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~~~Timothy Marum~~~
tmarum23(at)gmail(dot)com
EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (August 2010 – Present) Mathematics Education (Ph.D.) (Pre-Qualifiers)
· University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (August 2010 – Present) Mathematics Education (M.S.) (In Progress)
· Western Governors University (December 2007 – December 2009) Mathematics Education (M.A.)
· University of Rhode Island (August 2003 – May 2007) (“Magna Cum Laude”)
o Secondary Education (B.A.), Math (B.A.), Leadership Studies Minor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Mathematics Instructor August 2007 – Present
Portsmouth High School Mathematics Department
· Courses taught include: Algebra I, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and SAT Prep
Drum Line Instructor August 2009 – Present
Portsmouth High School Music Department
· Organize warm-ups, drills, marching fundamentals, cadences, field show music, and assist with the Marching Band
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (Research + development SPECIALIST II) September 2011 -Present
TERC: An Education Research and Development Organization
· Project Title: Developing Algebra-Ready Students for Middle Grades Project
· Researching a curriculum learning progression and teaching intervention in early algebra from elementary to middle grades (3-8)
RESEARCH ASSISTANT June 2010 – September 2011
James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education (UMassD)
· NSF Funded – DRK12#0918239 : Developing Algebra-Ready Students for Middle School: Exploring the Impact of Early Algebra
· Researching a curriculum learning progression and teaching intervention in early algebra from elementary to middle grades (3-8)
· Research interests include educational policy in mathematics educational reform and investigative / problem-based teaching interventions
Instructor (Program manager) August 2006 – August 2007
Sylvan Learning Center
· Maintained all math student’s Individualized Education Plans and certified to instruct a wide-range of academic disciplines
· Conducted Product Quality Reviews (PQR’s) to ensure every student received Sylvan Certified Quality Instruction
WRITTEN WORK
Isler, I., Stephens, A., Knuth, E., Blanton, M., Gardiner, A., & Marum, T. (Submitted). Elementary students’ recognition of algebraic structure: Not all tasks are created equal. Paper to be presented and published in the Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Marum, T., Isler, I., Stephens, A., Gardiner, A., Blanton, M., & Knuth, E. (In Press). From specific value to variable: Developing students’ abilities to represent unknowns. Paper to be presented and published in the Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Reno, NV.
Marum, T. (2009). PBL vs. DI: Which increases student achievement and attitude? Unpublished thesis, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT.
PRESENTATIONS
Isler, I., Stephens, A., Knuth, E., Blanton, M., Gardiner, A., & Marum, T. (April 2012). Elementary students’ recognition of algebraic structure: Not all tasks are created equal. Paper to be presented and published in the Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Blanton, M., Knuth, E., Stephens, A., Gardiner, A., Marum, T., & Isler, I. (April 2012). Work session on aligning early algebra learning progressions and assessment in grades 3-8: Developing algebra-ready students for middle school by exploring the impact of early algebra. To present at 2012 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition Pre-Session, Philadelphia, PA.
Marum, T., Isler, I., Stephens, A., Gardiner, A., Blanton, M., & Knuth, E. (October 2011). From specific value to variable: Developing students’ abilities to represent unknowns. Paper to be presented and published in the Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Reno, NV.
Blanton, M., Knuth, E., Stephens, A., Gardiner, A., Marum, T., & Isler, I. (April 2011). Work session on investigating early algebra learning progressions for grades 3-8: Developing algebra-ready students for middle school by exploring the impact of early algebra. Presented at 2011 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition Pre-Session, Indianapolis, IN.
Marum, T. (April 2011). Roundtable session on PBL vs. DI: Which increases student achievement and attitude? Presented at the 43rd New England Educational Research Organization Annual Conference, New Bedford, MA.
Marum, T. (December 2009). PBL vs. DI: Which increases student achievement and attitude? Presented to committee members at Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT.
COLLEGE EXPERIENCES
Chaplain (Executive Board / Standards Board Chairmen) October 2003 – May 2007
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
· Revised and enforced existing bylaws and standards of this growing fraternity – Headed and conducted ritual ceremonies
Captain of drum line August 2003 – August 2006
University of Rhode Island Marching Band
· Played snare drum for three years of my college career – captain of the drum line my junior year of college
· Performed our field show routines for audiences during football half-time shows and other venues
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
· R.I. Certification – Professional Teacher of Secondary Mathematics (Grades 9 – 12) / Middle School Endorsement (Grades 7 – 8)
· Member of NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics), ATMNE, and RIMTA (RI Math Teachers Association)
· Member of International Honor Societies – Pi Mu Epsilon (Math) and Kappa Delta Pi (Education)
· URI 101 Mentor and Greek 101 Mentor (2004) – Assisted with transition to college life with diversity, academics, and guidance
· Professionally Certified Hypnotist -- Institute for the Advanced Study of Hypnotism (2003)
· Member of the American Board of Hypnotherapy and National Guild of Hypnotists (With Certification) (2003)
· White Stag Junior Leadership Training Award As Instructor Certified in Leadership Instruction (2002)
· Attained Eagle Scout Rank January 8th 2002 from the Boy Scouts of America
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