Nick Elam, Ph.D.

Teaching Assistant (MTH 218: Analytic Geometry & Calculus III), Peer Math Tutor, Peer Mentor

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About me
Associate Professor, Ball State University Department of Educational Leadership
Education
- Northwestern University
  2023 - 2024
  Master of Arts - MA Sports Administration, with specialization in Sports Analytics 3.88 GPA
- Miami University
  2013 - 2017
  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Educational Leadership, Culture, and Curriculum 3.87 GPA
  Activities and Societies: Co-taught EDL 648: Data-Driven Decision-Making as part of doctoral residency
- University of Dayton
  2000 - 2004
  Bachelor of Science - BS Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education (Mathematics), Mathematics 3.80 GPA
  Activities and Societies: Student Rescue Squad (EMT-Basic) Club Baseball Flyer Radio Broadcaster/Producer Athletics Communications Office Sport Management Club Christmas on Campus Volunteer
- Madison High School
  1996 - 2000
  Honors Diploma 4.65 GPA
- University of Dayton
  2008 - 2010
  Master of Science - MS Educational Leadership 3.86 GPA
Experience
- University of Dayton
  Aug 2001 - Dec 2003
  Teaching Assistant (MTH 218: Analytic Geometry & Calculus III), Peer Math Tutor, Peer Mentor
- Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball
  May 2003 - Sept 2005
  Grounds Crew Member
- Bellbrook High School
  Dec 2003 - Jun 2004
  Junior Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach
- Northridge Local Schools
  Aug 2004 - Jun 2011
  Classroom Teacher (Calculus/Trigonometry/Algebra/Geometry/Statistics), Northridge High School
  Summer Credit Redemption Program FacilitatorClinical EducatorHome Instruction TutorJunior Varsity Baseball CoachMath Tutoring Lab Founder/FacilitatorAcademic Quiz Team Assistant CoachFreshman Mentor Program SupervisorAfter-School Detention Supervisor
- Cincinnati Reds
  Mar 2006 - now
  Grounds Crew Member
- Sylvan Learning Center
  Feb 2008 - May 2008
  ACT/SAT Prep Instructor, Math Tutor
- InteractiveMathTutor.com
  Oct 2008 - May 2009
  Online Math Tutor
- Sinclair Community College
  Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
  Adjunct Professor (MAT 2160: Calculus for Business and Economics)
- North Fork Local Schools
  Jul 2011 - Jun 2012
  Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Utica High School
- Northridge Local Schools
  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
  Assistant Principal, Northridge High School (grades 7-12)
- Sports Data Research LLC
  May 2013 - Dec 2014
  Research Consultant
- Northridge Local Schools
  Aug 2013 - Jun 2017
  Principal, Esther Dennis Middle School (grades 4-6)
  District Leadership TeamBuilding Leadership TeamAdministrative TeamSafety CommitteeEmergency Response TeamPositive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) FacilitatorState Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) Core Member504 Plan FacilitatorNew P-12 School Building Planning & Vision Committee MemberOhio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) Credentialed EvaluatorAthletic Department Administrative LiaisonDistrict Data Team Member
- Washington Wizards
  Dec 2013 - May 2015
  Analytics Contributor
- TBT: The Basketball Tournament
  Jan 2017 - now
  Originator/Consultant, Elam Ending
- Ball State University
  Aug 2017 - now
  Graduate Faculty Full Member/Doctoral Chair Endorsement Chair of 8 Ed.D. CommitteesMember of 49 Ed.D. CommitteesMember of 27 Ed.S. Committees (including Chair of 14 Ed.S. Committees)University Ph.D. Pathways Program Mentor University Faculty Council Member University Governance & Elections Committee MemberUniversity Academic Technology Committee MemberTeachers College Faculty Advisory Committee MemberTeachers College Curriculum Committee Member Teachers College Research Development Grant Committee MemberTeachers College Awards Committee MemberTeachers College Consultant, Reviewer of Burris Academy Athletic ProgramDepartment of Educational Leadership Ed.S./Ed.D. Program DirectorDepartment of Educational Leadership Assistant ChairDepartment of Educational Leadership Faculty MentorDepartment of Educational Leadership Liaison to North Central Indiana Superintendent Study CouncilDepartment of Educational Leadership Plenary Representative for University Council for Educational AdministrationDepartment of Educational Leadership Promotion & Tenure Committee Member Department of Educational Leadership Salary & Merit Committee Member Department of Educational Leadership Inclusive Excellence Committee MemberDepartment of Educational Leadership Faculty Search Committee MemberDepartment of Educational Leadership Ed.D. Mentor Pathways Program Co-LeaderDepartment of Educational Leadership Lilly Grant Implementation Team MemberDepartment of Educational Leadership Representative – Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Annual MeetingDepartment of Educational Leadership Representative – Indiana Association of School Principals Fall Professionals ConferenceStudent Teaching Supervisor, Department of Defense Education Activity Schools within Kaiserslautern Military Community, GermanyEducational Leaders Without Borders ParticipantSkills Infusion Program ParticipantNational Center for Faculty Development & Diversity Writing Challenge Show less
  - Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
    Aug 2024 - now
  - Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
    Aug 2017 - Aug 2024
- ElamEnding.com
  Mar 2020 - now
  Private Math Tutor
  Provide 1-on-1 tutoring (in-person or remote) in ACT/SAT/GRE Math Prep, and in various math subjects from elementary school level to graduate-level coursework
Licenses & Certifications
- School Superintendent
  Ohio Department of Education
  Jul 2024
- School Principal (grades 4-9, 5-12)
  Ohio Department of Education
  Jul 2021
- Graduate Faculty Full Member/Doc Endorsement
