Ramona R. SantaMaria
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CIS 10 Student Work:
IEducation:
Ph.D.Anticipated Graduation December 2008, University at Buffalo, NY
GraduateSchool of Education
Educational Leadership and Policy - Social Foundations
Academic Focus: Critical and Cultural Studies of Information Technology
Academic Advisor: Greg Dimitriadis, Ph.D.
Dissertation Question “What identities do high school students produce through interaction with intensive instruction in the use of computer technology in a generally under-resourced school? Further how do students see computer technology giving them a sense of limits and possibilities?"
M.S. Ed.May 1998, BuffaloState College, NY
Academic Degree: Educational Computing
Academic Advisor: Anthony J. Nowakowski, Ph.D.
B.S.May 1997,BuffaloState College, NY
Academic Major: Business Education
IIExperience:
- Instructor, Buffalo State College, NY
Computer Information Systems, fall 1999 to present
Courses Instructed/ Supervised:
Computer Fundamentals – CIS 101
Beyond learning Microsoft Office the course includes Boolean web search, research in data bases, creating and evaluating web pages, creating and listening to podcast as well as RSS feeds.
Integrated Web 2.0 topics into current Computer Fundamentals
Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.
Special Project – Supervision of Teaching Assistants – CIS 495
Special Project – Using MS Publisher – CIS 495
Special Project – Creating a professional website– CIS 499
Additional CIS Duties
Liaison for adjunct faculty members with regard to CIS 101
Evaluator and Administrator CIS challenge examinations.
Elementary Education and Reading
Fall 2006
Student teacher supervisor – in conjunction with PaceUniversity
Evaluated student teacher in terms of technology competency, creativity, continuity, and classroom management
Summer 2003 to Present
Integrating technology in the classroom - EDU 375
Facilitate pre-service teachers with effective technology integration with various software and current Internet and Web2.0 technology (see URL’s above).
Use a variety of theoretical and practice based texts to foster critical thinking.
Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.
Campus Based Transition Program
January 2001 to Present
Support the integration of special needs students into a technology rich classroom supporting employment skills as well as fostering social skills with other peer aged students.
- Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
Computer Science, fall 1998-Summer 1999
Developed and instructed new curriculum for University’s satellite at St. Mary’s, PA.
Integrated Business Microcomputing CS 0103 / Advanced Business Microcomputing CS 0107Survey of Information Systems CS 0108 / Business Telecommunications CS 0208
Database Applications CS 0209
Advised technology site updates St. Mary’s satellite.
Instructed students in overall technological issues and computer software.
Facilitated faculty-training courses at Bradford Campus.
- Teacher, Math/Science Upward Bound Program, BuffaloState College, NY
Summer 1999
Instructed and mentored at-risk students in Grades 9-12
Enhanced student knowledge with instruction of the Internet and student-created web sites.
- Graduate Assistant, Computer Information Systems, BuffaloState College, NY
Spring 1998 to Summer 1998
Computer Lab Assistant during Bengal Pause
Assisted in the classroom instruction of graduate students.
Advanced student class performance by tutoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Computer Teacher, HolyAngelsAcademy, BuffaloNY, Grades 10-12
September 1997 - June 1998
Curriculum Development for computer courses.
Committee Member for MiddleState re-accreditation
Teacher in-service trainer on technology curriculum integration.
Computer Collaborated on systems resource committee
- Service to the Campus:
BuffaloState
Year / Position / Program or Committee2007 / Advisor / Student Club – Video Games for Fitness (VGF)
2006 - 2007 / Faculty Mentor / NIA (Nurture – Initiative – Achievement) Mentor Program through Minority Student Services
2006-2007 / Committee Member / Evergreen – Campus Green Initiatives Committee
2006-2007 / Tastemaker / Long term focus group that evaluates campus wide web-templates for College Relations.
2001-2007 / Invited Faculty Member / Honors convocation
2006 / Committee Member / ANGEL Advisory Group (ANew Global Environment for Learning)
Course Management System & Technology Use
2006 / Focus Group Member / A faculty/student focus group designed to gain feed back on use, accessibility and redesign of the Butler Library website
2005 / Technical Assistance / Elementary Education Summer Advisement
2005 / Moderator / Research project for Dr. Stephen Gareau, Education Computing
2005 / Moderator / Student lead research for Dr. Sharon Cramer, Elementary Education
2005 / Moderator / Student lead research for Dr. John Thompson, Education Computing
2005 - 2006 / Committee Member / Computer Information Systems Curriculum Sub-committee
2004 - 2006 / Instructing Faculty Member / First Year Seminar Program
2004 - 2005 / Participating Faculty Member / Course Management System Selection Task Force
2004 - 2005 / Participating Faculty Member / CEURE Research Team
2004 - 2005 / Instructing Faculty Member / Study Tour Program – International Education
2004 / Coordinator / Textbook selection committee – CIS 101
2003 - present / Instructing Faculty Member / Campus Based Tradition Program
2003 / Member / BSC “Declare Yourself” Program
2002- 2003 / Member / Faculty Evaluation Committee
2002- 2000 / Member / Safety Committee, Special Council to the President
2001- 2002 / Member / Women’s Issues Committee
2001- 2002 / Invited Faculty Guest / Student-Athlete Academic Luncheon
University at Pittsburgh
University at Pittsburgh
1998- 1999 / Search committee / Auxiliary Services Technology Coordinator PositionSearch committee / Instructor for Business Studies Position
Member / St. Mary's satellite technology committee
- Service to the Community:
2007-present / Webgrrls International / Chapter Leader
2005-present / HolyAngelsAcademy Alumni Association / Board member
2003 / Sister to Sister Connection of WNY / Workshop –Website creation for underprivileged girls
2002 / Buffalo and Erie County United Way / Member, Emerging Leaders Society
2001 - 2003 / Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts / Volunteer
1999- 2005 / WNED Public Television – Buffalo/Toronto / Auctioneer
1999 – 2002 / Olmstead Parks Conservancy & Elmwood Association / Volunteer Tree Planting & Environmental Beautification
IIIPublications/ Professional Service:
2004 / “Service learning: affecting college students view on the urban environment”In New scholars: new directions; the 10th annual GSE studentresearch symposium proceedings,
2004 / ETS – Educational Testing Service:Evaluator of Test Questions, for continuity, clarity and difficulty.
