Jennifer Palomino
Faculty Instructor
Texas State Technical College
jpalomino126662@tstc.edu
EDUCATION
May 2012 Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, TX , Science Education
Dec 2001 M.S., Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, Physics MInor Bichemistry
May 1999 B.A. and B.S., University of Texas Austin, TX, Physics and mathematics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERCIENCE
Faculty Appointments:
June 2022 – Present Faculty Instructor of Physics, Texas State Technical College, Waco, Tx.
Responsibilities include: Teaching and developing undergraduate online courses in conceptual physics, general physics, and engineering physics with corresponding labs.
Aug 2009 – June 2022 Senior Lecturer of Physics, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.
Responsibilities include: Teaching and developing undergraduate online and lecture courses in conceptual physics, general physics, engineering physics and inquiry physics. Lab supervisor for multi section labs and teaching assistants. Primarily teaching physics content courses for pre-service teachers. Perform professional service activities which benefit university, community and science education profession.
May 2005 – Present Adjunct instructor of Developmental Mathematics, Student Development and Physics, Austin Community College, Austin, TX.
Responsibilities include: Teaching college level developmental mathematics, student development success and physics courses (online, face to face and dual credit). Perform professional service activities which benefit community and ACC students in mathematics education (High School TSI Camps).
Feb 2012 – Present Adjunct online instructor of Physics, University of Texas, Austin, TX.
Responsibilities include: Grading and supervising UT distant learning physics courses.
Aug 2017 – Dec 2019 Adjunct instructor of Math and Science Education, Concordia University, Austin, TX. Responsibilities included: Teaching undergraduate science and mathematics content courses (hybrid and face to face) for pre-service elementary and secondary teachers.
Aug 2008 – May 2009 Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry High School Teacher, Hays CISD, Kyle, TX. Responsibilities included: Teaching high school algebra 1, geometry, TAKS Review, algebra 2, chemistry and physics.
Aug 2007 – Dec 2007 Adjunct Instructor of Physics, San Antonio Community College, San Antonio, TX.
Responsibilities included: Teaching undergraduate algebra and engineering based physics course (face to face) and supervising corresponding labs.
Aug 2001 – July 2007 Statistician, Office of Public Insurance Counsel, Austin, TX.
Responsibilities included: Collecting and analyzing data for personal lines of insurance (auto, life, health). Extrapolated data to predict future trends, collaborated with key stakeholders and teammates to interpret and present results. Was in training for actuarial exams.
Aug 2000 – May 2001 Mathematics Junior High School Teacher, AISD, Austin, TX.
Responsibilities included: Teaching 7th and 8th grade mathematics.
TEACHING, SUPERVISION, & MENTORING
Course Delivery Method Codes: Face-to-Face (F2F) Online (OL) Hybrid (HB) Supervisor (S) Webinar (W)
Courses Taught At Texas State University:
PHYS 1110 Elementary Physics Lab (S)
PHYS 1310 Elementary Physics 1 (F2F)
PHYS 1320 Elementary Physics 2 (F2F) (OL)
PHYS 1360 Development of Concepts in Physics 1 (F2F studio)
PHYS 1370 Development of Concepts in Physics 2 (F2F studio)
PHYS 1315 General Physics 1 (F2F)
PHYS 1325 General Physics 2 (F2F)
PHYS 1115 General Physics 1 lab (S)
PHYS 1125 General Physics 2 lab (S)
PHYS 1430 Mechanics (F2F)
PHYS 2425 Electricity and Magnetism (F2F)
Courses Taught At Austin Community College:
PHYS 1401 General Physics 1 (FSF)
PHYS 1653 (F2F)
PHYS 1405 Conceptual Physics 1 (FSF)
MATD 0330 Developmental Mathematics Basic Math (F2F)
MATD 0370 Developmental Mathematics Elementary Algebra (F2F)
