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Work Experience

Valparaiso University -- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science -- Valparaiso, Indiana

Assistant Professor (August 2008--)

  • Project NExT Fellow, 2008-2009

    Rutgers TA Project -- New Brunswick, New Jersey

    TAP graduate assistant (June 2007 - April 2008)

  • Help coordinate annual university-wide TA orientation
  • Coordinate Introduction to College Teaching I and II seminars
  • Editor for TAPTALK, the online Rutgers TA newsletter

    DIMACS -- Piscataway, New Jersey

    REU Graduate Coordinator (Summer 2005, 2006, 2007)

  • Assisted in sorting applications
  • Planned seminars, field trips, and other activities for students
  • Served as general resource person for student presentations

    Strategic Designs SD4JC -- Cordova, Tennessee

    Independent Contractor (Summer 2003, 2004)

  • Tested newly developed software package
  • Researched copyright and trademark paperwork for software
  • Assisted with outbound calling and data entry
  • Developed databases of potential customers for clients

    Comprehensive Marketing, Inc. -- Cordova, Tennessee

    Business Intern (Summer 2002)

  • Wrote extensive analysis of company website
  • Taught Microsoft Project to supervisors
  • Extensively researched agriculture magazines and web media for clients
  • Did survey work via telephone for clients

    Trinity University -- San Antonio, Texas

    National Science Foundation Undergraduate Researcher (Summer 2001)

  • Worked on an undergraduate math research team
  • Resulting paper was submitted to National Science Foundation and accepted for publication in Ars Combinatoria

    Valparaiso University -- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science -- Valparaiso, Indiana

    Student Outreach Coordinator, Grader (1999-2003)

  • Graded and managed papers and tests for math professors
  • Coordinated volunteers, processed paperwork, and developed and implemented scheduling for annual mathematics camp for junior high women
  • Aided in scorekeeping for regional middle and high school math competitions on campus

    Valparaiso University -- Office of Institutional Advancement -- Valparaiso, Indiana

    Student Fundraiser (1999-2001)

  • Solicited donations from alumni via phone
  • Updated alumni records
  • Generated support of local businesses to sponsor university activities

    Immanuel Lutheran Church & School -- Memphis, Tennessee

    Daycare Worker (1997-2000)

  • Supervised children
  • Helped train new daycare workers
  • Planned summertime activites for students
  • Tutored students and helped with homework

    Memphis Zoo & Aquarium -- Memphis, Tennessee

    ZooCamp Assistant (Summer 1994-1997)

  • Supervised children
  • Worked with other staff to create activities for children
  • Led small craft and story activities