Degree: Ph.D. in Education Walden University (Minneapolis, MN) Specialization: Educational Technology Expected Date of Completion: May 1, 2013

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1 J. MICHAEL DILLON P.O. Box 116, 378 W. Post St. (563) of (563) or PROFESSIONAL/EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE I am seeking a post-secondary teaching/researching position in educational technology, general education, and/or mathematics education. As I work toward the completion of a doctorate in Educational Technology, my goal is to use that knowledge, my classroom teaching experience in mathematics and physics, and my experiences as both an online student and instructor to work with pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter the classroom. I am also looking for the opportunity to pursue my research interests in the areas of online learning, educational technology for the mathematics classroom, and intelligence. EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy (in progress) Degree: Ph.D. in Education Walden University (Minneapolis, MN) Specialization: Educational Technology Expected Date of Completion: May 1, 2013 GPA: 4.00 (to date) Summary of Coursework (to date): Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (4 courses); Curriculum Design and Analysis (1 course); Assessment (1 course); Educational Technology (3 courses); Knowledge Area Module Intelligence, Technology, and Mathematics (14 credits) Master of Arts Degree: M.A. in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) University of Phoenix (Phoenix, AZ) Specialization: Computer Education Date of Completion: July 18, 2006 GPA: 4.00 (to date) Action Research Project: Reducing Math Anxiety Bachelor of Arts Degree: B.A. (graduated Magna Cum Laude) Luther College (Decorah, IA) Major: Mathematics (GPA 4.00); Minor: Physics (GPA 3.70) Date of Completion: May 23, 1999 Certification: Secondary Education Currently hold an Iowa Master Teacher License for Mathematics/Physics for Grades 5-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE Axia College of University of Phoenix January 2008 to present Online Campus Phoenix, AZ Associates Level Responsibilities include: facilitating Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B courses online (content has included: basic skills, pre-algebra skills, properties of real numbers, number theory, solving equations, properties of exponents, factoring, quadratic equations, algebraic fractions, problem solving, graphing techniques, systems of equations, irrational numbers) grading assignments and providing substantive feedback for students answering questions; participating in and facilitating weekly discussions developing supplemental materials to complement resources provided by the college communicating with students via the asynchronous classroom message board, SKYPE and other IM applications, , and phone

2 Postville Community Schools August 2002 to present Postville, IA High School (Grades 9-12) Responsibilities include: teaching Pre-Calculus, Algebra I, and Intro to Algebra, for grades 9-12 (content has included: basic skills, pre-algebra skills, properties of real numbers, number theory, solving equations, properties of exponents, factoring, quadratic equations, algebraic fractions, problem solving, graphing techniques, systems of equations, irrational numbers, basic probability/statistics, conic sections, properties of shapes, area and volume, properties of lines and angles, proofs, and so forth) teaching Physics for grades 9-12 and reorganized curriculum multiple times to accommodate various scheduling systems (content has included: speed and velocity, acceleration, Newton s laws of motion, energy and work, power, rotational mechanics, relativity, states of matter, heat and thermodynamics, properties of waves, sound and acoustics, light, color, reflection/refraction, optics, diffraction, electrostatics, electric fields, basic circuitry, magnetism, induction, and so forth) developing online/hybrid versions of Algebra I and Physics (Algebra I is structured using a hybrid model. A wiki serves as the online platform for promoting online collaboration and discussion. The wiki also provides access to video lectures, PowerPoint presentations, online resources, and so forth. The web address for the course page is: Physics is being developed in conjunction with a fellow physics teacher in a district 50 miles away. The model for the physics course is a hybrid, team-teaching model utilizing various communication tools to bring the individual classes together.) developing and maintaining individual wikis and web pages for classes facilitating the online AP program and mentoring calculus students taking AP Calculus AB (online AP Calculus content included: pre-calculus review topics, limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, optimization, related rates, integration, applications of the integral, fundamental theorems, and so forth) incorporating various technology applications into teaching strategies including the use of: wikis, Google docs (and other Google applications), flip-cams and web-cams, document cameras, overhead projectors, Mimio/Smartboard technology, Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Inspiration/Webspiration, Windows Movie Maker, and so forth adapting curriculum to meet the expectations of the Iowa Core Curriculum and National Core Standards serving on the ICTM Executive Board as a Vice President; presenting at the annual ICTM conference (previous presentations have included: technology use in mathematics instruction (2009); classroom activities to enhance math classroom (2008); rookie teaching experiences (2005)) serving on committees including: technology, online courses, SINA, and so forth serve on the PEA negotiations team and as vice president; previously served as president for , the vice-president for , and as secretary for Previous responsibilities have also included: teaching Algebra II, Geometry, and General Math for grades 9-12 coordinating high school TAG program and developing new TAG classes serving as the district website coordinator; designed and building the district website and developed online lesson plan web pages utilizing the PLATO curriculum for the General Math class and developed projects and other assessments to accompany the software-based content Albany Public Schools August 2000 to July 2002 Albany, WI High School/Middle School (Grades 7-12) Responsibilities included: teaching Algebra II, Geometry, College Geometry, and Calculus for grades 9-12

