Professional Information
Student Success Coordinator
Education
- PhD in Mathematics, (expected 2006),Montana State University,[BROKEN LINK] Bozeman, MT.
- M.S. in Mathematics, 2000,Montana State University[BROKEN LINK], Bozeman, MT.
- B.A. in Mathematics, 1997,University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX.
Teaching/Course Development at Montana State University
Methods of Proof, Differential Equations (regular and Honors sections), Multivariable Calculus (regular and Honors sections), Integral Calculus (regular and Honors sections), Calculus and Analytic Geometry (regular and Honors sections), Elementary Statistics, PreCalculus, The Language of Mathematics, Liberal Arts Mathematics, College Algebra, Statistics for Teachers, Social Statistics, Applications of Statistics in Mathematics Classrooms, Circle of Care Math Class, College Algebra, Survey of Algebra, Calculus for Technology I & II
Recent Student Mentorship
- Advisor for MSU Student Participants in COMAP International Mathematical
Modeling Competition. - Advisor for MSU Student Participants in Montana Mathematical Modeling Contest,
Carroll College, Helena, MT. - Faculty Advisor, Math Club, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT.
- Faculty Advisor for Hilleman Scholar Undergraduate Mentored and worked on undergraduate
project to support the academic success of incoming Montana Math Sciences major, 2017-2018 - Faculty Advisor for Undergraduate Research for three undergraduate students. `Sampling
design for hidden subpopulations: survey and sampling frame design for collecting data from
LGBT students on a college campus.' Projects involve applied statistics: survey and sampling
design and implementation on university campuses.
Awards
- Student Organization Adviser of the Year Award, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 2014
- President's Excellence in Teaching Award, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 2013
- Nominee, President's Excellence in Teaching Award, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 2009
- Letters and Science Research Enhancement Award, College of Letters and Science, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 2005
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Montana State University, 2000
- Houston Chronicle Award for Excellence in Leadership, 1997
- Alumni Association Award, University of St. Thomas, 1996
- St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship recipient 1993-1997
- Community Service Grant recipient, University of St. Thomas
- Interfaith Charity Scholarship recipient, 1995-1996