Ramona R. SantaMaria
santamrr@buffalostate.edu
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Education:
Ph.D.
Anticipated Graduation May 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?"
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
I.
Experience:
A. Lecturer, Buffalo State College, NY
Computer Information Systems , fall 1999 to present
Courses Instructed/ Supervised:
 Computer Fundamentals – CIS 101
 Course includes Boolean Web Searching, Research Data bases, Internet, Email,
creating and evaluating WebPages and Microsoft Office Suite.
 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
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).
 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.
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B. Assistant to the Director, Project FLIGHT,– a family literacy program,
Buffalo State College, NY Fall 2000 to May 2001
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Created all publication materials: graphics, desktop publishing and web design.
Managed databases and document merge for direct marketing and information.
Proxy all Public Relation duties and facilitated all auxiliary duties of the director
Liaison to schools with regards to literacy issues and requests.
Organize data and publications according to APA style.
C. 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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CS 0103
Advanced Business Microcomputing
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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
G. Teacher, Math/Science Upward Bound Program, Buffalo State College, NY, Grades 9-12
Summer 1999
 Enhanced student knowledge with instruction of the Internet and student-created web sites.
 Mentored at-risk 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. Campus Community Service:
Buffalo State
Year
2006 - 2007
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Position
Faculty Mentor
Program or Committee
NIA (Nurture – Initiative – Achievement) Mentor Program
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2006
Committee Member
2005
2005
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2004 - 2005
2004 - 2005
2004
2003 - present
2003
2002- 2003
2002- 2000
2001- 2002
2001- 2002
2001
2001
2000-2001
Technical Assistance
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
Usher
Member
Student Advisor/Mentor
Search committee
Search committee
Member
1998- 1999
Minority Student Services
ANGEL Advisory Group (A New Global Environment for L
Course Management System & Technology Use
Elementary Education Summer Advisement
Student lead research for Dr. Sharon Cramer
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
Commencement Volunteer
Project FLIGHT Strategic Planning Committee
McNair Scholars Program
University at Pittsburgh
Auxiliary Services Technology Coordinator Position
Instructor for Business Studies Position
St. Mary's satellite technology committee
2. Greater Buffalo Service:
2005-2006
2003
2002
2001 - 2003
1999 – 2002
Holy Angels Academy Alumni Association
Sister to Sister Connection of WNY
Buffalo and Erie County United Way
Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts
Olmstead Parks Conservancy & Elmwood Association
Member
Workshop - “dot.com – how to create a websit
Member, Emerging Leaders Society
Volunteer
Volunteer Tree Planting & Environmental Bea
II. 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
III. Conference Presentation:
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.
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IV. Grants/Awards/Recognitions:
2006
EOP Faculty Merit Award. 39th Annual EOP Honors Convocation, State University of New York College at Bu
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
Workshops/ Professional
Development/Lecture Series
Year
2006
Squeaky Wheel
Portraits of Main Street - youth media initiative which, under th
of professionals created their own self-directed documentary films
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
Prentice Hall Information Technology
Seminar
Basic Video importing and editing
2005
University at Buffalo, NY, “Participatory Research and Urban Rac
Justice”
Burchfield-Penny Art Center, Buffalo State College, NY
WNED Studios, Buffalo NY, “New Literacy’s: Digital Resources
classroom”
Cuyahoga Community College, Parma, OH: Workshop
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
VII.
Location and Topic
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
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
VIII.
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Certifications:
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Provisional New York State Certified Business and Distributive Education Teacher
Provisional New York State Certified Diversified School to Work Coordinator
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