Adrienne A. Redmond. Professional Education, Mathematics Education, December 2009

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1 School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership 230 Willard Hall Adrienne A. Redmond EDUCATION Ph.D., Stillwater, OK Professional Education, Mathematics Education, December 2009 Dissertation: Prospective Elementary Teachers Division of Fractions Understanding: A Mixed Methods Study Advisors: Dr. Juliana Utley, and Dr. Patricia Lamphere-Jordan M.A. University of Phoenix Curriculum and Instruction, October Master s Thesis: Increasing the Mathematical Understanding of 8 th Graders: An Action Research Study B.S., Stillwater, OK Elementary Education. May, RESEARCH INTERESTS Teaching and Learning of Division of Fractions Prospective Elementary Teachers Content Knowledge Effectiveness of Standards-Based Curriculum The impact of lab school experiences on teacher attrition rates, teacher mathematics content knowledge, and teacher attitudes at the primary and intermediate levels. Increasing middle school students interest and readiness for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers The impact of technology on mathematics learning Equity issues in mathematics (mathematics for all, social justice and ethnomathematics) Algebra readiness Fraction development of children in the Primary Grades Impact of Sharing Tasks Developing multiplicative reasoning in the Primary Grades RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Enriching Science and Math Through Engineering STEM Research Team (December 2007 Present)

2 Goals: Determine if the Get a Grip engineering unit had an impact on the mathematics and science attitudes of middle school students Determine if the afterschool engineering mentoring program for girls had an effect on (1) participant girls attitudes towards mathematics and science, and engineering, (2) participant girls mathematics content knowledge, and (3) participant girls interest in the STEM careers Determine if the engineering summer camp had an effect on participants attitudes and interest in STEM careers. My role in the project Quantitative Data Analysis Internal Consistency, T-Tests, ANOVA, Non-Parametric Analysis on non-normally distributed data Report the findings to the interdisciplinary research group and prepare reports for participating school district. Provide feedback and suggestions to the research team regarding future research Review of the research Manage research team s Share Point site Write up the results for dissemination Building Bridges Between University Faculty and Novice Mathematics Teachers (December 2008-May 2009) Goals Determine the needs of novice mathematics teachers Determine if a combination of face to face and development of a PLC will be an effective support system for novice teachers Assess the effectiveness of helping novice teachers to become more reflective teachers and their ability to incorporate inquiry based mathematics lessons My role in the project Facilitator (face to face and online) Data Collection and analysis (Observations, Field Notes, and survey research) Lab Earth 2 Research Project, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (June 2008 August 2008) Goals Determine if the Lab Earth 2 online course had an impact on science teachers attitudes, self efficacy, and content knowledge of Earth Science. My role in the project (Assist in the evaluation of the project) Data Analysis Non-Parametric Analysis (small sample size) Write the quantitative data analysis up for dissemination Review of the current research Concept Mapping Study (Dr. Julie Thomas) Goals Determine if a one-to-one field experience with a child could have an impact on prospective elementary teachers

3 TEACHING EXPERIENCE science content knowledge as measured through concept maps My role in the project Assist in scoring concept maps Enter data into SPSS and conduct an analysis on the data to determine if the prospective elementary teachers concept maps showed an increase from pre to post. Write up the analysis for dissemination Research Assistant for Dr. Juliana Utley (January, 2006 May, 2007) Goals To assist in the research efforts of Dr. Juliana Utley My role in the project Collect research on the teaching and learning of fractions Enter research data into spreadsheets for further analysis Collect publication requirements for future publications Assistant Professor, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Mathematics Education (Spring 2010 Present) Clinical Instructor, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Mathematics Education, Teaching Mathematics at the Primary Level (Fall, 2009) Teaching Assistant, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Mathematics Education Teaching Mathematics at the Primary Level (Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007, Summer 2007, Summer, 2006) Teaching Mathematics at the Intermediate Level (Spring 2008, Fall 2007, Spring 2007, Fall 2006, Spring 2006) Adjunct Professor,, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa (Summer, 2008) Problem-Centered Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom (K-3 rd grade) Teaching Assistant, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership Field Experiences in elementary Education (August Experience) (Fall 2005, Fall 2006) Semester Y Interdisciplinary Lab (Fall, 2005) Teaching Assistant, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Science Education Teaching Science in the Elementary School Lab Instructor (Fall, 2005) Enrichment Tutoring Tutored three 6 th grade students in algebraic reasoning and rational number concepts (Spring, 2009) Tutoring Struggling Learners Tutored a 10 th grader in Algebra 1 (Fall, 2008) Tutored a incoming third grader in mathematics (Summer, 2006) Enrichment Camp Enriching Geometric Understanding 20 3 rd through 5 th grade students. (Summer, 2008)

