Frances P. Trees
(973) 408-3552 W
ftrees@drew.edu
Professional Experience
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2001 - present |
Department of
Mathematics/Computer Science Lecturer :Introduction to Computers and Computing
(Alice), Object Oriented Programming (Java), Data Structures, Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I and II, Statistics, PreCalculus College Board Content Editor/Advisor for Computer Science – AP
Central Advanced Placement Computer Science Development Committee: College Board Advisor (2006-present) AP Computer Science Consultant (since 1985) |
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1978 - 2001 |
Teacher of Mathematics and Computer Science, grades
9-12 Computer Science Taught: Math Courses Taught: Math of Personal Finance, Developmental Math,
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Intermediate Algebra,
Algebra III, Trigonometry, Algebra III-Trig Honors, PreCalculus, Calculus AB,
Probability and Statistics Computer Related Experience: Computer Liaison-1980s, Acting System Administrator
(Prime 550 II-Rev 19) - 1980s |
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1977 - 1978 |
Teacher of Mathematics, grades 9-12 |
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1974 - 1977 |
Teacher of Mathematics, grades 7-12 |
Education
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2006 – present |
Pace University Doctorate in Professional
Studies in Computing (presently
enrolled in
program) |
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1987 - 1992 |
Masters of Arts in Computer
Science |
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1974 - 1976 |
Masters of Arts in
Education with Concentration in Mathematics |
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1970 - 1974 |
Bachelor of Arts in
Mathematics |
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1989 |
Certificate of Supervision
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Certifications
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New Jersey Department of
Education: Teacher of Mathematics Pennsylvania Department of
Education: Teacher of Mathematics New Jersey Department of
Education: Supervisor |
Organizations
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1978 - present |
National Education Association, NJ Education Association, Westfield Education Association(delegate), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Mathematics Association of America, Association of Mathematics Teachers of NJ, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, International Society for Technology in Education, Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group-Computer Science Education, Computer Science Teachers Association (Board of Directors-Chapter Liaison), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society |
Publications
| 2009 | Barbara Ericson, Michal Armoni, Jusith Gal-Ezer, Deborah Seehorn, Chris Stephenson, and Frances P. Trees. Ensuring Exemplary Teaching in an Essential Discipline: Addressing the Crisis in Computer Science Teacher Certification. Association for Computing Machinery. csta.acm.org. New York, NY. 2009.
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| 2008 | Kathleen A. Larson, Frances P. Trees, and D. Scott Weaver. Continuous Feedback Pedagogical Patterns, Proceedings of the 2008 Conference on Patttern Languages of Programs. Nashville, TN, October, 2008. |
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2007 |
Java Concepts Advanced Placement Student Study Guide, 3rd. ed. John Wiley Publishers |
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2006 |
Teacher’s Guide to Advanced Placement Courses in
Computer Science, Syllabus, The
College Board |
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2005 |
Java Concepts Advanced Placement Student Study Guide, 2nd. ed. , John Wiley Publishers Computer Science Workshop Book with Focus on
Object-Oriented Programming
published by The College Board. "Curriculum in Action:
The CSTA Web Repository", CSTA Voice. "Sharing Strategies
for Teaching AP CS"(design, advise, edit) http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/members/article/1,3046,151-165-0-45322,00.html
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2003 |
Computing Concepts with Java Essentials, Advanced
Placement Student Study Guide with Cay Horstmann, John Wiley Publishers |
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1998 |
Teacher’s Guide to Advanced Placement Courses in
Computer Science (primary author),
The College Board |
|
1997 |
"C++ and the AP
Program", MainFunction.com
Newsletter |
|
1990 |
Teacher’s Guide to Advanced Placement Courses in
Computer Science, Syllabus #2, The
College Board |
|
1977 |
"Formal Reasoning and
the Achievement of Geometric Concepts by Young Adolescents," Society of
