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Curriculum Vitae
Nataliya Svyeshnikova
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E-mail:
[email protected]
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Fields of Interest
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Algebraic Geometry, Commutative Algebra, Matrix Theory
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The Teaching of Mathematics
Work Experience
Aug 2014- Present
Lamar University
Courses taught include:
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Math 3328 (Linear Algebra I)
Math 3328 ONLINE (Linear Algebra I)
Math 3313 (Elementary Geometry)
Math 2413 (Calculus I)
Math 2312 (Precalculus II)
Math 2311 (Precalculus I)
Math 1342 (Elementary Statistics)
Math 1325 (Business and Life Sciences Calculus)
Math 1316 (Trigonometry)
Math 1314 (College Algebra)
CRMA 0371 (Algebra I)
CRMA 0372 (Algebra II)
Aug 2007- July 2014:
Southeastern Louisiana University
Courses taught include:
 Transitional Mathematics
 College Algebra
 Trigonometry
 Business and Life Sciences Calculus
 Precalculus
 Elementary Statistics
Responsibilities included holding office hours, tutoring in a Math Lab, and developing
tests.
Oct 2009 – May 2014:
University
Upward Bound Program. Southeastern Louisiana
Courses taught include:
 Geometry
 College Algebra
Responsibilities included working with students individually in a computer lab, and
managing grades.
Aug 2011 –May 2013:
River Parishes Community College
Math Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)
 Transitional Mathematics
Responsibilities included holding office hours, tutoring in a Math Lab, and managing
grades.
Aug 2004 – July 2007:
University of Missouri - Columbia
Graduate Teaching Assistant:
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Calculus III
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Calculus II
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Business Calculus
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College Algebra
Responsibilities included tutoring students during office hours, developing tests, and
managing grades.
2002-2003:
Secondary School 117, Kharkov, Ukraine
Faculty: Teacher of Mathematics, Computer Science, and English.
Courses taught include:
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Elementary Mathematics (5th grade)
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College Algebra (11th grade)
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Precalculus (11th grade)
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Geometry (11th grade)
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Computer Science
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Introductory English.
Responsibilities included monitoring and documenting students’ progress, developing
tests, and tutoring students during office hours.
Education
2003-2007: Ph.D. student, University of Missouri – Columbia
Advisor: Hema Srinivasan
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2003-2006:
English III (Grammar and Composition)
English for Teachers
Basic Analysis
Abstract Algebra I, II
Algebra I, II
Intro to Algebraic Topology
Algebraic Geometry (Riemann Theory)
Topics in Algebra (Cryptology)
Topics in Algebra (Number Theory)
Topics in Geometry (Symplectic Geometry)
Complex Analysis I
Real Analysis I
Topics in Algebra (Representation Theory and Lie Algebras)
Topics in Algebra (Geometry of Syzygies)
Topics in Algebra (Computational Algebra)
Topics in Algebra (Characteristic p-methods in Commutative
Algebra)
Assessment in Mathematics Education
Teaching Mathematics in Middle & Secondary Schools: Focus on
Geometry, Probability, and Statistics
Teaching Mathematics in Middle & Secondary Schools: Focus on
Algebra
Homological Algebra
Number Theory
MA in Mathematics, University of Missouri – Columbia
Master’s Project: “Magic Squares”
1997-2002:
Specialist in Mathematics and Computer Science
Kharkov National University
Advisor: Boris Novikov
Diploma: “Semigroup Associated with Graph”
Research: Theory of Monoids, Cohomology Theory.
Professional Development
Lamar University:
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Seminar: Creating accessible learning environments for D/deaf and Hard of
Hearing College Students
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Online Course Development
Southeastern Louisiana University:
 Moodle training workshops
 Workshop: Keeping Students Engaged
 Seminar: Headshots. Office of Disability Services
 Excel workshops
 To Go Workshop: Printing Grade Center from Excel
 Seminar: Recognizing and Assisting the Emotionally
Troubled or Disruptive Student
 Conference: NOLA Mathapalooza
 Workshop: How to Talk to Teens/Active Listening
 Workshop: Effecting Grading Strategies
 Workshop: Learning Styles and Critical Thinking Skills
 Workshop: Differentiated Instruction
 Workshop: Best Practices and Model Lesson Planning
 Workshop: Teaching Outside the Box and Hands-On
Learning
 Content Area Reading
 Seminar: How Can I Create Meaningful Assignments for
My Students?
 Seminar: How Can I be an Effective Mentor?
 Seminar: How Do I Set Students Up for Success in Online
Courses?
 Seminar: How Can I Get Students to Take Responsibility
for their Own Learning?
 Seminar: How Can I Connect Students' Interests to Course
Content?
 College Algebra redesign meetings
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Statistics meeting/book review with Mike Sullivan
 Member of Precalculus book revision committee
 Chair of Trigonometry book revision committee
 Member of Business and Life Sciences Calculus book
revision committee
Aug 2005: University of Missouri – Columbia, Department of Mathematics
TA Training Workshop: Textbook Layout, Calculator Skills, Teaching
Presentations
2000-2001: Kharkov National University, Ukraine
Pedagogy Courses:
 History of Mathematics and Applications
 Classroom Management
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Developmental Psychology
 Learning Styles
 Hierarchy of Learning
 Parental Involvement
 Practice Teaching
 Presentation Skills
Additional Skills
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Languages: Russian (native), English, Ukrainian
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
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Moodle
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Blackboard
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Electronic Processing of Grades
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Mathematica 5
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LaTex
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MyMathLab
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WebAssign
Affiliation to Professional Societies
Member of American Mathematical Society
Member of the American Mathematical Society