Gerald Walker Baygents

1413 Lower Richland Boulevard
Hopkins, SC 29061
(803) - 776 - 7031
rampantdragon@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Major: Music (temporarily incomplete)
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Master of Science, Major: Mathematics, December, 1996
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
GPA: 3.70 on a 4.00 scale
Thesis: Reducibility Criterion in Polynomials With Non-negative Coefficients

Bachelor of Science, Major: Mathematics, August 15, 1993
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA
GPA: 3.76 on a 4.00 scale

SKILLS

Teaching / Leadership

  • Planned, organized, and implemented mathematical and computer instruction in multiple sessions
  • Effectively instructed groups of 30 or more
  • Tutored, both publicly and privately
  • Able to lead teams to meet goals

    Computer

  • Languages: Familiar with Pascal, BASIC, HTML, some Java and C
  • Software: MS Windows, MS Office, WordPerfect, Mathematica, Maple, TEX, Quattro Pro, Paradox, StudioVision, AudioMedia
  • Hardware: Macintosh, IBM and compatibles, Unix and SUN Workstations,
  • Wrote and revised computer programs and World Wide Web pages
  • Learns software and systems easily

    Administrative

  • Organized and assisted with convention planning and operations
  • Evaluated performance of students using objective measurement techniques
  • Organized and assisted with local, regional, and national product demonstrations
  • Handled invoicing, receiving, and product inventory
  • Effective manager of time and resources

    EXPERIENCE

    Instructor, August 1997 - present
    University of South Carolina, Department of Mathematics, Columbia, SC

  • Taught Algebra and Calculus at various levels, both traditional and reformed
  • Tutored students in many areas including Algebra, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Set Theory, and Probability

    Retail Salesperson, February 1995 - August 1995, December 1995 - present
    Boardwalk and Park Place, Columbia, SC

  • Provided customer service

    Instructor, June 1997 - July 1997
    Midlands Technical College, Airport Campus, Columbia, SC

  • Taught introductory computer class to Upward Bound students, focusing on computer operations, Microsoft Office programs, and web browsers

    Office Assistant, April 1996 - June 1996
    Amcol Systems, Columbia, SC

  • Provided accounting and clerical assistance

    Instructor and Teaching Assistant, August 1993 - December 1996
    University of South Carolina, Department of Mathematics, Columbia, SC

    Computer Lab Assistant, July 1992 - August 1993
    Georgia Southern University, Department of Mathematics, Statesboro, GA

    Clerical Assistant, February 1989 - June 1989
    Tifton - Tift County Public Library, Tifton, GA

  • Organized, proofread, and typed library paperwork

    HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Member of several honor societies, including Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Mu Epsilon (President of USC chapter, 1995), Phi Kappa Pi National Honor Society, Golden Key, and the Mathematical Association of America (President of GSU chapter, 1992 - 1993)
  • Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities 1992 and 1993
  • Bell Honors Program Scholar 1989 - 1993
  • Georgia Governor's Scholar 1989 - 1993
  • Odyssey of the Mind 1991 - 1993, part of world champion team 1992

    INTERESTS

    Mathematics, computer operations, music and music performance, medieval and Renaissance studies, bicycling, juggling, games and puzzles

    REFERENCES

    Further information including letters of recommendation are available upon request.

    Gerald Baygents / rampantdragon@yahoo.com
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