Sudagar Satcuna

Dedicated to student success with fifteen years of post-secondary mathematics teaching experience. Innovative and creative educator who empowers college students with technology including online activities and video conferencing. Patient approach that addresses all learning styles for maximum achievement. Specializes in learner-centered instruction, curriculum development using teaching and learning theory, and meaningful approaches to evaluating student competencies.

Tenured Associate Professor - Salt Lake Community College - Salt Lake City, UT

(2013-01)

• Designed and created online math courses using MyOpenMath, Canvas and Pearson's MathLabPlus
• Teach all levels of courses from developmental to advanced study including calculus and differential equations
• Advise prospective MathLab students regarding course placement, eligibility for taking an online course and credit transfer from MathLab courses to other programs and institutions
• Provide instructional support to the current MathLab lecturer and to instructors using Canvas
• Collaborate with faculty, TAs, mentors and other MathLab personnel in teaching MathLab courses
• Develop and maintain course instructional and support materials for the online environment
• Explore new and emerging technologies and media, and their adoption into the Math Emporium and the math department
• Assist in developing innovative curricula and teaching strategies
• Provide training to tutoring coordinators
• Create signature projects and projects for upper level classes and SME-symposium participation
• Maintain the Math Department website
• Assist with creating an open source calculus one book for OER
• Create Emporium style course for CPMA using MOM
• Attend conferences and provide updates to departmental instructors and administrators

Math Instructor - Utah Valley University - Provo, Utah

(2017-01)

Teaching Math courses from Elementary Algebra to Calculus courses

Math Instructor - University of Utah - Sandy, Utah

(2024-01)

Teaching College Algebra and Trigonometry

Math Instructor - University of Toledo - Sandy, Ohio

(2005-01 - 2013-05)

• Developed individual lesson plans and teaching materials for math courses
• Motivated students through enthusiastic teaching, creative lessons and unique materials
• Encouraged student participation by creating a supportive and welcoming classroom environment
• In fifteen years, taught courses Calculus 1, 2 & 3, Introduction to Statistics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, College Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Math for Liberal Arts and Trigonometry
• Structured the assessment of student performance

Electronics and Applied Math Instructor - ITT Technical Institute - Toledo, OH

(2009-01 - 2013-05)

• Taught courses Digital Design, DC-Electronics and AC Electronics Circuits, Solid State Electronics, Micro Controllers, C++ Programming, Statics, Dynamics, Engineering Math, College Algebra I and II, Trigonometry for Engineers, Differential Calculus I and II, Technical Calculus, Statistics, Liner Algebra and online math courses through Course Compass, Black Board, MyMath-Lab, and MyLab/Mastering
• Provided students with professional academic support that enhanced their success in math and engineering courses
• Adapted and modified instructions to serve the needs of individual students
• Guided students according to their individual learning styles to succeed in exams and in real world projects

Adjunct Math Instructor - Brown Mackie College - Findlay, OH

(2012-01 - 2013-05)

• Taught College Algebra, Statistics and Medicinal Calculus

MS - Mathematics - University of Toledo (2008-01)

BS - Applied Mathematics - California State University, Chico (2004-01)

BS - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - California State University, Chico (2004-01)