Albert
Groccia
2312 Kellie Ann Court
Kissimmee, Florida 34741
407-729-6992
agroccia@valenciacollege.edu
Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL
Tenure Track Mathematics Professor (2006 – Present)
· Taught all levels of mathematics
· Completed tenure track portfolio and training
Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL
Mathematics Coordinator (2001 – 2006)
· Coordinated preparatory mathematics courses
· Coordinated and supervised preparatory state testing
· Supported and mentored adjunct faculty
· Created, implemented, and evaluated programs and supplemental materials to promote student learning
· Administered comprehensive evaluations of student/ instructor/ program performance
Courses Taught at Valencia College (2001 – Present)
· Pre Algebra (MAT0012C) Traditional, Academic Systems, WebCT
· Beginning Algebra (MAT0024C) Traditional, Academic Systems, WebCT
· Intermediate Algebra (MAT1033C) Traditional, Academic Systems, WebCT
· College Algebra (MAC1105) Traditional, Academic Systems, WebCT
· Statistical Methods (STA2023) Traditional, Honors, WebCT
· Business Calculus (MAC2233) Traditional, WebCT
NEPTUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL, Kissimmee, FL
Mathematics Teacher (1999 – 2001)
· Taught eighth grade mathematics
· Taught honors high school algebra
· Participated in mathematics department meetings
· Coached Math Counts
· Coached volleyball and soccer
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando, FL
Masters of Arts (M. Ed.)
Mathematics Education April 2004
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor's of Arts/ Science (BA.BS.)
Bachelor's in Business Management with honors August 1998
Minor in Secondary Education
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Orlando, FL
Associate of Arts (A.A)
General Associate of Arts with honors certificate December 1996
COLLEGEWIDE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
· Represented Osceola Campus and career staff from 2003 to present
· Helped create course outlines for Intermediate Algebra (MAT1033C), Beginning Algebra (MAT0024C), and Pre Algebra (MAT0012C)
STUDENT LEADER ACHIEVING THE DREAM COMMITTEE
· Member representing Osceola Campus 2006
· Student leader coordinator for Osceola campus Summer 2006 to present
LINC (LEARNING IN COMMUNITY) ACHIEVING THE DREAM COMMITTEE
· Member representing Osceola Campus 2006
· Mathematics Instructor MAT0024C for LinC course with student success Summer 2006 to present
FACULTY TO FACULTY COMMITTEE
· Founding member representing mathematics 2002
· Attended and presented at every Faculty to Faculty meeting on Osceola Campus since its inception in 2003
PHI THETA KAPPA ADVISOR
· Advisor since 2004
· Attend general meetings and support members
· Organize and attend leadership, regional, and international conferences
· Currently a five star chapter (highest level possible), and students have won regional awards
INTRAMURAL SOCCER PROGRAM
· Started and maintained soccer program from 2002 to present
· Every fall and spring semester, I head and organize the intramural soccer program and manage/coach the VCC competitive soccer team in the Central Florida Soccer League
AWARDS/ CERTIFICATES
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE NISOD AWARD RECIPIENT 2005
NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development)
WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICA’S TEACHERS 2005/2006
PROFESSOR OF THE MONTH SGA OSCEOLA CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 2005
First professor chosen by SGA (Student Government Association) for professor of the month program
OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARD FOR PHI THETA KAPPA 2005
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR 5 YEARS LOYAL SERVICE 2006
Five years of loyal service to Valencia College
VALENCIA ADJUNCT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (60 HOURS) 2006
FIRST YEAR TEACHER OF THE YEAR NEPTUNE MIDDLE SCHOOL 1999
CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS
LEARNING DAY AT VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
· Presented Supplemental Learning to faculty and staff on October 23, 2007, from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
NADE (National Association for Developmental Educators)
· Attended NADE 2005 conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from March 9 to 12
· Attended NADE 2006 conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from February 15 to 18
· Presented “Becoming the Brady Bunch” at NADE 2006 on Thursday, February 16
NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development)
· Attended NISOD 2005 conference in Austin, Texas, from May 29 to June 1
· Received NISOD 2005 award at the conference
· Attended NISOD 2006 conference in Austin, Texas, from May 28 to 31
· Presented at NISOD 2006, “Trying Everything, Even the Kitchen Sink - Improving Success Rates in Preparatory Mathematics” on Monday, May 29, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. and “Becoming the Brady Bunch” on Tuesday, May 30, 10 -11 a.m.
· Presented at NISOD 2008, “Achieving the Dream: Bringing Supplemental Instruction to 'Scale' at Your College” on Monday, May 26, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and “Becoming the Brady Bunch” on Tuesday, May 27, 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
FDEA (Florida Developmental Educators Association)
· Conference Committee Member in charge of health/ walk run
· Attended conference from October 26 to October 28, 2005 in Orlando, Florida
· Presented “Trying Everything, Even the Kitchen Sink-Improving Success Rates in Preparatory Mathematics” on Friday October 28, 2006
· Presented “Becoming the Brady Bunch “ on Friday, October 19, 2007
ICTCM (International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics)
· Attended ICTCM conference on “Technology for Mathematics Courses” in Westminister, Colorado, from July 27, 2003, to July 30, 2003
· Learned to use Flash software, digitizer software, more applications with Excel, Maple, and Camtasia
· Attended ICTCM conference on “Technology for Mathematics Courses” in Murfreesboro, TN, from May 19, 2003, to May 22, 2003.
