Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research Interests
Doctoral Dissertation - Title
Phd Thesis Advisor
Editorial Work
Invited Conference Talks
Publications
Academic Appointments
Courses Taught
Timeline
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Dorian Wilkerson PhD

Dorian Wilkerson PhD

Fairburn,GA

Summary

Dynamic mathematics educator with extensive experience at Keiser University eCampus, specializing in curriculum development and online instruction. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative teaching methods and effective assessment strategies. Skilled in mathematical modeling and fostering critical thinking, driving academic excellence in diverse learning environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of Mathematics

Keiser University eCampus
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
  • Delivered guest lectures globally on diverse mathematical topics.
  • Developed and implemented mathematics courses, including calculus and linear algebra.
  • Participated in committees for curriculum evaluation and policy development.
  • Assessed student performance through exams and coursework activities.
  • Facilitated online classes using platforms like Zoom and Google Classroom.
  • Utilized video conferencing tools effectively during online instruction.

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated a positive learning environment that encouraged critical thinking skills among students.
  • Evaluated student performance using tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to enhance teaching techniques and pedagogical methods.

Professor of Mathematics

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance for effective tracking.
  • Delivered guest lectures globally on a range of mathematical topics.
  • Evaluated and promptly returned student assignments to enhance learning engagement.
  • Planned and organized innovative instructional delivery to maximize academic excellence.

Mathematics

Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta, GA
01.2009 - 01.2015
  • Contributed to development of innovative mathematics curriculum for enhanced student engagement.
  • Engaged in professional development activities to improve mathematics education techniques.

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
01.2005 - 01.2011

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics

DeVry University
Atlanta, GA
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Formulated lesson plans and constructed instructional materials encompassing required topics and learning objectives.

Learning Support Director

Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, GA
01.2005 - 01.2009

Lecturer of Mathematics

Atlantic Cape Comm. College
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
01.2000 - 01.2002

Education

Ph.D. - System Science and Engineer (Mathematics)

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
05.2009

M.A. - Mathematics Education

Nova Southeastern University
08.2000

B.A. - Mathematics, Concentration in Bioinformatics

Indiana University
05.1998

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Online instruction
  • Mathematical modeling
  • Student assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Educational technology

Research Interests

  • Functional data analysis
  • Clustering
  • Surveying of various forms of data
  • Machine learning methods for classification as it relates to health reform

Doctoral Dissertation - Title

Mathematical Analysis of 'Truly Nonlinear' Oscillator Differential Equations for Population Diseases

Phd Thesis Advisor

Ronald E. Mickens, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Physics, Clark Atlanta University

Editorial Work

Member, Board of Editorial Advisors, Sound and Wave Journal of Applied Mathematics

Invited Conference Talks

  • 11/12/09, American Physical Society, Calculation of Approximations to the Periodic Solutions for the Cubic-Root Oscillator
  • 02/23/06, Prof. Dorian Wilkerson, Clark Atlanta University, The Mathematics of Nonlinear Optical Communications and Other Mathematical Research at Clark Atlanta University
  • 03/22/05, American Physical Society, Positivity Preserving Nonstandard Finite Difference Schemes for PDE's Having Cross-Diffusion Terms

Publications

  • Ronald E. Mickens, Dorian Wilkerson, Reanalysis of a Castor model limit cycle calculation, Computers & Mathematics with Applications, 57, 5, 740-743, 2009
  • Ronald E. Mickens, Traveling-wave solutions for a discrete Burgers equation with nonlinear diffusion, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 80, 4, 855-859, 2009
  • Christophe Letellier, Ronald E. Mickens, Dorian Wilkerson, Nonstandard Discretization Schemes Applied to the Conservative Hénon-heiles System, I. J. Bifurcation and Chaos, 17, 3, 891-902, 2007

Academic Appointments

  • Lecturer of Mathematics, Atlantic Cape Comm. College, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 2000-2002
  • Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics, DeVry University, Atlanta, GA, 2004-2010
  • Learning Support Director, Georgia Perimeter College, Decatur, GA, 2005-2009
  • Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, 2005-2011
  • Mathematics, Atlanta Metropolitan College, Atlanta, GA, 2009-2015
  • Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA, 2023-Present
  • Professor of Mathematics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 2023-Present
  • Professor of Mathematics, Keiser University eCampus, 2024-Present

Courses Taught

  • Developmental Mathematics
  • Introductory, Intermediate, and College Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Business Calculus
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry I & II
  • Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors
  • Multivariable Calculus
  • Introductory Linear Algebra
  • Elementary Differential Equations
  • Elementary Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Probability and Statistics for Engineers (Calc II prerequisite)

Timeline

Professor of Mathematics

Keiser University eCampus
01.2024 - Current

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

Clark Atlanta University
01.2023 - Current

Professor of Mathematics

Georgia State University
01.2023 - Current

Mathematics

Atlanta Metropolitan College
01.2009 - 01.2015

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

Clark Atlanta University
01.2005 - 01.2011

Learning Support Director

Georgia Perimeter College
01.2005 - 01.2009

Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics

DeVry University
01.2004 - 01.2010

Lecturer of Mathematics

Atlantic Cape Comm. College
01.2000 - 01.2002

Ph.D. - System Science and Engineer (Mathematics)

Clark Atlanta University

M.A. - Mathematics Education

Nova Southeastern University

B.A. - Mathematics, Concentration in Bioinformatics

Indiana University