P. Mark Taylor: Vitae

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Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education                                        Office:       865-974-0448
University of Tennessee                                                                         Fax:        865-974-8718
Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
A410 Claxton Complex                                                                       email:        pmark@utk.edu
Knoxville, TN 37996

Educational Background

PhD - 2001 - University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
                      Curriculum & Instruction (Mathematics Education)

MST - 1993 - University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
                       Mathematics

BA - 1989 - Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri
                    Mathematics (earned teacher certification)

Teaching/Work Experience

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education (8/2001-present)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Instructor of courses in mathematics education such as:

Math Ed 622-Research Trends in Mathematics Teacher Education
Math Ed 543 – Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
Math Ed 581- Curriculum Issues in Mathematics Education
Math Ed 485 –Methods of Teaching Mathematics 7-12
TPTE 595 – Technology Tools in Mathematics Education

Oversee the internships of candidates in mathematics education
Advise students in Masters of Arts program as well as Teacher Licensure program
Serve on doctoral committees

Graduate Research Assistant (1997-2001)

University of Missouri, Columbia

Taught undergraduate courses and supervised student teachers

Worked on several grants including The Show-Me Project and Missouri Mathematics Leadership (MML).

Doctoral Assistant (1996- 1997) - University of Missouri - St. Louis

Adjunct Instructor (1996) - St. Charles County Community College

Mathematics Teacher (1993-1996)

Wright City High School, Wright City, Missouri

Taught A.P. Calculus, algebra II, and applied math - Responsible for the addition of new software, graphing calculators, and the A.P. Calculus course.

Chairman of math curriculum committee for the district - This involved running meetings, coordinating works in progress, and being the liaison between buildings. Works done include updating curriculum guides, initiating use of curriculum worksheets, and restructuring the 6-12 curriculum to achieve continuity.

Founding sponsor of MAQ (Math Club) chapter - Supervised trips to contests as well as other supplementary learning opportunities.

Missouri School Improvement Project, review team member, 3/96 - Assisted in collecting information and writing the instruction report.

Class sponsor - Organized fundraisers, prom, and Project Graduation. Supervised and mentored the class and the officers for three years.

Teaching Assistant (1991-1993) - Mathematics Department, University of Missouri - Columbia

Mathematics Teacher (1990-1991) -Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri

Mathematics Teacher (1989-1990) - Jefferson Junior High School, Columbia, Missouri

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Taylor, P. Mark (in press) Trade in your pendulum for a personal spacecraft. Mathematics Teacher.

Rearden, K., Taylor, P. M., & Hopkins, T. (in press) Workshop study: A modified lesson study model for analysis of professional development opportunities. Current Issues in Education.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004). Encouraging professional growth and mathematics reform via collegial interaction. In R. Rubenstein and G. Bright (Eds.), Effective Mathematics Teaching, the 2004 Yearbook of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.

Taylor, P. Mark & Tarr, James (2003) Meeting state standards with integrated curricula. In Sue McGraw (Ed.), Integrated Mathematics: Choices and Challenges. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Taylor, P. Mark (2002) Implementing the standards: Keys to establishing positive professional inertia in preservice mathematics teachers. School Science and Mathematics, 102(3), 137-142.

Taylor, P. M., Simms, K., Kim, O. & Reys, R. (2001). Do your student measure up metrically? Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(4), 282-287.

Taylor, P. M., Campbell, L., & Long, V. (2001). Using Math Attack to balance the equation for middle school mathematics. Middle School Journal, 32(3), 43-50.

Taylor, P. M. (2000) When are we ever going to use this? Lessons from a mathematics methods course. School Science & Mathematics, 100(5), 252-255.

Bay, J. M., Reys, R. E., Simms, K. W., & Taylor, P. M. (2000). Bingo games: Turning student intuitions into investigations in probability and number sense. Mathematics Teacher, 93(3), 200-206.

Other Professional Publications

Taylor, P. Mark (2005) Reading middle grades mathematics. Middle Ground, 8(4) 38-39.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004) Modeling appropriate mathematics instruction. AMTE Connections, 14(1), 8-9.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004) Preparing teachers to integrate mathematics and science. AMTE Connections, 13(3), 8-10.

Taylor, P. Mark (2004) Frameworks for Mathematics Methods Courses. AMTE Connections, 13(2), 9-11.

Taylor, P. Mark (2003) Responding to No Child Left Behind in mathematics teacher education. AMTE Connections, 13(1), 14-15.

Taylor, P. Mark (2003) The role of cases in mathematics teacher education. AMTE Connections, 12(3), 10-11.

Grants

The Math Ed Teach-ER: UT Professional Development Grant Proposal ($8,577)

Mathematics Education Teach-nology Enhanced Room is a grant intended to bolster the effectiveness of our mathematics education program by infusing the program with technology. “Teach-nology” is a term intended to include both high-tech and low-tech tools for teaching.

