Lakshmi Suresh

· Face to face and Online (CANVAS) Instruction for Mathematics and Developmental Level Math courses.

a) College Math Courses including Contemporary Math/Math for Liberal Arts, College Algebra, Trigonometry, Finite Mathematics, Elements of Calculus, Precalculus and Calculus courses, Math of Elementary Teachers.

b) Developmental Math Courses include Introductory Math, Basic Algebra courses, Intermediate math and co-requisite courses paired with college level math courses.

· Curriculum Development and Course Design for completely online and online on a schedule course on various LMS platforms. (Canvas, Blackboard, D2L and Lumen Ohm)

· Incorporated MymathLab, Connect Math, Cengage materials and OpenStax into LMS to engage and promote understanding of math concepts.

· Taught Dual Credit Courses for Alief High School-Alief Campus and Early Challenge High School- West loop, Houston Campus, in affiliation with Houston Community College System.

· Instructed students using Cisco WEBEX, zoom and Microsoft Teams for online teaching platforms including CANVAS, Blackboard and D2L especially during COVID pandemic closures.

· Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success. The syllabus was detailed to outline teaching methods, learning objectives and exam dates.

· Conducted Final Exam Review sessions during the Weekends of the week before the final exam to help students ease out the exam stress and help with academic questions and concerns.

· Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.

· Designed materials and assignments to bolster students' understanding of tricky mathematical concepts given the challenges faced with students from diverse background.

· Developed class description for course catalog to engage students and increase enrollment.

· Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.

· Supplemented textbook material with approved OER and resources for clarity on difficult topics.

· Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials. Experienced especially in handling students from underprivileged minority backgrounds.

• Courses Taught: Online on Blackboard and Face-Face/Hybrid: Pre-calculus, Finite math, and Calculus Courses.

• Online on D2L (Brightspace) and Face-Face/Hybrid: Courses taught include Developmental Math and College
• Level Math Courses including Pre-algebra and Introductory Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra,
• Trigonometry, Finite Math, and Calculus

· Taught various math courses to students of different grade levels, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

· In-depth knowledge of mathematics curriculum and instructional strategies such as:

a) Curriculum Development: Collaborated with subject matter experts and instructional teams to develop and design math curriculum materials Design- Delivery of Contemporary Mathematics (Math 1332) on Lumen Ohm Platform using OER materials from OpenStax, MIT-mathlets and other Certified OER textbooks.

b) E-learning Development Tools: LMS platforms to fully automate most of online education management processes: monitor deadlines, send invites to students, notify them of new assignments, etc.

c) Instructional Design Models: Developed and integrated College Algebra course content using ADDIE model into Canvas LMS Shell.

Educational Technologies: Certified Expert in LMS teaching and developing courses; Canvas, Blackboard and D2L (Brightspace)

d) E-learning Development Tools: LMS platforms to fully automate most of online education management processes: monitor deadlines, send invites to students, notify them of new assignments, and more.

· Math Instructional Strategies: Appropriate Differential instructions incorporating homemade videos, integrating reading items (OER or third-party publishers), teaching using one-note, interactive whiteboards, etc.

· Utilized digital tools and technologies, such as learning management systems, interactive whiteboards, and educational software, to enhance math instruction.

• Prepared and presented lessons that enabled students to learn the math skills and concepts contained in their curriculum
• Offered clear directions, explanations, and deadlines for assignments
• Developed and maintained a comfortable and orderly classroom atmosphere that will promote and support learning
• Helped students learn problem-solving skills
• Helped students to see the importance of math in their everyday lives especially given the fact that these children came from impoverished and underprivileged background
• Helped students master technology such as calculators and computers.

• Tutored students at undergraduate levels of all majors
• Partnered with professors to plan and implement lessons following Universities curriculum, goals, and objectives
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.