Research in Child Development |
Professional Activities
2009 |
AP CS Summer Institute
Coordinator, Fairfax COunty Schools, Fairfax, VA. |
| 2008 |
Birds of a Feather Discussion Leader: :The AP Computer Science
Program. National Education Computing Conference (NECC). San Antonio, TX,
June 2008. CSTA Leadership Cohort Workshop. Chicago, IL. July 8-10, 2008. |
|
2006 - present |
AP Computer Science Development Committee, College Board
Advisor |
|
2004 - present |
Computer Science Teachers Association (Board of Directors);
Chapter Liaison |
|
2004 - 2006 |
Java Task Force (ACM) |
|
2004 - 2006, 2009 |
AP CS Summer Institute
Coordinator, Drew University, Madison, NJ |
|
1999 - present |
AP CS Summer Institute
Coordinator, Manhattan College, Riverdale,
NY
AP CS Summer Institute
Coordinator, Fordham University, NYC, NY
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2004 - present
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ACM/CB Web Repository
Steering Committee
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2002 - present |
Steering Committee for JETT
(Java Engagement for Teacher Training)
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2001 - 2002 |
AP CS Ad Hoc Committee,
Teacher Training for AP CS, College Board
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1999 - 2001
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Member of Ad Hoc Committee,
Future of AP CS for College Board
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1995 - 1996 |
Member of Ad Hoc Committee,
C++ for College Board
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1995 - present |
Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Symposium
(attended). |
|
1985 - present |
Faculty Consultant, Exam
Reader/Leader for Computer Science for College Board, Member of Advanced
Placement Computer Science Test
Development Committee (1985-1988, 2006-present)
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Recent Presentations
| 2009 | "Supporting K-12 Computing Education: CSTA Chapter Information". Presentation to all CUNY Computer Science Faculty. Brooklyn, NJ. May, 2009. "Inheritance, Polymorphism, and interfaces", Computer Science and Information Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., June, 2009 "Using GameMaker to motivate and Engage Students," Computer Science and Information Technology Symposium, Washington, D.C., June, 2009
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2008 |
"Toys and Techniques for teaching
Computer Science", Computer Science
and Information Technology Symposium, San Antonio, TX, June, 2008 "Making Programming
More Approachable: New Tools for 21st Century Students". National Education
Computing Conference (NECC). San Antonio, TX, June 2008. "Teaching with the AP GridWorld Case Study". Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges-Northeastern Region. Staten Island, NY. April, 2008.
"Supporting K-12 Computing Education: CSTA Chapter Information". Presentation to Morris County K-12 Computing Teachers. Morris County, NJ. April, 2008.
Workshop:
"Teaching with the AP GridWorld Case Study".
Special Interest Group in Computer Science
Education (SIGCSE) Symposium.
Portland, OR. March, 2008 |
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2007 |
"AP CS: Current Status ", Workshop for AP Computer Science Teachers,
Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County, MD., March, 2007. |
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2005 |
"How to Teach (and NOT
to Teach) Recursion," Computer Science and Information Technology
Symposium, "The ACM Java Task
Force, Interim Report," Computer Science and Information Technology
Symposium, Turning Point Technology
presented at the For Faculty, From
Faculty Technology Seminar, May, 2005 |
|
2004 |
"Trees, Trees, and
More Trees," Computer Science and Information Technology Symposium, |
Professional Recognition
| 2009 | Outstanding Student Award, Pace University, Doctorate in Professional Studies in Computing |
|
1998 |
First Siemens’s Advanced
Placement National Scholar Award for AP Instruction (1 of 20 nationally chosen) |
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1998 |
Tandy Technology Scholars
Outstanding Teacher Recipient (1 of 100 nationally chosen) |
|
1997 |
Tandy Technology Scholars
Outstanding Teacher Honorable Mention |
|
1991 |
Advanced Placement
Recognition Award, Middle States Region |
University Committees
|
2006 - present |
MAT Search Committee/Advisory
Committee |
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2006 - 2009 |
Governor's School Selection Committee |
|
2004 - 2005 |
Committee for the
Development of an Education Program/Department, |
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2005 - present |
Human Right Committee, |
Web Pages
http://www.users.drew.edu/ftrees/