Anderson Hassell Norton III
1794 S. Lumpkin St., Apt 12 105 Aderhold Hall, UGA
Athens, GA 30606 Athens, GA 30602
706-316-1006 706-542-4045
Objective:
To promote interest in mathematics and facilitate student learning as a mathematics teacher and researcher.
Education:
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, in progress
University of Georgia (UGA)
Athens, GA; Q.C.A.: 4.0/4.0
M.A. Mathematics, in progress
UGA; Q.C.A.: 3.83/4.0
M.A. Mathematics Education, August 1999
UGA; Q.C.A.: 4.0/4.0
B.S. Mathematics, May 1995
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI)
Blacksburg, VA Q.C.A.: 3.1/4.0
Related Experience:
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Georgia
Athens, GA: September 1997 - present
· Currently assigned (since Fall 1999) as a research assistant to analyze data and participate in panel discussions for the Fractions Project (L. Steffe & J. Olive)
· Supervised PRIME student teachers in field experience at Cedar Shoals HS in Athens, GA
· Facilitated mentor teachers in PRIME (P. Wilson) project and supervised students in related methods course
· Served various roles for educational technology project, LITMUS (L. Hatfield & J. Olive)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Georgia
Athens, GA: Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2000
· Instructor of record for EMAT 4550/6550, 'Contemporary Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers'
· Created the curriculum for EMAT 4550/6550
· Led class activities, as instructor of record, in exploring contemporary mathematics using technology such as GC's, GSP and spreadsheets
Instructor of Mathematics, University of Georgia
Athens, GA: Fall 1998
· Instructor of record for MATH 1113, the Pre-Calculus course at UGA
· Taught a class of 45 freshman entering various disciplines
Instructor of Mathematics, Governor's Honors Program of Georgia
Valdosta, GA: Summer 1998, 1999, & 2000
· Created and instructed several courses, such as 'Infinity' and 'Chaos', for accomplished secondary school students
· Dedicated 6.5 weeks, living on campus, to assisting students in their studies and projects
Student Teacher, Christiansburg High School
Christiansburg, VA: Spring 1995
· Student-taught Geometry, Algebra II and Calculus
· Earned certification to teach in Virginia secondary schools
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA: Fall 1994
· Assisted in instruction for a Pre-Calculus course
· Led student tutoring sessions for all Pre-Calculus sections
Other Experience:
Engineer, Bell Atlantic
Baltimore, MD: August 1995 - November 1996
· Planned and engineered switch growth in central offices
· Provided equipment for business services, such as ISDN
Senior Engineer, Bell Atlantic
Baltimore, MD: November 1996 -August 1997
· Designed fiber optic rings providing bandwidth between central offices and businesses
· Coordinated installation of fiber optic rings for growth and cut-overs to new switches
Computer Skills:
· Experience with Mac and PC's in UNIX and MS-DOS operating systems
· Programming in Pascal, Fortran and Basic
· Proficient in all MS Office programs including Access and Powerpoint
· Extended use of Excel and Geometer's Sketchpad in exploring mathematics
· Adept in use of TI calculators and CBL's in teaching applications
Papers and Presentations:
· First author of 'Bridging Transformational Geometry and Matrix Algebra with a Spreadsheet-based Tool Kit,' which will be presented at SITE and published in the proceedings, on CD-ROM and online (Mar, 01).
· Presented 'Fractals, Matrices, and Spreadsheets,' with contributing paper published electronically, at ICTCM (Nov, 00).
· Authored and presented paper, published in conference proceedings 'Student Conjectures in Geometry' at PME (Oct, 00).
· Published 'Technology-Enabled Pedagogy as an Informal Link Between Finite and Infinite Concepts in Secondary Mathematics' in TME (Summer, 2000).
· Presented 'Approaching the Concept of Limit Through the Use of Technology,' for ATCM conference in Guangzhou, China (Dec, 99)
· Presented 'Technology-Enabled Pedagogy as an Informal Link Between Finite and Infinite Concepts in Secondary Mathematics' at NCCTM in Greensboro, NC (Sept, 99)
· Co-authored and presented a paper, 'Exploring Quadratic-like Sequences with Spreadsheets Using a Toolkit Approach,' for ICTCM conference in New Orleans (Nov, 98)
Honors and Activities:
· Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, UGA: Awarded February 9, 2001
· University-Wide Award Recipient, UGA: Fall, 1999 - Spring, 2001
· Volunteer for the Oconee County Elementary School Mentor Program: Spring 2001
· Co-editor (Spring 2001 - Spring 2002) of The Mathematics Educator, a student-run journal of the Mathematics Education Dept at UGA since 1990.
· Officer of Math Education Student Association (MESA) at UGA
· President, Fall 1999 - Spring 2000
- Led the administration of MESA activities including: colloquia, bi-annual publication of The Mathematics Educator (TME), book sales and social events
- Coordinated the efforts of officers and other MESA members in a growing professional organization
· Vice President, Fall 1998 - Spring 1999
- Organized the writing and administration of the 1999 N.E. Regional Educational Support Administration (RESA) math exam
- Coordinated activities of each MESA committee
· Chartered the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity at VPI
- Served as Social and Alumni Chairman as well as Vice President
- Presently serve as Treasurer for the chapter alumni board
· Earned Dean's List for last 3 semesters at VPI: Spring 1994, Fall 1994, Spring 1995
· Performed shows as a member of the Virginia Technical Jugglers
· Published poetry in Poet's Domain semi-annual anthology and the Mobius Journal
· Received 3rd place in Virginia Scholastic Chess Tournament, 1991 and 10th in 1990