JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III

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1 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III APSU Box 4545, Clarksville, Tennessee SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Educational researcher with over seven years of experience studying and teaching the scientific method, research design and analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics (involving both univariate and multivariate tests), measurement theory and psychometrics, large secondary data set analysis, and the use of predictive modeling and other advanced analytics. EDUCATION, Memphis, Tennessee Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Research Dissertation: Math and Science Teachers Dropping out of Public Schools: A Nationwide Look at Their Lack of Retention Using Structural Equation Modeling, Memphis, Tennessee Master of Arts in Teaching Thesis: Methods of Reporting Grades to Students: A Pedagogical Consideration for Raising Student Achievement University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee College of Medicine Completed first two years of academic coursework Held office in the Student Surgical Society University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Graduated summa cum laude with majors in biochemistry and philosophy and a minor in psychology

2 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 2 OF 7 ACADEMIC/RESEARCH INTERESTS Methodological Issues Research Design and Analysis Applied Statistics and Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences Measurement Theory and Psychometrics Substantive Issues Teacher Retention/Attrition Teacher Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Education WORK EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Educational Research (tenure-track) Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee Martha Dickerson Eriksson College of Education Department of Educational Specialties Chaired by Moniqueka Gold, EdD, MBA Teach graduate level courses in educational research and statistics Maintain an average teacher effectiveness rating of 3.50 or higher on a 6-point rating scale Pursue an active and productive research agenda with a target of 2-3 publications/presentations annually Seek active role in university and department service requirements Provide mentoring and support of students in graduate programs 2014-Present Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Research , Memphis, Tennessee Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research Chaired by Douglas Strohmer, PhD, CRC, APA Fellow Taught undergraduate and graduate level courses in educational research and statistics Maintained an average teacher effectiveness rating of 4.03 on a 5-point rating scale (N = 105) Conducted educational research using both univariate and multivariate analyses Advised students on their own research designs and analyses, as well as their program progression

3 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 3 OF 7 Secondary Science Teacher Memphis City Schools, Memphis, Tennessee Monitored student achievement scores to inform data-driven decisions involving instruction Maintained a teacher value added (TVAAS) score of 5 on a 5-point rating scale for every year taught Trained colleagues on the use of educational technology Developed and facilitated professional development workshops on how to use data and inquiry-based learning Systems Analyst Sensis Corporation, Syracuse, New York Helped incorporate artificial neural networks in water monitoring and air traffic control systems Assisted in the development of and wrote U.S. Patent No : System for Detection and Prediction of Water Nitrification for the company Employed data fusion and data mining techniques for use in prediction model development Analyzed empirical data to diagnose and resolve anomalies in air traffic control systems Pediatric Phlebotomist University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee Performed pediatric phlebotomies in the ER, ICU, and ICN Communicated results in a clear, concise, and accurate manner for medical record entry Collaborated with hospital staff in high-stress environments CONSULTING WORK Item Writer/Reviewer Tennessee Department of Education, Nashville, Tennessee Generated test items for use on state standardized student achievement tests (TCAP) Reviewed test items for validity, reliability, bias, and sensitivity Collaborated with other stakeholders on how to use scores for teacher value added reporting

4 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 4 OF 7 PUBLICATIONS 4. Stewart, C. O., McConnell, J. R., & Dickerson, D. L. (In Progress). Deference to scientific authority and support for science across domains: Influences of science education and religiosity. 3. McConnell, J. R. (In Progress). Math and science teachers dropping out of public schools: A nationwide look using structural equation modeling. 2. Mitchell, A. W. & McConnell, J. R. (2011). A historical review of Contemporary Educational Psychology from 1995 to Contemporary Educational Psychology, 37 (2), McConnell, J. R. (1999). The ambiguity about death in Japan: An ethical implication for organ procurement. Journal of Medical Ethics, 25 (4), PRESENTATIONS 2. Stewart, C. O., McConnell, J. R., & Dickerson, D. L. (2015, April). Deference to scientific authority and support for science across domains: Influences of science education and religiosity. Session to be presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois. 1. McConnell, J. R. (2013, October). Using large data sets in educational research. Session presented at the Educational Research Forum, Memphis, Tennessee. COURSES DEVELOPED/TAUGHT Austin Peay State University EDUC 6050: Seminar on Research (graduate) Fall 2014 Topics: Research design and analysis, qualitative and quantitative methodologies, contemporary issues in educational research EDUC 6030: Statistics for Educational Research (graduate) Fall 2014 Topics: Frequency distribution, central tendency, normal distribution, probability, correlation, bivariate linear regression, interval estimation, hypothesis testing via t-test, chi-square, and analysis of variance

5 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 5 OF 7 EDUC 5000: Research in Education (graduate) Fall 2014 Topics: Fundamental concepts, principles, and techniques in educational research, introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics EDPR 7542/8542: Statistical Methods Applied to Education II (graduate) Topics: One- and two-way analysis of variance, a priori and post hoc tests of significance, multiple linear regression, analysis of covariance, correlation coefficients, nonparametric tests EDPR 7541/8541: Statistical Methods Applied to Education I (graduate) Topics: Frequency distribution, central tendency, normal distribution, probability, correlation, bivariate linear regression, interval estimation, hypothesis testing via t-test and chi-square EDPR 7521: Introduction to Educational Research (graduate) Spring 2014 Topics: Research design and analysis, internal and external validity, reliability, survey of common qualitative and quantitative approaches EDPR 4541: Fundamentals of Applied Statistical Methods (undergraduate) Spring 2014 Topics: Data collection and organization, graphing, introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, interpreting significance TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY Statistical Software SPSS, LISREL, R, STATA, SAS, MATLAB, Mathematica Office Software Access, Excel, OneNote, Outlook PowerPoint, Publisher, Word PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Educational Research Association American Psychological Association Division 5: Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics Division 15: Educational Psychology American Statistical Association

6 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 6 OF 7 AWARDS/HONORS Outstanding Graduate Student in Educational Research Award, University 2012 of Memphis Golden Key International Honor Society Dean s List, Summa Cum Laude, University of Tennessee 2000 Phi Beta Kappa Society Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society PERSONAL AFFILIATIONS Church Street United Methodist Church National Eagle Scout Association PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES Karen Weddle-West, Ph.D. Interim Provost Administration Building 215 Memphis, TN Phone: [email protected] Ernest Rakow, Ph.D. Interim Dean 215 Ball Hall Memphis, TN Phone: [email protected] Marty Alberg, Ph.D. Director of the Center for Research in Educational Policy 215 Ball Hall

7 JOHN R. MCCONNELL, III PAGE 7 OF 7 Memphis, TN Phone: [email protected] Terrence Ishitani, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies University of Tennessee 314 Bailey Education Complex 1122 Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN Phone: [email protected] Beverly Cross, Ph.D. Holder of the Moss Chair of Excellence Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership 409C Ball Hall Memphis, TN Phone: [email protected]