Kevin B. Dent

42 Moorwood Ridge Dr.

Richmond, VA 23236

(540) 953-0871

kdent@math.vt.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that incorporates mathematics and material science.

 

 

EDUCATION

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA

 

M.S. Mathematics, August 1999 Overall GPA: 3.4

 

Interdiscipline Materials Science

 

 

 

Virginia Union University Richmond, VA

 

B.S. Math/ Computer Science, May 1997 Overall GPA: 3.2/ Cum Laude

 

 

EXPERIENCE

VIRGINA TECH Blacksburg, VA

May 1997/ August 1999

Graduate Student Teacher

 

* Primary instructor of College Algebra and Trigonometry I and II. Tutored, created, and graded assignments, quizzes, tests, and final exams (1998-99).

 

May 1997/ August 1999

Math Emporium Assistant

 

* Tutored and counseled students with Mathematics, spreadsheets, Physics, and other related fields. 

 

 

1996/1997

Casual Male Big and Tall Richmond, VA

 

Sales Associate

 

* Direct interaction with public, persuading and informing customers on merchandise

 

* Assisted in advertising of product, also reviewed and assessed stock with store

manager

 

* Trained new associates

 

 

SKILLS

Math: Numerical Analysis; Group Theory; Abstract Algebra

 

Material Science: Mathematical Crystallography; Polymers, Ceramics, and

Metals; Fracture Modeling

 

Computers: Mathematical Analysis: Matlab, Mathematica;

Operating Systems: Windows 95, Unix; Languages: C+, Fortran, Turbo

Pascal, Assembly Language, MS-DOS; Statistical Analysis: SSPS II

 

 

HONORS

Pi Mu Epilson — National Honorary Society of Mathematics and Statistics;

American Mathematics Society; Dean’s List — 4 Years, and Community of

Scholars at Virginia Union; 1996 Burger King Scholar Athlete of the Year;

1996 All-CIAA Academic Team; 4 year "Highest Grade Point Average" VUU

Football Team

 

 

ACTIVITIES

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC.; Math Club of Virginia Tech; National Society of Black Engineers; Big Brother And Sister Organizations; 3 Year Football Starter at Virginia Union

 

 

AVAILABILITY

August 1999