4 Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Riverside Middle School, Fort Worth Independent School District (August 2000 May 2005) 6 th Grade Mathematics Teacher ( ) 8 th Grade Mathematics Teacher ( ) 8 th Grade Language Center Mathematics Lab Teacher (ELL Learners) ( ) OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE Graduate Assistant, School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Oklahoma State University Office (Fall 2007 Present) RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP In Press Redmond, A. (2010). A book review: Faster isn t smarter: Messages about math, teaching, and learning in the 21 st Century. Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics, 2(1), Redmond, A., Thomas, J., Jordan, P., High, K., Scott, M., & Dockers, J. (In Press). Enriching science and mathematics through engineering: A middle-school case study. School Science and Mathematics. Gosselin, D., Bonnstetter, R., Yendra, S., Larson-Miller, C., Thomas, J., & Redmond, A. (In Press). Laboratory Earth: A model of online K-12 teacher coursework, Journal of Geoscience Education. Manuscripts in Progress Redmond, A. & Utley, J. (In Progress). Prospective elementary teachers pedagogical content knowledge of fraction division. Redmond, A. (In Progress). Prospective elementary teachers attitudes towards and knowledge of division of fractions. Redmond, A., Thomas, J., Backoff, S. (In progress). Girls helping girls: Increasing confidence in mathematics and science through engineering. Sinclair, B., Szabo, S., & Redmond, A. (In progress). Validation of the Draw-A-Teacher checklist instrument: Seeing patterns of traditional and non-traditional teachers. In Review Backoff, A., Thomas, J., & Redmond, A. (In progress). Mentoring girls: Examining the relationship between mentoring and middle school girls confidence in mathematics and science. National and International Presentations Redmond, A., Backof, S., & Thomas, J. (November, 2010). Afterschool Engineering for Girls: You Can Build Stuff and Eat Cookies, Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association. Redmond, A., Backof, S., Thomas, J., & High, K. (August, 2010). Mentoring Girls in Engineering to Foster Confidence in Mathematics and Science, Paper presented at the P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Seaside, OR. High, K., Thomas, J, and Redmond, A. (August, 2010). Expanding Middle School Science and Math Learning: Measuring the Effect of Multiple Engineering Projects, Paper presented at the P-12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Seaside, OR. Utley, J., Thomas, J., Redmond, A., & Pope, K. (May, 2010). Reviewing the Experiences of Novice Mathematics and Science Teachers: Encourages and Discouragers, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Denver, CO.

5 Utley, J., Thomas, J., Redmond, A., & Pope, K. (May, 2010). Considering Resilience and Early Career Science and Mathematics Teacher Retention: A Case Study, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Denver, CO. Redmond, A. (October, 2009). Prospective Elementary Teachers Understanding of Fraction Division, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Reno, NV. High, K., Thomas, J., Scott, M., Jordan, P., Dockers, & J., Redmond, A., (June, 2009). A Middle School Project for Science and Mathematics Enrichment through Engineering. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Educators, Austin, TX. Thomas, J., Narayan, R., Redmond, A., & Richardson, T. (April, 2009). Concept Map Assessment of Preservice Teachers Increased Science Content Knowledge as the Result of One-to-One Clinical Field Experiences, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Garden Grove, CA. Redmond, A. (March, 2009). Mathematics Language Usage of Students with Different Instructional Experiences, Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Rome, GA. Thomas, J., Redmond, A., Gosselin, D., Bonnstetter, R., Yendra, S., & Larson-Miller, C., (January 2009). Teaching Earth Science Online: Modifying Assessments to Improve Teachers Content Knowledge, Paper presented at the International Annual meeting of The Association for Science Teacher Education, Hartford, CT. Jordan, P., Redmond, A., High, K., Dockers, J., Scott, M., & Thomas, J. (March, 2009). Engineering-Based Activities and Middle School Students Knowledge. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Rome, GA. Utley, J. & Redmond, A. (March, 2008) Prospective Elementary Teachers Attitudes Towards and Knowledge of the Division of Fractions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Oklahoma City, OK. High, K., Beller, C., Fry, P. J., & Redmond, A. (January, 2007). Can an Engineer Teach Elementary Education Majors How to Teach Science and Engineering? Paper presented at the annual meeting of ASTE, Clear Water Beach, FL. Regional and Local Presentations Redmond, A., Scott, M., High, K., Jordan, P. (2009). Stillwater Middle School collaborative research: Science and mathematics enrichment through engineering.,, School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership, Colloquium. Redmond, A. (Sept, 2008) Teaching Multiplication and Division of Fractions Effectively. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Regional Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. Utley, J. & Redmond, A. (June, 2008) Division of Fractions. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM) Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. Redmond, A. (November, 2007). Teaching Fraction Operations for Understanding. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Regional Conference, Houston, TX. Invited Presentations Redmond, A. (July 23, 2007). Teaching Mathematics for Understanding. Presented to Prospective Teachers of Special Education at for Dr. Chris Ormsbee.

