Math Teacher
Instruct 8th grade students in mathematics.
Math Department
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Computer
Supported Collaborative Work
I am a PH.D. Student in the Department of
Computer Science and Software Engineering at
Human
Computer Interaction
Ministry
Traveling
CHERYL A. SWANIER
Curriculum Vitae
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EDUCATION
Ph.D. Computer Science 8/04
- Present
Auburn
University
Advisor: Dr.
Juan Gilbert
Ed.D. Educational Leadership 5/04
Auburn
University
Dissertation
title: College Deans’ Beliefs About TEaching and
Learning
Advisor: Dr. Maragaret Ross
M.Ed. Mathematics Education 5/05
M.S. Computer Science 12/94
Thesis Title: Towards A
Advisor: Dr.
Leslie Lander
B.S. Computer Science 6/86
EXPERIENCE
Math Teacher/Math Dept. Chair
7/05–Present
Muscogee County
Provide mathematical instruction to
students in grade 8, which includes technology, manipulatives
and writing.
Math Teacher
8/04–6/05
Troup County
Provide mathematical instruction to
students in grades 9 – 12 in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, which include
technology, manipulatives and writing.
Adjunct Professor 1/05–Present
Provide an introduction to computer
concepts and information processing to students which included an overview of
computer hardware, software, basic networking concepts, history of data
processing systems, and major trends in information systems.
Provide an introduction to the most
common software and microcomputers which included “hands-on” use of
microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
Math Teacher
8/01–8/04
Muscogee County
Provide mathematical instruction to
students in grades 9 – 12 in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry, which include
technology, manipulatives and writing.
Professor Computer Science
1/00 – 6/01
Provide programming skills to students,
which include C++ and QBASIC programming theory and practice, syntax, and
semantics.
Provide an introduction to computer
concepts and information processing to students which included an overview of
computer hardware, software, basic networking concepts, history of data
processing systems, and major trends in information systems.
Provide an introduction to the most
common software and microcomputers which included “hands-on” use of
microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
Adjunct Professor 4/98–Present
Beacon
University
Provide an introduction to computer
concepts and information processing to students which included an overview of
computer hardware, software, basic networking concepts, history of data
processing systems, and major trends in information systems.
Provide an introduction to the most
common software and microcomputers which included “hands-on” use of
microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
Lead Quality Analyst 6/93 - 6/99
Total System Services, Inc.
Possess a thorough understanding of both
TS1 and TS2 Total Methodology-Maintenance
(TM-M). Conduct training classes for TS2
TM-M throughout the company with emphasis on the development and implementation
phases.
Manages and coordinates methodology
related projects to improve the process and to ensure compliance of the
methodology which involves programming and business participants. Facilitate methodology meetings involving all
levels of management to coordinate projects and provide solutions for
methodology related issues. Collect
information to improve the existing methodology and to ensure its validity.
Facilitate phase reviews throughout a
project’s System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Develop methodologies to ensure that the programmers are in compliance
with the standards that have been set forth by Total System Services. Design and develop data flow diagrams using
System Architecture.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Designed, developed and
implemented reports using the NOMAD programming language which involved
creating databases and interfacing with DB2, IMS, QSAM and VSAM files.
Designed, developed, and implemented Executive Information Systems (EIS)
applications using EIS.
Adjunct Professor 9/00 - 6/01
Provided instruction on programming
logic, flow charts, and writing code. Basic concepts of coding and logical programming skills.
Provided an
introduction to computer concepts and information processing to students which
included an overview of computer hardware, software, basic networking concepts,
history of data processing systems, and major trends in information systems.
Provided an
introduction to the most common software and microcomputers which included
“hands-on” use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
Adjunct Professor 9/95 - 6/96
Provided an
introduction to computer concepts and information processing to students which
included an overview of computer hardware, software, basic networking concepts,
history of data processing systems, and major trends in information systems.
Provided an
introduction to the most common software and microcomputers which included
“hands-on” use of microcomputers and some of the major commercial software.
