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CURRICULUM VITAE

Bhesh Raj Mainali Assistant Professor Mathematics Education Educational Leadership Department University of Wisconsin Superior, WI SWEN 2061, Phone: 407-913-7512 Email: [email protected]

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Assistant Assistant professor in mathematics education, Educational Professor Leadership Department, University Wisconsin Superior 2014 to date

Ph. D. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, ORLANDO, FL 2014 Mathematics Education Track Dissertation Title: “Investigating the Relationships between Preferences, Task Difficulty, Gender, and High School Students’ Geometry Performance” Dissertation Chair: Dr. Erhan Selcuk Haciomeroglu

M. S. UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS 2008 Mathematics Education Thesis Title: “Comparison of Traditional Teaching of Reflection and Rotation in a Nepalese High School with an ICT-Rich, Student-Centered, and Guided Discovery Approach” Thesis Advisor: Dr. Andre Heck

M. Sc. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, , 2000 Master Degree in Theoretical Mathematics

B. Sc. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, , NEPAL 1997 Bachelor Degree in Science, Physical Science Track

I. Sc. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, BIRATNAGAR, NEPAL 1994 Intermediate Degree in Science, Physical Science Track

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

2014-present Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education, Teacher Education Program, Educational Leadership Department, University of Wisconsin, Superior. Teach mathematics content and methods courses at undergraduate level and teach statistics course for graduate level. Advising students and serving in campus committees.

2012-2014 Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), worked in research project namely, Geometry Professional Development Series (GPS) for High School Mathematics Teachers. Responsibilities includes involving in writing a proposal for grant, designing and developing workshops materials, training manuals, and conducting workshops, visiting participating schools, observing participating teachers in classroom, and provide feedbacks to the participating teachers.

2011-2012 Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Responsibilities: Grading and evaluating undergraduate students’ work, assisting in lesson activities in the classroom, and providing individual help to students.

2012 Internship, As a Part of Internship Course (3 credit), taught high school geometry course during summer semester 2012 at University High School, Orlando, FL.

2010 -2011 Visiting Faculty Member, School of Education, Responsibilities: Teaching master degree courses for prospective teachers and supervising students’ projects.

2009-2011 Teaching Assistant, Lincoln School Kathmandu (Run by US embassy in Nepal, school follows US curriculum, and students come from more than fifty different nationalities, primarily from the USA), Responsibilities: Teaching and designing lesson activities for middle and high school mathematics courses, grading and evaluating students’ work.

2000-2009 Lecturer Mathematics, Chiran–Milan Bishwa Shanti Campus Kathmandu, Coordinator of Mathematics Program, Responsibilities: Teaching bachelor and intermediate level mathematics courses, teaching business mathematics course at undergraduate level, coordinating mathematics program, and serving in curricular activities.

1997-2006 Mathematics Teacher, Mathematics teacher at four different schools in Nepal. Responsibilities: Teaching mathematics courses from elementary to high school,

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RESEARCH AND CRETIVE ACTIVITIES

Research Foci: 1. Students’ cognitive styles, preference for solution methods, and mode of representations; 2. Integration of Technology in mathematics instruction through professional development of teachers; 3. Students’ attitude and belief about mathematics, learning mathematics, and teaching mathematics and; 4. Roles of manipulative in teaching and learning mathematics.

Publications (Journal Articles, Refereed)

Mainali, B. (2017). Exploring triangle similarity concept by AngLegs connecting with GeoGebra. Wisconsin Teachers of Mathematics Journal. (accepted)

Mainali, B. & Heck, A. (2015). Comparison of traditional teaching and learning of reflection and rotation in a Nepalese high school with technology embedded and student- centered approach. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. doi:10.1007/s10763-015-9701-y

Mainali, B. (2014). GeoGebra from students’ perspective. GeoGebra International Journal of Romania, Article 47.

Avila, C., Brooks, L., Mainali, B., & Edwards, D. (2012). Kenneth P. Kidd, an inspiring Mathematics Educator. Dimensions in Mathematics, 32, 4-9.

Mainali, B. (2012). History of Zero, what could be learned: An educational perspective. Mathematics Education Forum, 31(1), 26-34.

Mainali, B. & Key, M. (2012). Using dynamic geometry software GeoGebra in developing countries: A case study of impressions of mathematics teachers in Nepal. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, April 12th.

Mainali, B. (2011). An action research on GeoGebra for mathematics teachers. Mathematics Education Forum, 29, 1-6.

