Resume

• 2014

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Industrial Engineering

  New Mexico State University

  4.0/4.0

• 2005

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Secondary Mathematics Education

  The University of New Mexico

  3.96/4.0 GPA

  Licensed Vocational Nurse

  Texas Department of State Health Services

  New Mexico Public Education Department

  New Mexico State Level I Mathematics Teaching License Grades 7-12

  Central New Mexico Community College

  Teaching & Learning Online Certification

  The College Board

  College Board Advanced Placement Certification: AP Calculus

• 1999

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Pure Mathematics

  Graduated Summa Cum Laude

  The University of New Mexico

  3.7/4.0 GPA

• 1991

  Vocational Nursing License

  Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

  Lamar University

• C++

  Customer Service

  Microsoft Excel

  Statistical Data Analysis

  Project Management

  R

  Research

  Accounting

  Statistical Software

  Microsoft Office

  Management

  Microsoft Word

  Statistical Modeling

  Kowal

  Ryan

  Kowal

  The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management

  Daybreak Residential Center

  The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  The University of New Mexico

  Albuquerque Institute for Math & Science (AIMS@UNM)

  The University of New Mexico

  Central New Mexico Community College

  Albuquerque

  New Mexico Area

  Responsibilities include identifying the educational needs of others by developing formal educational classes. Developing and designing new mathematics classes offered through distance learning.\n\n•\tOnline teaching certification.\n•\tPrepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra

  differential equations

  and discrete mathematics.\n•\tEvaluate and grade students' class work

  assignments

  and papers.\n•\tPrepare course materials such as syllabi

  homework assignments

  and handouts.\n•\tInitiate

  facilitate

  and moderate classroom discussions.\n•\tMaintain student attendance records

  grades

  and other required records.\n•\tMaintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.\n•\tPlan

  evaluate

  and revise curricula

  course content

  and course materials and methods of instruction.\n•\tCollaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.\n\nCourses Taught\n•\tMATH 1110 & 2110: Math for Teachers I and III\n•\tMATH1460: Elements of Calculus I\n•\tMATH1210: Problem Solving Methods\n•\tMATH1310: Intermediate Algebra\n•\tMATH1315: College Algebra\n•\tMATH1410: Trigonometry\n•\tMATH1330: Probability and Statistics

  Adjunct Mathematcis & Statistics Instructor

  Central New Mexico Community College

  Beaumont/Port Arthur

  Texas Area

  While employed by the University of Texas at Galveston I practiced my duties at the United States Maximum Security Federal Penitentiary in Beaumont

  Texas. In addition to my duties in the medical clinic I assisted management in collecting data in order to justify expenses related to hiring full-time medical staff for the special housing unit.\n\n•\tAdminister prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids

  noting times and amounts on patients' charts.\n•\tObserve and interview patients and family members to obtain their medical history.\n•\tDocumenting and reporting changes in patients' conditions

  such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment

  and taking necessary actions by implementing medical protocols an institutional policy.\n•\tSterilize equipment and supplies

  using germicides

  sterilizer

  or autoclave.\n•\tWork as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs

  quality of care; and implement interventions as a result of our findings.\n•\tCollect samples

  such as blood

  urine

  or sputum from patients

  and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.\n•\tPrepare patients for examinations

  tests

  or treatments and explain procedures.\nAssemble and use equipment

  such as catheters

  tracheotomy tubes

  or oxygen suppliers.

  Licensed Vocational Nurse (U.S. Federal Penitentiary)

  The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  Albuquerque

  New Mexico Area

  Responsibilities include exceptional communication and customer service skill

  and an in depth knowledge of Microsoft software and services

  which includes operating systems and productivity software such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft's Active Directory.\n\n•\tSkill configuring

  troubleshooting and repairing personal computer hardware.\n•\tConfigures

  manages and repairs computers

  printers

  smartphones

  and other devices used by ASM faculty

  staff and students. \n•\tManages computer lab/classroom systems.\n•\tPlays an integral role at the STSC service desk answering questions

  supporting the Anderson mobile initiative

  providing front-line troubleshooting and working with the Anderson incident management system \n•\tProvides in-the-field assistance to users with various computer hardware and software issues. \n•\tProvides consultation to faculty

  staff and students regarding technology purchases. \n•\tAssists in maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies. \n•\tProvides structured one-on-one and group training on the use of technology at UNM and Anderson.

