Jennifer L. Ruef
1352 Emerson Street !Palo Alto, CA 94301
510-289-2536 ! [email protected]
Education
Stanford University
PhD Candidate, Curriculum and Teacher Education, Secondary
Mathematics Education
Advisor: Professor Jo Boaler
2011-2016
Dissertation: Learning our voices: The co-construction of productive
mathematics discourse communities
Committee Members: Professors Jo Boaler, Jennifer Langer-Osuna,
Rachel Lotan, and Shelley Goldman
This study examines how sixth grade students and their teacher coconstruct the learning environment of a mathematics classroom centered
on student discourse. This includes the producing, sharing, and refining of
arguments. This dissertation seeks to answer the questions: How do
students’ identities as learners and users of mathematics shift as they
move from a transmission model math classroom culture to a sensemaking model classroom? How are the markers of success negotiated in
classrooms focused on sensemaking? The study considers the necessary
and sufficient conditions under which a class will engage in productive
sense-making debates, and what conditions might stymie students'
willingness to engage in public discourse. This study is unique in its focus on
voice as a form of identity, and its partnership with student participants.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Secondary Mathematics
Education
2004-2005
Masters Thesis: Equity and reform mathematics pedagogy: The
revolution starts here
Committee Members: Professors Amy Burns Ellis, Eric Knuth, and Gloria
Ladson-Billings
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Mathematics Education
Advisor: Professor Margaret Meyer
1986-1990
Certification: Secondary Mathematics Education, Grades 6-12
1990
Research Experience
Stanford University
Researcher—Youcubed Summer Math Camp, PI Dr. Jo Boaler
• Member of research and curriculum design team
• Produced early versions of curriculum and organized online
shared repository for documents
• Performed early analysis of video data
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Research Assistant—Identity, Race, Culture, Mathematics and Equity
Project, PI Dr. Jennifer Langer-Osuna
• Analyzed research articles for themes relating identity and
learning of mathematics
• Collected literature relating racial identity and learning of
mathematics
• Provided feedback on manuscript synthesizing and
categorizing definitions of mathematics learner identities
George Lucas Education Foundation/Stanford Center for Assessment
Learning, and Equity
Research Assistant—SCALE-GLEF Learning Through Performance
Project, PI Dr. Ray Pecheone
• Collaborated in construction of research design
• Collected data in classroom settings
• Co-taught professional development sessions for teachers
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Teacher Participant—Curriculum Research Project, PI Dr. Amy Ellis
• Collaborated in study on student conceptions of quadratic
functions
2014-present
2013-2014
2008
Teacher Participant—Program Evaluation Research Project, PI Dr.
Norman Webb
•
Collaborated in study evaluating the efficacy of two courses of
study for freshman mathematics students
2006-2008
Coding Specialist—Math in Context Research Project, PIs Dr. Margaret
Meyer and Dr. David Webb
• Coded evaluations for the Mathematics in Context curriculum
1997-1998
Distinctions and Awards
Diversity Dissertation Research Opportunity Grant, Stanford Vice Provost
for Education
2015
Fellowship, Stanford Graduate Voice and Influence Program
2015-2016
Dissertation Support Grant, Stanford Graduate School of Education
2015
Madison Metropolitan School District Distinguished Service Award/High
School Teacher of the Year
2009
Madison Metropolitan School District Sabbatical Grant
2004-2005
Winnequah Students’ Eagle Award recipient for Excellence in Teaching
1996
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Refereed Journal Articles
Ruef, J. (2016). The power of being wrong: Inviting students into mathematical
apprenticeships. New England Mathematics Journal, 43, 6-16.
Ruef, J. (2014). Book Review: Articulate While Black: Barack Obama, Language, and
Race in the US. Urban Education, 0042085913519339.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Ruef, J. (2013). Mutability and resiliency of teacher beliefs and practices: A case study.
Conference proceedings of the 35th annual meeting of the Psychology in Mathematics
Education-North America.