Proceedings (Referred)

Mainali, B., & Tu, T. (July 2017). Making online mathematics method courses interactive and effective with OER. In Proceedings of Distance Teaching and Learning Conference, Madison, WI. (pp. 279-284)

Books/Chapters (not refereed)

Upadhya, H. P., Mainali, B., Sah, M., Ghimire, S., & Guragain, B. (2011). Elements of Mainali/4

Business Mathematics. Pinnacle Publication: Kathmandu:

Mainali, B. (2005). A concrete science book for grade ten. Sukunda Publication, Kathmandu

Mainali, B. (2004). Experimental Science and Great Scientists. Sukunda Publication, Kathmandu

Paper Presented at Professional Conferences

Mainali, B., & Tu. T. (July 2017). Making online mathematics method courses interactive and effective with OER. Paper presented at distance teaching and learning conference, Madison, WI.

Mainali, B. (May 2017). Exploring and integrating GeoGebra software in mathematics lessons. Paper presented at the annual conference of Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Duluth, MN.

Mainali, B. (May 2017). Exploring fraction concept with construction paper. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Mainali, B. (April 2017). Use open educational resources to enhance online mathematics teaching and learning. Paper presented at the spring conference on Teaching and Learning, La Crosse, WI.

Tu, T., & Mainali, B. (April 2017). Using mobile apps to enhance assessment in online mathematics classes. Paper presented at the Learning Technology Distance conference, WI.

Mainali, B. (November 2016). From AngLegs to technology: exploring triangle inequality theorem. Paper presented at the regional conference of National Council for Teaching of Mathematics (NCTM), Philadelphia, PA.

Mainali, B. (July 2016). Exploring mathematics concept with Dynamic Geometry Software. Paper presented at the Research and Innovation in Teaching Mathematics with Technology conference, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI.

Mainali, B. (May 2016). Exploring fraction concept with tool and technology: fraction kit. Paper presented at the annual conference of Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Duluth, MN.

Mainali, B. & Eisenrech, H. (May 2016). Teaching with technology: GeoGebra exploration. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Eisenrech, H. & Mainali, B. (May 2016). Comparing fractions: using strategies and Mainali/5

discourse to develop conceptual understanding. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Mainali, B. & Eisenrech, H. (May 2015). Exploring triangle similarity concept with tool and technology. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Eisenrech, H. & Mainali, B. (May 2015). Fraction kit and word problems: helping students understand fractions. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Eisenrech, H., & Mainali, B. (May 2015). Using discourse to introduce triangles, quadrilaterals and other polygons. Paper presented at the annual conference of Wisconsin Mathematics Council. Green Bay, WI.

Mainali, B., Andreasen, J, & Knote, E. (April 2014). From paper constructions to technology: investigating parallel lines and Anglegs. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. New Orleans, LA.

Knote, E., Hacemorglu, E.S., & Mainali, B (April 2014). Implementing GeoGebra, the dynamic mathematics touch screen applet. Paper presented at the annual conference of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). New Orleans, LA.

Haciogermlu, E. S., Mainali. B, Knote, E.(November 2013). Using appropriate tools to investigate parallel lines and angles. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Orlando, FL.

Knote, E., & Mainali, B. (October 2013). GPS for teachers: an extended professional development program for geometry teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Southeastern Regional Association of Teachers Educators, Sarasota, Manatee, FL.

Haciomeroglu, E. S., Knote, E., & Mainali. B. (August 2013). Geometric constructions. Paper presented at the GeoGebra Dynamics Mathematics North American Conference. Oxford, OH.

Haciomeroglu, E. S., Knote, E., & Mainali. B. (August 2013). Explorations of special right triangle. Paper presented at the GeoGebra Dynamics Mathematics North American Conference. Oxford, OH.

Knote, E., & Mainali, B. (April 2013). Investigation of paper folding and regular polygons. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). Denver, Colorado.

Mainali, B. & Avila, C. (October 2012). Preparing for the future: prototype of the TI Calculator to today and beyond. Paper presented at the annual conference of Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Orlando, FL. Mainali/6

Haciogermlu, E. S., Mainali. B., & Knote, E. (October 2012). Constructions with multiple representations. Paper presented at the annual conference of Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Orlando, FL.

Poster Presentations

Mainali, B. (2016). Students’ beliefs and role of manipulative for learning fraction concept. Scholarships of teaching and learning, Center of Excellency in Teaching and learning (CETL), University of Wisconsin, Superior

Mainali, B. & Knote, E. (2013). Shifting the focus: how the geometry professional development series influences teachers’ instructional strategies. Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, FL.

