Carol M. Becker Miami University, Farmer School of Business—Information Systems & Analytics Visiting Assistant Professor Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION University of Cincinnati Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 2007 Miami University Master of Arts in Teaching, Computer Science Education, 1993 University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, 1974
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Adjunct Instructor, 2002-2004 Wilmington College, Cincinnati, OH Adjunct Instructor, 1996-1997 and 2005 Miami University, Oxford, OH Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1992
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—SECONDARY EDUCATION
• The Seven Hills School, Cincinnati, OH (1993 – 1998) • St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH (1998 - 2001) • Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati, OH (Fall, 2001) • Cincinnati Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH (2002 - 2003) • Middletown High School, Middletown, OH (2006 - 2016) • William Henry Harrison High School, Harrison, OH (2016 - 2017)
Courses taught included AP Computer Science, Programming, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Animation, Computer Applications, Algebra, and Probability and Statistics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE—BUSINESS
• Rockwell International, (Fall, 1973), Cost Accounting Intern • Brunswick Corporation, (1974 – 1979), Financial Analyst • Raytheon Corporation, (1980 – 1981), Assistant Proposal Manager and Project Analyst • Control Data (Ceridian), (1986 – 1991), Account Manager and Installation Specialist SPECIAL PROJECTS
Project PIES (Partners in Integrated Earth Systems Science) Wright State University program at Duke University Marine Lab, summer 2015, and post online coursework.
Warren County STEM Teacher Synergistic Institute Participated in Sinclair College STEM grant project, Miami iDiscovery online course, industry job shadowing, and focus group activities during 2012-2013.
Ohio Department of Education Model Curriculum Writing Team (2004-2006) Member of Ohio Department of Education initiative to make exemplary instruction available to Ohio teachers.
Hope Academy Learning Center (2000 to 2006) Initiated a computer lab for after-school programs. Provided continued support as a member of the board. Participation included liaison duties and grant writing support. Community Service.
Museum Center Student Project, 1997-1998 Directed students in the development of a history kiosk for the Cincinnati Museum Center.
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Becker, C. (2007). An examination of the relationship between teachers’ technological experiences, skills and integrative practices. Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
Becker, C. (2003). A technological approach to teaching mathematics and science in the realm of art. Presented at the annual spring research conference. University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.