3 teaching Grade 7 Math and Pre-Algebra for grades 7 and 8 organizing the summer remedial math program for Grade 7 Math and Pre-Algebra developing and integrating projects/activities into the curriculum including: math history presentations, bridge construction/portfolio, mini-golf course, house design/modeling, geometry proof handbooks, geometry constructions booklet, conic section presentations, problems of the week, Where s Mr. Dillon?, Math Millionaire, and so forth Richfield Public Schools January 2000 to July 2000 Richfield, MN High School (Grades 9-12) Responsibilities included: teaching Advanced Algebra grade 11 teaching Grade 9 Math using the Core Plus curriculum instructing "Thursday School" the extended year program for students recovering graduation credits team-teaching summer school courses for students preparing to take the graduation test ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE Student Teaching Experiences August 1999 to December 1999 South Winneshiek High School (Calmar, IA) instructed Algebra I, Algebra II, and Practical Math for grades 9-12 instructed Physics for grade 12 created several activity-based lessons (including writing activities) for Algebra I, Practical Math, and Physics MFL MarMac Middle School (McGregor, IA) taught Sixth Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I for grades 6-8 incorporated hands-on learning activities in the Sixth Grade, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra classes taught units about solving equations, manipulating integers, and graphing functions Additional Practicum/Work Experiences September 1996 to May 1999 North Winneshiek Schools (Decorah, IA) individually tutored a special needs student Allamakee Middle School (Waukon, IA) tutored middle schools students and assisted in teaching middle school math Thomas Roberts High School (Decorah, IA) participated in a Hyperstudio grant project involving Luther College and Decorah High School observed and taught Physics for grade 12 Mabel-Canton Schools (Mabel, MN) observed algebra, trigonometry, and computer programming classes Luther College Mathematics Department (Decorah, IA) tutored Calculus and Pre-Calculus for six semesters in a teacher/student classroom-style setting Luther College Physics Department (Decorah, IA) physics lab assistant for five semesters in a variety of labs including: General Science, General Physics, and General Physics w/ Calculus; graded lab books and kept grade records for the labs

4 EDUCATIONAL HONORS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES member of the Walden University chapter of Kappa Delta Pi member of NCTM (National Council for Teachers of Mathematics) and the ICTM state affiliate presented Ten Things About Teaching That I Never Learned in College at the 2005 ICTM conference; presented Lets the Games Begin: Math Games and Activities You Can Use in Your Classroom at 2008 ICTM conference; presented Technology Applications for Everyday Use at the 2009 ICTM conference published article Lets the Games Begin: Math Games and Activities You Can Use in Your Classroom in the 2008 ICTM annual journal supervised a student teacher from January 4, 2005 to March 11, 2005 accompanist and set-builder for musicals (Guys and Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Beauty and the Beast, Annie, West Side Story and The Curse) at Postville High School; participated in a variety of community theater productions; wrote two musicals with my wife that have been performed was member of Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics Honor Society) and Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics Honor Society) member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Luther College Regent Scholar recipient of Robert S. Jacobson Math Scholarship April 1998 REFERENCES NAME RELATIONSHIP ADDRESS PHONE Mr. Ottie Maxey Superintendent at Postville High School Extension 422 Mr. Matthew Leeman Principal at Postville High School Extension 402 Mrs. Kathy Turner Former Colleague/Interim Supervisor at Postville High School 803 Stone Street Clermont, IA (563) Mrs. Julie Heitland K-12 Media Specialist at Postville Schools Extension 408 Mrs. Jillian Hernandez (White) Colleague at Postville High School Extension 409 Dr. William Sugar Faculty Mentor for Doctoral Program at Walden University (Professor at East Carolina University; Math, Science, and Instructional Technology Education) East Carolina Univ. 217B Ragsdale Mail Stop 566 Greenville, NC (252)

