Jenny Palomino


Post-Secondary Education

University of Texas Austin
Bachelor of Arts
Physics

University of Texas Austin
Bachelor of Sci in Mathematics
Mathematics

Texas State University
Master of Science
Physics

University of Texas Austin
Doctor of Philosophy
Science Education


Teaching Experience

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (Fall 2009 – 2022)

Senior Lecturer

Conceptual Physics I and II

General Physics I and II

Electricity and Magnetism

Mechanics

Lab Supervisor – General Physics I and II, Conceptual Physics

Committee member of degree programs

Presented at the Fall 2009 Meeting of the Texas Sections of the APS, AAPT, and SPS – “Status on Texas Secondary Science Teachers”

Awarded Professor of the Year 2011 by the NTS Organization

 

Hays Consolidate Independent School District, Kyle, TX

Algebra, Geometry, Physics and Chemistry Teacher (2008-2009)

Committee member for Physics curriculum writing

 

San Antonio College, San Antonio, TX
Full time professor

Engineering Physics I (2007)

General College Physics I (2007)

 

Austin Community College, Austin, TX
Adjunct Professor

General College Physics I (2005 – present)

Conceptual Physics I (2008)

Elementary Physics Methods (2005)

Developmental Mathematics – Basic Math, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra (2008 – present)

Committee member of College Readiness



Austin Independent School District, Austin, TX
Junior High Mathematics at Kealing (2000)

Substitute (1997)

 

Pflugerville Independent School District, Pflugerville, TX

Student Teaching at Connally High School – Physics (1999)


WORK EXPERIENCE

Office of Public Insurance, Austin, TX

Statistician/researcher – (2000-2007)


Professional Publications


Other Experience

  • Texas Teacher Certified in Secondary Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
  • Pearson training in standardized test question writing
  • Private and professional tutoring for over 10 years
  • Member of vertical team curriculum writing for Hays CISD
  • Currently finishing PhD. Curriculum and Instruction in Science Education
    Dissertation topic: Attrition and migration rate of Texas physics and chemistry teachers



Published: August 22, 2024