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Mark Stecher
Part Time Instructor
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| Office Hours: | Online and by request |
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| Education: | B.A. Mathematics, Brewton-Parker Christian University M.S. Mathematics, Louisiana State University A&M |
| CV: | MARK R STECHER JR +1(478) 335-0827 â‹„ Macon, GA bobby.stecher@stratford.org EDUCATION Master of Science, Mathematics, Louisiana State University May 2005 Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, Brewton Parker College May 1999 SKILLS Technical Skills Level LATEX advanced Java intermediate TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stratford Academy Aug 2008 - Present Mathematics Teacher Macon, GA • Department Chair from 2016 to present: I developed vertical teams which led to a cohesive curriculum from grades 6 to 12. • Courses taught: AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB, AP Statistics, AP Microeconomics, Algebra II, multi- variate calculus, trigonometry, geometry, college algebra, and statistics. • Coached math team and became one of the most competitive schools in the region. • Taught dual enrollment courses for Stratford Academy students enrolled at Middle Georgia State Unversity and Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia. • Built a WeBWorK server for students at Stratford Academy and Mercer University. • College Board AP Calculus AB reader from 2020 to present. Wesleyan College Fall 2024 Adjunct Instructor Macon, GA • Courses taught: College Algebra Lab. A supplementary course for students that didn’t meet full requirements for College Algebra with an emphasis on the function concept, the essentials of algebra. Mercer University Aug 2016 - May 2023 Adjunct Instructor Macon, GA • Courses taught: precalculus, statistics Â鶹ÊÓƵ Aug 2008 - Aug 2016, Fall 2024 Adjunct Instructor Macon, GA • Courses taught: Calculus I, Calculus II, precalculus, statistics, Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, college algebra, and mathematics courses for elementary and middle grades education majors. • Taught Math/Science Partnership sessions for Bibb County K-12 educators. McKinley Senior High School Aug 2005 - May 2008 Mathematics Teacher Baton Rouge, LA • Courses taught: Advanced Math, AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB, Algebra II, statistics, discrete math. • Cofounder of the Math Circle at Louisiana State University. • Coordinated a regional AP Calculus practice session for high school students in the Baton Rouge area. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND POSITIONS Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics VP of Competitions October 2021 - Present • Publicize and organize mathematics tournaments for GCTM. • Organize the test writing committee which writes the State Middle School, State JV, and State Mathematics Tournaments. • Determine policy and assist in planning teacher development at regular b |
| Professional Affiliations: | GCTM MAA SIAM GAAPMT |
| Awards and Honors: | • Dwight Love Award October 2024 – Modeling excellence in the profession and in life. – Giving much to others beyond the classroom as mentor, teacher, and leader. – Is a master teacher. – Is professionally active. models excellence in the profession and in life, • STAR Teacher Bibb County Spring 2023 • Margaret C Brodgon Prize for Excellence in Teaching Spring 2022 • LSU Disability Services Teaching Award Spring 2005 • David Oxley Graduate Student Teaching Award Spring 2004 • Certificate of Teaching Excellence |
| Publications: | Yackel, Carolyn & Stecher, Mark. (2024). Dyeing to Make Orbifolds. https://www.bridgesmathart.org |
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