Rebecca Tien
Columbus
Summary
Passionate educator with over 10 years experience working in a variety of classroom settings from early elementary and middle school mathematics to undergraduate courses in Calculus, General Biology, and Ecology. Committed to creating an atmosphere that encourages creative problem solving and inquiry-based learning. Award-winning documentary photographer and freelance writer.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Instructor, General Biology
Center For Life Sciences, OSU
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Created recitations based on principles of active learning to engage students in subject matter.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for growth and improvement.
- Partnered with primary instructor in teaching students and enforcing laboratory rules.
- Facilitated semester-long unique projects in Animal Behavior research from research idea, through data collection and reporting, to academic posters presented at an undergraduate research conference.
- Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting.
Long-term Sub - Middle School Mathematics Teacher
The Wellington School
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Teach 6th and 7th grade curriculum to advanced 5th and 6th grade students
- Plan and structure lessons to facilitate engagement.
- Organize small-group activities to deepen understanding.
- Create dynamic and collaborative classroom where students teach each other concepts.
- Pose difficult problems that teach growth mindset and persistence.
- Create exams that accurately assess learning of material discussed.
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and parents to ensure students have best learning tools and environment for progress
- Employ Singapore Math (Math in Focus) to ensure that students actively think, understand, and communicate ideas.
- Maintain Google Classroom for up-to-the-minute communication with students and parents.
Business Owner, Freelance Photographer, Writer
Self
01.2013 - Current
- Conceptualize, research, write and photograph compelling human interest stories for local and national publications under deadline pressure.
- Utilize exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Conduct extensive research to provide facts and statistics for articles and blogs.
- Plan and execute complex on-location and studio photo shoots including weddings, special events and school portraits.
- Produce and edit visually impactful photographs for individuals, companies, magazines, news publications and stock photography websites.
- Communicate effectively with clients at all times to guarantee satisfaction.
Adjunct Professor
The Ohio State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Designed biology service course for engineering department.
- Co-taught course to over 100 students.
- Evaluated and revised course content based on student feedback.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions.
- Designed and graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects.
- Managed team of undergraduate teaching assistants.
- Built relationships with students mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Postdoctral Research Fellow
Mathematical Biosciences Institute, OSU
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution.
- Performed independent research regarding ecological modeling of aquatic ecosystems.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
- Taught Introductory Ecology course to students.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Cornell University
08.2004 - 01.2010
- Delivered lectures and course content.
- Facilitated discussion sections.
- Worked with faculty in evaluating student progress and needs.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Graded assignments and proctored exams.
- Kept accurate records of student performance.
- Provided general assistance to faculty members.
National Science Foundation Fellow
University Of Washington
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Worked with elementary school teachers to teach inquiry-based math in classrooms.
- Trained teachers on techniques including providing support and guidance.
- Created innovative lessons and instructional materials.
- Taught lessons in K, 2nd, and 3rd, classroom and led small group exploration of mathematical concepts.
Education
Ph.D. - Mathematical Ecology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01.2010
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Washington
Seattle, WA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology With Math Minor
SUNY At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.1998
Skills
- Creative lesson planning
- SMART board interactive displays
- Growth mindset
- Maintaining collaborative and interactive environment
- Behavioral management
- Patience and understanding
- Enthusiasm and friendliness
- Critical thinking and inquiry-based learning
- Google Classroom
- Digital Editing with Adobe Photoshop
- Lightroom
- Google Suite
- Office 360
- Computer Programming (Matlab, R, Python)
Accomplishments
- NSF grant recipient and co-PI on postdoctoral research project modeling population dynamics of North Atlantic Right Whale
- Awarded Graduate NSF research fellowship to work with teachers to bring inquiry-based math learning into underserved schools scoring below the Proficient level on state tests.
- Photograph featured in major brand product launch in the Fall of 2021 (under non-disclosure agreement).
- Finalist in Click Community Voice Competition in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
- Editor’s Choice award in Click Community voice competition in 2022.
- Photograph featured in online NatGeo Yourshot story.
- Photos published in NY Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Parent Magazine.
- Published story in NY Times for Kids
- Featured in Medium.com’s Human Parts (https://humanparts.medium.com/the-new-normal-4537ae9a93a5).
Timeline
Lab Instructor, General Biology
Center For Life Sciences, OSU
08.2023 - 04.2024
Long-term Sub - Middle School Mathematics Teacher
The Wellington School
03.2023 - 06.2023
Business Owner, Freelance Photographer, Writer
Self
01.2013 - Current
Adjunct Professor
The Ohio State University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Postdoctral Research Fellow
Mathematical Biosciences Institute, OSU
08.2009 - 05.2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Cornell University
08.2004 - 01.2010
National Science Foundation Fellow
University Of Washington
08.2003 - 05.2004
Ph.D. - Mathematical Ecology
Cornell University
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Psychobiology With Math Minor
SUNY At New Paltz
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