Buddy Program, Edmonton, Alberta Delivered creative lessons in grade 8 math at Louis St. Laurent High School Successfully addressed needs of diverse international students of about 70 %

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1998-1999 Guest Teacher, Level 100Graduate Guest Teaching, Statistics,Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Cape Coast Motivated students to achieve academic goals in statistics Used public address system to instruct class (of about 180 students)

1997-1998 Resource Person, National ProgramTrainer of Trainers Program: Takoradi Technical Institute Taught the technical institute’s instructors in Calculus, and Probability and

Statistics, to help them effectively handle their students in the subjects

1995-1998 Teacher, Diabene Secondary-Technical School (High School) Taught Grades 10, 11, and 12 Elective math (in Calculus, Algebra, Statistics

and Probability and Geometry; and Grade 10 Core Math (General Math) Created various assessments and evaluations to ensure equitable analysis of

student achievement

1979-1984 Class Teacher, Elementary School (K-10)Ekurabadze Catholic Primary and Middle Schools Addressed diverse student needs in the Elementary School Taught grade 3, one term; grade 7, one year; and grade 9, one year

SUPERVISING EXPERIENCE2010-2012 SITES-M/FTTT Assessment Coordinator, Regularly trains and supervises

Lane College Faculty Participants for SITES-M/FTTT project to use ETS standard for teacher observation

2010-2012 STEM Center Mentors’ Supervisor, recruits and trains ten (10) STEM mentors each term to mentor freshmen STEM and non- STEM students in the area of mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering

Schedules ten (10) peer-mentors to help freshman STEM students with their

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homework in the STEM areas Wrote annual reports on each division faculty

2010-2012 Acting Division Chair, Natural and Physical Sciences Division, Lane CollegeScheduled 32 (thirty-two) STEM faculty in the Science Division and encouraged them in their Participation; and made weekly/termly/yearly report on their participation at the center

Wrote annual reports on math professors 1987-1990 Instructor and Supervisor, Pre-Service Teacher Education

Post-Middle Teacher Education Program, Ada Teacher Training College Taught Math contents and methodology at the Post-Middle level Assisted in supervising pre-service teachers at practicum

1988-1990 Instructor and Supervisor, Pre-Service Teacher EducationPost-Secondary Science Education Program, Ada Teacher Training College Encouraged independent thinking and interactive learning through the use of

laboratory experiments Assisted in supervising pre-service teachers at practicum

RESEARCH EXPERIENCEResearch Assistantship2004 - 2005 Research Assistant, Faculty Scholarship Analysis

Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (CTL), Ontario Institute for Studies In Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT), Ontario Analyzed CTL Faculty Scholarships (from 1996 to 2004) to create awareness

of the faculty teacher education research initiative

2004-2005 Research Assistant, Graduate Students’ Dissertations Abstracts AnalysisDepartment of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, OISE/UT, Ontario Created awareness of the Graduate Students teacher education research

initiative for the period 1996-2004

2000-2001 Research Assistant, Pure Mathematical InvestigationsDepartment of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Developed teacher and student t materials for pure mathematics investigations

in grade 10

1999-2000 Research Assistant, Applied Mathematical InvestigationsDepartment of Secondary Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Developed teacher and student materials for applied mathematical

investigations

Program Assistantship2003-2004 Program Assistant, Employment Survey OISE/UT Graduate Employment Surveys for the Year Groups 2002, 2003 and 2004, Toronto, Ontario

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Assisted with the research design, data collection, co-ordination, and evaluation of the Graduate Employment Survey

Helped with survey evaluations Maintained the survey website and database

2004 Program Assistant, B. Ed/Tech Exit and Communication SurveysOISE/UT Graduate Communication Survey for year 2004, Toronto, Ontario

Conducted Communication and B.Ed./Technology Exit Surveys Assisted with design, data collection and co-ordination of

the survey

Book PublicationsMcCarthy, P., (2016). The role of mental computation and estimation: Student inventions.

