Mainali/1 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, KATHMANDU, NEPAL 2000 Master Degree in Theoretical Mathematics B. Sc. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, BIRATNAGAR, NEPAL 1997 Bachelor Degree in Science, Physical Science Track I. Sc. TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, BIRATNAGAR, NEPAL 1994 Intermediate Degree in Science, Physical Science Track Mainali/2 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, Kathmandu University 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, Mainali/3 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.