EDUCATION:

PhD in Mathematics Education, American University, Washington DC, May 2008, G.P.A. 3.94.

Completed 73 credits of graduate work including Analysis I &II, Abstract Algebra I & II, Probability I & II, Numerical Analysis, Complex Variables, Partial Differential Equations, Time Series, Fractal Geometry & Chaos.

Masters of Art in Mathematics, American University, Washington DC, May 2002, G.P.A 3.91.

Completed 12 credits in Master's Degree Program in Communication Engineering, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Spring 1992 to Spring 1993 (Dean's List, G.P.A. 3.67)

BSEE, May 1990 - University of Maryland, College Park (Dean's List for two semesters,
G.P.A. 3.4)

Pre-Engineering, Math and Physics courses, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland (Dean's List for five semesters, GPA 3.67)

EXPERIENCE:

Fall 2003 to present Associate Professor,
Department of Mathematics
Montgomery College, Rockville

Summer 2003 University Physics Adjunct
American University

Fall 2001, Finite Mathematics Adjunct
Spring 2002, American University
Fall 2002,
Spring 2003 Department of Mathematics & Statistics

September 1997 to August 2003 Physics Lab Manager
American University
Department of Physics

Oversee, organize and coordinate University, College, and Advanced Physics laboratories, and Audio Tech electronics, digital and microcomputer labs. Procuring of materials and upgrading electronic and computer equipment. Assist and train Teacher Assistants involved with Physics and Electronics laboratories. Provide technical assistance when requested. Repair and upgrade electronic devices. Give support for networking and software installation for faculty, graduate students and microcomputer labs. Fabricate special mechanical parts for use in physics research labs.

March 1993 to present MATH & PHYSICS CONSULTANT

Private tutor all levels of college Math, Physics and Electrical Circuits courses

February 1995 to March 1997 BUILDING ENGINEER
Fieldstone at Brandermill, Germantown, MD

March 1994 to February 1995 MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Aspen Crossing, Aspen Hill, MD
Familiar with all stages of maintenance of townhouse and apartment properties; such as punch out, drywall repair, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heat pump, equipment & appliance troubleshooting and repair.

May 1990 to March 1993 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
BECHTEL Power Corporation,
Gaithersburg, MD

Performed Engineering support studies related to electrical equipment sizing, its adequacy under different environmental conditions, protection coordination, etc.
Performed equipment sizing and protection coordination calculations for design changes such as;

Cable ampacity calculation
Cable pulling calculation
Voltage-drop calculation for DC circuits
Short circuit current calculation for 125 V dc systems
Worked on a project at Calvert Cliffs in conjunction with BG&E, and the Farley Project, contracted out by Alabama Power.

Relevant Undergraduate Courses

Physics I, II, and III, Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Euclidian and non-Euclidean Geometry, Advanced Calculus, Complex Variable, Partial Differential Equations, communication System Theory, Signal and System Theory, Logic Design of Digital Systems, Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Probability, System and Circuit Theory, Electronic Theory, Electromechanical Energy Conversion, Power System Analysis, Power Components

COMPUTER SKILLS

Languages: Knowledge of C Programming, BASIC, FORTRAN, and ASSEMBLY

Software: Knowledge of UNIX operating system, Windows 95/98 & NT, Microsoft Office Suite 97 and Microsoft 2000, CAPTOR (used for electrical coordination studies). Knowledge of Derive for Windows software, and other mathematical software, knowledge of Texas Instrument graphing calculators.

TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CERTIFICATES & LICENSES):

Stationary Engineer I&II Course, Continuing Education, Montgomery College, Summer 1993
HVAC Course, Continuing Education, Montgomery College, Summer 1994
CFC Certificate (Universal) November 1994
Heat Pump Class, Continuing Education, Montgomery College, Summer 1995

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Mathematical Society
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Eta Kappa Nu Association
Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Society)
Tau Beta Pi
Outstanding College Students of American

PERSONAL
U.S. Citizen

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