Resume of AZJ

Summary of Qualifications

Passion for complex problem-solving. Degrees required high analysis, logic, and problem-solving ability. Planned and executed experiments in the calibration of GafChromic film for proton dosimetry.

Exceptional written communication skills. Published author in a variety of formats – short fiction, poetry, essays, editorials, etc. Wrote frequently for Detroit Project SEED newsletters. Was able to condense complext scientific concepts into an entertaining & informative written form for a science column for Southeast Michigan Mensa newsletter.

Web page design, both with text HTML coding and the use of web developing software (esp. Dreamweaver & Netscape Composer). Created the website for the Wabash College chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Independently developed a sample for Project SEED's web update, much of which was implemented in the eventual redesign. I was a key advisor about the final website format and design.

Diverse computer operation skills. Familiar with Windows, Mac, and UNIX environments, as well as most common office software. Graphic design and manipulation with Photoshop and Fireworks image software. Have received training in assorted computer languages: BASIC, Pascal, C++, and Visual Basic. Very comfortable with new computer systems, becoming rapidly proficient in their use. Also adept at set-up and operation of hardware associated with computer use, such as audio-visual interface equipment.

Document preparation. Proficient with a number of word processors, specifically Word, WordPerfect, & OpenOffice. Utilized PageMaker for layout and design of the Detroit Project SEED newsletter.

Public speaking and verbal communication skills. Daily presentations of advanced mathematics lessons to inner city students for five years. Presentation of professional development workshops to educational staffs and district administrators. Master of Ceremonies at three Project SEED Gala Celebration, with over 1,000 attendees per ceremony. Some minor acting experience in high school & college. Direct sales experience. Presentations of Project SEED to officials at city & state level to promote funding.

Diplomatically address sensitive personal and work performance issues. Certified peer counselor in high school, providing 6 hours per week of counseling to fellow students. As morale officer in Tau Kappa Epsilon, frequently addressed and resolved issues that caused conflict among the members or which endangered a member's academic standing. Performed continual peer review and performance evaluation with Project SEED, as well as supervision and training of summer interns.

Strong planning and management skills. Have coordinated numerous community service projects and social events in the Boy Scouts, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Mensa. Also organized the spring 2001 Project SEED Gala Celebration, which had over 1,000 attendees.

Office organization and management. Prepared invoices, order forms, and other office work for Wabash College Computer Services. I was chosen twice as part of start-up team to begin a new Project SEED office, in both Pontiac, MI, and Louisville, KY.

Professional Experience

About.com
April 2006 - Present
Guide to Physics – Write and edit all content on the About.com Physics Guidesite.

CTB/McGraw-Hill – Indianapolis, IN
August 2004 - Present
Math Content Developer – Review and select items for content in mathematics assessment tests. Oversee content review process. Edit and lay out materials for presentation to customers. Prepare manuscripts and insure high level of quality assurance throughout the entire page production cycle. Communicate effectively with customer and other members of the development team.

Family Network Agency – Anderson, IN
Summer 2004
Math & Web Design Teacher – Provided daily instruction in mathematics to middle schools students during a summer school program. Coordinated the evaluation of students utilizing a computer-based assessment, and designed/implemented individualized study programs to target weak areas. Also designed a curricula in web page design that I taught to grades 4 through 8 students.

Project SEED – Detroit/Pontiac, MI, Louisville, KY
1999-present
Math specialist - Utilize a socratic, question-based strategy of discovery education to teach high-level mathematics concepts (algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, etc.) to elementary and middle school students. Present demonstrations and professional development to teachers and administrators. Adapt curricula to the specific needs of students. Perform the training of new SEED instructors & summer interns, act as supervisor and mentor, and provide continuing evaluation and feedback to other specialists. Maintain office database, network, and workstations. Preparation of documents for classes, as well as promotional material and instructional materials for professional development workshops.

Indiana University Cyclotron Facility -- Bloomington, IN
Summer 1998
Nuclear Research Assistant - Plan and implement experiment on “Cross-Calibration of GafChromic MD-55 Film for Photon and Proton Dosimetry,” adding precision to the results of all experiments performed using the Cyclotron. Design and build of the experimental apparatus. Data analysis & organization. I assisted in other experimental procedures taking place at the Cyclotron Facility, ranging from electronic fluctuation tests to medical physics experiments.

Wabash College Computer Services -- Crawfordsville, IN
Fall 1995-Spring 1999
Computer Lab Technician/Office Assistant - Supervision & maintenance of campus computer labs. Assisting students with operation and repair of campus computer equipment. Troubleshooting and repair of personal computers. Purchasing and inventory of equipment. Perform regular maintenance operations on campus computer network mainframes.

Vector Marketing, Int. -- Bloomington, IN
Summer 1995
Key sales staff - Salesman of “Cutco” brandy cutlery. Develop leads and schedule home presentations of merchandise. Training of other staff members. I was awarded with one of three “key staff” positions after three weeks, helping in basic administrative duties in the office.

Education

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis, August 2008 (anticipated)

M.S. in Mathematics Education

Wabash College, May 1999

B.A. in Physics
Minors in Mathematics & Philosophy
3.6 cumulative GPA
magna cum laude honors
Placement on the Dean's List for 6 of 8 semesters
Awarded the 1998 Harold Q. Fuller Prize in Physics

Publications - see Writing page for more information

"Empire of Silk, Empire of Flannel," International House of Bubbas, edited by Selina Rosen, Yard Dog Press, 2005.
"Fantastic Revisions: An Introduction to Fantasy Adventure History,"The Internet Review of Science Fiction, 2005.
"Abraham Lincoln's Children," ChimeraWorld 2, edited by Mike Philbin, Cyber-Pulp Books, Spring 2005.
"The Secret of King Kong Mountain," KidVisions, edited by Tyree Campbell, Sam's Dot Publishing, December 2004.
"Ascension," Cyber-Pulp's Halloween Anthology 3.0, edited by Bob Gunner, Cyber-Pulp Books, October 2004.
"Mr. Ned and Dr. Ted," The Four Bubbas of the Apocalypse, edited by Selina Rosen, Yard Dog Press, December 2003.
Heresy Today, Law Tomorrow science column for M-Pathy, the newsletter of Southeast Michigan Mensa, 2000-2001. Column was nominated for the 2000 National Publication Recognition: Best Essay Award of American Mensa, Ltd.
“Cross-Calibration of GafChromic MD-55 Film for Photon and Proton Dosimetry,” Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Indiana University Cyclotron Facility, 1998. This work was also cited in numerous later reports prepared at the Cyclotron Facility.
Assorted articles for low-circulation newsletters, such as that of the Mensa Writers' Special Interest Group and the Detroit Project SEED newsletter.
School newspaper articles and literary journal publications in high school and college

Assorted Honors, Social & Leadership Positions

Master Mason, Calvin W. Prather Lodge #717
Subject of article "Math Specialists are a Plus" in the Louisville Courier-Journal, Sept. 2003.
Acknowledged with "Huge thanks" in the Hugo award-winning novel Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer.
Southeast Michigan Mensa, Treasurer
Co-host of “Darrel & Drew Show” on Wabash College, WNDY radio.
Wabash College Student Senate Secretary
Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity, Academic/Morale Officer, social chairman, activities chairman, Membership Quality Board representative, student senate representative, Treasurer, Webmaster
Certified as a high school Peer Counselor
Boy Scouts of America, Senior Patrol Leader, Eagle Scout rank