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"When a student is not successful with any subject the first time around, it sets up a ‘mentality of failure’, where on the next attempt it will be easier to drop or fail the class. Our program fosters dynamic and evolved instruction that must, if used properly, ensure student success. The best of our teachers will inevitably rise to the top using EXCL in Education and our free-market system. It is human nature to compete for money as well as ego. Let the faculty compete -- and let us all win" -- Allen Epstein
EDUCATIONAL BIOGRAPHY
Professor of Mathematics, Los Angeles Pierce College 1999 – Present
Chairman, Mathematics Department, 2003-2004
Director of Distance Learning in Mathematics, 1999 – 2003
• Perennial Recipient of Golden Apple Certificates for teaching excellence,
Sigma Alpha Gamma Honor Society 1999 -- Present
Professor of Mathematics, West Los Angeles College 1976 – 1999
Vice Chairman, Math/Science Division 1986 – 1992
Past Chairman and Member, Ethics and Standards Committee 1993 – 1999
Associated Student Body Teacher of the Year 1984 and 1985 (only years awarded)
• Perennial Recipient of Sigma Alpha Gamma Honor Society’s Outstanding Professor
• Designed Self-Paced Auto Tutorial Program for Mathematical Remediation
• Guest Speaker at Seminars on Overcoming Math Anxiety
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Los Angeles Pierce College 1987 – 1992
• Perennial Recipient of Golden Apple Certificates for teaching excellence,
Sigma Alpha Gamma Honor Society 1987 --1992
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Moorpark College, 1972 -- 1976
Mathematics Instructor, Newbury Park High School, 1969 – 1976
Education:
•M.S. California State University, Northridge 1973
• B.S. California State University, Los Angeles 1969
• A.A. East Los Angeles College 1967
Educational Papers Written:
• Overcoming Math Anxiety
• The Need for a Strong Background in Shaping Positive Attitudes in Teachers of Mathematics
Present and Past Affiliations:
• Member, American Federation of Teachers
• Member, California Federation of Teachers
• Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Member, Faculty Association of California Community Colleges
• Member, Mathematical Association of America
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