David J Yost : Curriculum Vitae

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics - May 2009

St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Maryland

Information Technology Skills

  • Contributed to the structure of the new radio station equipment.
  • Upgraded and maintained the radio station's Linux computers used for audio production.
  • Maintained the radio station website with other engineers using Drupal CMS. 
  • Managed sound production for Godspell preformed at First Saints Community Church by the St. Paul's Players 
  • Contributed to the creation of a website for the Refinery Community using Joomla CMS.
  • Developed the Educational Studies department web site using Cascade Server CMS. 
  • Installed Ubuntu operating system on the computers of several of my peers.
  • Collaborated with Educational studies faculty on instructional technology programs.

Teaching Skills

  • Designed and implemented training for DJs at the Radio station for the new equipment.
  • Developed training material for the engineering department. 
  • Mentored media technicians as they developed live sound engineering skills. 
  • Guided students through problem sets during review sessions. 
  • Assisted MAT students with computer issues. 
  • Assisted peers with adjustment to Ubuntu and other open source programs. 
  • Assessed homework performance of Calculus 2, Math for Teachers 1, and Survey of Mathematics students. 
  • Supported MAT students with ePortfolios.

Professional Skills

Interpersonal Skills

  • Assisted international residents with their adjustment to the campus environment at St. Mary's.
  • Coordinated live campus events with program organizers by analyzing their equipment needs. 
  • Lectured as a child advocate for Compassion International.

Teamwork Skills

  • Collaborated with peers in the development of the redesigned radio station at St. Mary's
  • Served on a stage team for a local music festival.

Leadership Skills

  • Coordinated the promotions team at the radio station.
  • Assisted the Engineering Director with the management of the Engineering team at the radio station.

Problem-Solving Skills

  • Assessed and fixed inconsistencies during live sound events.
  • Applied knowledge to advanced math problems during the Putnam competition and was a scoring participant in 2007.

 

Experience

Student Intern -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- July 2010 - Present

Visiting Instructor -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- August 2009 - July 2010

Lead Resident Assistant -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- Fall 2008 – May 2009

Teaching Assistant -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- Spring 2008 - May 2009

Media Technician -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- Fall 2007 – May 2009 

Resident Assistant -- St. Mary's College of Maryland -- Spring 2007 – Spring 2008

Achievements

  • Engineering Director for St. Mary's College Radio - The Hawk (2010-2011)
  • Advisor for St. Mary's College Radio - The Hawk (2009-2010)
  • Promotions Director and Assistant Engineering Director for St. Mary's College Radio – The Hawk(2008-2009) 
  • Dean's List: Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008

Current Interests

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Darling-Hammond, Linda. “Securing the Right to Learn: Policy and Practice for Powerful Teaching and Learning.” Educational Researcher 35, no. 7 (October 1, 2006): 13–24. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ759770&site=ehost-live.
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McDonough, Kathy. “Pathways to Critical Consciousness: A First-Year Teacher’s Engagement with Issues of Race and Equity.” Journal of Teacher Education 60, no. 5 (January 1, 2009): 528–37. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ864399&site=ehost-live.
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Shin, Richard Q., Jennifer Rogers, Amalia Stanciu, Melany Silas, Claudette Brown-Smythe, and Brenda Austin. “Advancing Social Justice in Urban Schools through the Implementation of Transformative Groups for Youth of Color.” Journal for Specialists in Group Work 35, no. 3 (2010): 230–35. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ893128&site=ehost-live.
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Walker, Erica N. “Urban High School Students’ Academic Communities and Their Effects on Mathematics Success.” American Educational Research Journal 43, no. 1 (March 1, 2006): 43–73. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ746808&site=ehost-live.

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