6 Redmond, A. (October, 2005). Teaching Decimals for understanding. Presented to prospective elementary teachers in CIED 4153: Teaching Mathematics at the Intermediate Level. Redmond, A. (October, 2003). Increasing Mathematical Comprehension. Presented to the faculty of Riverside Middle School. Redmond, A. (April, 2000). Teaching Students from Inner-city Schools. Presented to prospective elementary teachers at Southeastern for Dr. Elizabeth Willner. AWARDS and HONORS Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate Finalist (Spring 2009) Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership Oklahoma State University (Spring 2009) SERVICE and EXTENSION Departmental Participation Regularly attend and participate in STCL graduate faculty meetings and Elementary Education Faculty Meetings. Semester Y Graduate Assistant (August, ). Semester Y Interdisciplinary Unit Faculty Member (2006- Present) Interviewer, Professional Education admission interviews - Secondary (Fall 2005). Interviewer, Professional Education admission interviews Elementary (Spring 2006 Present) Committee Participation Spring 2010 Elementary Education Scholarship Committee, OSU Fall 2008/Spring 2009 Fall/Spring 2008 Summer/Fall 2007 Fall/Spring 2007 Spring 2007 Spring 2006 Graduate Student Representative, Professional Education Unit Council, OSU Member, K-8 Mathematics Search Committee, OSU Member, K-12 Mathematics Search Committee, OSU Vice President, Graduate Student Association, OSU Member, K-12 Mathematics/Science Search Committee, OSU Member, Elementary Math Search Committee, OSU Member, Student Discipline Committee, Riverside Middle School Member, Attendance Committee, Riverside Middle School Member, Student Dress Code Committee, Riverside Middle School Co-Chair, Attendance Committee, Riverside Middle School

7 2002 (Fall) Team Leader, Riverside Middle School 6 th grade team Professional Development Activities November, 2008 November, 2008 September, 2008 February, 2008 November, 2007 Co-Facilitator, Building Bridges Between University Faculty and Novice Mathematics and Science Teachers, OSU - Tulsa Participant, School Science and Mathematics Convention, Raleigh, NC Participant, Smart Board Training Level 1, Participant, Research Council on Mathematics Learning Conference Participant, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Houston, TX. Summer, 2007 Participant, Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Oklahoma City, OK. Spring 2006 Participant, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO Participant, Algebra Teacher Quality Grant, Texas Wesleyan University August 2004 August 2004 Participant, College Board Springboard Training, Fort Worth Independent School District Participant, Marco Polo Training, Riverside Middle School Participant, Gifted and Talented Training, Fort Worth Independent School District Participant, Summer Math Institute, Fort Worth Independent School District Participant, QUILT training, Wait time, Blooms, Riverside Middle School Student Advisement and Mentoring Member of Dissertation Committee Linda Goeller, Ph. D Student Advisor Cynthia Orona, Ph.D Student Higher education representative on Residency Year Teacher committees ( , , ) Interdisciplinary Unit Mentor ( ) Mentor Teacher- Riverside Middle School ( ) Professional Organizations Local Chapter Treasurer, Kappa Delta Pi Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member, Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Member, Research Council on Mathematics Learning

8 Member, School Science and Mathematics Association Member, American Educational Research Association Grant Activity 2008 Co-PI Minority Teacher Recruitment Center Grant, Building Bridges Between University Faculty and Novice Teachers, Funded - $ Awardee Riverside/Worthington Mini-Learning Grant, Funded $350 Technology Use Scientific and Graphing Calculators are used as teaching tools for activities. PowerPoint, internet, virtual manipulatives, Geometer s Sketchpad, Tinker Plots, Fathom, and a document viewer are used to convey information during class when appropriate. Smartboard Technology (Notebook Software and Smartboard) is used during class when appropriate. Desire to Learn, Sharepoint, and Blackboard Course management software used when available. REFERENCES Dr. Juliana Utley, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Education School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership 233 Willard Hall [email protected] Dr. Julie Thomas, Professor, Science Education School of Teaching Curriculum Leadership 224 Willard Hall [email protected] Dr. Margaret Scott, Emeritus Professor, Mathematics Education School of Teaching Curriculum Leadership 225 Willard Hall [email protected]

9 Dr. Patricia Lamphere-Jordan, Mathematics Education School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership 245 Willard Hall