· Learned about Web CT, web page design, programs like Snag It, programs for the TI calculator, Scientific Notebook, and other math software.
PHI THETA KAPPA
· Attended Leadership conference in Tampa, Florida, from September 17 to 18, 2004
· Attended Regional Convention in Orlando, Florida, from October 15 to 17, 2004
· Attended International convention in Dallas, Texas, from April 14 to 16, 2005
· Attended Club leaders retreat in Cocoa Beach, Florida, from May 20 to 22, 2005
· Attended Regional Convention in West Palm Beach, Florida, from February 10 to 12, 2006
VALENCIA ADJUNCT SYMPOSIUM ON TECHNOLOGY
· Attended symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, from June 7 to June 9, 2004
· Presented on the benefits of using technology, the CPS systems, and my own experience with technology in the classroom June 7, 2004
· Assisted with presentation on Digital Communication Tools on June 9, 2004
CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIONS CONTINUE
FACULTY TO FACULTY SEMINARS OSCEOLA CAMPUS
· Original committee member representing mathematics in 2002
· Attended and presented at every Faculty to Faculty seminar since its beginning in 2002
· Presented the CPS Valencia Trivia Game and “Prep Students” for Faculty to Faculty on Saturday, February 1, 2003.
· Led the faculty to faculty workshop, “Think, Value, Act, Communicate,” on Friday, April 11, 2003
· Led the faculty to faculty workshop, “Active Learning,” on Friday, January 23, 2004
· Presented with Dr. Wendi Bush, "Assessment" at the faculty to faculty workshop on Feb. 18, 2005.
· Presented “THINK Assessment and Technology Formats for Critical Thinking” on Saturday, March 25, 2006
WEBCT WORKSHOPS TO MATHEMATICS FACULTY
· Presented with Amy Eger, WebCT coordinator for Valencia at the time, on October 29, 2004, to Valencia College East Campus 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
· Presented WebCT component in my mathematics courses to their mathematics faculty on November 5, 2004
OSCEOLA PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS PROGRAM PRESENTATION
· Presented the preparatory mathematics program on Osceola Campus on July 13, 2005, to Valencia College Winter Park Campus, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
· Presented the program to faculty members and administrators of Winter Park Campus
VALENCIA COLLEGEWIDE TUTOR WORKSHOP
· Attended college wide workshop in Kissimmee, Florida, on January 24-25, 2003
· Presented “Tutoring Mathematics” with Carmen Humphrey on Saturday, January 25, 2003, and presented “Osceola Prep Math Best Practices” on Friday, January 24, 2003
WORKSHOP/TRAINING
· Facilitator for Online training for mathematics instructors through Valencia College from February to March 2006
· Facilitator for Online training for mathematics instructors through Valencia College from March to April 2008
· Facilitator for Online training for mathematics instructors through Valencia College from May to June 2008
· Training for new version of WebCT 6.0 through Valencia College from February to April 2006
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE PRESENTATION
· Attended Dr. Randy Swing's presentation on community colleges, first year experience, and assessments
· Presented at Valencia College East Campus on Saturday, April 17, 2004, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SPECIAL SKILLS/PROGRAMS/PROJECTS
· Web page development
· Microsoft Office- WORD, EXCEL
· WebCT (4.0 and 6.0)
· CPS (Classroom Performance Systems)
· Graphing Calculator (TI 83 Plus)
WEBCT FOR ALL MAT0012C/MAT0024C CLASSES ON OSCEOLA CAMPUS
· Created a WebCT component for MAT0012C and MAT0024C
· Maintain all WebCT components
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Train and supervisor users
· Created a website with resources for preparatory mathematics students: http://faculty.valencia.cc.fl.us/agroccia/help.htm
· Created bookmark given to students during classroom visit every semesterto improve retention rates with retention strategies
· Created comprehensive reports on students’ and instructors’ performance on the Algebra state competency exit exam
· Reports distributed every semester
· Results used to improve student learning and success
· Held workshops (day/evening) before state exams to helps students prepare
· Created various CPS games and resources to help students prepare
· Created program to help students who missed by only few questions pass state exam
· From 2005 to present, working with Adjunct Faculty Development (David Hosman)
· Created program for adjunct faculty with specific academic goals and proven assessment techniques using pairs check and documented problem solving
· Created the entire curriculum for MAT1033C Intermediate Algebra module
· Created the curriculum, diagnostic, and all tests and assessments in 2002
REFERENCES
· Available Upon Request