Lambert Academic Publishing. OmniScriptum GmbH & Co. KG. Bhnhofstrabe 28, 66111 Jarbrucken, Germany. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-91848-3; ISBN- 10: 3659918482; EAN: 9783659918483 (link: https://www.vivaletra.com/store/gb/book/the-role-of-mental-computation-and-estimation/isbn/978-3-659-91848-3)

McCarthy, P. (2005). Numeration cards: Innovative curriculum materials for the primary school. In Lloyd, G. M., Wilson, M., Wilkins, J. L. M., & Behm, S. L. (Eds.). (2005). Proceedings of the 27th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Roanoke: VT, US

McCarthy, P. (2004). Investigating teaching and learning subtraction that involves renaming using base complement additions. In McDougall, D.E & Ross, J. A. (Eds.) (2004). Proceedings of the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Toronto: OISE/UT, Volume 3, pp. 1393-1395. [ISBN 92-990027-0-3]

Custom Textbooks- Chaired Lane College Mathematics Department to customize a Math textbook for Lane

College Math Department 2010-211. Jerome E. Kaufmann and Karen L. Schwitters College Algebra Custom Edition for Lane College, Cengage Learning 5191 Natorp Blvd, Mason, Ohio 45040 ISBN 978-1-111-40127-6

- Chaired Lane College Mathematics Department to revise the custom text in summer 2012. Jerome E. Kaufmann and Karen L. Schwitters College Algebra Custom Edition for Lane College, Cengage Learning 5191 Natorp Blvd, Mason, Ohio 45040 ISBN 978-1-133-44216-5

A Book Chapter: 1. Topic: Enhancing Education through Open Degree Programs and Prior Learning

AssessmentOpen Educational Resources and Prior Learning Assessment: Online Educational Programs    (pages 1-21)

https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/book/187227 (published by IGI on April 17, 2018)

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Editors: Carolyn N. Stevenson Open College, Kaplan University

2. Book Chapter in Progress Under ReviewSubmitted in June 2018Topic: Grandparenting in Black Families Editor: Dr. Anthony James

Miami UniversitySubmitted to the Editor in June 2018

Theses/dissertationsMcCarthy, P. (2002). A study of two children’s learning of base complement additions.

Part of requirement for M. Ed degree in Mathematics Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

McCarthy, P. (1994). A comparative study of decomposition and equivalent zero additions strategies. Partial requirement for B. Ed. Degree in mathematics Education. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast

McCarthy, P. (1987). Matrix operations: Content material for senior high school. University of Cape Coast, Winneba, Ghana. Partial requirement for Advanced Studies in Mathematics Education

Funded ResearchMcCarthy, P. (2001). Problem solving: Content material for pure mathematical

investigations, in Grade 10. A research funded by Imperial Oil National Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONSSithole, A., Chiyaka, E. T., McCarthy, P., Mupinges, D. M., Bucklein & Kibirige, J. (2017).

Student attraction, Persistence and Retention in STEM program: Success and continuing challenges. Canadian Center of Science and Education, Higher Education Studies, Vol7 (No 1), ISSN1925-4741, E-ISSN 1925-475X

Chiyaka, E., T., Sithole, A., McCarthy, P., Buklein, B., K. (2016). Institutional Characteristics and Student Retention: What integrated Post-secondary Education data reveals about online learning. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Volume XIX, No.2, 2016

McCarthy, P., Sithole, A., McCarthy, P., Cho, J., Gyan, E. (2016). Teacher Questioning strategies in mathematical classroom discourse: A case study of two grade eight teachers in Tennessee, USA. Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN 2222-1735 paper, 2222-288X online, Vo7, No.21, 2016

McCarthy, P. (2016). Investigating teaching and learning compound subtraction: Comparing the decomposition and base complement additions strategies. The Journal of Mathematics, Photon 107, 136-149. Photon Ignitor: ISJN83527329D821625042016

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McCarthy, P., Gyan, E., Baah-Korang, K., McCarthy, P. (2015). Analysis of results of core academic subjects of Ghanaian secondary schools: Case study of a secondary school in Ghana. Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper); ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.8, 2015

Baah-Korang, K., Gyan, E., McCarthy, P., McCarthy, P. (2015). Gender differences in participation in elective mathematics of senior secondary school students in Ghana. Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.8, 2015

Gyan, E., McCarthy, P., McCarthy, P., Baah-Korang, K. (June, 2015). Teachers’ and students’ perceptions of discipline and how often acts of indiscipline occur in Ghanaian Secondary Schools: Case study of a secondary school in Sunyani. American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Original Article ISSN 2378-7031 Vol 1, Issue 3, June-2015