MATD 0390 Developmental Mathematics Intermediate Algebra (F2F)
MATD 0421 Developmental Mathematics 1 (F2F – ALEKS)
MATD 0422 Developmental Mathematics 2 (F2F – ALEKS)
MATD 0321 Developmental Mathematics 1 semester (F2F)
MATD 0322 Developmental Mathematics 2nd semester (F2F)
MATD 0323 Developmental Mathematics 3rd semester (F2F)
MATD 0324 Developmental Mathematics 4th semester (F2F)
MATD 0385 Developmental Contemporary Math Foundations
MATD 0485 Developing Mathematical Thinking
NCBM 0222 Developmental Math Thinking Foundations (F2F)
EDUC 1100 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success (F2F) (OL)
EDUC 1200 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success (OL)
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success (F2F) (OL)
POFT 1171 College to Career Success (F2F)
SDEV 0110 Transition to College Success (F2F)
Courses Taught at Concordia:
EDU 3305 Sci and Hlth for Elem Tchrs (HB) (W)
EDU 3303 Math Methods – Secondary (F2F)
EDU 3301 Math Methods – Elementary (W)
Courses Taught at University of Texas:
PHY 301 General Physics (OL)
PHY 309K Elementary Physics 1 (OL)
PHY 309L Elementary Physics 2 (OL)
PHY 302K Mechanics (OL)
PHY 302L Electricity and Magnetism (OL)
Courses Taught at San Antonio Community College:
PHYS 1401 General Physics 1 (F2F)
PHYS 1402 General Physics 2 (F2F)
PHYS 2425 University Physics (F2F)
Courses Taught at Hays CISD:
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
Geometry
Chemistry
Physics
Course Taught at Austin ISD:
7th grade Mathematics
8th grade Mathematics
Teaching Honors and Awards:
Alpha Chi’s Favorite Professor 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019, Texas State University Chapter.
Delta Gamma-Zeta Professor of the Month, Feb. 2014, Texas State University Chapter.
Professor of the Year, NTSO at Texas State, 2011.
Nominated for Instructor of Year at Austin Community College, 2009 and 2015.
Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
Phys 1110 lab, Created 11 labs for Conceptual Physics
Phys 1360 and Phys 1370, Designed new courses for preservice teachers taking Conceptual Physics
Phys 1310 and Phys 1320, Created online versions of Conceptual Physics courses
Articles Published:
Metoyer, S., Miller, S., Westmoreland, S., Mount, J. (2016). Examples From the Trenches: Improving Student
Learning in the Sciences Using Team-Based Learning. Journal of College Science Teaching, 14-May.
Mount, J., Marshall, J., Fuller, E. (2016). Tracking the Career Paths of Physics Teachers in Texas. Phys.
Teach, 51, 422-423.
Presentations at Professional Meetings:
Mount, J., SW-ASTE Conference, "Preparing preservice science teachers using Team-Based Learning strategies
and the College and Career Readiness Standards for Science." (October 11, 2016).
Mount, J., AAPT, "Understanding Career Paths: Tracking Physics Teachers in Texas." (January 13, 2016).
Palomino, J., Next Gen PET FOLC Virtual Conference, “Using Electronic Whiteboards For Group Learning.”
(February 14, 2020).
Workshops:
Mount, J., "College & Career Readiness Initiative Faculty Collaboratives workshops." (October 12, 2016).
Additional Experience:
Experience training and using Learning Assistants in classes
Training on Team-Based Learning
Development of SACs Assessment for Physics classes
Advanced experience with Next Gen PET curriculum
Physics department scholarship reviewer
Member of Faculty Online Learning Community
Research with Next Gen PET curriculum
Completed multiple trainings on developing online courses (Principles for Quality – provided assistance with Texas State training and FOLC training for PET curriculum)
Developed courses using all OER resources
Complete workshops for ALLY, Diversity, Cultural in STEM teaching, and Mental Health
Course coordinator for multiple courses and instructors
Working with other departments
Training and knowledge of edTPA and teaching certification exams and requirements |