5 J. Michael Dillon Curriculum Vitae P.O. Box 116 (378 West Post Street) Home Phone: or Cell Phone: or Objective I am seeking a post-secondary teaching/researching position in educational technology, general education, and/or mathematics education. As I work toward the completion of a doctorate in Educational Technology, my goal is to use that knowledge, my classroom teaching experience in mathematics and physics, and my experiences as both an online student and instructor to work with pre-service teachers as they prepare to enter the classroom. I am also looking for the opportunity to pursue my research interests in the areas of online learning, educational technology for the mathematics classroom, and intelligence. Education Ph.D., Educational Technology, Walden University (in progress) KAM Demonstration: Principles of Human Development (Intelligence and Technology in the Mathematics Classroom) M.A., Education, University of Phoenix, 2006 Concentrations: Curriculum and Instruction, Technology Thesis/Action Research Project: Reducing Math Anxiety B.A., Mathematics (major) and Physics (minor), Luther College, 1999 Experience Online Instructor, Axia College of University of Phoenix, 2009-present Courses: Algebra 1A and 1B (College Algebra) High School Teacher, Postville High School, 2002-present Current Courses: Intro to Algebra, Algebra I, Pre-Calculus, Physics Previous Courses: General Math, Algebra II, Geometry, and TAG High School Teacher, Albany Schools, Courses: 7 th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra II, Geometry and College Geometry, Calculus High School Teacher, Richfield High School, 2000 Courses: 9 th Grade Math (Core Curriculum), Advanced Algebra Skills and Qualifications Over 10 years of secondary teaching experience. Two years of experience instructing online math courses for Axia College. Volunteered to serve on multiple school committees including school improvement, technology, education association leadership, building leadership, and SINA.

6 Experience designing online and hybrid courses. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Background in wiki as well as webpage design. Experience using various educational technologies in the classroom including: Smartboards, document cameras, Flip-cams, A/V equipment, presentation software, Internet-based applications and simulations (i.e. SKYPE, Webspiration, Google Docs), and so forth. Research Skills Background in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Knowledge of statistics and applications in quantitative research. Development of literature reviews and synthesis of both theory and current research. Presentations Dillon, J. Michael. (2009). Technology Applications for Everyday Use. Presentation at the annual Iowa Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) conference. Dillon, J. Michael. (2008). Lets the Games Begin: Math Games and Activities You Can Use in Your Classroom. Presentation at the annual Iowa Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) conference. Dillon, J. Michael. (2005). Ten Things About Teaching That I Never Learned in College. Presentation at the annual Iowa Council for Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) conference. Publications Dillon, J. M. (2008). Lets the games begin: Math games and activities you can use in your classroom. Iowa Council of Teacher of Mathematics Journal, 35, Awards and Honors Kappa Delta Pi, Honor Student (Walden University) Phi Beta Kappa, Honor Student (Luther College) Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honor Society (Luther College) Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society (Luther College) References Maxey, Ottie. (HMaxey@Postville.k12.ia.us) Postville School District, Superintendent. Postville Community Schools Phone: Ext. 422 Leeman, Matt. (MLeeman@Postville.k12.ia.us) Postville School District, Principal. Postville Community Schools Phone: Ext. 402 Turner, Kathy. (Turnerk@acegroup.cc) Postville School District, Retired Colleague/Interim Dean. 803 Stone Street Clermont, IA Phone: White, Jillian. (JWhite@Postville.k12.ia.us) Postville School District, English Teacher. Postville Community Schools Phone: Ext. 409 Heitland, Julie. (JHeitland@Postville.k12.ia.us) Postville School District, K-12 Media Specialist. Postville Community Schools Phone: Ext. 408 Sugar, Dr. William. (william.sugar@waldenu.edu) Walden University, Faculty Mentor. East Carolina University 217B Ragsdale Mail Stop 566 Greenville, NC Phone: