1. JOSE ANTONIO TORO-CLARKE
HC-01 Box 3961 Las Palmas
Utuado, PR 00641
Mobile (787) 408-0515; Fax. (787) 894-3559;
Personal : jose_toro@outlook.com
OBJECTIVE
Complete my Doctoral degree in Education in Learning &
Curriculum with a Specialty in Mathematics and work in
my field of expertise.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO 8/2009-Present
RIO PIEDRAS 63 Credits
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
EDD CANDIDATE
In progress:
Thesis 6 Credits
(Thesis proposal and Institutional Review Board:
CIPSHI approved, waiting to start the research
In the next academic semester 2015-16)
Approve Internship & Candidacy Exams
(Specialty, Investigation & Fundamentals of Pedagogy)
Over All Average: 3.88
Pre-requisites 6 Credits
(Research Methods, Principles of Curriculum)
Core Courses 3.85 57 Credits of 60
(Curriculum Design & Curriculum Evaluation)
Fundamentals of Pedagogy
(Law and Education, Learning & Motivation, Learning Theory,
Cognitive Development)
Investigation
(Non Parametric Statistics & Investigation, Statistics II, Qualitative
Research, Research by Surveys, Action Research)
Specialty
(Teaching of Mathematics for Secondary and Postsecondary,
Learning & Teaching Elemental Mathematics, Seminar: Topics
of researching in educational mathematics)
Sub-Specialty
(Real Analysis, Graph Theory, Cluster Analysis) Recently validated
from University of Louisville (U of L)
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE (U of L) 1/2009- 7/2009
KENTUCKY 12 Credits
PHD CANDIDATE APPLIED MATHEMATICS
(Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra Topics, Graph Theory
& Cluster Analysis)
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INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY 8/2005- 2/2007
OF PUERTO RICO AT SAN GERMAN 33 of 33 Credits
MA APPLIED MATHEMATICS Graduated - June 2007
Core Courses
(Intermediate Calculus, Advanced Discrete Mathematics
Computational Mathematics, Advanced Statistics Mathematics
Probability, Abstract Algebra Topics)
Elective Courses
(Graphs & Applications, Cryptography, Econometrics & Finance
Models, Theory of Information & Codification)
Creative Project
Feynman Graphs from the Point of View of Graph Theory
THE WASHINGTON CENTER
FOR INTERNSHIPS & SEMINARS SUMMER 2002
Internship in Office of Congressman from 5/29 to 8/9
José E. Serrano, Washington D.C. (N.Y.-D)
16th district
College plus One: Weakly Seminars on Jobs Skills
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS 2001-2002
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado 43 credits
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MATHEMATICS 1994-2000
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey Graduated - June 2000
EXPERIENCE
PROFESSOR: 6/2015-7/2015
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Two section of Introduction to Mathematics
(MATE 3001), 6 credits.
PROFESSOR: 1/2015-5/2015
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
One section of Quantitative Methods I (MECU 3031) and
one section of Mathematical Fundamentals
(MATE 0026), 6 credits.
MATHEMATICS ESPECIALIST (11/11-5/2)/2015
Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico
Helping math teachers to adapt to the new system of
the of Department of Education of Puerto Rico
PROFESSOR: 5/08//2014
University of the East at Carolina (Brainstrong Inc.)
Workshop (6 hour) to explain teachers from K-12 DEPR
The Puerto Rico Core Standards of Mathematics.
PROFESSOR: 06/2014-7/2014
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
One sections of Introduction to Mathematics (MATE 3001),
3 credits and attending students at tutoring center A-303.
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PROFESSOR: 01/2014-5/2014
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
One section of Quantitative Methods II (MATE 3012),
one section of Quantitative Methods III (MATE 3013)
and two sections of Introduction to Mathematics
(MATE 3001), 12 credits and attending students at tutoring
center A-303.
PROFESSOR: 08/2013-12/2013
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Two sections of Quantitative Methods I (MATE 3011),
one section of Quantitative Methods III (MATE 3013)
and one section of Pre-calculus I (MATE 3171)
12 credits and attending students at tutoring
center A-303 pro-bono.
REVIEW FOR COLLEGE BOARD EXAM: 9/07-10/5/2013
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Taught the review of High School Math
offered by Division of Continuing Education
PROFESSOR: 06/2013-07/2013
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
One section of Quantitative Methods II (MATE 3012)
and one section of Quantitative Methods III (MATE 3013)
6 credits
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL OF 09/2012-01/2013
UTUADO PUERTO RICO
PROFESSOR: 01/2013-05//2013
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Three Sections Quantitative Methods II (MATE 3012)
and in charge of some tutoring to freshmen students,
12 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2012-12/2012
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
One section of Introduction to Mathematics
(MATE 3001), three Sections Quantitative Methods I
(MATE 3011) and in charge of tutoring for
freshmen students, 15 credits
PROFESSOR/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (CRECE21): 5/31-6/05/2012
(Ciencia, Ingles, Matemática, Español)
Residential for the review of Teachers Test Programs for
the Certifications of Puerto Rico (PCMAS in their
Abbreviation in Spanish) in the Areas of Science, English,
Mathematics and Spanish by the University of Puerto
Rico at the Caribe Hilton San Juan to teachers of the
public school system of Puerto Rico to improve their
mathematical skills. (One Workshop of Norma Digital Board
and team teach with Mr. Emanuel Acevedo)
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PROFESSOR: 01/2012-05/2012
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Mathematics (MATE 3042) one section, 3 credits
PROFESSOR/COORDINATOR (CRECE21): 06/2011-07/2012
University of Puerto Rico at Medical Science/Utuado
For second cycle: Coordinator of the faculty
of Elementary Mathematics for the teaching
of online courses. In the first cycle: Teaching Intensive
program of Algebra for teachers from the Department
of Education, Introductory Mathematics, Pre-calculus I,
Pre-calculus II, Calculus I, Introduction to Statistics I,
Mathematics for teachers, Methodology of teaching
Mathematics for elementary teachers
Each cycle is for 21 credits.
PROFESSOR/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: 9/23-10/2/2011
Two residential weekends of Math (7 to 12 Grade) seminar
Sponsored by the University of Puerto Rico- Arecibo at the
San Juan Hotel and the Caribe Hilton for teachers of the public
school system of Puerto Rico to improve their mathematical
skills. (Four Workshops)
PROFESSOR: 08/2011-12/2011
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Two sections of quantitative methods (MATE 3011),
one section for technical degrees (MATE 1001),
two sections of Introduction to Mathematics I (MATE 3041)
and two sections of Introduction to Mathematics
(MATE 3001), four sections, 22 credits
PROFESSOR: 06/2011-07/2011
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Preparatory Mathematics to freshmen
and Quantitative Methods (MATE 3011), 6 credits
PROFESSOR (CIME):
(Science, English, Mathematics, Spanish) 4/2011-5/2011
Phase II: Visiting schools of the public system to
observe math teachers applying the methods taught at
the workshops of Phase I. Sponsored by the University
of Puerto Rico at Bayamon. (Seven Visits)
PROFESSOR: 01/2011-05/2011
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Quantitative methods (MATE 3011) introductory
Mathematics (MATE 3041), 9 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2010-01/2011
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Quantitative methods (MATE 3011), Pre-Calculus I,
one section for technical degrees (MATE 1001),
one section and Introduction to Mathematics
(MATE 3001), four sections, 19 credits
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PROFESSOR: 8/(13-27)/2010
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Preparatory Mathematics to freshmen, 3 credits
PROFESSOR/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (CIME): 8/14-9/26/2010
(Ciencia, Ingles, Matemática, Español)
Phase I: Five consecutive Saturdays and a final three day
residential Math (K-12) seminar sponsored by the University
of Puerto Rico- Bayamon at the Caribe Hilton San Juan to
teachers of the public school system of Puerto Rico to
improve their mathematical skills. (Five Workshops)
PROFESSOR/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: 06/(22-25)/2010
A four day residential Math (K-12) seminar sponsored by
the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon at the Caribe
Hilton Hotel San Juan to teachers of the public school
system of Puerto Rico to improve their mathematical
skills. (Four Workshops)
PROFESSOR/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: 5/22-6/27/2010
Five consecutive Saturdays and a final four day residential
Math (6 to 9 Grades) seminar sponsored by the University
of Puerto Rico- Bayamon at the Embassy Suites Hotel to
teachers of the public school system of Puerto Rico to
improve their mathematical skills. (Four Workshops)
PROFESSOR: 01/2010-08/2010
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Quantitative methods (MATE 3011), Introduction to
Mathematics (MATE 3042) two sections, 9 credits
PROFESSOR: 01/2010-08/2010
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Pre-calculus II (MATE 3172), Introduction to
Mathematics (MATE 3042), Introduction
Mathematics (MATE 3002) two sections, 12 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2009-12/2009
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Quantitative methods (MATE 3011), Introductory
Mathematics I (MATE 3041), and Introduction to
Mathematics I (MATE 3001), 21 credits
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT 6/2009- 7/2009
University of Louisville
Teaching a Lecture (MATH 111)
College Algebra, 3 credits
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT 1/2009- 4/2009
University of Louisville
In charge of two Math Laboratories (MATH 111) College Algebra
PROFESSOR: 08/2008-12/2008
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Pre-Calculus I (MATE 3171), Introductory
Mathematics II (MATE 3042), Quantitative Methods
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(MATE 3011) and Pre-Calculus I for technical degrees
(MATE 1001), 22 credits
PROFESSOR: (07/28-08/08)/2008
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Summer Class (MATE 0010)
Preparatory Mathematics, 3 credits
Part I – Group Theory & Numeric Groups.