Associate Computer Programmer 9/88 - 2/93
IBM
Installed and maintained LANs functioning
under Operating System/2 (OS/2) LAN server version 1.2. Responsible for the
management, control, and configuration of the LAN. Developed and implemented OS/2 and DOS LAN
classes. Designed , developed and presented a
Technical Vitality seminar on an Introduction to Local Area Networks.
Designed and developed Document Control
Facility (DCF) code for technical manuals that ran under Bookmaster
and Standard General Markup Language (SGML).
Developed a software
package on the CMS operating system to allow communication between CMS and MVS. Updated government database programs via a data entry subsystem,
DILSA (Distributed Integrated Logistic Support Analysis). Designed, developed and conducted DILSA
training.
Responsible for the Space Station LSA (Logistic Support Analysis),
functional tools, development support and implementation of LSA requirements to
include ensuring adequate hardware, software, maintenance, and training.
Member of Technical Staff 6/88 - 9/88
AT&T
Developed a universal
test procedure which integrated several existing software proceudres
into one package.
Senior Staff Technologist 6/87 - 9/87
Created a security
command grid. Developed an online program to provide
jump/find capability for online formats for the operations
database design and development group.
Senior Technical Associate 6/86 - 9/86
AT&T
Developed a software
package on the UNIX system which requestted the
display of project tracking and scheduling of data that was generated from
users who ran it on the AT&T personal computer.
Computer Specialist 6/84 - 9/86
Marine Corps
Logistics Base
Maintained tapes in the
tape library. Operated the mainframe
printers, card punch, and card reader.
Applied JCL to jobs in
Production Control. Documented and flowcharted
systems in ALC.
CERTIFICATIONS
AP Calculus 6/04
Teacher Certification 5/02
COMPUTER
SKILLS
Application Programming, System
Installation, Monitoring, and Coordination, Local Area Networks, Software
Implementation and Documentation
Courses:
Programming Languages, User Interface
Design, Software Process, Automata Theory, Database Management, Operating
Systems, Human Computer Interaction
Software:
Programming Languages, User Interface
Design, Software Process, Automata Theory, Database Management, Operating
Systems, FrontPage
Hardware:
IBM, IBM compatibles, MacIntosh’s
PCs
Languages:
C/C++, HTML, Pascal, COBOL, Assembler,
PHP
PUBLICATIONS
Dissertation: College Deans’ Beleifs
About Teaching and Learning.
Committee:
Dr. Margaret E. Ross, Department of
Education, Foundation, Leadership, and Technology (advisor)
Dr. Francis Kochan,
Interim Dean of
Dr. Paris Strom, Department of Education,
Foundations, Leadership, and Technology
Dr. Evelyn Creighton, Department of Food
Nutrition (outside reader)
Thesis: Towards A
Committee:
Dr. Leslie Landers, Department of
Computer Science (advisor)
HONORS
Who’s Who Among
America’s Teachers 2004-05
The SREB Fellowship 2004-Present
One of the Outstanding Teachers in
Georgia 2003-2004
Nominated for the Golden Apple Award 2002
The
Most Outstanding Young Woman 1986-87
National Dean’s List 1985-86
Most Outstanding Student in Computer
Science 1985
Who’s Who Among
American Colleges and Universities 1985
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
BDPA (Black Data Processing Association) 2004
Phi Delta Kappa 2004
Theta Alpha Chi 2004
CCTM 2001-Present
Professional Association of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 1984-Present
Alpha Kappa Mu
Honor Society 1984
Endicott Chapter of Toastmaster’s
International 1989-93
Urban League of Broome County 1993
Martin Luther King Commission of Broome
County 1993
REFERENCES:
Dr. Margaret E. Ross, Associate Professor
Department of Education, Foundations,
Leadership and Technology
Dr. Francis E. Kochan,
Interim Dean,
Dr. Paris
Dr. Juan Gilbert, Assistant Professor
107 Dunstan
Hall
Dr. Cheryl Seals, Assistant Professor
107 Dunstan
Hall
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