Ramona R. SantaMaria
santamrr@buffalostate.edu
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Education:
Ph.D.
Anticipated Graduation December 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?"
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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
Experience:
A. Instructor, Buffalo State College, NY
Computer Information Systems , fall 1999 to present
Courses Instructed/ Supervised:
 Computer Fundamentals – CIS 101
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 Beyond learning Microsoft Office the course includes Boolean web search, research in
data bases, creating and evaluating web pages, creating and listening to podcast as well
as RSS feeds.
 Integrated Web 2.0 topics into current Computer Fundamentals
 Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.
Special Project – Supervision of Teaching Assistants – CIS 495
Special Project – Using MS Publisher – CIS 495
Special Project – Creating a professional website– CIS 499
Additional CIS Duties
 Liaison for adjunct faculty members with regard to CIS 101
 Evaluator and Administrator CIS challenge examinations.
Elementary Education and Reading
Fall 2006
 Student teacher supervisor – in conjunction with Pace University
 Evaluated student teacher in terms of technology competency, creativity, continuity, and
classroom management
Summer 2003 to Present
 Integrating technology in the classroom - EDU 375
 Facilitate pre-service teachers with effective technology integration with various software
and current Internet and Web2.0 technology (see URL’s above).
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 Use a variety of theoretical and practice based texts to foster critical thinking.
 Developed accelerated curriculum for summer session instruction.
Campus Based Transition Program
January 2001 to Present
 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. Lecturer, University of Pittsburgh, Bradford, PA
Computer Science, fall 1998-Summer 1999
 Developed and instructed new curriculum for University’s satellite at St. Mary’s, PA.
 Integrated Business Microcomputing
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Advanced Business Microcomputing
CS 0103
CS 0107
 Survey of Information Systems CS 0108
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Business Telecommunications CS
0208
 Database Applications CS 0209
 Advised technology site updates St. Mary’s satellite.
 Instructed students in overall technological issues and computer software.
 Facilitated faculty-training courses at Bradford Campus.
C. Teacher, Math/Science Upward Bound Program, Buffalo State College, NY
Summer 1999
 Instructed and mentored at-risk students in Grades 9-12
 Enhanced student knowledge with instruction of the Internet and student-created web sites.
D. Graduate Assistant, Computer Information Systems, Buffalo State College, NY
Spring 1998 to Summer 1998
 Computer Lab Assistant during Bengal Pause
 Assisted in the classroom instruction of graduate students.
 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
 Curriculum Development for computer courses.
 Committee Member for Middle State re-accreditation
 Teacher in-service trainer on technology curriculum integration.
 Computer Collaborated on systems resource committee
1. Service to the Campus:
Buffalo State
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Year
2007
2006 - 2007
Position
Advisor
Faculty Mentor
2006-2007
2006-2007
Committee Member
Tastemaker
2001-2007
2006
Invited Faculty Member
Committee Member
2006
Focus Group Member
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2004 - 2005
2004 - 2005
2004
2003 - present
2003
2002- 2003
2002- 2000
2001- 2002
2001- 2002
Technical Assistance
Moderator
Moderator
Moderator
Committee Member
Instructing Faculty Member
Participating Faculty Member
Participating Faculty Member
Instructing Faculty Member
Coordinator
Instructing Faculty Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Invited Faculty Guest
Program or Committee
Student Club – Video Games for Fitness (VGF)
NIA (Nurture – Initiative – Achievement) Mentor Program through
Minority Student Services
Evergreen – Campus Green Initiatives Committee
Long term focus group that evaluates campus wide web-templates for
College Relations.
Honors convocation
ANGEL Advisory Group (A New Global Environment for Learning)
Course Management System & Technology Use
A faculty/student focus group designed to gain feed back on use,
accessibility and redesign of the Butler Library website
Elementary Education Summer Advisement
Research project for Dr. Stephen Gareau, Education Computing
Student lead research for Dr. Sharon Cramer, Elementary Education
Student lead research for Dr. John Thompson, Education Computing
Computer Information Systems Curriculum Sub-committee
First Year Seminar Program
Course Management System Selection Task Force
CEURE Research Team
Study Tour Program – International Education
Textbook selection committee – CIS 101
Campus Based Tradition Program
BSC “Declare Yourself” Program
Faculty Evaluation Committee
Safety Committee, Special Council to the President
Women’s Issues Committee
Student-Athlete Academic Luncheon
University at Pittsburgh
Search committee
Search committee
Member
1998- 1999
2.
