ChristopherH.Harvey

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About

Front-end engineer with a focus on user accessibility and reusable modular design patterns.

Skills

Content

HTML
100%
JSON-LD, Microdata, Schema.org
80%
WAI-ARIA & WCAG
60%
\(\LaTeX\)
40%

UI

CSS
100%
SVG
60%
jQuery
80%
D3.js
20%

Programming

JavaScript (ES6)
100%
node.js & npm
80%
Java
40%
Git
100%

Data

JSON schema
80%
XML & XSD
60%
XSLT
20%
PHP
40%

General

technical writing & style guides
100%
modular code architecture
100%
color theory
60%
web typography
80%

Software Applications

Key Curriculum Press Geometer’s Sketchpad
80%
Key Curriculum Press TinkerPlots
40%
Calculator-Based Ranger 2; TI-Navigator
20%
SMART Technologies
60%
Logic Studio 9
20%
Sonic Studio Soundblade
20%

Technical Experience

Web Developer

(Reston, VA)

  • Develop a Drupal framework, building & maintaining 25+ independent conference sites.
  • Revamp site-wide CSS codebase, create and implement new style guide.
  • Address cross-browser, cross-platform compatible CSS.
  • Enforce mobile-first layout practices, design decisions.
  • Equip inclusive design patterns, accessible technical standards.

Front-end Developer

(Charlottesville, VA)

  • Implemented a feature that presented students their usage analytics using D3.js.
  • Automated construction of a dynamic, interactive graphical user interface with SVG and Less.
  • Generated an interactive visualization for an Item Response Theory function and its parameters.
  • Corresponded with team members and endorsers on an SBIR grant proposal for extending Osmosis to an undergraduate biology platform.

Webmaster

(Blacksburg, VA)

  • Authored, administered, updated club’s site in PHP.
  • Created, sent surveys and election polls to members.

Teaching Experience

Teacher, Math 7

(Stanardsville, VA)

  • Organized learning objectives from the VA SOLs into subject-area-based curriculum.
  • Identified similarities/differences between state standards and Common Core standards.

Teacher, Algebra II and Algebra II Honors

(Charlottesville, VA)

  • Differentiated academic/honors pacing guides, curriculum, instruction.
  • Assistant coached Charlottesville High School Swimming, , for Ron Price.

Student Teaching, Geometry and Algebra II

(Roanoke, VA)

  • Periodically video recorded myself teaching lessons for self-evaluation.
  • Synthesized cumulative electronic portfolio featuring evidence of the 10 InTASC standards.

Internship, Math 7 and Pre-Algebra

(Riner, VA)

  • Assisted cooperating teacher with grading, attendance, classroom management.
  • Conducted intensive student interview to assess understanding of a specific topic.

ELL Teaching Project

(Roanoke, VA)

  • Diagnosed, analyzed gaps between Math VA SOLs and WIDA Can Do Standards.
  • Worked with colleagues to construct and peer-teach a lesson using manipulatives.

Early Field Experience, Geometry and Algebra II

(Blacksburg, VA)

  • Assisted cooperating teacher with a variety of classroom duties.
  • Tutored students in small groups, one-on-one.
  • Conducted classroom observations, compared findings with professional research on the 6 NCTM principles.

Mathematics Tutor

(Blacksburg, VA)

  • Assisted students in first- and second-year collegiate mathematics courses.

Other Work Experience

Volunteer

(Washington, DC)

  • Fed animals & cleaned cages and habitats.
  • Assisted medical staff administering medication and intensive care.

Head Swim Coach

(Vienna, VA)

  • Instructed children ages 4–18 in water training basics, stroke technique, drill, sprint, endurance training.
  • Coached swim meets, help organize, attend team activities, fundraisers.
  • Constructed swimmer lineups for dual, individual, relay meets.

Treasurer

(Blacksburg, VA)

  • Validated organization’s identity with the IRS.
  • Set up and administered bank account.
  • Managed club’s income and expense funds.
  • Created projections and summaries of club’s financial activity.

Assistant Swim Coach

(Fairfax, VA)

    Assistant Manager

    (Fairfax, VA)

    • Designed scheduling systems and employee procedures.
    • Administered pool operations; safety, first-aid, response, cleanliness, chemicals, other equipment.

    Lifeguard

    (Fairfax, VA)

    • Tended to customers’ and patrons’ needs in a timely manner.
    • Obtained certification in CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, pool operations.

    Education

    M.A. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, 3.95/4.0GPA
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    B.S. Mathematics, Education Option, Cum Laude, 3.539/4.0GPA
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    B.A. Music, Technology Option, Piano Specialty, 3.248/4.0GPA
    (in progress)

    Profes­sional Dev­elopment

    An Event Apart, Alexandria, VA ()
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    VCTM Conference, Harrisonburg, VA ()
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    VCTM Conference, Virginia Beach, VA ()
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    VCTM Conference, Roanoke, VA ()
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    VCTM Conference, Richmond, VA ()
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    Secondary Mathematics Instruction in an Inclusive Classroom, Blacksburg, VA ()
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    Preservice Teacher Education with TI-Nspire Technology, Blacksburg, VA ()
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    Awards & Member­ships

    Virginia Postgraduate Professional Licence, Secondary Mathematics
    (valid )
    Robert Noyce Scholarship
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    Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence
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    National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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    Virginia Tech Marching Virginians, Trombone II
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    Dean’s List
    (, , )
    National Honor Society
    ()
    Fairfax High School Marching, Symphonic, Jazz Bands
    <dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">Trombone I &amp; Field Captain</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2005</time>–<time>2006</time></slot>)</dd><dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">Trombone II</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2003</time>–<time>2004</time></slot>)</dd>
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    Team Athletic Experience

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    <dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">Four-year letter achiever</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2003</time>–<time>2006</time></slot>)</dd><dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">VA State qualifier for 200 Free Relay</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2004</time>, <time>2006</time></slot>)</dd>
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    <dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">Team record breaker in 200 Free Relay</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2005</time></slot>)</dd><dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">All-Star competitor in 50 Free</slot></dt><dd class="o-ListAchv__Date h-Inline h-Clearfix">(<slot name="dates"><time>2000</time>, <time>2002</time></slot>)</dd>
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