  Technical Support Analyst I

  The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management

  Albuquerque

  New Mexico Area

  Teaching undergraduate mathematics courses in the Fall and Spring semesters.\n\nCourses Taught\n•\tMATH120: College Algebra (Fall 2014 & Spring 2015)\n•\tMATH180: Elements of Calculus I (Fall 2014 & Spring 2015)\n•\tMATH181: Elements of Calculus II (Fall 2014)\n•\tMATH111: Mathematics for Elementary & Middle School Teachers I (Fall 2015)\n•\tMATH112: Mathematics for Elementary & Middle School Teachers II (Fall 2015)\n•\tMATH162: Calculus I (Fall 2015)

  Adjunct Mathematics & Statistics Instructor

  The University of New Mexico

  Albuquerque

  New Mexico Area

  Managed and supervised the math team of 10 mathematics tutors at the UNM’s Center for Academic Support (CAPS) in scheduling

  training

  evaluation

  conflict resolution

  recruitment

  and utilization needs. Participated as a math tutor and served as liaison between upper-level managers

  tutors

  and the math department at UNM.

  Mathematics Team Leader

  Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS)

  The University of New Mexico

  Albuquerque

  New Mexico Area

  Responsibilities include teaching high school and middle school students in Algebra I and II

  Geometry

  Precalculus

  and Advanced Placement Calculus AB and BC. I researched

  designed

  and coordinated a process to evaluate and implement a high school readiness assessment system to satisfy mandates set forth by the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) 6.19.7.6. \n \n•\tAuthor of the Albuquerque Institute of Mathematics and Science’s 2009 New Mexico State- Charter School Renewal Application Section V.C.1: Plan for Evaluating Student Performance\n•\tI designed a strategic process to evaluate and implement a high school readiness assessment system

  which entails the process for identifying acceptable short-cycle diagnostic type assessment instruments for grades nine and ten\n•\tDesigned and wrote a Math and Science Partnership (MSP) grant that professionally develops the teachers at AIMS

  while at the same time creating a mathematics curriculum at AIMS that articulates with college mathematics courses at UNM\n•\tConducted teacher trainings in classical test theory and analysis pertaining to teacher crafted tests and formative assessments

  Mathematics Teacher

  Albuquerque Institute for Math & Science (AIMS@UNM)

  Beaumont/Port Arthur

  Texas Area

  Duties include providing basic first aid to residents

  distributed medication

  monitored

  and documenting the side effects of the residents’ pharmacotherapy. Consulted with the residents in both individual and group settings to educate them about their medications and illnesses.\n\n•\tDesigned and built a community garden for the residents in order to foster an educational environment and build residents’ connection with nature and modalities of living\n•\tAssisted and educated the residents in daily living skills (washing clothes

  cleaning their living area

  maintaining a healthy diet

  etc.)\n•\tConversed with residents so that they could see themselves as an active voice in their lives and the universe in which they lived.

  Licensed Vocational Nurse/Therapist Technician

  Daybreak Residential Center

  I conduct volunteer information sessions and seminars related to the practice of keeping honey bees to all different age groups and settings. Presentations range from local Expos to university and elementary school children.

  Apprentice Level

  Washington State Beekeeping Association

  First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer

  I have volunteered 25-30 hours per training for those interested in becoming lifeguards. The trainings lead to a two-year certification in First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguarding. My interest in becoming a Red Cross volunteer comes from my experience as a lifeguard when I was a teenager and

  at the time

  my working with youth as a high school teacher. By giving my students an education in mathematics it was also enjoyable to watch them launch into summer with a fun opportunity for employment.\n

  U.S. Sailing

  While teaching I created an outdoor adventure group for students interested in hiking

  rock climbing

  and sailing. Students were taken to Gorham Scout Ranch to participate in rock climbing trainings. Two weeks in the summer were spent with a group of students introducing them to windsurfing and sailing small boats.\n

  Small Boat Instructor

  American Red Cross

  Trained to teach Lifeguard Training (including First Aid)

  CPR for the Professional Rescuer

  Lifeguard Management

  AED Essentials

  Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer

  Preventing Disease Transmission

  Community Water Safety and Basic Water Rescue. The training prepares instructor candidates by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials and methods

  how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants' progress.

  Lifeguard Instructor

  Summa Cum Laude

  University of New Mexico