Supports new NCATE standards for proficiency with technology

Supports research agenda on appropriate use of technology among preservice teachers and how that carries over to inservice teaching

Funded jointly by Professional Development Committee, Vice Provost’s Office, and the College of Education. (2/18/2002)

Appalachian Collaborative Center for Learning, Assessment, & Instruction in Mathematics [ACCLAIM Project]:

Teacher Development Initiative

University Faculty Liaison for Professional Development Teams in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee
Serve as a liaison between Tennessee universities, schools, and ACCLAIM
Collaborate on research related to the initiatives

University Facilitator for Professional Development Team in Oneida Schools
Scheduled to teach MATH ED 622: Research Trends in Mathematics Teacher Education via distance learning technologies for doctoral cohort in Spring 2004.

Participation in Professional Organizations

Service Roles in Professional Publications

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
- Editor of AMTE Connections (January 2003 – January 2005)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
- Editorial Panel – Teaching Children Mathematics (June 2004-June 2007)
- Planing Committee for the 2007 Annual Meeting in Atlanta (August 2005-April 2007)

Smoky Mountain Mathematics Educators Association (SMMEA)
- Newsletter Editor (2002 – 2004)

Reviewer for:

American Education Research Journal (2004 – present)
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (2002 - present)
School Science and Mathematics (2000 - present)

Service Roles in Professional Groups

Missouri Mathematics Association for the Advancement of Teacher Training (MAT)2
Webmaster (2000 - 2001)
Council of Teacher of Mathematics at UT (CTM@UT)
Co-founder and co-sponsor for this UT student group (2002 - present)
University of Missouri Mathematics Teacher Organization (UM2TO)
NCTM Representative (2000-2001)
Co-Chair of Math Fair - for 5th grade students (February, 2001)

Other Active Memberships in Professional Groups:

American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Special Interest Group/Research in Mathematics Education (SIG/RME)
Tennessee Mathematics Teacher Association (TMTA)

Presentations at Professional Meetings

Taylor, M. (2005, April) “Professional Development for Middle Grades Mathematics Teachers” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Anaheim, CA.

Taylor, M. & Ronau, R. (2005, January) “Common Features and Uncommon Elements of Mathematics Methods Courses” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE): Dallas, TX.

Taylor, M., Cady, J., Hopkins, T., & Nichols, S. (2004, October) “Future-spective Reverse Panel: How Should ‘We’ Inform and Guide Their Work?” Moderator of the panel presentation at the National Science Foundation Centers for Learning and Teaching Mathematics Retreat: Paint Rock, TN.

Taylor, M. (2004, October) “Choosing Standards-Based Textbooks” Presented at the Smoky Mountain Mathematics Educator Association (SMMEA) Fall Conference: Oak Ridge, TN.

Taylor, M. (2004, September) “Calling all Teacher Educators!” Presented at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Chattanooga, TN.

Taylor, M. (2004, September) “Math Fair for Fifth Graders” Presented at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Chattanooga, TN.

Watanabe, T & Taylor, M. (2004, January) “Learning from Each Other: A Syllabus Exchange” Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE): San Diego, CA.

Taylor, M. (2003, October) “What is the Middle in Middle Grades Mathematics” Presentation at the Tennessee Association of Middle Schools (TAMS) Fall Conference: Knoxville, TN.

Taylor, M. (2003, September) “What is the Middle in Middle Grades Mathematics” Presentation at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Memphis, TN.

Taylor, P. M. (April 2003) “The Role of Identity in Supporting Professional Development via Collegial Interaction” Presentation at the Research Presession of the 81st Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: San Antonio, TX.

Taylor, M. (2002, September) “Preparing Middle and High School Mathematics Teachers” Presentation at the Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association (TMTA) Fall Conference: Nashville, TN.

Reys, R., Taylor, M., and Townsend, B. (2002, April) “Jobs in mathematics education: An analysis of supply and demand” A presentation at the American Educational Research Association (AERA)Annual Meeting: New Orleans, LA.

Taylor, M. (2001, November) “A framework for supporting collegial interaction among mathematics teachers” Presentation at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL.

Taylor, M. & Chávez, O. (2000, July) "Show-Me the Math! Standards-based Middle Grades Mathematics Curricula" Presentation at the Pennsylvania Governor's Institute for Mathematics Educators, State College, PA.

Taylor, M. & Ragan, G. (2000, April) “Preparing Middle School and Secondary Teachers in the New Millenium” Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Taylor, M. & Simms, K. (1999, November) "Preparing Middle School and Secondary Teachers in the New Millenium" Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Topeka, KS.

Taylor, M. & Simms, K. (1999, November) "Where is the MATH? Great Explorations in NSF Middle School Curricula" Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Topeka, KS.

Taylor, M. & Simms, K. (1999, February) "Math is FUNctional: Hosting a Math Fair" Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting, Des Moines, IA.

Simms, K. & Taylor, M. (1998, December) "Math is FUNctional: Hosting a Math Fair" Presentation at the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Columbia, MO.

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