Gyan, E., Baah-Korang, K., McCarthy, P., McCarthy, P. (2015). Causes of indiscipline and measures of improving discipline in senior secondary schools in Ghana: Case study of a senior secondary school in Sunyani. Journal of Education and Practice, ISSN 2222-1735; (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.6, No.11, 2015

Baah-Korang, K., E., McCarthy, P., McCarthy, P., Gyan E. (2015). Gender differences in elective mathematics achievements of senior secondary school students (SSS3) in Central and Western Regions of Ghana. International Invention Journal of Education and General Studies, Vol. 1(2),18-24, 2015 ISSN 2465-7069

McCarthy, P., McCarthy, P., Emmanuel, G., Baah-Korang, K. (2015). Multivariate Analysis of Academic Performance of Ghanaian Secondary School Students: A Case Study of a Senior High School in Ghana. International Inventions Journals Edu. Gen. St. Vol.1 (1):9-17

Chiyaka, E. T., Kibirige, J., Sithole, A., McCarthy, P., Mupinges, D. M. (2017). Comparative analysis of participation of teachers of STEM and non-STEM Subjects in professional development. Journal of Education and Training Studies ISSN 2324-805X (Print)    ISSN 2324-8068 (Online). DOI: https://doi.org/10.11114/jets.v5i9.2527

Submitted Work (Work under Review)Harris, K., Sithole, A., Kibirige, J., McCarthy, P. (2018). Next Generation Science Standards: In-

Service Teachers’ Perspective on Cultural Responsiveness in K-12 Science Education in the USA. Journal of Research in Science Teaching (submitted in June 2018)

PRESENTATIONS2006 The Role of Mental Computation in a Grade 3 Classroom. Diverse

Perspectives: OISE/UT Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 6th Annual Students’ Research Conference (March, 2006), Toronto, Ontario

2005 Learning in a multicultural context: A Ghanaian-Canadian experience.

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Multicultural Days: An International Perspective annual conference (June 2005). St Catherine, Ontario

2005 Numeration cards: Innovative curriculum materials for the primary school. Poster Presentation PME-NA annual conference (October, 2005), Roanoke, Virginia

2004 Investigating teaching and learning subtraction that involves renaming using base complement additions. PME-NA annual conference (October, 2004), Toronto, Ontario

2005 Teaching and learning compound subtraction: A historical and current research efforts. Diverse Perspectives: OISE/UT Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 5th Annual Students’ Research Conference (April, 2005), Toronto, Ontario

2005 Intellectual humility in teaching and learning: Sharing problem-solving strategies in a mathematics classroom. Diverse Perspectives: OISE/UT Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 5th Annual Students’ Research Conference (April, 2005), Toronto, Ontario

2004 Some questioning strategies in mathematics teaching. Diverse Perspectives: OISE/UT Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 4th Annual Students’ Research Conference (March, 2004), Toronto, Ontario

2004 Constructivist perspective in teaching and learning mathematics. Diverse Perspectives: OISE/UT Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 4th Annual Students’ Research Conference (March, 2004), Toronto, Ontario

2001 Students’ understanding of teacher’s intervention. An ad hoc: 24th annual meeting of The Canadian Math Education Study Group (CMESG), May, 2001. Edmonton, Alberta

2000 Constructivism: A view of Classroom Teaching and Learning in Mathematics. Imperial Oil National Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education Lunch Discussion (March, 2000), Edmonton, Alberta

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY2012 Chair, Leadership Team Meeting: Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary

Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), hosted by Lane College- Participants include Principals, Assessment Coordinators, Campus Directors,

representatives of Education Testing Services of America (ETS) in Tennessee, representatives from LeMoyene-Owen College in Memphis (February 10, 2012)

2012 Chair, Weekend Workshop for Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools –Focus on Mathematics hosted by Lane College (March 03, 2012)- To address the achievement gap in elementary student math

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- To build a firm math foundation for these students for later study in middle school and high school

- Break the cycle of under-preparedness in mathematics

2011 (summer) Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator: Summer Mathematics Leadership Institute 2011,

Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in the two-week

summer program (2011) at Nashville TN, designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

2011 Assessment and Evaluation Coordinator: Professional Development Project for Tennessee Elementary School Teachers 2011,Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature

A Lane College Math Faculty Representative for Assessment and Evaluation for SITES-M: Participates in the following Saturday workshops, Leadership meetings and Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with Elementary Teachers which give a tremendous learning experience as well as excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of elementary school teachers across the State of Tennessee• Learn best practices for preparing teacher candidates

Saturday Workshops Attendedo Date/Time/Place: Saturday, January 22, 2011; 8:30 am -3:30 pm, Central

Standard time; at Lane Collegeo Date/Time/Place: Saturday, February 12, 2011; 8:30 am -3:30 pm, Central

Standard time; at Le-Moyene Oweno Date/Time/Place: Saturday, March 05, 2011; 8:30 am -3:30 pm, Central

Standard time; at Lane CollegeLeadership Meeting Attendedo Date/Time/Place: Friday, April 01, 2011; 8:30 am -4:00 pm, Central Standard

time; at Avon Center (TSU)Professional Learning Community (PLC) Meetings Attendedo Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, March 30, 2011; 4:00 -5:00 pm, Central

Standard time; at Isaac Lane Elementary Schoolo Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 13, 2011; 4:00 -5:00 pm, Central

Standard time; at Isaac Lane Elementary Schoolo Date/Time/Place: Wednesday, April 27, 2011; 4:00 -5:00 pm, Central

Standard time; at Isaac Lane Elementary School

2010 Assessment Coordinator: Professional Development Project for Tennessee Elementary School Teachers 2010,

Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature A Lane College Math Faculty Representative for Evaluation of Tennessee

Elementary School Teachers: Participated in October 22-23, 2010 SITES-M

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workshop for Assessment Coordinators at Tennessee State University in Nashville designed to enhance mathematics teacher evaluation and assessment in Tennessee Elementary Schools

2010 Faculty Participant: Professional Development Project for Tennessee Elementary School Teachers 2010,

Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in Saturday, March

13, 2010 SITES-M workshop at Lane College in Tennessee designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in Saturday, January 23, 2010 SITES-M workshop at Lemoyne Owen College in Memphis Tennessee designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

Learn best practices for preparing teacher candidates

2009 Faculty Participant: Professional Development Project for Tennessee Elementary School Teachers 2009,

Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature A Lane College Math Faculty Representative and Co-facilitator:

Participated in two-week summer program (20009) at Nashville TN, designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach well in Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools.

A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in Saturday, April 04, 2009 SITES-M workshop at Lane College in Tennessee designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

2008 Faculty Participant: Professional Development Project for Tennessee Elementary School Teachers 2008,

Strengthening Instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools – Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M), approved and funded by the Tennessee State Legislature A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in two-week

summer program (2008) at Nashville TN, designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in Saturday, April 05, 2008 SITES-M workshop at Lane College in Tennessee designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

A Lane College Math Faculty Representative: Participated in Saturday, October 18 SITES-M workshop at Lemoyne Owen College in Memphis Tennessee designed to enhance teachers’ ability to teach Mathematics in Tennessee Elementary Schools

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COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

2018 Organizing Committee Chair, Annual High school Math Contest. Lane College Block 10 project (February 24, 2018)

Reviews2011 Reviewer, Lane College Programs for accreditation

Involved in the review process of all programs in preparation for theCollege’s accreditation

2008-2011 Teacher Evaluation Coordinator, SITES-M/FTTT Coordinates teacher evaluation for SITES-M/FTTT in the participating

elementary and middle schools in the Jackson-Madison-Hardeman Counties, TN, USA

2009 Reviewer, Conference ProposalsPsychology of Mathematics Education-North American Chapter (PME-NA) annual conference (September, 2009), Georgia, Atlanta

(www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2031%202009%Proceedings.pdf)

2006 Reviewer, Conference ProposalsDiverse Perspectives: Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 6th Annual Students’ Research Conference (March, 2006), OISE/UT Student Services

2005 Reviewer, Conference ProposalsPsychology of Mathematics Education-North American Chapter (PME-NA) annual conference (October, 2005), Roanoke, Virginia

(www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2027%202005%20Proceedings.pdf )

2005 Reviewer, Conference Proposals Diverse Perspectives: Dean’s Graduate Students’ Research conference. The 5th Annual Students’ Research Conference (April, 2005), OISE/UT Student Services

Membership2015-(Lifetime membership award), International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR),

Directorate of Mathematics,

2007-2011 Member, Lane College Teacher Education Council Assessing and accepting students into the Teacher Education Council

