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Robert W. Knight, M.S., D.P.M.

Curriculum Vitae

Highlights:

• Co-Founder and President of MyText Software and Developer of MyMathText.org • Tenured Full-Time Math Professor teaching online Statistics and Mathematics; Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, California. Adjunct Statistics and Math Professor at U.C. Santa Cruz Extension in Santa Clara, San Jose State University and Gavilan College. • As an Academic Peer Reviewer for College Open Textbooks I assessed the quality and suitability of the textbooks and verified the alignment of the textbook with course curriculum in math and statistics. • As the “Math Lead” for the “CAHSEE Project” I wrote online test, video and course content for the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) special project funded by the California Office of Education, State Chancellor’s Office. • I have over twelve years of experience teaching online mathematics and statistics at a variety of California Colleges and Universities and taught High School Mathematics for nine years. • I have given many talks at state and national math conferences on the use of technology in the teaching of online and web mediated mathematics and statistics. • I am on the Board of the California Mathematics Council, Community Colleges. • I served as President of the California Mathematics Council, Community Colleges for 2006 and 2007.

Recent Honors and Awards

• “President’s Award” 2010 from the California Mathematics Council, Community Colleges • I was honored to receive a 2009 – 2010 full academic year sabbatical from Evergreen Valley College. • I received a Technology 2008 Focus Award from the State Chancellor’s Office of California Community Colleges and the Foundation for California Community Colleges for my work in developing online course content. • In 2007 I was awarded the 'College Teacher of the Year Award' by the Santa Clara Mathematics Association for my innovative work using technology in my online and web mediated math classes.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (1966); Mathematics Major and Education Minor, Adelphi University, Garden City, New York • Master of Science (1972); Mathematics Adelphi University, Garden City, New York • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (1978) California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, California • Surgical Residency (1978-1979) Southern California Podiatric Medical Center, Los Angeles, California

Employment;

• Tenured Full-Time Math Professor; Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, California (2001-present) • Adjunct Statistics and Math Professor at U.C. Santa Cruz Extension in Santa Clara, San Jose State University and Gavilan College. • Math Lead for the “CAHSEE Project” writing two of five modules for a comprehensive review course for the California High School Exit Exam. Funded by a grant from the California State Chancellor’s Office. (2007 – 2008) • Full-Time Math Professor, Ohlone College, Fremont, California (1998-2001) • Adjunct Math Professor (1995-2010) at the following colleges and universities; San Jose State University, Gavilan College, Hartnell College, College of Notre Dame, University of San Francisco, Canada College, Mission College, Ohlone College and Skyline College • Private Surgical Practice; San Mateo, California (1979-1995) • High School Mathematics Teacher; Syosset High School, Syosset, New York (1966-1975)

Community Service

• Executive Board, California Math Council, Community Colleges, 2007 – Present • President; California Math Council, Community Colleges, 2006 and 2007 • At Large Member; Board of Directors, California Math Council, Community Colleges, 2001 - 2004 • Trustee; Board of Education, San Mateo Schools 1982 – 1986