P R O F E S S I O N A L   E X P E R I E N C E

November 2003 to February 2007
TOTAL LEARNING CONCEPTS, Math Tutor
Taught math students between fifth grade and college in a tutoring center environment. Conducted intensive six-hour final exam review sessions and composed the associated materials. Developed dozens of quick-reference handouts on own initiative and own time. Subjects included: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigomometry, Pre-Calculus, SAT/ACT Math, and Physics.

August 2006 to October 2006
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Temporary Faculty Services Coordinator
Supported faculty by: performing desktop publishing and word processing, creating Excel spreadsheets, completing requisitions and reservations, ordering and organizing supplies, processing Scantrons, and transcribing surveys. Assisted absent faculty by taking attendance, collecting and assigning homework, starting videos, and proctoring tests.

Spring 2003
HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER (Redmond, WA), Temporary Tutor
While vacationing in Redmond, WA, I drilled elementary students using the worksheet curriculum and helped high school students understand their coursework.

Summer 1998 to Summer 2001
FUNDTECH CORPORATION, Business Analyst
Tracked all A/P invoices, pager pay, expense reports, and Professional Services Group (PSG) commissions for the Atlanta division. Compiled monthly PSG billing for A/R in NJ headquarters. Maintained office supply inventory and conducted a bid review from four suppliers, securing hundreds of dollars of savings. Designed new Purchase Order form and tracked the electronic approval of individual POs. Developed materials describing travel expense policy and detailing other HR information on own initiative.

Summer 1997 to Winter 1997
AIR SCIENCES, INCORPORATED, Full-Charge Bookkeeper and Office Manager
Performed all bookkeeping tasks, including: Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Petty Cash, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Checkbook Reconciliation, and Collections. Supervised secretary's projects. Composed and obtained approval for payroll policies. Researched and recommended digital photocopier / printer purchase and new telecommunications system. Performed remote servicing of corporate HVAC system. Developed materials describing job functions and procedures on own initiative.

Fall 1996 to Winter 1997
PRIVATE CLIENTS, Math Tutor
Provided one-on-one tutoring of algebra and geometry concepts to two high school students, whose grades improved dramatically. Also created study sheets and periodic quizzes. Students were referred to me by the Agnes Scott College Math Department.

Fall 1996 to Spring 1997
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Astronomy Tutor
Provided one-on-one tutoring and created a series of equation worksheets with diagrams and examples. Developed sample tests and follow-up hints, with complete solutions explained at test review sessions (with 30+ students). Designed all these educational materials on own initiative.

Summer 1996
NATIONAL OPTICAL ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY (Tucson, AZ), Summer Research Assistant
Used HTML, XView, and CGI scripts to develop an on-line interactive tutorial for the World Coordinate System features of IRAF image processing software. Abstract available.

Spring 1996
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Webpage Constructor
Constructed several Agnes Scott College webpages and performed independent research to gather content for new pages.

Fall 1995 to Spring 1996
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Astronomy Lab Assistant
Taught weekly astronomy labs, including planetarium session. On own initiative, used Skyglobe star map program to develop constellation study sheets. Assisted students with using 8-inch telescopes and explained interesting objects in the 14-inch telescope. Also trained students on the basics of astro-photography, from rolling film to printing pictures.

Summer 1995
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (Laramie, WY), SURAP Intern
Used IRAS and DIRBE data to study the diffuse infrared emission of the local interstellar medium and developed IDL procedures to look for longitudinal dependence as an indicator of dust grain population densities. Abstract available.

Spring 1995
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, SPARC Research Scholar
Found astronomy resources on the (then new) Internet and explored the ways in which these resources were being utilized for astronomy education and research. Results were used in subsequent astronomy courses. Abstract available.

Fall 1994
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Math Tutor
Provided one-on-one tutoring with Finite Math and Calculus students in a collaborative learning environment. Also tutored for the QBasic programming class.

Summer 1994
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA and NASA, JOVE Intern
Used IUE NEWSIPS data to correlate strengths of UV emission lines as activity indicators. Developed IDL procedures to automate line extraction and to correct for geocoronal Lyman alpha emission. Abstract available.

Spring 1994
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, SPARC Research Scholar
Used VISTA to clarify and enhance images of the jet and counter jet emanating from the active galactic nucleus of the Seyfert galaxy 3C 120. Abstract available.

Fall 1993
AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE, Microsoft Word Workshop Instructor
Developed course material demonstrating the basic features of Word and an introduction to computing. Conducted hands-on workshops for faculty, staff, and students.

1989 to 1993
SOFTWARE PRODUCTIVITY COMPANY, Proprietor and Software Instructor
Developed course materials for WordPerfect, Lotus 1-2-3, and MS-DOS workshops. Provided on-site training for individuals and small groups. Clients included the AT&T Resource Center and the Snellville American Legion.

1990 to 1993
WORD PROCESSORS PERSONNEL SERVICE, Temporary Word Processor
Performed word processing for various companies, including Citicorp Financial Group, Gerber Alley Software Systems, and AT&T Consumer Sales Division (see next).

1990 to 1992
AT&T CONSUMER SALES DIVISION, Reports Clerk
Performed clerical duties and took on additional responsibilities, such as training new employees on AT&T internal computer systems. On own initiative, created departmental job aids which improved contract accuracy and turn around time.


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