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Bill
Gillam's Math Pages
| Position: |
Curriculum Specialist On Site - Eau Claire High School |
| Summary of Skills: |
My experiences in and outside the field of education constitute
a broad background across many areas of mathematics. Due to a change of
major from engineering to computer science late in my bachelor’s program,
my undergraduate studies include 22 hours in computer science, 19 hours
in engineering and 38 hours in mathematics. My master’s includes 24 additional
hours in mathematics.
My employment as a computer programmer furnished me with applied experience
in data analysis, quality assurance and problem solving. My employment
at the Bamberg-Calhoun-Orangeburg Math/Science Hub gave me experience working
in team environments to complete various projects aimed at implementing
instructional practices that address the South Carolina and NCTM Mathematics
standards. My experience teaching in a distance learning environment has
provided the opportunity to investigate alternate delivery systems for
instruction, and to consider how these alternatives can be used to improve
student experiences. My recent return to the regular classroom last year
allowed me to maintain a hands-on understanding for classroom level implementation
of standards-based instruction.
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| Courses Taught: |
The high school courses I have instructed are Calculus, Pre-Calculus,
Algebra III, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Tech-Prep I, Tech
Prep II, Applied Mathematical Concepts and General Math. College Courses
I have taught include Mathematics Manipulatives and Standards in the K-8
Classroom, Calculus, Statistics, Finite Math, College Algebra and Contemporary
Math for Nurses. I have also assisted in conducting Administrative Leadership
and Curriculum Leadership Institutes through the BCO Hub. |
Experience:
2000 - 2002 |
Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC
Currently instructing Algebra I via distance learning for Richland
District Two |
| 1997 - 2000 |
Bamberg-Calhoun-Orangeburg Math/Science Hub, Orangeburg, SC
Mathematics Specialist
Duties include developing and coordinating teacher in-services and
courses addressing the SC Math Standards and Frameworks; providing workshops
on the SDE's Guidebook for Instructional Unit Modules; using Internet search
engines, DISCUS and other tools to research mathematical topics; assisting
in hosting satellite transmitted courses; acting as a resource in mathematics
for area districts; maintaining the Hub webpage and webserver; working
with the multi-district technology committee; designing templates in Excel
for analyzing student data as part of the Hub's Data Toolkit Project; and
participating in numerous partnerships with other educational service providers. |
| 1995 - 1997 |
Laurens District 55 High School, Laurens, SC
Mathematics Teacher
Initiated development of a Contextual Algebra/Calculus course for non-AP
track students. Presented at several conferences on this subject. Maintained
a website listing weekly lesson plans and assignments. |
| 1991-1995 |
Jasper County High School, Ridgeland, SC
Mathematics Teacher
Aided in planning to implement and developed materials to supplement
initial Tech-Prep program in the district. Created and coached the math
team. Assisted in writing the district math curriculum based on the SC
Frameworks. |
| 1994-1995 |
Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort, SC
Adjunct Instructor - Algebra and Calculus |
| 1991 - 1994 |
Limestone College Block Program, Beaufort, SC
Adjunct Instructor - Algebra and Statistics
Sites included the Federal Prison at Estill, SC and the Marine Military
Base at Parris Island. |
| January - May 1991 |
Irmo High School, Irmo, SC
Student Teacher |
| 1987 - 1989 |
Ness, Motley, Loadholt, Richardson, and Poole, Barnwell, SC
Computer Programmer
Created database programs to track, manage and analyze the payout of
a national asbestos class-action settlement. Various other duties included
staff training and maintenance. |
| Summers 1978-1986 |
Dicks and Gillam Construction - Barnwell, SC
Various Responsibilities
Summer job during high school and college |
Presentations,
Articles and
Websites |
• “Using Distance Learning Technology to Enhance Instruction in the
Algebra Classroom” Presented at poster session for awardees of Presidential
Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, Washington, DC, 2002.
•Acknowledgment in the National Research Council's publication "Selecting
Instructional Materials", (National Academy Press, 1999). "Bill Gillam
... pored over the costs calculation worksheet, constructed a spreadsheet,
and ran real costs through it until the paper and electronic methods agreed.
This is a feat many attempted, and no one else accomplished."
• "Is the TI-73 for Me?" Co-Presented at the Regional Math and Science
Instructional Fair, Aiken, SC, 1999.
• "Contextual Calculus", Presented at the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Regional Conference, Charlotte, NC, March 6, 1999
• "What Only a 92 Can Do", Presented at the Regional Math and Science
Instructional Fair, Aiken, SC, 1998.
• "Contextual Calculus", Presented at the National Tech-Prep Convention,
Nashville, TN, October 1997
• "Contextual Calculus" Presented at North and South Carolina Teachers
of Mathematics Conference (Carolina's Conference), Charlotte, NC, September
1997
• Cover Art for The Mathmate, Summer 1999 and Winter 1999.
• "Patterns, Relationships and Functions: It’s the Relationship, Silly!",
TheMathmate, Winter, 1999.
• Maintain two math oriented websites:
http://members.aol.com/wbgillamjr/Homepage/PAGE1.HTM
http://bcohub.scsu.edu/ |
Other
Accomplishments
and Memberships: |
• Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, 2001
• Currently working on Error-Analysis project for State Department
of Education, 2002
• Contributed to SC Content Briefs for State Department of Education
, 2001
• Contributed to Terra Nova Alignment for Education Oversight Committee,
2000
• State Geometry textbook adoption committee, 1996
• Authored a computer graphing program, Grafprog, for displaying statistical
and function-generated graphs.
• Member South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics, The National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development |
| Education: |
MAT in Mathematics, 1991, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
B.S. Math and Computer Science, 1986, University of South Carolina,
Aiken, SC
• Curriculum Leadership Institute, 1999, South Carolina State University
• Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences, 1997, University of South
Carolina
• Bell-South Integrating Technology in the Classroom, 1997, Furman
University
• Statistics Leaders in the Palmetto State, 1995 and 1996, Clemson
University
• Tech Prep Mathematics Training, 1994, The Citadel
• Calculus with Calculator and Computer Enhancement Institute, 1993,
The College of Charleston
• AP Calculus Institute, 1992, The Citadel |
mailto:WBGillamJR@aol.com
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