MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
Calistus Simiyu
Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant
Syracuse,NY
Summary
A passionate Math Teacher with 5 years of experience instructing college-level Mathematics. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, assessing student progress, and utilizing educational software. Adept in problem-solving teaching methods that engage students in own learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mathematics Consultant for HEOP/SSS
Syracuse University
8 2024 - Current
- Providing mathematics and physics support for students enrolled in STEM courses through the New York State's Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) and Syracuse University's Student Support Services (SSS) program at Syracuse University
- Supporting undergraduate student tutors involved in mathematics instruction for students enrolled at Syracuse University through the HEOP/SSS programs.
Mathematics Education Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University
08.2024 - Current
- Assisting the lead professor for the Methods in Teaching & Curriculum (EDU 431) course through classroom activities such as tutoring, grading and reviewing students' work.
Mathematics Education Research Assistant
Syracuse University
08.2024 - Current
- Actively participating in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to highlight results for presentations and publications.
Mathematics Tutor
Thika Technical Training Institute
08.2021 - 7 2023
- Delivered comprehensive Mathematics and Physics tutoring to diploma-level students, ensuring a clear understanding of complex principles within the field of Electricity & Electronics.
- Developed and administered targeted assessments to evaluate student comprehension and academic achievement.
- Provided clear instructions in both college-level mathematics and physics for Engineering students.
- Offered personalized assistance, clarifying concepts, and addressing individual learning needs to students through office hours.
- Administered assessments, delivered timely feedback, and guided students in their academic progress.
SummerStart program Mathematics Tutor
Syracuse University
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Offered out-of-class mathematics support to students enrolled in the SummerStart program at Syracuse University.
- Most of the students in the SummerStart program are supported by the New York State's Higher Education Opportunity Program and the Syracuse University's Student Support Services program to afford university funding.
Teaching Mentor for the Teaching Assistants Orientation program
Syracuse University
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Mentored newly admitted international graduate students on the prospects of the American classroom that they can expect to encounter as they prepare to serve their roles as teaching assistants at Syracuse University
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations and video recordings to promote online orientation for newly admitted international teaching assistants who couldn't manage to attend a physical orientation.
Mathematics Teaching Assistant
Syracuse University
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated instruction for aspiring educators in the implementation of problem-solving methodologies in mathematics education.
- Taught math students the application of Minitab software for the analysis of Statistics and Probability tasks.
- Assisted the lead math professors in the Statistics & Probability course in delivering effective lessons and providing individualized student support through handling recitation classes and office hours.
- Conducted small group class sessions to reinforce math concepts and address individual student needs.
- Graded assignments, quizzes, and tests, providing feedback and academic advising for students' progress tracking.
Internship Teacher
Goseta Boys High School
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans in high school Mathematics and Physics, facilitating student understanding and application of complex concepts.
- Coordinated with fellow internship teachers as their school principal liaison, ensuring effective communication between them and the school administration.
- Served as the Christian Union assistant patron for a student body of Christians at the school.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching & Curriculum-Mathematics Education
05.2001 -
- Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant Scholarship Recipient
- Professional Development: Attended a 4-day 5-hour series Computer workshop and learned computing basics with regards to coding using Python.
- Learned how to use Minitab and Statdisk software to compute tasks in the Statistics & Probability course.
- Use the MaxQDA software to code qualitative data that contributed to researchwork with lead professors and other graduate students.
- Interned in a two-semester sequence undergraduate mathematics course taught via problem-solving to help prepare effective elementary mathematics teachers.
Bachelor of Education Science (First Class Honors) - Mathematics & Physics subjects, Mathematics Major -
07.2021
- Kenyatta University Orphans & Vulnerable Students Vice Chancellor's (KU-OVS) Scholarship Recipient for four years.
- Amalgamated Bank of South Africa (ABSA) Scholarship recipient for four years.
- Rattansi Educational Trust Scholarship Fund for Bright Students recipient.
- Attained a GPA of 3.537/4.
- Graduated 2nd position in my class.
- Kenyatta University Mathematics Club Member.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, B+(plus) -
11.2015
- Victoria Commercial Bank Scholarship Recipient.
- Attained a GPA of 73/100 with a grade of B+ (plus).
- Ranked second position in my class.
- Goseta Boys High School Charity Club Chairperson.
- Goseta Boys High School Christian Union Organizing Secretary.
- Elected President of the Students' Governing Council between 2013-2015.
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, 362/500 marks -
11.2011
- Emerged top position in my class with 362/500 marks (grade B+).
- Elected Students' Governing Council President in 2010-2011.
Skills
Team Leadership & Development
Integrity and Honesty
Student Mentoring
Technology Integration
In-depth Subject Knowledge
Summative Assessment
Formative Assessment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Problem-solving abilities
Online Teaching
Effective Communication
Curriculum Development
Training
- Presenter, Mathematics Education Research Seminar, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, December 2023.
- Participant, Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York, Syracuse, NY, April 2024.
- Presenter, 49th Annual New York State Regional Graduate Mathematics Conference, Syracuse, NY, March 2024.
- ABSA Bank Kenya Ready to Work Skills course, Kenya
- Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students course, Syracuse University, NY
- Preventing Harassment and Discrimination course, Syracuse University, NY
- Computing Workshop on Python software
Affiliations
- Member, Kenyatta University Mathematics Club.
- Chairperson, Goseta Boys High School Charity Club Organization.
- Registered Teacher, Teachers' Service Commission, Kenya.
- Reviewer, Asian Journal of Science Education.
- Member, Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA).
Software
Minitab, Statdisk, Matlab, LaTex
Python
Seminars
- Presenter, Mathematics Education Research Seminar, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, December 2023.
- Participant, Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York, Syracuse, NY, April 2024.
- Presenter, 49th Annual New York State Regional Graduate Mathematics Conference, Syracuse, NY, March 2024.
Publications
Masingila J.O, Caviness S.L, Agbozo C.T, Nartey F & Simiyu C.W, (2024), Preparing Prospective Mathematics Teacher Educators to Teach Mathematics Through Problem Solving.
Timeline
Mathematics Education Teaching Assistant - Syracuse University
08.2024 - Current
Mathematics Education Research Assistant - Syracuse University
08.2024 - Current
SummerStart program Mathematics Tutor - Syracuse University
07.2024 - 08.2024
Teaching Mentor for the Teaching Assistants Orientation program - Syracuse University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Mathematics Teaching Assistant - Syracuse University
08.2023 - 05.2024
Mathematics Tutor - Thika Technical Training Institute
08.2021 - 7 2023
Internship Teacher - Goseta Boys High School
05.2019 - 08.2019
Syracuse University - Master of Science, Teaching & Curriculum-Mathematics Education
05.2001 -
Lead Mathematics Consultant for HEOP/SSS - Syracuse University
8 2024 - Current
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Education Science (First Class Honors) - Mathematics & Physics subjects, Mathematics Major,
Goseta Boys High School - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, B+(plus),
Namanjalala Primary School, Kitale, Kenya - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, 362/500 marks,