  Ball State University
  Jun 2019
- Teacher, Integrated Mathematics (grades 7-12)
  Ohio Department of Education
  Jul 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Excellence in Service Award Nominee Teachers College Apr 2024
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Keynote Speaker University of Dayton Doris Drees Lecture Series Apr 2024
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Public Speaker Indy 2024 NBA All-Star Host Committee Feb 2024
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Panelist Wharton Sports Business Summit Nov 2023 Emerging Leagues Panel
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Speaker MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Mar 2023 The Elam Ending reaches the NBA G League. Presentation at Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Boston, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S079HNM1xA
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Speaker Syracuse University Sports Analytics Club Sep 2022
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Keynote Speaker Wichita State University Aug 2022
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Guest Lecturer Ball State University ENT 241: The Entrepreneurial Experience 2022
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Keynote Speaker Ohio State University Sports Analytics Association Conference Nov 2021
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Guest Lecturer Indiana University K694: Doctoral Seminar Nov 2020
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Speaker University of Pennsylvania Wharton Sports Business Club Jun 2020
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Guest Lecturer Ohio University SASM4200: Sports Analytics Apr 2020
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Keynote Speaker Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting Nov 2019
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Indiana Innovation Award Centric Oct 2019
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Diversity Scholarship Ball State University Office of Inclusive Excellence Apr 2019 For contribution and commitment to Diversity
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Speaker MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Mar 2019 The Elam Ending: Examining the original version’s ability to meet its aims, and exploring minor modifications to build on its early promise. Presentation at Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Boston, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwy0Ltc2J8Q
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Speaker MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Mar 2018 The Elam Ending: Examining the necessity and soundness of eliminating the game clock from the final portion of every basketball game. Presentation at Sloan Sports Analytics Conference. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Boston, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZaun3BZ0Uk
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Invited Panelist Ball State University PEP 690: Sport Sociology Oct 2017
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Guest Lecturer University of Cincinnati Sports by the Numbers Nov 2014
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Perfect Attendance Award Northridge Local Schools Aug 2011 Recognition of perfect attendance as teacher during 2010-2011 academic year
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Perfect Attendance Award Northridge Local Schools Aug 2010 Recognition of perfect attendance as teacher during 2009-2010 academic year
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Perfect Attendance Award Northridge Local Schools Aug 2009 Recognition of perfect attendance as teacher during 2008-2009 academic year
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Member Mensa Aug 2006
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Magna Cum Laude University of Dayton May 2004
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Recognition of Excellence Educational Testing Services 2004 Based on performance on Praxis II Mathematics test
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Attendance Award Madison High School; Middletown, OH May 2000 Recognition of attendance as student from 1996-2000
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Coach's Award Madison High School; Middletown, OH May 2000 Baseball
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Joe Nuxhall Scholar Athlete Award - May 2000
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Valedictorian Madison High School; Middletown, OH May 2000
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  National Merit Scholar National Merit Scholarship Corporation 2000
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Presidential Scholarship University of Dayton 2000
- Awarded to Nick Elam, Ph.D.
  Joe Nuxhall Scholar Athlete Award - May 1999
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by United Way on Sept 2017
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Judge
  Issued by Indiana Association of School Principals on Jan 2018
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Blood Donor
  Issued by ANGELS FOR LIFE, LLC on Nov 2017
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Founder/Coordinator, M-SportsFans Special Interest Group
  Issued by American Mensa on Jun 2015
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Alumni Mentor
  Issued by University of Dayton on Jan 2015
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Volunteer
  Issued by Muncie Kiwanis on Sept 2017
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Volunteer
  Issued by Northridge Tornado Relief Food Pantry on Jun 2019
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.
- Volunteer
  Issued by KIWANIS CLUB OF NORTHRIDGE FOUNDATION on Jan 2012
  Associated with Nick Elam, Ph.D.