Pierre Sutherland, PhD, MA, BSc. (Hons), BSc.

Athens, GA 706 612 0833 sutherland.pierre@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-sutherland-84334433

Professional Overview

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

I am an internationally-experienced educator and developer with broad expertise in computer science and
mathematics education. With my technical background and the emphasis of my Ph.D. on teachers and technology, my
goal is to make a significant contribution to mathematics education through the innovative use of technologies.
Throughout my tertiary education and professional experience, I have become skilled at a range of programming
languages, development methodologies, and environments. The latter-day focus of my career has been on
understanding the macro-level challenges of our educational paradigm and Western thought, as well as the micro-
level, nuanced practicalities that our teachers and students face daily. During this time, I continued to stay abreast of
new technologies, platforms, and languages, specifically mobile technologies and free, scalable resources as shown in
my dissertation study.

Mathematics Mathematics Education Teacher Education Complexity Theory

Middle School Teaching High School Teaching Curriculum Writing Common Core
Computer Science Software Engineering Software Architecture Informatics
Data Warehousing Data Mining Artificial Intelligence Accounting & Finance
Agile Development Object Orientation Open Source Software Rapid Prototyping

Education

2016 PhD in Mathematics Education (The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia)

Dissertation: Mechanisms of Emergence: Influence of Open Student Responses Collected Using an Online
Survey Tool in Mathematics Classrooms (http://www.teachersarevaluable.org/)
2012 MA in Mathematics Education (The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia)
Thesis: The Effects of Distributed Practice on Two Grade 10 Mathematics Classes (link to thesis)
2008 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Mathematics) (University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa)
2006 BSc. (Hons) in Computer Science (University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa)
2004 BSc. in IT (Minor in Finance) (University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa)

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Professional Experience

SCHOOL EVOLVE, ATHENS, GA Jun 2017 Current

Founder

School Evolve is an education technology startup specializing in high school Math formative assessments.

CONNECTIONS EDUCATION, ATHENS, GA (REMOTE) Feb Jun 2017

Assessment Design Specialist, Elementary Math

Write assessments for approximately 75 lessons for an Elementary Math Course Build

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA 2011 - 2016

Instructor of Record, Department of Mathematics & Science Education (2014 2016)

Designed and instructed elementary methods in mathematics courses, selected texts and readings, planned
lessons, and adapted material (Courses: Childrens Mathematical Learning and Mathematics Methods in PreK-5)
Guided students through reflection, discussion, and revision of selected material based around Common Core
standards in preparation for professional service
Integrated technological tools such as Google Forms and Google Docs

Research Assistant, Department of Mathematics & Science Education (2011 2016)

As part of a research group, collaborated on data collection, analysis, and reporting for CAREER Characterizing
Critical Aspects of Mathematics Classroom Discourse, Project Z Integer Developmental Trajectories, and Smith
Dissertation Data Student Argumentation and Use of Technology

Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics & Science Education (2011 2013)

Assisted several courses in mathematics education at undergraduate and graduate level
Lectured classes based on outline provided by instructor
Co-instructor for one course with field component, including selection and assignment of readings, orchestration
of discussions, gathering field experience feedback, and observing students teaching lessons
Courses included: Childrens Mathematical Learning, Mathematics Methods in PreK-5, Teaching Geometry and
Measurement in the Middle School, Teaching Algebra in the Middle School, Advanced Explorations with
Technology in Mathematics Instruction, Curriculum in Mathematics Education, and Special Project: Website
Design for MESA and TME

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, ATHENS, GA 2010 and 2016

Math Tutor, Rankin M. Smith Academic Center

Provided 1:1 and 1:2 tuition to athletics students for Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Math Modeling courses
Worked students through class assignments and lectures, including associated learning materials

MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL, KRUGERSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA January 2008 - August 2010
High School Teacher Rugby & Cricket Coach (Grades 8 - 12)

Taught Accounting, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Computer Science, and Life Orientation subjects with up
to 33 students per class
Developed syllabus within curriculum framework, prepared lesson plans, developed learning material, and
assigned and corrected homework
Helped students develop critical-thinking abilities by gaining understanding of mathematical concepts
Assessed students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
Prepared students for standardized tests

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 Ensured classroom management through development and enforcement of classroom rules
Maintained record of student activities in accordance with laws and school policies
Coached and coordinated tours for junior rugby and cricket teams
Lived on campus and supervised male dormitory students one week per month: wake-up calls, meals, and study
hall.
CHANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, CHANGZHOU, CHINA June 2007 December 2007
Mathematics Department Head Educator (IGCSE, AS- and A-level)
Taught IGCSE I, IGCSE II, AS-Level, and A-level Mathematics to four classes of about 15 students each.
Developed and delivered curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment.

TAICANG EXPERIMENTAL JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, TAICANG, CHINA January 2007 June 2007
Middle School English Teacher
Developed and delivered curriculum, lesson plans, and assessment for oral English to 12 classes of 40 students
each, every week.

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA, PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA January 2006 December 2006

Teaching Assistant, Department of Computer Science (CS200 Design Patterns in C++)

Responsibilities included tutoring, mentoring, grading, and exam supervision.

EXPERT ALLIANCE SOFTWARE, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA January 2005 - July 2005
IT Integration Specialist Website Developer Algorithm Developer

Development and maintenance of an internal website and databases for a mass supply chain.
Automation and integration of a mobile phone advertising campaign.
Database synchronization.
Vehicle monitoring server application (Open ore mining industry).

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA January 2003 December 2003

Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics (MAT1 Calculus)

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Selected Projects

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

Dissertation Study: Teachers perceived influence of an online survey tool (http://www.teachersarevaluable.org)
Developed a Google Script that customized a Google Form and Sheet for teachers to get quick student feedback.
Responsibilities included design and coding, creating and managing freelance contracts, and on-site support.

Masters Study: Distributed practice in two grade 10 Mathematics Classes (Thesis)

Developed hundreds of math test items for frequent, in-class revision of prior topics.

Educational Card Game for the iPad

Worked with an educational technology company to develop a prototype application using LiveCode.

Mathematics Education Student Association Website (http://mesa.coe.uga.edu/)

Initiated the project, designed the new website, imported old content, and set up social media presence.
Initiated contact and oversaw communications with the Office of Information Technology for server hosting.

The Mathematics Educator Website (http://tme.journals.libs.uga.edu/index.php/tme/index)

Initiated the project, designed the new website and imported old content (over 20 volumes).
Initiated contact and oversaw communications with University of Georgia Libraries for server hosting.

MONUMENT HIGH SCHOOL

Excel Arithmetic Generator Script
Created an Excel script that auto-generates simple arithmetic problems for quick, in-class testing.

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Microchip rule visualizer
Designed an application that can visualize microchip design.

Childrens Reading Software

Designed a simple application in Visual Basic that allows teachers to load a text file for a student to read at some
set pace or fixation size.

EXPERT ALLIANCE BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Server Synchronization
After being promoted to the position of Integration Specialist, I co-lead this project synchronizing an SQL
database with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) using XML schemas.
Won acclaim from Microsoft SA as this was the first successful implementation of its kind in South Africa.

Open Ore Mining Vehicle Monitoring Unit

Sole developer for vehicle monitoring using GPS and vector imaging.

Cellphone Advertising Campaign & SQL Database Integration

Designed and developed campaigns requiring automated texting and capturing of user responses to a SQL DB.

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Amateur Wrestling Automated Matching Solution (400 hours)
A biometrically-secured desktop application that allows automated matching of wrestlers on a competition day.

HIGH SCHOOL ROODEPOORT

Personal Projects
Wrote an application in Pascal that graphed polynomials and trigonometric functions, and wrote another
application to play 5 card draw poker against.

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Publications & Presentations

Publications
Smith, R.C., and Sutherland, P. (2013) The Relationships between Students Uses of Technology, Their Tasks, and the
Arguments They Create. In M. Martinez & A. Castro Superfine (Eds.), Proceedings of the 35th Annual Meeting of the
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Chicago, IL:
University of Illinois at Chicago.

Presentations (Invited Plenary Participant)

Wilson, P.S., and Sutherland, P. (2015) Troubling Common Sense Notions of Teacher Education. The Nineteenth
Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Orlando, FL: Rosen Plaza Hotel.

Sutherland, P. (2015) Assemblage and Signs in the Classroom. In Daniels, J. Plenary: Pedagogical Explorations of New
Materialist Concepts. The Eleventh International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Urbana-Campaign, IL: University of
Illinois.

Sutherland, P. (2015) Let's Look at Deleuze and Guattari's Assemblage Concept. 1st International Deleuze Studies
Conference. Cape Town, South Africa: University of Cape Town http://www.slideshare.net/PierreSutherland/lets-
look-at-deleuze-and-guattaris-assemblage-concept

Sutherland, P. (2015) Applications and routines for academic reading and writing. Invited talk. Pretoria, South Africa:
University of Pretoria.

Sutherland, P. (2014) Losing a Little Control in Mathematics Education. In St. Pierre, E.A. Plenary: Putting the New
Empiricisms/New Materialisms to Work: Part II. The Tenth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. Urbana-
Campaign, IL: University of Illinois.

Journal Associate Editor

The Mathematics Educator (2015)

Journal Reviewer
The Mathematics Educator (2013 Present)

Professional Memberships

2003 Present Member, Golden Key Society

2013 2015 President (20142015) Secretary (20132014), Mathematics Education Student Association

Skills

Programming Languages: C++, Java, LiveCode, Visual Basic, Assembler, ASP & PHP (vbscript / javascript), LiveCode
.NET Environment: VB, VC++, C#, ASP, ADO, XML, Web Services, Windows Services, Crystal Reports
OSS Software: SUSE, Gentoo, Ubuntu, and Zorin OS Linux, Kdevelop, QT and Eclipse
Technologies: .NET, MS SQL 2000, mySQL, MSMQ, Subversion CVS, iGrafx, MS Reporting Services
Miscellaneous: Biometrics (Fingerprint Scanner), Serial Communications (GPS tracking device), Vector
imaging (LEAD tools API), Latex, Workflow Applications, Social Media

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