Lakshmi Saritha Suresh

• Face to face and Online (CANVAS) Instruction for Mathematics and Developmental Level Math courses.
• College Math Courses including Contemporary Math/Math for Liberal Arts, College Algebra,Trigonometry, Finite Mathematics, Elements of Calculus, Precalculus and Calculus courses, Math for Elementary Teachers.
• 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 to face/hybrid for Pre-calculus, 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; and 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)
• 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.

Online on D2L (Brightspace) and face to 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.

• 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 and appreciate the importance of math in their everyday lives especially given the fact that these children came from impoverished and underprivileged background.
• Assisted students master technology such as calculators and computer software.

• 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.