Full Time Temporary Faculty                                                                                  August 2017 – Present            Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Mathematical Sciences                      Murfreesboro, TN

Adjunct Faculty                                                                                                     January 2017 – May 2017            Motlow State Community College, Department of Mathematics                                                Smyrna, TN

Full Time Temporary Faculty                                                                      August 2016 – December 2016            Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Mathematical Sciences                      Murfreesboro, TN

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Technology for Secondary Mathematics    January 2016 – May 2016            University of South Florida, Department of Secondary Education                                              Tampa, FL

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Teacher Preparation Field Supervision          August 2013 – May 2016                   University of South Florida, David C. Anchin Center                                                                 Tampa, FL

Graduate Research Assistant, Helios Grant                                                       August 2013– May 2016 University of South Florida, David C. Anchin Center                                                                 Tampa, FL

Graduate Research Assistant, Noyce Grant                                               August 2014– December 2015 University of South Florida, David C. Anchin Center                                                                 Tampa, FL

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP)                University of South Florida, assigned to Dr. Denisse Thompson                         January 2014– May 2014                                                                                                                                                             Tampa, FL

Graduate Teaching Assistant (College Algebra)                                          August 2012– August 2013 Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Mathematical Sciences                      Murfreesboro, TN

Owner, Professional Tutor and Trainer                                                           March 2006– August 2013 Elrod Educational Support Services                                                                                         Canton, GA

High School Mathematics Teacher (Algebra II & SAT Preparation)                August 2007-May 2011 The Kings Academy                                                                                                            Woodstock, GA

Integration Manager                                                                                  December 2004– February 2006 Acquisitions Team, Educate, Inc., Sylvan Learning Centers                                   Home Base: Canton, GA

Director of Education                                                                                    March 2004 – December 2004 Sylvan Learning Center, Atlanta West District                                                   Roswell, GA; Marietta, GA

Director of Education                                                                                          August 2003-March 2004 Sylvan Learning Center, the Madden Group                                                                        Carrollton, GA

Math Director                                                                                                           June 2001-August 2003 Sylvan Learning Center, George Bushon, Franchisee                                                            Lexington, KY Certification:  Center Director and Director of Education

Seventh Grade Mathematics Teacher                                                                    August 2000-June 2001 Murray Middle School                                                                                                             Murray, KY

Graduate Assistant/Mentor/Tutor                                                                         August 1997-June 2001 Murray State University, Services for Students with Learning Disabilities                                 Murray, KY

Various Teaching/Aide Positions                                                                             August 1997-May 1999 Murray Independent Schools                                                                                                    Murray, KY Teaching Experiences

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Elrod, M. J. (in press). Teaching with Empathy and Compassion. Educator Reflections: The Power of Our Stories.

Reid, J. W., Hardee, A. B., Criswell, B. A., Elrod, M., Berryhill Jr., S. B., & Rushton, G. T. (2022). Empowering teacher leaders: The role of research in changing teacher leaders’ sense of themselves as professionals. The International Journal of Leadership in Education.

Elrod, M. J., & Strayer, J. F. (2018). Standards-based mathematics instruction and sociomathematical norms: Facilitating change in an undergraduate classroom. Investigations in Mathematics Learning.  

Elrod, M. J. (2017). Exploring mathematics teacher education fieldwork experiences through storytelling (Dissertation). University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Elrod, M. J., & Strayer, J. F. (2015). Using an observational rubric to facilitate change in undergraduate classroom norms. Annual Perspectives in Mathematics Education (APME) 2015: Assessment to Enhance Learning and Teaching, 1, 87–96.

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Elrod, M. J. (2019, March). Using Technology to Illuminate Students’ Thinking. Presented as a nominee for MTSU’s Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology Award, Murfreesboro, TN.

Elrod, M. J. (2017, April). Exploring Fieldwork Experiences: Telling Our Unique and Collective Stories. Presented at the 2017 Annual Conference for the American Educational Research Association (AERA), San Antonio, TX.

Elrod, M. J., Stevenson, A., Norlin, E., Daerr, D., & Duran, J. M. (2016, March). Expanding the Triad: A Case of Two Collaborating Teachers in a Middle School Partnership. Presentation presented at the 2016 National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS) Conference, Washington, DC.

Elrod, M. J. (2016, January 29). Technology in Mathematics Teacher Education: Tools for Communication, Collaboration, and Discourse. Presentation presented at The Twentieth Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), Irvine, CA.

Elrod, M. J. (2014, October 23). Facilitating changes in classroom norms using an observational rubric. Presentation presented at the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 62nd Annual Conference, Palm Harbor, FL.

Elrod, M. J. (2014, November 7). Assessing the untestable skills. Speed Learning Session presented at the Annual Conference for Middle Level Education, Nashville, TN.

Elrod, M. J. (2014). Observational rubrics in the facilitation of inquiry-based instruction.  2nd Annual Inquiry Conference, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.

Elrod, M. J. (2013). Reform-Oriented Mathematics Instruction. Graduate Assistant Colloquium, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

Elrod, M. J. (2012). Geogebra and Geometer’s Sketchpad Workshop. Mathematics Department Tutor Training, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN.

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Pre-Calculus (MATH 1730)                                                                                        August 2016 – Present Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor                                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

College Algebra (MATH 1710)                                                                                 August 2016 – Present Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor                                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

Concepts & Structures in Elementary Mathematics (MATH 1410)         August 2017 – December 2022 Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor                                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

Finite Mathematics (MATH 1630)                                                                 August 2017 – December 2022 Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor                                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

Geometry for Teachers (MATH 1420)                                                                 January 2017 – May 2017 Motlow State Community College, Instructor                                                                            Smyrna, TN

Elementary Statistics & Probability (MATH 1530)                                          January 2017 – May 2017 Motlow State Community College, Instructor                                                                            Smyrna, TN

Finite Mathematics (MATH 1630)                                                                 August 2016 – December 2016 Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor                                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

Technology for Teaching Secondary School Mathematics (MAE 4652)       January 2016 – May 2016 University of South Florida, Instructor of Record                                                                       Tampa, FL

Middle School Mathematics Year-Long Residency (MAE 4941)                        August 2014– May 2016 University of South Florida, Fieldwork Supervisor                                                                     Tampa, FL

Qualitative Research Methods I (EDF 7477)                                               August 2015– December 2015 University of South Florida, Co-teach Practicum                                                                       Tampa, FL

Elementary Mathematics Methods (MAE 6117)                                                 January 2015– May 2015 University of South Florida, Co-teach Practicum                                                                       Tampa, FL

Middle School Mathematics Methods (MAE 3224/3225)                                     August 2013– May 2015 University of South Florida, Guest Instructor                                                                             Tampa, FL

College Algebra (MATH 1710)                                                                                     January – May 2013 Middle Tennessee State University, Instructor of Record                                                 Murfreesboro, TN

Algebra III (Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry)                                              August 2007 – May 2011 The King’s Academy                                                                                                          Woodstock, GA

SAT/ACT Preparation                                                                                             August 2008 – May 2011 The King’s Academy                                                                                                          Woodstock, GA

Seventh Grade Mathematics                                                                                  August 2000 – June 2001 Murray Middle School                                                                                                             Murray, KY

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