PROFESSOR: 06/2008-07/2008
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Summer Class (MATE 3011)
Quantitative methods, 3 credits
PROFESSOR: 01/2008-05/2008
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Pre-Calculus I (MATE 3171), Introductory
Mathematics (MATE 3042) and Basic College Mathematics
(MATE 3006), 18 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2007-12/2007
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Teaching Pre-Calculus II & two math laboratories 5 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2007-12/2007
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon
Teaching Intermediate Algebra 9 credits
PROFESSOR: 08/2007-12/2007
University of the East at Utuado
Teaching Basic Mathematics Algebra 6 credits
REVIEW FOR COLLEGE BOARD EXAM: 10/06-10/13/2007
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Taught the review of High School Math
offered by the Talent Search Program.
COORDINATOR OF TUTORS OF THE 06/12/-07/3/2007
PROGRAM OF MATHEMATICS:
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Tutoring and Supervising two tutors in the subjects of
(Intro-Math, Pre-Calculus & Calculus)
PROFESSOR: 06/4/-06/27/2007
University of the East at Utuado
Taught Basic College Mathematics (Summer Class)
PROFESSOR: 05/2006-4/2007
Ponce Paramedical College at Mayagüez
I taught five courses, Pre-Basic and
Basic Mathematics. (Part Time)
PART TIME TUTOR: 10/2005-12/2005
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Subject (Introductory Mathematics, Algebra,
Pre – Calculus, Calculus I, Calculus II).
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PROFESSOR: 08/2005-12/2005
University of the East at Utuado
Taught Basic College Mathematics.
STATISTICIAN: 12/2002-06/2004
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Prepare and Analyze questionnaires, Collect Data and Prepare
Tables for Central Administration of UPR, Publish Official
College Statistics in Data Book and Profile, Supplied Statistical
Information upon request. (For example, Information on faculty,
administrators, students, budget, for each academic year).
REVIEW FOR COLLEGE BOARD EXAM: 10/4/03-10/11/03
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Teach the review of High School Math
offered by the Talent Search Program.
Office of Congressman José E. Serrano, 2342 SUMMER 2002
Rayburn House Office Building, from 5/29 to 8/9
Washington D.C. (NY-D) 16th
district
Intern: Write memos, attend Congressional hearings
(Foreign Relations, Census 2000, Homeland Security,
etc.), translate letters from English to Spanish and Spanish
to English.
DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN: 10/2000-11/2000
University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus
FULL TIME MATH TUTOR: June to July 2000
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Subject (Pre - Calculus): prepared and corrected quizzes,
Substitute lecturer.
PART TIME TUTOR: 08/1995-05/1996
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Subject (Algebra, Pre – Calculus, Calculus I).
WORKSHOPS
Offering Workshop to explain teachers from K-12 DEPR, The Puerto Rico Core Standards of
Mathematics. University of the East at Carolina (Brainstrong Inc.)
Offering Workshop on how to use the Norma Digital Board. CRECE21. University of Puerto
Rico-Utuado
Offering four Workshop of Functions and their properties and Different approaches to
solving equations and inequalities. University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.
Offering five Workshop for teaches of K-12 in Mathematics and the topics were: Two and
three dimensional figures and Probability for K-3 teachers. University of Puerto
Rico-Bayamón.
