Ramona R. SantaMaria

santamrr@buffalostate.edu

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Education:

Ph.D. Anticipated Graduation May 2008, University at Buffalo, NY

Graduate School 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, Buffalo State College, NY

Academic Degree: Educational Computing

Academic Advisor: Anthony J. Nowakowski, Ph.D.

B.S. May 1997, Buffalo State College, NY

Academic Major: Business Education

I. Experience:

A. Instructor, Buffalo State College, NY

Computer Information Systems , fall 1999 to present

Courses Instructed/ Supervised:

ë Computer Fundamentals – CIS 101

¼ Course includes Boolean Web Searching, Research Data bases, Internet, Email, creating and evaluating WebPages and Microsoft Office Suite.

¼ Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.

ë Special Project – Supervision of Teaching Assistants – CIS 495

ë Special Project – Using MS Publisher – CIS 495

ë Special Project – Creating a professional website– CIS 499

Additional CIS Duties

ë Liaison for adjunct faculty members with regard to CIS 101

ë Evaluator and Administrator CIS challenge examinations.

Elementary Education and Reading

Summer 2003 to Present

ë Integrating technology in the classroom - EDU 375

¼ Facilitate pre-service teachers with effective technology integration with various software and current Internet and Web2.0 technology (see URL’s above).

¼ Use a variety of theoretical and practice based texts to foster critical thinking.

¼ Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.

Campus Based Transition Program

January 2001 to Present

ë 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.

B. Assistant to the Director, Project FLIGHT,– a family literacy program,

Buffalo State College, NY Fall 2000 to May 2001

ë Created all publication materials: graphics, desktop publishing and web design.

ë Managed databases and document merge for direct marketing and information.

ë Proxy all Public Relation duties and facilitated all auxiliary duties of the director

ë Liaison to schools with regards to literacy issues and requests.

ë Organize data and publications according to APA style.

C. Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA

Computer Science, Fall 1998-Summer 1999

¼ Developed and instructed new curriculum for University’s satellite at St. Mary’s, PA.

ë Integrated Business Microcomputing CS 0103	ë Advanced Business Microcomputing CS 0107
ë Survey of Information Systems CS 0108	ë Business Telecommunications CS 0208
ë Database Applications CS 0209

¼ Advised technology site updates St. Mary’s satellite.

¼ Instructed students in overall technological issues and computer software.

¼ Facilitated faculty-training courses at Bradford Campus.

D. Teacher, Math/Science Upward Bound Program, Buffalo State College, NY

Summer 1999

¼ Instructed and mentored at-risk students in Grades 9-12

¼ Enhanced student knowledge with instruction of the Internet and student-created web sites.

E. Graduate Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Buffalo State College, NY

Spring 1998 to Summer 1998

¼ Computer Lab Assistant during Bengal Pause

¼ Assisted in the classroom instruction of graduate students.

¼ Advanced student class performance by tutoring undergraduate and graduate students.

F. Computer Teacher, Holy Angels Academy, Buffalo NY, Grades 10-12

September 1997 - June 1998

¼ Curriculum Development for computer courses.

¼ Committee Member for Middle State re-accreditation

¼ Teacher in-service trainer on technology curriculum integration.

¼ Computer Collaborated on systems resource committee

1. Campus Community Service:

Buffalo State

Year	Position	Program or Committee
2006 - 2007	Faculty Mentor	NIA (Nurture – Initiative – Achievement) Mentor Program through Minority Student Services
2006	Committee Member	ANGEL Advisory Group (A New Global Environment for Learning) Course Management System & Technology Use
2005	Technical Assistance	Elementary Education Summer Advisement
2005	Moderator	Student lead research for Dr. Sharon Cramer
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
2001	Usher	Commencement Volunteer
2001	Member	Project FLIGHT Strategic Planning Committee
2000-2001	Student Advisor/Mentor	McNair Scholars Program

University at Pittsburgh

1998- 1999	Search committee	Auxiliary Services Technology Coordinator Position
	Search committee	Instructor for Business Studies Position
	Member	St. Mary's satellite technology committee

2. Greater Buffalo Service:

2005-2006	Holy Angels Academy Alumni Association	Member
2003	Sister to Sister Connection of WNY	Workshop - “dot.com – how to create a website”
2002	Buffalo and Erie County United Way	Member, Emerging Leaders Society
2001 - 2003	Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts	Volunteer
1999 – 2002	Olmstead Parks Conservancy & Elmwood Association	Volunteer Tree Planting & Environmental Beautification

I. Publications/ Professional Service:

2004

“Service learning: affecting college students view on the urban environment”

In New scholars: new directions; the 10th annual GSE student research symposium proceedings,

2004

ETS – Educational Testing Service: Evaluator of Test Questions, for continuity, clarity and difficulty.

National Computer Fundamental CLEP Exam

II. Conference Presentation:

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, Amherst NY.

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, Amherst NY.

III. Grants/Awards/Recognitions:

2006	EOP Faculty Merit Award. 39th Annual EOP Honors Convocation, 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 Award from Students for Disability Services, Buffalo State College

VI .Workshops/ Professional Development/Lecture Series

Year	Workshops/ Professional Development/Lecture Series	Location and Topic
2006	Squeaky Wheel	Portraits of Main Street - youth media initiative which, under the guidance of professionals created their own self-directed documentary films.
2006	Prentice Hall Information Technology Seminar	Community College of Allegheny County - North Campus, Pittsburgh, PA
2005	The Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy workshop	University at Buffalo, NY, “Participatory Research and Urban Racial Justice”
2005	Brain Compatible Project – Holistic Curriculum Tutorial	Burchfield-Penny Art Center, Buffalo State College, NY
2005	WNED Think bright Institute	WNED Studios, Buffalo NY, “New Literacy’s: Digital Resources for the classroom”
2005	Prentice Hall Information Technology Seminar	Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH: Workshop
2005	Basic Video importing and editing	Buffalo State 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 Graduate School of Education Brown Bag Series
2004	Taskstream	Buffalo State College, NY: How to use Taskstream in your course.
2004	Course Management System Presentation - Angel	Buffalo State College, NY: How ANGEL can work for your courses
2004	Author and Educator Paul Willis	University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2004 Graduate School of Education Symposium
2004	Digital Cameras	Buffalo State College, NY: “How to Purchase and using a digital camera”
2004	Universal Design For Learning	Canisius College, Buffalo NY: Participant Four Day Workshop on integrating UDL into your curriculum
2004	Buffalo Alliance for Education	Buffalo/Niagara Partnership, Buffalo, NY: Presentation
2003	Author and Educator Jean Anyon	University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2003 Graduate School of Education Symposium

VII. Additional Course Work:

Ethnicity and Education	University at Buffalo
Proposal Writing	University at Buffalo
Internet for Educators	Buffalo State College
Graduate Studio in Textile Design
Graduate Photography
Graduate 2 Dimensional Design
Graduate Graphic Design

VIII. Certifications:

Provisional New York State Certified Business and Distributive Education Teacher

Provisional New York State Certified Diversified School to Work Coordinator