National Computer Fundamental CLEP Exam
IVConferencePresentation:
SantaMaria, R. R. (November 2006). Establishing a Space for the Marginalized Students' Voice: Challenging the Current Text on Technology in the Classroom,American Educational Studies Association (AESA), Spokane, WA.SantaMaria, R. R. (May 2006). When History and Technology Collide. Conference on Faculty-Student Partnerships in Teaching & Learning, State University of New York at Geneseo, NY.
SantaMaria, R. R. (January 2006). Famous Americans in Tech Courses. Putting the Pieces Together: Fostering Integrative Learning, Niagara University, NY.
SantaMaria, R. R. (2002). Challenging Urban Identities: Expanding the Walls of the College Classroom through Service Learning. American Educational Studies Association (AESA), Pittsburgh, PA.
SantaMaria, R. R. (2002). Effective use of service learning in a technology course. University at Buffalo 10th ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, AmherstNY.
Brooks, S.M., Cantaffa, D.T., Huang, I., Marron, P., Ross-Jones, M., SantaMaria R.R. (2002). “Writing the Dissertation Proposal - The Roller Coaster”. University at Buffalo 10th ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, AmherstNY.
VGrants/Awards/Recognitions:
2007 / Mark Diamond Research Fund, StateUniversity of New York at Buffalo, NY. (Funding Pending)2007 / Mini grant awarded, Center for Development in Human Services (CDHS), ResearchFoundationStateUniversityNew YorkCollege at Buffalo, NY.
2006 / EOP Faculty Merit Award. 39th Annual EOP Honors Convocation, StateUniversity of New YorkCollege at Buffalo, NY.
2006 / Discretionary Award, Chair nomination, Scholarship in Teaching, State University of New York College at Buffalo, NY.
2006 / Featured Instructor, College relations featured the creative integration of the Campus Theme, Great Minds That Shaped Our Intellectual World, into Computer Fundamentals. StateUniversity of New YorkCollege at Buffalo, NY. Website:
2005 / Discretionary Award, Self nomination, Scholarship in Teaching, State University of New York College at Buffalo, NY.
2004 / Washington State University - Summer Doctoral Fellows Program - Not Funded
2003 / Who’s WHO Among Graduate Students
2001 / Hero Awardfrom Students for Disability Services, BuffaloState College
VIWorkshops/ Professional Development/Lecture Series
Year / Workshops/ Professional Development/Lecture Series / Location and Topic2007 /
Teaching & Learning: Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom
/ Center for Tomorrow, University at Buffalo, NY2006 / Squeaky Wheel / Portraits of Main Street- youth media initiative which, under the guidance of professionals created their own self-directed documentary films, Buffalo, NY
2006 / Prentice Hall Information Technology Seminar / Community College of AlleghenyCounty - North Campus, Pittsburgh, PA
2005 / The BaldyCenter for Law & Social Policy workshop / “Participatory Research and Urban Racial Justice”, University at Buffalo, NY
2005 / Brain Compatible Project – Holistic Curriculum Tutorial / Burchfield-PennyArtCenter, BuffaloState College, NY
2005 / WNED Think bright Institute / WNED Studios, BuffaloNY, “New Literacy’s: Digital Resources for the classroom”
2005 / Prentice Hall Information Technology Seminar / CuyahogaCommunity College, Parma, OH: Workshop
2005 / Basic Video importing and editing / BuffaloState College, NY: PT3 Grant Participant –
Digital Portfolio’s for Pre-Service Teachers
2005 / Author and Educator
Michael Apple / University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2005 GraduateSchool of Education Brown Bag Series
2004 / Taskstream / Buffalo State College, NY: How to use Taskstream in your course.
2004 / Course Management System Presentation - Angel / BuffaloState College, NY: How ANGEL can work for your courses
2004 / Author and Educator
Paul Willis / University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2004 GraduateSchool of Education Symposium
2004 / Digital Cameras / Buffalo State College, NY: “How to Purchase and using a digital camera”
2004 / Universal Design For Learning / CanisiusCollege, BuffaloNY: Participant Four Day Workshop on integrating UDL into your curriculum
2004 / BuffaloAlliance for Education / Buffalo/Niagara Partnership, Buffalo, NY: Presentation
2003 / Author and Educator
Jean Anyon / University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2003 GraduateSchool of Education Symposium
VIIAdditionalCourse Work:
Ethnicity and Education / University at BuffaloProposal Writing
Internet for Educators / BuffaloState College
Graduate Studio in Textile Design
Graduate Photography
Graduate 2 Dimensional Design
Graduate Graphic Design
VIIICertifications:
ProvisionalNew YorkState Certified Business and Distributive Education TeacherProvisionalNew YorkState Certified Diversified School to Work Coordinator
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