Curriculum Vita David H. Ghazvini
EDUCATION 2017- Present Ph.D. Candidate University of Houston, Houston, TX 2003-2007 Master of Science in Instructional Technology University of Houston • Clearlake, Houston, TX 2000-2002 Master of Science in Systems Engineering, University of Houston • Clearlake, Houston, TX 1987-1989 Master of Science in Mathematics P.V.A&M University Systems, TX
CERTIFICATE 2003-2004 Performance Technology Professional Development 2005-2007 Technology Application Professional Development 2014 PE TEACHING ACTIVITIES Undergraduate Courses Taught • Fundamental Math I, II (for elementary school teachers) • Algebraic Reasoning II (teacher’s generalists) • Proportional and Algebraic Reasoning I (for 4-8 prospective teachers) • Proportion and Algebra (for EC-4 prospective teachers) • Geometry & Measurement (for 4-8 prospective teachers) • Discrete math • Calculus I, II and III • College Algebra & Trigonometry • Pre-calculus & Finite Math • Developmental Math Courses: Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, Pre-Algebra, and Basic College Mathematics
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT Mathematics Instructor at Houston Community college (1990-present) Mathematics Instructor at San Jacinto College (2006 – 2014) Mathematics Instructor at Lee College (2015 – Present) Mathematics Instructor at College of mainland (2015 – 2017)
Instructional Experience • Monitor all the tests given in the classroom • Maintain accurate and detailed records of attendance according to college policy. • Provide timely, quality access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. • Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community . • Prepared and distributed a syllabus for each course taught. • Facilitated group discussion to increase learning. • Evaluate student's work to ensure successful course completion . • Teach courses at a variety of times and locations. • Teach full range of college level mathematics courses. • Evaluated students by a variety of means to measure their progress in achieving course objective. • Trained and tutored incoming students to successfully complete college entrance exam. • Determined final course grade in a fair, objective and impartial manner. • Served as a community resource person, when requested . • Advised students in academic matters . • Participated in community and students activities . • Participated in research and projects in Applied, Pure and Complex Mathematical Analysis. • Teach courses as scheduled. • Maintained regular office hours as set by the college. • Attended institutional and division meetings. • Pursued appropriate professional development as required by administrative policies. • Kept current on developments regarding instructional methodology. • Teach at other College sites as assigned. • Performed other duties as listed in the college Faculty Handbook.
RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGHY EXPERIENCE • Designed World-Wide-Web pages and sites. • Designed multimedia courseware, web-based instruction and computer-based instruction. • Developed workshops on instructional design and new emerging technologies. • Translated technical content into simple terms. • Developed performance-based technical and non-technical training. • Developed evaluation instruments to determine customer satisfaction. • Conducted needs assessments, job analyses, and developed project plans for numerous projects.
COMPUTER SKILLS • Languages: C, C++, and MATHLAB • Microsoft Suite: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint and Word Perfect • Graphics: OpenGL, Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft FrontPage.
My master degree thesis about exponential function type ta and my Capstone Project which was a two- semester process in which I pursued independent research on problem of my choice, engaged me with the scholarly debates in the relevant disciplines, and - with the guidance of my professor advisor I produced a substantial paper that reflects a deep understanding of the topic.