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Viktoriya Lanier
478.934.3373
Associate Professor
| Office Hours: | Tuesday: 2 - 5 pm; Wednesday: 10 am - 3 pm |
| Locations: (Campus & Office) |
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| Teaching and Research Interests: | My teaching philosophy is grounded in academic rigor, measurable student outcomes, and continuous improvement. With more than thirty-five years of experience in higher education, I design mathematics courses that align clearly with institutional learning objectives and competencies students need for their coursework and professional careers, whether it is Calculus for engineers or Elementary Statistics for non-STEM majors. I structure my courses to promote conceptual understanding, analytical reasoning, and practical application. Each course includes clearly defined objectives, aligned assessments, and consistent feedback mechanisms to ensure that students demonstrate mastery of essential skills. I emphasize data-informed instructional decisions, using assessment results to refine course delivery and address areas where students require additional support. In both face-to-face and online formats, I implement structured learning modules, transparent grading practices, and accessible communication channels. My experience teaching a diverse student population enables me to create inclusive learning environments that maintain high standards while supporting varied preparation levels. Ongoing professional development is central to me as an instructor. I regularly participate in workshops and training sessions offered by eCore, McGraw-Hill Education, Knewton, Texas Instruments, and other professional organizations. These activities ensure that my teaching practices reflect current research in mathematics education and digital pedagogy. My collaboration with textbook publishers and digital platform developers further supports instructional quality. Through reviewing textbooks and evaluating online content delivery strategies, I contribute to improving instructional materials used in mathematics education. My teaching philosophy reflects a commitment to continuous improvement, student success, and curricular alignment. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is a simple conviction: every student can learn mathematics when guided with clarity, high standards, and genuine care. |
| Courses: | Math 1001 Section 05 CRN 26414 Online Math 1001 Section 07 CRN 26630 Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am - 10:45 am Math 1001 Section 13A , CRN 27417 Online Math 0997 Section 13A, CRN 27416 Online Math 1401 Section 11 CRN 25803 Tuesday and Thursday 11 am - 12:15 pm Math 1401 Section 33 CRN 27312 Online |
| Publications and Scholarships: (Last 5 Years) | Presentations: • “Early Introduction to Limits: Easy Transition from College Algebra & Pre-Calculus to Calculus” upcoming presentation in March 2026 at the International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). • “Lighting the Way from College Algebra to Calculus: Early Introduction to Limits” in February 2024 at the Georgia Organization for Student Success conference. • “Fostering Students’ Modeling Activities in a College Algebra Class” in April 2020 at the 32nd International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). The presentation text was published in May 2020 and is available online at the conference website at the link https://pearson.wistia.com/medias/21tsg5cmbf?wtime=0s • “An examination of success and retention of students in Math 1101 with Co-Requisite Support” in February 2018 at the 5th Georgia Association for Developmental Education (GADE) Conference at St. Simon’s Island, Georgia (presented in collaboration with professor Valerie Beaman-Hackle) • “An examination of success and retention of students in Math 1101 with Co-Requisite Support” in March 2018 at “The Spring 2018 Learning Support Academy” hosted by the University System of Georgia (presented in collaboration with professor Valerie Beaman-Hackle). The presentation is available at http://completegeorgia.org/sites/ default/files/resources/Beaman-ackle_Lanier_LS_Academy_2018_Spring.pdf • “Redesigning Math Curriculum” in August 2012 at the MGC Fall Conference • “Rational Expressions” in November 2012 on the Cochran campus. A workshop for all MGC students. |
| Awards and Honors: | Professional Awards 2021: awarded "Excellence in Service" from Dr. Koohang, the dean of the School of Computing 2022: awarded "Excellence in Teaching" from Dr. Koohang, the dean of the School of Computing 2024: awarded "In recognition of 20 years of service" by Dr. Blake, the MGSU president 2025: awarded "Excellence in Service" from Dr. Koohang, the dean of the School of Computing |
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