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JEFFREY S. CARVER

541 Mary St.
Minonk, IL 61760
jeff_carver@ivcc.edu

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

I would like to utilize my chemistry and teacher education skills by teaching chemistry and science education at the College or University level. I would also like to continue to interact with other science teachers to continue to improve science teaching at all levels of instruction. 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Illinois State University: Normal, Illinois
Major:  Curriculum and Instruction
Area of Concentration: Post-Secondary Education
Emphasis: Science Education/Teacher Education
Degree:  Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)
Major GPA:  4.0/4.0
Expected Graduation:  May 2006

Northern Illinois University: DeKalb, Illinois
Major: Chemistry
Emphasis: Organic
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
Major GPA: 3.1/4.0
Graduation:  December 1998

Illinois State University: Normal, Illinois
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Physics
Degree: ACS Certified Bachelor of Science with 6-12 Teacher Certification in Illinois
University GPA: 3.79/4.0
Major GPA: 3.85/4.0
Graduation: May 1993, Cum Laude

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

• Aug. 2001-Present:
  Professor of Chemistry (organic, intro, gen. I, gen, II)
  Illinois Valley Community College
  815 North Orlando Smith Ave.
  Oglesby, IL 61348
  
• Aug. 1998-May 2001:
  Instructor of Chemistry
  Northern Illinois University
  DeKalb, IL 60115
  
• Aug. 1996-May 2001:
  Laboratory Instructor
  Illinois Valley Community College
  
• Aug. 1995-May 1996:
  Honors Chemistry/Honors Physics
  Minooka High School
  301 S. Wabena
  Minooka, IL 60447
  
• Summer 1995:
  TRAC Position at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
  Batavia, IL
  
• Aug. 1993-June 1995:
  Chemistry/Physics/Intro. Physical Science
  Sycamore High School
  Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178
  
• Summer 1993 and 1994:
  P/T Chemistry Instructor
  Illinois Valley Community College
  

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:

• Co-advisor to IVCC American Chemical Society Student Affiliate Chapter
• President of Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT) 2000-2001
• Regional Vice-President IACT 1999-2000

ACTIVITIES:

• First Responder (IVCC Medical Team)
• Malden Volunteer Fireman (1999-2002)
• Sterling Festival Orchestra
• Ottawa Community Band
• IVCC Jazz Band
• IVCC Wind Ensemble
• Owner/Operator C&J Entertainment DJ Company

RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS:

• Carver, J.S. (2006) Decision-Making of High School Science Teachers. Doctoral Dissertation

• K.E. Brown, A. Micklos, J.S. Carver, and W.J.F. Hunter, W.J.F., "A Teaching Plan for Introducing Gas Properties," The Chemical Educator. 9 (2004) 4.

• Hunter, W.J.F., Carver, J.S., Marsiglio, B.P., Pennekamp, R., Jeans, K.M., & Shewfelt, E.."Online Chemistry Help Service in Non-majors General Chemistry.ConfChem: Fall 2001 On-line Chemical Education Conference on Online Teaching
  Methods (www.ched-ccce.org/confchem/2001/c/index.html).

• "Rate and product studies with dimethyl phosphorochloridate and phosphorochloridothionate under solvolytic conditions" Org. Biomol. Chem., 2004, 2, 2040 - 2043.
• "Moments in Constructivism: How does accepting our failures allow us to examine our teaching? Chemical Educator, 2001, 6, 277-287.
• "Application of the Expanded Grunwald-Winstein Equation to the Solvolysis of Dimethyl Chlorophosphate and Dimethyl Chlorothiophosphate" Masters Thesis
• "A Solvent Effect in the Reaction of Carboethoxycarbene with Pentane"
• "A Study of the Attitudes of Pre-service Elementary Teachers Toward Science"
• Co-presenter of a chemical demonstration show entitled "Is it Chemistry or Magic?" Presented to various schools, community groups, and The Museum of Science and Industry, ages second grade through adult.
• "The Magical Quest for Chemistry" - A theatrical presentation of chemistry and it's development through time.  Presented to groups of all ages.  

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

• American Chemical Society Member
• Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers (IACT)

TRANSCRIPTS AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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