2004-2005 Faculty Council Member, Students Representative Committee for Computer Allocations, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of The University of Toronto (OISE/UT)

2003-2004 Faculty Council Member, Students RepresentativeCommittee for Student Appeals, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT)

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Winter 2003 Student Administration, Work Study ParticipantOISE/UT Student Services, Toronto, OntarioPlanned, registered students, and monitored annual students research conference and workshops

1995-1998 Student Administration, House Master, Diabene Secondary-Technical School, GhanaKept concise records; balanced accounting books; filled out a variety of forms; offered tutorials in mathematics and general science and reports on students weekly

LANE COLLEGE CABINET, COMMITTEES, AND COUNCILS2011-2012 Lane College Academic Cabinet, Member

2011-2012 Lane College Academic Council, Member

2011-2012 Lane College Teacher Education Committee, Member

2011-2012 Lane College Withdrawal Committee, Member

OTHER ACTIVITY2018 (summer) Grant Writing/Designing Training: NSF Proposal Workshop, the University of

Memphis at Fogelman Executive Conference Center2010-2012 Director for Lane College Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

(STEM) Center Interacting with STEM faculty to ascertain their participation at the Center. Schedules

faculty participation from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Coordinated day-to-day functions at the Center (e.g. advisement, counseling and information on internship, career options, connecting with supportive faculty for career guidance, sponsoring workshops, seminars, lectures and talks)

Developing agenda for activities at the Center (e.g. lectures, seminars, talks, tutoring, counseling and advisement)

Writing weekly reports on faculty participation at the Center

Monitoring students’ progress and attendance to enhance student retention and improved student outcomes

2009 (summer) Member, faculty search committee

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS2004 Member, Planning Committee, Psychology of Math Education-North

American Chapter.

2003 Conference Assistant, Continue Education,American Psychological Association (APA) Summer ConferenceToronto, Ontario. Monitored attendants for Continue Education Credits

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2003 Member, Planning Committee, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto 3rd Annual Graduates Research Conference, Toronto, Ontario Helped with setting up and maintaining equipment for presentations during the conference

1999 Member, Planning Committee, Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group, Edmonton, Alberta Helped with setting up and maintaining equipment for presentations during the conference

1995-1998 Facilitator, Functional Literacy Program for Community Development, Contribution to literacy, beyond the classroom

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Agency for Standards and Ratings (IASR)o Fellow, Mathematics Directorate, IASR (Lifetime membership)

International Group of the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter (PME-NA)

o member Canadian Mathematics Education Study Group (CMESG)

o Member Mathematical Association of Ghana (MAG)

o MemberINTERESTS

Teaching: Teaching Elementary School Mathematics, Teaching Secondary School Mathematics, Educational Tests and Measurements, Algebra, Probability & Statistics, and calculus.

Reading, Music and Soccer

REFERENCES

1. Dr. Douglas McDougallOntario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE/UT)Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education,Tel #: 416-978-0056Email: doug.mcdougall@utoronto.ca

2. Dr. Michael T. Nettles  Senior Vice President and Edmund W. Gordon Chair Policy Evaluation and Research Center   Educational Testing Service  Tel: 609.734.5096 Fax: 609.734.5960 

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Email: mnettles@ets.org

3. Dr. Karleah harris, Ph.D Miami University  Campus Project Director College of Education, health and Society  101 M, McGuffey Hall Oxford, OH 45056  Tel#: 513-529-4902 Email:  harri128@miamioh.edu

4. Dr. Fred M. OkandaElizabeth City State University, N.C., 1704 Weeksville Road,Elizabeth City, USA

5. Dr. Dora Bailey Professor, Early Childhood Education & Dean for the School of Education

New Mexico Highlands University

6. Trinetia Respress Department Chair Department of Educational Leadership 3500 John A Merrit Blvd Clay Hall, 103 Nashville TN 37209 USA

7. Dr. Versie Hamlett, Ed. D Director of Schools Humbolt City Schools 2602 viking Drive Humbolt, TN 38343 USA Tel #: (731) 784-2480 Email:

8. Dr. Michelle Stewart Vice President for Academic Affairs

Lane College 545 Lane Ave, Jackson TN 38301-4598 USA 731-426-7552 mstewart@lanecollege.edu

9. Etiosa Ogor,Editorial Office

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