University of Redlands
Coursework toward a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, University of California, Riverside, 1989-1991
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of California, Riverside, 1987
B.S., Pure Mathematics, University of California, Riverside, 1985
Appleton Hall
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P: 909.748.8629
E:
deon_garcia@redlands.edu
My teaching interests lie in building mathematical foundations for calculus students and introducing students to mathematical topics for the liberal arts (voting theory, apportionment, etc.). I am also interested in the mathematical education of current and prospective teachers.
In 2005, 2006, I was a participant in two week-long conferences focusing on Preparing Mathematician to Educate Teachers (PMET) at SUNY in Oswego, NY.
I was also involved in a consortium, funded by an NSF grant, in which we piloted the Mathematics Preparation Initiative Program to improve the mathematical understanding of middle school math teachers.
MATH 100 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
MATH 101 Finite Mathematics
MATH 102 Explorations in Mathematics for Prospective Educators
MATH 111 Elementary Statistics and Probability
MATH 118/119 Integrated Calculus
MATH 121 Calculus I
MATH 122 Calculus II
PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2003-Present, Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Redlands
2011-2012, Lesson Study Facilitator, Inland Counties Mathematics Project
1999, Instructor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Mathematics Preparation Initiative, CSUSB
1988-1996, Tenured Instructor of Mathematics Victor Valley College
Instructional Skills Workshop Facilitator, Victor Valley College
GATE instructor for afterschool program, Redlands Unified School District
California State PTA Continuing Service Award 2018
University of Redlands Outstanding Teaching Award 2017
University of Redlands Outstanding Teaching Award 2009
California State PTA Honorary Service Award 1999
Mathematical Puzzles and Games, American Association of University Women (AAUW) STEM Conference for 8th Grade Girls, University of Redlands & Mt. San Jacinto College, 2005-2018
Developing Problem Solving Skills of Prospective Elementary Teachers, Mathematical Association of America PMET Conference, SUNY, Oswego, NY, 2005
Mathematical Association of America
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
California State PTA