Professional Outreach Publications
Ruef, J. (2016, May 12). Word to Bill Nye: The message matters. The Stanford Daily.
http://www.stanforddaily.com/2016/05/12/word-to-bill-nye-the-message-matters/
Ruef, J. (2015, September 6). Teachers unions protect students. The Wisconsin State
Journal. http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/column/guest/jennifer-ruefteachers-unions-protect-students/article_236faf53-eeff-5960-a013-ace68e5ec816.html
Bay Area People Television Interview, Producer Yokota, L. (2014, August 21). What
Should Parents Expect From the New Common Core Math? Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwYYa5h95mg
Ruef, J. (2013). Is Algebra really for all eighth graders? Examining The Algebra solution to
mathematics reform (Completing the equation). Education Review.
http://www.edrev.info/reviews/rev1245.pdf.
Manuscripts in Preparation
Ruef, J. (in preparation). Stories of transformation: When and why do preservice
secondary mathematics teachers change their beliefs about teaching practices?
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Teaching—Higher Education
Stanford Graduate School of Education
Instructor—Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Certification/
Mathematics (EDUC 263D)
• Tapped to design and teach inaugural course
• Course serves secondary preservice teachers seeking additional
certification for mathematics
2016
Teacher—Youcubed Summer Math Camp
• Chosen as a member of a highly effective teaching team
• Taught mathematics to middle school student-participants
• Co-developed curriculum for mathematics mindset intervention
study
2015
Teaching Event Advisor—Stanford Teacher Education Program
• Evaluated eleven preservice teachers on the Performance
Assessment for California Teachers
• Provided detailed diagnostic feedback on writing
2015
Teaching Assistant/Instructor of Record—Curriculum and Instruction in
Mathematics (EDUC 263A, B, and C)
• Co-taught this flagship three part core masters course series
• Co-developed course syllabus and curriculum
• Innovated new learning activities
• Continually revised syllabus to reflect new knowledge
2013-2016
Teaching Assistant/Co-Instructor—Qualitative Analysis in Education
(EDUC 250C)
• Teaching team member for this core doctoral course
• Co-developed course syllabus and curriculum
• Responsible for managing online course site and grading
2014-2015
Teaching Assistant—Proseminar in Education/Teaching and Learning
(EDUC 325B)
• Co-developed curriculum
• Responsible for grading
2013
Assessor—Performance Assessment for California Teachers
• Read and assessed summative teaching events
• Calibrated with other assessors
• Provided feedback on assessment
2012-2013
Madison College/Madison Metropolitan School District
Instructor—Intermediate Algebra I
• Co-developed successful pilot intervention to open new
mathematical course pathway for high school seniors
• Facilitated scaling to district-wide implementation of new course
• Taught unique dual accreditation course for high school and
technical college
2007-2009
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cooperating Teacher—High School
• Mentored and trained seven preservice teachers
2001-2009
Teaching—Secondary Mathematics
The College Preparatory School, Oakland, California
High School Mathematics Teacher
• Co-developed curriculum and taught precalculus, algebra, and
geometry
• Taught aerial dance intersession course
2010-2011
1998-2009
Madison East High School, Madison, Wisconsin
High School Mathematics Teacher
• Worked with a diverse student body in an urban school
• Taught algebra, algebra II/trigonometry, and ELL mathematics
• Leader in department initiative to de-track and open mathematics
classes
• Innovated differentiation of instruction and assessment methods
Winnequah Middle School, Monona Grove School District, Monona, WI
Middle School Mathematics Teacher
• Taught pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry
• Member of a highly collaborative teaching team
1993-1998
Presentations
Ruef, J. (2016, April). Making sense of mathematics sensemaking—Examining coconstructed learning environments. Poster presented at the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Annual Research Convention, San Francisco, CA.
Ruef, J. (2015, June). Making sense of making sense: What do students have to say about
agency? Workshop on dissertation ideas conducted at the So What Are You Working On?
Annual Meeting, Stanford University, CA.
Ruef, J. (2014, March). Stories of transformation: When and why do preservice secondary
mathematics teachers change their beliefs about teaching practices? Paper presented at
the Curriculum and Teacher Education Symposium. Stanford University, CA.
Ruef, J. (2014, April). Which beliefs win in a tug-of-war of Teaching Tensions? Making Sense of
Alignment Issues in the Influences on Teaching Mathematics. Paper presented at the
American Education Research Association annual meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
Ruef, J. (2013, November). Mutability and resiliency of teacher beliefs: a case study. Paper
presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Psychology in Mathematics Education-North
America, Chicago, IL.
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Ruef, J. & Carney, S. (2008, May). Presentation of student achievements in pilot dualaccreditation course to Madison Metropolitan School District Board, Madison, WI.
Ruef, J. & Carney, S. (2008, May). Building a bridge to transcripted credit. Sectional
presentation to the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Green Lake, WI.
Ruef, J. (1997, November). Human graphs and other kinetic mathematics lessons.
Curriculum share session conducted at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Ruef, J. & Davidson, K. (1997, May). PBS Mathline “Wet Heads:” A lesson on statistics.
Curriculum share session conducted at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Green Lake, WI.
Davidson, K., & Ruef, J. (1996, May). Hula hoops and gingerbread people (venn diagrams).
Curriculum share session conducted at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Green Lake, WI.
Invited Presentations
Ruef, J. (2016, May). Making Sense of Making Sense—What do students have to say
about agency? Presentation to the So What Are You Working On? conference,
Stanford, CA.
Ruef, J., Han, H., Gomez, C., and Semmens, R. (2016, May). Stanford Career Services
panel discussion of job market success strategies.
Professional Development
Stanford Teacher Education Program
Supervisor
• Supervised cohorts of preservice secondary mathematics
teachers
• Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss dilemmas and new ideas
in teaching
• Observed teacher candidates in their field placements
Palo Alto Unified School District
Consultant
• Co-developed and facilitated district-wide seminars on teaching
best practices and the common core state standards for
mathematics
• Advised middle school mathematics departments on facilitating
new teaching and learning practices
Madison Metropolitan School District
Resource Teacher
• Developed professional development seminars for teachers
• Facilitated Japanese Lesson Study cycles
2011-2013
2012-2013
2005-2006
2007
2003
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Professional Learning Community Organizer
• Facilitated study and work groups for and with teacher
colleagues centered on curriculum development; action
research; and research of best practices
1998
Service
Student Representative for the Curriculum and Teacher Education
Faculty, Stanford Graduate School of Education
2015-2016
Facilitator of the Stanford Math Education Research Group
2014-2016
Member of the Stanford Graduate School of Education Guild Awards
Committee
2015
Reviewer
• American Education Research Journal
• Psychology of Mathematics in Education-North America annual
research conference
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual research
conference
Committee Member and Reviewer for the Stanford Graduate School of
Education Dissertation Support Grant
2016
2015
2015
2015
Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
American Educational Research Association
Psychology of Mathematics Education-North America
Wisconsin Mathematics Council
Other Skills
Conversational Spanish
• Taught classes in Spanish and English
1980-present
Aerial Dance
• Choreographer, Artistic director, and Instructor
1997-present
Springboard and Platform Diving
• Competed at 2015 Master’s National Competition, Stanford, CA
2013-present
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References
Jo Boaler
Professor of Mathematics Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
485 Lasuen Mall, Cubberley #236
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-4076
[email protected]
Rachel Lotan
Professor and Former Director of the Secondary Stanford Teacher Education Program
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
520 Galvez Mall, CERAS # 230
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-5992
[email protected]
Jennifer Langer-Osuna
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
520 Galvez Mall, CERAS # 236
Stanford, CA 94305
786-270-8471
[email protected]
Peter Williamson
Director of the Secondary Stanford Teacher Education Program
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
520 Galvez Mall, CERAS # 303
Stanford, CA 94305
650-736-0139
[email protected]
Amy Burns Ellis
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
University of Georgia—Athens
Department of Mathematics and Science Education
105 Aderhold Hall
110 Carlton Street
Athens Georgia, 30602
706-542-4194
[email protected]
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Sam Wineburg
Margaret Jacks Professor of Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
485 Lasuen Mall, CU 225
Stanford, CA 94305
(650)-725-4411
[email protected]
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