Mainali, B. (2012). Comparison of Traditional Teaching and Learning of Reflection and Rotation in a Nepalese High School with an ICT-Rich, Student-Centered, Guided Discovery Approach. Graduate Research Forum, University of Central Florida, FL.

COLLEG/ UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCES

University of Wisconsin, Superior Undergraduate Level Essentials Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (MathEd250): This is an elementary mathematics content course with some pedagogical knowledge. It includes various math topics, which are essential for teaching mathematics at elementary school.

Teaching Elementary School Mathematics (MathEd 322): This is an elementary mathematics methods course. It is learner centered approach math method course focusing on theories, models, and strategies for effectively understating and teaching mathematics concepts and skills in the five content areas.

Teaching Elementary/Middle School Mathematics (MathEd323): This is an elementary/middle school mathematics methods course. This course is designed to utilize the contemporary approach to teaching mathematics including NCTM’s Principles and Standards, Common Core State Standards. It also has a field experience component.

Teaching Mathematics at Secondary School (MathEd 339): This is a secondary mathematics methods course. It covers wide ranges of topics including general principles and problems of teaching mathematics. Topics also include planning and organizing teaching activities, teaching material and resources, and recent trends in teaching mathematics.

Online Sections: Also teach online sections of MathEd250, MathEd322, and MathEd323 for distance learners. Graduate Level Educational Administration (EdAd865): This is a graduate level course in statistics. The Mainali/7

EdAd865, a statistical method in research, is the study of design and methodology used in educational research with emphasis given to understandings of appropriate application of statistical tests to educational data.

School of Education, Kathmandu University, Nepal Graduate Level Teaching Mathematics 9 -12(MathEd 532): This course aims at enhancing knowledge and skills of prospective teachers through a series of visioning workshops, planning sessions, and microteaching activities based on concepts of creative-teaching.

Tribhuvan University, Bishwa Shanti Campus, Nepal Undergraduate Level Basic Mathematics I (501): This course aims to provide the fundamental concepts of Mathematics for 11th graders who seek higher-level study in mathematics track.

Basic Mathematics II (502): This course aims to provide the fundamental concepts of mathematics for 12th graders who seeks higher level study in mathematics track.

Business Mathematics (223): This course is designed for 12th graders to equip them with mathematical and statistical concepts applicable in business and economics

Differential and Integral Calculus (601): This course aims to provide broader and deeper concepts of differential calculus for the bachelor level students.

Differential Equation (609): Differential Equation. This course is designed for the bachelor level students aspiring advance study in theoretical mathematics.

CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (OTHERS)

Courses Development 1. Essential Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (MathEd250): Developed a new course. Course focus on fundamental math concept for pre service teachers at elementary school

2. Online section of MathEd250: Also developed the online section of MathEd250 for distance learners. (UWS, 2016).

3. Courses Redesigned: The two elementary mathematics methods courses: MatheEd322 and MathEd323 have revised and modified in order to align them each other as well as with NCTM standards. (UWS, 2014 -2015).

Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) • Develop several templates for edTPA different tasks, • Provide edTPA orientation and seminar before students teaching.

GRANTS AND FUNDED PROJECTS

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Mainali, B. (2017). Distance Learning Center grant to present at Distance Learning conference, Madison, WI 2017, $1000.

Mainali, B. (2017). Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning to present at Wisconsin Mathematics Council conference, Green lake WI, 2017, $500.

Mainali, B. (2016). Faculty Development grant to present at NCTM regional conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2016, $1000.

Mainali, B. (2015). Faculty Development grant to attend AERA conference, Washington DC, 2015, $1000.

Mainali, B. (2015). Role of Manipulatives for Understanding Fraction Concepts, Scholarships of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), University of Wisconsin Superior, funded $1000 for SoTL project.

Mainali, B. & Kulung, R (2003). Building the concept of science in high school. United Nations Education Science and Culture Organization (UNESCO), Kathmandu, funded $5000

Mainali, B., Pakharin, R., & Rai, C (2003). Educating people about science and environment Education. Community Learning Center (CLC), UNESCO, Kathmandu, funded total $3000 (at five different places of the country)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mainali, B (2017). Enhancing mathematics lessons by integrating technology at middle school. School District of Superior. Provided two-day workshops to middle school mathematics teachers.

