RACHEL SHERMAN

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EDUCATION

Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, DE

• Completed Courses: Teaching with Technology, Instructional Design, Foundational
Technologies, ePortfolio Design

Villanova University, Villanova, PA

• Master of Arts in Mathematics (December 2013)
• Completed Courses: Advanced Calculus, Abstract Algebra, Dynamical Systems and
Chaos Theory, Fourier Analysis, Geometry, Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, History
of Math, and Mathematical Modeling

Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (May 2011)
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Mathematics Department, Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, DE

Faculty (January 2015 – present)
• Teach courses such as Principles of Discrete Mathematics, Statistics I, Statistics II, and
various developmental mathematics courses
• Develop curriculum for online, hybrid, and face to face courses
• Hold office hours
• Participate in department meetings
• Participate on committees and assist with assessment
• Advise students for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (December 2016 – present)
• Advise students for cardiovascular sonography and diagnostic medical sonography pools

Mathematics Department, Wilmington University, Wilmington, DE

Adjunct Faculty (May 2014 – present)
• Teach online courses and develop materials for statistics and college algebra

Mathematics Department, Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, DE

Adjunct Faculty (August 2011 – January 2015)
• Teach courses such as Discrete Math, Business Statistics, Math for Teachers, Math for
Behavioral Sciences, Precalculus, and Essentials of College Algebra

Mathematics Department, Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, DE

Educational Laboratory Specialist (August 2011 – January 2015)
• Support student success by tutoring students in mathematics courses and providing
mathematical support to other departments’ students
• Supervise departmental work-study associates
• Assist with departmental tasks as needed
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The Learning Center, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Peer Learning Assistant (Spring 2009 – Spring 2011)

• Tutored students in mathematics courses

• Coached students in GMAT and GRE quantitative sections
• Assisted students with NY State Teacher Certification Exam (NYSTCE)

Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Teaching Assistant for Real Analysis (Fall 2010)
• Assisted students with course material during class time
• Held office hours

Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Tutor (Fall 2009 – Spring 2010)
• Tutored students in mathematics courses for majors

Health Services Center, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Health Peer Educator (Fall 2008 – Spring 2009)
• Prepared educational material on various health topics
• Ran education programs for the Adelphi community

AFFILIATIONS

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Advisor, (January 2016 – present)

Member-at-Large, DELMATYC, (May 2018 – present)
Secretary, DELMATYC, (May 2016 – May 2018)
Member, DELMATYC, (May 2012 – May 2016)
Member, Mathematical Association of America (Fall 2010 – present)

SKILLS

Computer
• Extensive knowledge of learning management systems such as Blackboard, D2L, and
Moodle
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in LaTeX
• Basic knowledge of SPSS, MiniTab, and Maple
• Java Programming skills

Languages
• Basic knowledge of Spanish
• Basic reading knowledge of French

CONFERENCES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• DELMATYC Annual Conference, Assisted with conference organization and facilitation
(May 2019)
• Math Equity Conference (April 2019)
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• Phi Theta Kappa Catalyst Convention (April 2019)

• Completed all five levels of the Phi Theta Kappa, Five Star Advisor Plan
(December 2018)
• Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Region Academy for Leadership and Honors Institute
(June 2018)
• Phi Theta Kappa Catalyst Convention (April 2018)
• Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Regional Convention (March 2018)
• Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Eastern Leadership Conference (October 2017)
• Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Region Academy for Leadership and Honors Institute
(June 2017)
• DELMATYC Annual Conference, Assisted with conference organization and facilitation
(May 2017)
• Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Regional Convention (March 2017)
• DELMATYC Annual Conference, Assisted with conference organization and facilitation
(May 2016)
• DELMATYC Annual Conference (May 2014)
• DELMATYC Annual Conference (May 2013)
• DELMATYC Annual Conference (May 2012)
• Joint Mathematics Meetings (January 2012)
• Joint Mathematics Meetings (January 2011)

PRESENTATIONS

• Authentic Learning: Implementing a Meaningful Experience (Keynote speech at

DELMATYC Annual Conference, May 2019)
• Technology in Your Classroom: Making it Attainable and Relevant (Instructional
Innovation Mini-Conference May 2018)
• Attribution Theory: Why Students Do What They Do (Instructional Innovation Mini-
Conference May 2017)
• Distance Education: Piecing It All Together (Villanova University, April 25, 2013)
• Distance Education: Strategies for Success (Villanova University, April 4, 2013)
• Distance Education: The MOOC (Villanova University, February 27, 2013)
• Distance Education: No Longer Radio Programming (Villanova University, February 7,
2013)
• Fractals in the Classroom (Villanova University, April 2012)
• Galois Groups of Cubic Equations (Adelphi University, 2011)
• Analysis of Optimal Strategies in the Many-Option Iterated Prisoners’ Dilemma
(Undergraduate Poster Session at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, 2011)
• Analysis of Optimal Strategies in the Many-Option Iterated Prisoners’ Dilemma (Adelphi
University, 2010)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• Distance learning in higher education

• Authentic learning
• Research based learning