Deon Garcia
Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science; Director of Liberal Studies
Math & Computer Science
Education
- Coursework toward a doctorate in curriculum and instruction, University of California, Riverside
- M.S., applied mathematics, University of California, Riverside
- B.S., pure mathematics, University of California, Riverside
Professional Background
Deon Garcia’s teaching interests focus on building strong mathematical foundations for calculus students and introducing mathematical topics for the liberal arts, including voting theory and apportionment. She is also interested in the mathematical education of current and prospective teachers.
In 2005 and 2006, Garcia participated in two weeklong conferences focused on Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers (PMET) at SUNY Oswego in New York.
She was also involved in a consortium funded by a National Science Foundation grant that piloted the Mathematics Preparation Initiative Program to improve the mathematical understanding of middle school mathematics teachers.
Academic Experience
- Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Redlands, 2003–present
- Lesson study facilitator, Inland Counties Mathematics Project, 2011–2012
- Instructor of mathematics and mathematics education, Mathematics Preparation Initiative, California State University, San Bernardino, 1999
- Tenured instructor of mathematics, Victor Valley College, 1988–1996
Professional Experience
- Instructional skills workshop facilitator, Victor Valley College
- GATE instructor, after-school program, Redlands Unified School District
Presentations
- “Mathematical Puzzles and Games.” American Association of University Women STEM Conference for Eighth-Grade Girls, University of Redlands and Mt. San Jacinto College, 2005–2018.
- “Developing Problem-Solving Skills of Prospective Elementary Teachers.” Mathematical Association of America PMET Conference, SUNY Oswego, New York, 2005.
Awards and Service
- California State PTA Continuing Service Award, 2018
- Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Redlands, 2017
- Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Redlands, 2009
- California State PTA Honorary Service Award, 1999
Affiliations
- California State PTA
- Mathematical Association of America
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics