Christopher H. Harvey
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About
Front-end engineer with a focus on user accessibility and reusable modular design patterns.
Skills
- HTML
- JSON-LD, Microdata, Schema.org
- WAI-ARIA & WCAG
- \(\LaTeX\)
- CSS
- SVG
- jQuery
- D3.js
- JavaScript (ES6)
- node.js & npm
- Java
- Git
- JSON schema
- XML & XSD
- XSLT
- PHP
- technical writing & style guides
- modular code architecture
- color theory
- web typography
- Key Curriculum Press Geometer’s Sketchpad
- Key Curriculum Press TinkerPlots
- Calculator-Based Ranger 2; TI-Navigator
- SMART Technologies
- Logic Studio 9
- Sonic Studio Soundblade
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Authored, administered, updated club’s site in PHP.
- Created, sent surveys and election polls to members.
Teaching Experience
Teacher, Math 7
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- 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
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- Differentiated academic/honors pacing guides, curriculum, instruction.
- Assistant coached Charlottesville High School Swimming, –, for Ron Price.
Student Teaching, Geometry and Algebra II
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- 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
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- Assisted cooperating teacher with grading, attendance, classroom management.
- Conducted intensive student interview to assess understanding of a specific topic.
ELL Teaching Project
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- 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
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- 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
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- Assisted students in first- and second-year collegiate mathematics courses.
Other Work Experience
Volunteer
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- Fed animals & cleaned cages and habitats.
- Assisted medical staff administering medication and intensive care.
Head Swim Coach
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- 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
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- 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
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Assistant Manager
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- Designed scheduling systems and employee procedures.
- Administered pool operations; safety, first-aid, response, cleanliness, chemicals, other equipment.
Lifeguard
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- Tended to customers’ and patrons’ needs in a timely manner.
- Obtained certification in CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, pool operations.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction ,3.95 /4.0GPA- ()
B.S. Mathematics, Education Option, Cum Laude ,3.539 /4.0GPA- ()
B.A. Music, Technology Option, Piano Specialty ,3.248 /4.0GPA- (in progress)
Professional Development
- An Event Apart,
()Alexandria ,VA - (–)
- VCTM Conference,
()Harrisonburg ,VA - (–)
- VCTM Conference,
()Virginia Beach ,VA - (–)
- VCTM Conference,
()Roanoke ,VA - (–)
- VCTM Conference,
()Richmond ,VA - (–)
- Secondary Mathematics Instruction in an Inclusive Classroom,
()Blacksburg ,VA - ()
- Preservice Teacher Education with TI-Nspire Technology,
()Blacksburg ,VA - ()
Awards & Memberships
Virginia Postgraduate Professional Licence, Secondary Mathematics - (
valid – ) Robert Noyce Scholarship - (
– ) Educational Testing Service Recognition of Excellence - (
) National Society of Collegiate Scholars - (
– ) Virginia Tech Marching Virginians, Trombone II - (
– ) Dean’s List - (
, , ) National Honor Society - (
) Fairfax High School Marching, Symphonic, Jazz Bands - (
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- <dt class="o-ListAchv__Award h-Inline" itemprop="award"><slot name="text">Trombone I & 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>
Team Athletic Experience
Virginia Tech Swim Club - (
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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>
- <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>