Mainali, B., & Knote, E. (2013). Integrating GeoGebra for effective mathematics lessons at high school. School District of Orange County, FL. provided one –day workshops at three different for high school mathematics teachers.

Mainali, B. (2010-2011). Workshops on Dynamic Geometry Software: GeoGebra for high school mathematics teacher. Provided two-day workshops via Council for Mathematics Education Nepal, Kathmandu

Mainali, B. (2009). Introduction of Dynamic Geometry Software: GeoGebra. Provided three-day workshops to high school mathematics teachers at several places in Nepal.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

• Conference Proposals Reviewer, American Educational Research Association (AERA), April 2017, San Antonio, TX.

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• Research Conference Proposals Reviewer, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), April 2016, San Francisco, CA.

• Conference Proposals Reviewer, Psychology of Mathematics Education North America Chapter, November 2013, Chicago. IL.

• Manuscripts Reviewer, North American GeoGebra Journal (2012-2013), GeoGebra Institute of Ohio, Miami University Oxford, OH.

• Conference Proposals Reviewer, American Mathematics Teachers Educators, Annual Conference (2013). Orlando, FL.

• Committee Member for Local Organizing Committee, American Mathematics Teachers Educators (AMTE), Annual Conference (2013). Orlando, FL.

• Chair and Founding Member, GeoGebra Institute of Kathmandu (2010-2011).

• Translator of Dynamics Geometry Software: GeoGebra into .

UNIVERSITY AND COLLGE SERVICES

University of Wisconsin Superior (UWS) • Liaison member, Teacher Education (TEd) program and Math and Computer Science, Department (2014 –to present), • Member, Academic misconduct hearing committee (2015-2017), • Member, organizing committee for math meet for local school district (2015 -2017), • Member, Teacher Education Advisory committee, (2014 to date), • Member, personnel review policy committee for faculties, Educational Leaderships Department (2016-2018), • Member, scholarships committee for undergraduate (2015-2017), • Member, Assistant professor in science education search committee (2014), • Member, Assistant professor in social study education search committee (2015), • Member, Assistant professor in teacher education search committee (2016), • Member, continuous review report writing team, Department of Public Instruction (DPI), WI,

Tribhuvan University, Bishwa Shanti Campus Kathmandu • Program coordinator, mathematics program for undergraduate, • Member, Course review committee, Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB), • Member, Math Remedial Task force, • Member, Math Olympiad Committee, Kathmandu

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Dean’s above and beyond recognition for teaching, Mainali/10

• Faculty development grant, University of Wisconsin Superior (2017), • Faculty development grant, University of Wisconsin Superior (2016), • Center of Excellency Teaching and Learning (CETL) travel award, (2016), • Faculty development grant, University of Wisconsin Superior (2015), • A grant awarded to conduct a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project: students’ belief to fraction concept and role of manipulative for learning fraction concept, University of Wisconsin Superior, (2015). • Faculty College grant by Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID), UW system to participate at faculty college Richland, WI. (May 26-29, 2015), • Population education summer institute grant by Population Education to participate at population summer institute training at Nebraska city, NE (July 17-19, 2015), • Elizabeth S. Lampp Trust and Estate Endowed Scholarship Award, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2012, • Dean’s Fellowship, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2011 • Netherland Fellowship Program (NFP): Comprehensive Support for Two Years Master Degree Program, 2006, • Tuition Waiver Fellowships: Tribhuvan University (for bachelor and Master degree)

ADVISIORY SUPPORT

• Mainali, B. (2010 -2015). Developed Textbooks through grade 1 to 5 based on Realistic Mathematics Education (RME). Council for Mathematics Education, Kathmandu, Nepal.

CONSULTATIONS

• Mainali, B. (2002-2005). Program Coordinator, Chulachuli UNESCO, Kathmandu, Nepal. • Mainali, B. (2004). Coordinator and Trainer for Science Exhibition for High Schools Students, Chulachuli UNESCO, Kathmandu. More than 40 practical science experiments were designed and displayed based on locally available resources and materials.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBESHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

• American Educational Research Association (AERA), 20015 -2016 • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2012- present • Minnesota council of Teachers of Mathematic (MCTM), 2015- present • Wisconsin Mathematics Council (WMC) 2014- present • Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM), 2011- 2014 • TODOS: Mathematics for ALL, 2013- 2014 • GeoGebra Institute of Kathmandu, 2010- present • Council for Mathematics Education Nepal, 2005- present • Nepal Mathematical Society, 2004 - present