University at Pittsburgh
Auxiliary Services Technology Coordinator Position
Instructor for Business Studies Position
St. Mary's satellite technology committee
Service to the Community:
2007-present
2005-present
2003
2002
2001 - 2003
1999- 2005
1999 – 2002
Webgrrls International
Holy Angels Academy Alumni Association
Sister to Sister Connection of WNY
Buffalo and Erie County United Way
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
WNED Public Television – Buffalo/Toronto
Olmstead Parks Conservancy & Elmwood Association
Chapter Leader
Board member
Workshop – Website creation for underprivile
Member, Emerging Leaders Society
Volunteer
Auctioneer
Volunteer Tree Planting & Environmental Bea
III Publications/ Professional Service:
2004
2004
“Service learning: affecting college students view on the urban environment”
In New scholars: new directions; the 10th annual GSE student research symposium proceedings,
ETS – Educational Testing Service: Evaluator of Test Questions, for continuity, clarity and difficulty.
National Computer Fundamental CLEP Exam
IV Conference Presentation:
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SantaMaria, R. R. (November 2006). Establishing a Space for the Marginalized Students' Voice: Challenging the Current Text
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 Teachin
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 Lea
Niagara University, NY.
SantaMaria, R. R. (2002). Challenging Urban Identities: Expanding the Walls of the College Classroom through Service Learn
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 GRA
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 Propo
Roller Coaster”. University at Buffalo 10th ANNUAL GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, Amherst NY.
V Grants/Awards/Recognitions:
2007
Mark Diamond Research Fund, State University of New York at Buffalo, NY. (Funding Pending)
2007
2006
Mini grant awarded, Center for Development in Human Services (CDHS), Research Foundation State Universit
York College at Buffalo, NY.
EOP Faculty Merit Award. 39th Annual EOP Honors Convocation, State University of New York College at Bu
2006
Discretionary Award, Chair nomination, Scholarship in Teaching, State University of New York College at Buf
2006
2005
Featured Instructor, College relations featured the creative integration of the Campus Theme, Great Minds That
Our Intellectual World, into Computer Fundamentals. State University of New York College at Buffalo, NY. W
http://www.buffalostate.edu/
Discretionary Award, Self nomination, Scholarship in Teaching, State University of New York College at Buffa
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
Location and Topic
2007
Teaching & Learning: Active Learning:
Creating Excitement in the Classroom
Center for Tomorrow, University at Buffalo, NY
2006
Squeaky Wheel
Portraits of Main Street - youth media initiative which, under th
of professionals created their own self-directed documentary film
NY
2006
Prentice Hall Information Technology
Seminar
The Baldy Center for Law & Social
Policy workshop
Brain Compatible Project – Holistic
Curriculum Tutorial
WNED Think bright Institute
Community College of Allegheny County - North Campus, Pittsb
2005
2005
2005
2005
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Workshops/ Professional
Development/Lecture Series
Prentice Hall Information Technology
Seminar
“Participatory Research and Urban Racial Justice”, University at
NY
Burchfield-Penny Art Center, Buffalo State College, NY
WNED Studios, Buffalo NY, “New Literacy’s: Digital Resources
classroom”
Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH: Workshop
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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 o
Education Brown Bag Series
2004
Taskstream
Buffalo State College, NY: How to use Taskstream in your course
2004
Buffalo State College, NY: How ANGEL can work for your cour
2004
Course Management System
Presentation - Angel
Author and Educator
Paul Willis
Digital Cameras
2004
Universal Design For Learning
2004
Buffalo Alliance for Education
Canisius College, Buffalo NY: Participant Four Day Workshop o
integrating UDL into your curriculum
Buffalo/Niagara Partnership, Buffalo, NY: Presentation
2003
Author and Educator
Jean Anyon
University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2003 Graduate School o
Education Symposium
2004
University at Buffalo, NY: Lecture at the 2004 Graduate School o
Education Symposium
Buffalo State College, NY: “How to Purchase and using a digital c
VII Additional Course Work:
Ethnicity and Education
Proposal Writing
University at Buffalo
Internet for Educators
Graduate Studio in Textile Design
Buffalo State College
Graduate Photography
Graduate 2 Dimensional Design
Graduate Graphic Design
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Certifications:
Provisional New York State Certified Business and Distributive Education Teacher
Provisional New York State Certified Diversified School to Work Coordinator
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