Offering five Workshops for teachers in mathematical content and themes are Recognizing the
relationship between numbers, place value, cardinal numbers and sets II, Strategies
mental computation and estimation for the total differential II and Representation of
fractions II for K-6 teachers. University of Puerto Rico Bayamón.
Offering four Workshops for teachers of grades K-3 in mathematical content and themes are:
Recognizing the relationship between numbers, place value, cardinal numbers and
sets, representation of fractions, two and three dimensional figures and Probability.
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CONVENTIONS
I Congreso de Educación Matemática de América Central y el Caribe
(I CEMACYC)
LEADERSHIP
Member of the City Council of Utuado 09/2012-01/2013
Vocal of the Association of Graduates Students of the Faculty of Education (AEGE 2011-12)
President of the Fraternity Alpha Sigma Upsilon (Gamma) Chapter
2001 - 2002, University Of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Secretary of the Fraternity Alpha Sigma Upsilon (Gamma) Chapter
2000 - 2001, University Of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Student Council member, 1999 - 2000 University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Student Representative, Administrative Board, 1999 - 2000, University
of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Student Representative to the University Senate, 1999 - 2000,
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Senate Ad Hoc Committee, Program (Pro - Mujer)
Senate Ad Hoc Committee, search Committee for Student Dean
President - Student Assn. of Natural Science (AESIN), 1996
Univ. of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Vice-President - Student Assn. of Natural Science (AESIN), 1995 - 96,
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Student Council member, 1994 - 95 University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
Regional Treasurer of Future Farmers of America (FFA) 1993 – 94,
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
SKILLS
Bilingual - Spanish (first language) and English (second language)
Tutoring in Math
Leadership & Willing to Travel
Computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Corel, Integrated
Accounting for Windows, SPSS, Mathematica 4.1 & 5.1)
License (PDIC International, Open Water Scuba Diver, L#:16791)
AWARDS
Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society as Validated by Universidad de
Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras 2014
Included in the 2007 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American University and
Colleges
Received a Scholarship for Academic Achievement in Graduate Studies from Inter-American
University of Puerto Rico, San German Campus 2006
Received from the United States Achievement Academy, The National Commemorative
Certificate for Outstanding Students, Volume XV, 2000
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COMMITTEES
(UPR-Bayamon)
Activities 08/2010 – 2011
Webpage 08/2008 - 2011
Assessment (08 – 12)/2008
(UPR-Utuado)
Alianza Paso Fino 08/2012 – Present
Curriculum 08/2012 – 12/2013
Syllabus review of:
Introductorily to Mathematics I (Mate 3001)
Introductorily to Mathematics II (Mate 3002)
Pre-calculus I (Mate 3171)
Quantitative Methods I (Mate 3011)
Quantitative Methods II (Mate 3012)
Quantitative Methods III (Mate 3013)
ORGANIZATIONS
Fraternity - Alpha Sigma Upsilon
Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society as Validated by Universidad de
Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras 2014
TRAVELS
I have visited the following countries: United States, Italy and the Caribbean Islands
Expo92 (Spain, Germany and Portugal)
HOBBIES
Play Chess
Scuba Diver (L#:16791)
Weight Lifting
UPON REFERENCES
Congressman José E. Serrano (NY-D) 16th
District:
(202) 225-4361; Ms. Idalia Marty
University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
Graduate Studies Faculty of Education:
(787) 764-0000 ext: 4411; Dr. Antonio Martínez (Ed.D. Thesis Advisor)
ext: 4390; Dr. Reinaldo Berrios Rivera (Member of Thesis Committee)
ext: 4703; Dra. Ana Helvia Quintero (Member of Thesis Committee)
ext: 2607; Dr. Joseph Carroll (Member of Thesis Committee)
ext: 4367; Licda. Magda Sagardia
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao:
(787) 850-0000; Dra. Barbara Santiago
University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus:
(787) 412-0021; Dr. Enrique Santiago
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University of Puerto Rico at Utuado:
(787) 894-2828; Dr. Rodolfo Lugo
University of Louisville at Kentucky:
(502) 852-6826; Dr. Thomas Reidel
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon:
(787) 993-0000; Prof. Angel Morera
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico at San German:
(787) 264-1912; ext: 7426; Dr. Alvaro Lecompte (MA Thesis Advisor)