Employment

August 2007 - present Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage
August 2001 - May 2007 Assistant Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage
August 2000 - May 2001 Teaching Assistant at Clemson University

During these semesters I taught Calculus II (MthSc108) and Introduction to Discrete Methods (MthSc119).
February 2000 - May 2000 Teaching Assistant at Clemson University

During this part semester I taught Introduction to Mathematical Analysis (MthSc102), a reform oriented business mathematics course. The course was assumed after the original instructor left due to medical needs.
July 1999 - August 2000 Unix Support for the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University

My duties include the day to day maintenance of the Sun Solaris computers and Linux systems used by the department, problem fixes, setup of new equipment, and improvement of network reliability and security.

January 1996 - June 1999 Teaching Assistant at Clemson University

During these semesters I taught Calculus II (MthSc108) and Introduction to Discrete Methods (MthSc119). Summer session duties and extra semester work included assisting with the graduate Linear Algebra (MthSc853) course, assisting with the graduate introductory computational mathematics (MthSc863) course, assisting with the undergraduate Linear Algebra (MthSc311) course, and working on ideas for the use of Maple and the web for teaching duties.

May 1996 - September 1996 Computer Support for the Department of Mathematical Sciences Clemson University

During the long hiring process mandated by state law, I filled the PC support roll in the department. Tasks included network equipment maintenance, PC maintenance, both hardware and software, research and testing of new technology, and purchasing paperwork and other administrative tasks.

January 1995 - December 1995 Mathematical Research for Lucent Technologies

During this year I assisted professors from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University and employees of Lucent Technologies working on an inventory control question. During the months of May to December I was also funded by Lucent Technologies.

August 1994 - December 1994 Teaching Assistant at Clemson University

During my first semester of teaching duties I handled the classroom lectures for one section of College Algebra (MthSc105). I learned to enjoy teaching, and 8:00 am class sections.

May 1992 - December 1994 Administrative and Computer Duties at Energy & Environmental Technology Company

Originally hired as an administrative assistant, my duties quickly shifted to computer and network maintenance and software training. During the last year and a half I was paid as an independent consultant for developing database applications for the company.

August 1990 - May 1994 Usher at Bob Jones University
The all student ushers crew at BJU is responsible for the morning Sunday service and all cultural events at the university. These events include concerts and operas in the universities main auditorium and theater building (seating capacities of 6000 and 2700 respectively), student recitals in the small auditorium and chapel, and sundry other events. During my tenure on the crew we ushered for many special visits including one by Vice President Dan Quayle. This was the only time we allowed dogs in the buildings (Secret Service dogs). During all four years I ushered for student recitals, and was responsible for organizing and opening/closing for these recitals for most of these years.

August 1990 - May 1992 Custodial Services at Bob Jones University

During my first two years as a college student I learned what "dirty work" means. Despite the grungy work and late hours these times were not without their pluses. Many friends were met and the marks of our windex fights may still be seen throughout the university gymnasium.

August 1990 - January 1991 Administrative duties at the University of Detroit Mercy

During summer and Christmas breaks, I performed administrative duties for the department of oral pathology and the student clinic located in the Detroit Receiving Hospital building. I learned what a gross is and precisely why it is called that. I will also never forget the x-rays of denture patients (there isn't much to remember).

June 1989 - August 1990 Administrative work through Kelly Temporary Services

Many 16 year olds would never consider working as a "Kelly Girl" (as they were still called during those unenlightened days), but earning more than $2.00/hour more than my school mates during summer breaks was not something I minded.

November 1985 - March 1990 Newspaper carrier for the Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press

Delivering both afternoon and morning papers in a western section of Detroit I dirtied a lot of clothes (not to mention my hands) with news ink and learned a great deal about dogs. The little ones are the most annoying.