Elizabeth Kranz, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Boston College

  Jan 1994 - May 1996

  Mathematics Institute Assistant

  • Supported two professors, Dr. Margaret J. Kenney, Discrete Mathematician, and Fr. Stanley J. Bezuszka, S.J.• Prepared professors’ manuscripts, formatting and editing material to be published in textbooks and workbooks• Wrote problems for textbooks and completed solution sets and answer keys.• Developed and prepared presentation materials for National Council of Teachers of Mathematics meetings.• Taught professors’ mathematics classes on as-needed, substitute basis.

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  Boston University

  Jun 1994 - Aug 1994

  NSF Research Assistant - College of Engineering

  • Conducted research with Professor Sameer Madanshetty, working under National Science Foundation Research Grant for research in Boston University Acoustics and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory.

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  George Beram & Co

  May 1995 - Aug 1995

  Benefits Analyst Intern on Defined Contributions Team

  • Managed pension plans for various retirement plans; pro-rated investment funds.• Completed company federal tax forms.

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  Newman Preparatory School

  Jul 1995 - Dec 1995

  Mathematics Technology Teacher

  • Made proposal to design curriculum to incorporate technology such as graphing calculators and Geometer’s Sketch Pad into math curriculum; proposal included lab setup, budget, teacher hours, and purchase of equipment.• Implemented math lab curriculum into existing classes, including Algebra II, Geometry, and Trigonometry.• Organized and instructed professional training and development workshops for faculty members, holding in service sessions before start of school as well as demonstrating techniques during actual classes.Key Accomplishment:• Created own job by submitting proposal and application, then negotiating salary for part-time position. Show less

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  LYNNFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jan 1996 - May 1996

  High School Student Teacher

  • Planned and instructed classes in Algebra I, Geometry (regular and honors levels), Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Discrete Math, using varied instructional strategies and technology.

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  Katonah Lewisboro School District

  Sept 1996 - Jun 2001

  High School Mathematics Teacher

  • Created lesson plans and taught classes of Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Regents Course III, and second-year mathematics applications course for classified and learning disabled students.• Taught five classes daily over six class periods, with one AP class encompassing two class periods; managed most advanced class in school and lowest-level class in school, with class sizes ranging from 15 to 30 students.• Employed principles of differentiated education to meet variety of academic needs and learning styles within single classroom, incorporating techniques such as use of manipulatives, games, and demonstrations.• Collaborated with AP Physics instructor to plan lessons and co-teach combined AP Physics/AP Calculus class, adding conversational element to teaching style and allowing students to observe cooperative professional relationship between teachers.• Incorporated instructional technology such as The Geometer’s Sketch Pad, graphing calculators, and Calculator Based Laboratory Units (CBLs) with motion detectors, force sensors, sound sensors, and light sensors.• Designed and implemented complete set of 50 laboratory activities to supplement Regents Course III curriculum.Key Accomplishments:• Rewrote curriculum for AP Calculus to coordinate with AP Physics C curriculum, adjusting order of lessons to provide appropriate foundation for physics lessons • Authored math lab curriculum; activities met goal of increasing students’ understanding of math concepts, encouraged work in alternative learning environment, and introduced pupils to available technology.• Introduced each lesson in manner incorporating at least three of five most widely recognized learning modalities.• Acted as a mentor to first year AP Calculus teachers new to the curriculum and course requirements. Show less

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  Questar Assessment, Inc.

  Jan 2002 - Dec 2014

  Mathematics Item Writer/Editor (Independent Contractor)

  • Wrote multiple-choice and free-response questions to be used in state standardized assessment tests, adhering to expectations established by each state and Common Core State Standards (such as New York, New Jersey, Arkansas, Wyoming, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota) and designing each question to assess specific skill sets outlined by state.• Composed rubrics to accompany problems to illustrate guidelines for grading.• Edited other test question writers’ problems for word choice, grammar, format, and effectiveness in assessing targeted skill sets• Utilized a virtual environment to interact with corporate educational professionals, other writers and editors, and state educational administrators to ensure that the final written product met the specifications of the state and the educational goals of the assessment item. Show less

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  Post University

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2023

  • Educational leader responsible for all aspects of Applied Mathematics and Data Science Degree program, Mathematics minor, General Education Mathematics, and Economics department.• Designed and implemented successful student retention/persistence initiatives• Fully developed Applied Mathematics and Data Science degree program, OHE approval received 1/2017 o Assembled advisory board, including executives from/experience at Amazon.com, IBM, NSA o Developed program outcomes and master syllabi for all courses o Collaborated with business school/CIS dept. to develop cross-curricular concentrations o Currently navigating the accreditation process in anticipation of first round of graduates in 2020• Interdepartmental cooperation to achieve institutional goals: admissions, marketing, advising, athletics, student support services, leadership team • Supervise and evaluate full time Assistant PC and ~40 Associate Faculty• Oversee all aspects of ~300 main campus and online gen. ed. math classes serving ~5000 students/year• Advise students • Teach Calculus I, II, Multivariable Calculus I, II, College Algebra, Statistics, Finite Analysis, Quant. Methods• Developed and use university model for live/synchronous distance instruction• Assess/maintain curricular standards, outcomes, and up-to-date publisher materials in 27 different courses offered in four different modalities.• Use/train on: Blackboard/Collaborate, Pearson MyLabs, StatCrunch, WebAssign, WebEx, Skype, Zoom Show less

  • Dean

    Sept 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Assistant Dean for the School of Arts and Sciences

    Dec 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Director of Programs - School of Arts and Sciences

    Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Program Chair - Applied Mathematics and Data Science

    Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  • Associate Academic Program Manager - Mathematics

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Assistant Academic Program Manager - Mathematics

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Associate Faculty

    Jan 2008 - Aug 2012
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  Wentworth Institute of Technology

  Aug 2023 - now

  Director of Academic Assessment & Program Review