Objective

 

Combine my background in pedagogy, mathematics and business to contribute substantially in sustaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of operations of an organization providing educational services, and to liaise between educators and decision-makers.

 

Apply my education, work experiences, and unique volunteer experiences to teach high school students not just mathematical concepts and skills, but also the relevance of those concepts and skills in solving diverse problems in real life.

 

Profile

 

Mathematics education graduate with experience in researching service operations

 

Education

 

Brigham Young University – Hawaii (BYUH), Laie, HI

B.S. Mathematics Education, Jun 2008

Relevant course work: Educational Leadership, Effective Pedagogy, Education Assessment in the Classroom, Human Growth and Learning, Computer and Technology Assisted Instruction, Classroom Management, A Multicultural Approach to Reading in the Content Area, Foundations of Education, Education of Exceptional Students, Mathematical Statistics, Abstract Algebra I, Foundations of Geometry, Multivariable Calculus, Foundations of Mathematics, Elementary Linear Algebra, Mathematics with Technology, Mathematics Seminar, and Operations Management

 

University of the Philippines (UPD), Quezon City, Philippines

Undergraduate, 2002 – 2006 and 1998 – 2000

Relevant course work: Educational Thought and Practice, Alternative Learning Delivery System, Introduction to Guidance, The Teaching of Mathematics, Philippine Educational System, Introductions to Macro- and Microeconomics, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Operations Research, Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, and Elementary Analysis I, II & III

 

Employment

 

E-W@y Business Inc., Makati, Philippines and Livingstone International Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Business Analyst Trainee, Jul 2008 – Present

• Prepares daily and monthly phone usage statistics of the contact center, credit hold statistics, back order list, outstanding quotes list, and inactive items list for different managers and directors
• Prepares monthly freight recovery and return authorization statistics for the logistics manager
• Consolidates courier bills and the company’s records
• Determines which courier provides the cheapest rates for which locality in Australia
• Programs courier rate tables and the company’s shipping charge tables into Excel formulae using Visual Basic for Applications

 

Mathematics Learning Center, BYUH, Laie, HI

Mathematics Tutor and Grader, Sep 2007 – Jun 2008

• Answered student questions on various topics in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, applications, college algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, differential and integral calculus and statistics
• Graded student homework in Principles of Statistics I
• Provided supplemental instruction for Principles of Statistics I in a one-hour/week class

 

Polynesian Cultural Center, Laie, HI

Multipurpose Guide, May 2006 – Sep 2007

• Toured a maximum of 15 guests around the Polynesian Cultural Center
• Shared fundamental knowledge of the different Polynesian cultures
• Demonstrated elementary Hula, Tahitian dances, poi ball twirling, Tititorea, Tapa cloth making, and coconut leaf weaving

 

Diliman ACCESS, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Tutor, Jan 2003 – Apr 2006

• Conducted one-on-one home tutorial sessions for International Baccalaureate standard Mathematical Studies and Physics, and high school Algebra
• English lecturer for standard written English, antonyms, analogies, reading comprehension and logical reasoning

 

Philippine Maritime Teaching Aids, Inc., Makati City, Philippines

Copy Editor, Jan – Apr 2004

• Copy edited and proofread Aleli A. Bonifacio’s and Nestor C. Camello’s Physics 2 for Maritime Students
• Copy edited and proofread Sylvino V. Tupas’ College Algebra for Maritime Students

 

Volunteer Experiences

 

BYUH – Human Factors & Ergonomics Society, Laie, HI, Sep 2007 – Jun 2008

• Statistically inferred the length of the hiring process of the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the length of each step
• Identified which steps in the process causes the delays in hiring
• Suggested possible actions to minimize the delays in hiring
• Presented the results of the study to the Vice President of Human Resources, Human Resources Manager, and Compensation and Benefits Manager of the Polynesian Cultural Center

 

Fort Bonifacio General Hospital, Makati, Philippines, Jan – Mar 2005

• Determined that the seven-working day standard time was longer than necessary to finish a physical examination; the realistic standard time was three days
• Identified the causes of most of the delays and the reasons for those delays
• Suggested improvements to accelerate the time to finish physical examinations

 

International Organization of Students Interested in Economics and Management (AIESEC) UPD Local Committee

Global Bazaar Programs Committee Member, 2004

• Organized the opening and closing ceremonies
• Invited embassies as exhibitors and cultural presenters

Member, 2004 – 2006

 

UPD – Circle of Engineering Students

 Vice President for Internal Affairs, 2004

• Organized term-end provincial tours, and semestral intramurals
• Conducted surveys on different organization issues

Member, 2003 – 2006

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Counselor in the Makati Philippines Stake Sunday School Presidency, 2003 – 2006

• Organized and executed a teacher improvement convention twice a year attended by almost 100 people
• Trained 3 unit Sunday School presidencies on their functions

Counselor in the Makati Philippines Stake Young Men Organization Presidency, 2002 – 2003

• Organized and executed an annual youth conference attended by almost 150 people ages 12 to 18
• Trained 4 unit Young Men Organization presidencies on their functions

 

Philippines Ilagan Mission, Cauayan City, Isabela

Mission Recorder, 2001 – 2002, verified, encoded and prepared reports on mission statistics

District Leader, 2000 – 2001, reported and evaluated the performance of four missionaries every week

Full-time Missionary, 2000 – 2002

• Baptized 16 people into the Church
• Taught the gospel of Jesus Christ to an average of 7 households every week
• Invited 14 households to listen to the gospel of Jesus Christ every week
• Trained Church leaders on their functions, and
• Organized, with the help of community leaders, weekly community service

 

Academic Papers

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “OR is Essential to Educational Policy Making and Administration”. Brigham Young U – Hawaii, 2008. 17 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/OREducPolicyMaking_Admin.htm>.

The use of Operations Research (OR) is essential in educational policy making and administration to ensure that resources are optimally allocated in pursuit of educational goals. Several cases of how OR was used in policy making and educational administration demonstrates this.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “A Performance Assessment of a Break-Even Analysis in Algebra I”. Brigham Young U – Hawaii, 2007. 2 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/EDU385Performance.pdf>.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “A Portfolio Assessment of Critical Thinking in Algebra I”. Brigham Young U – Hawaii, 2007. 2 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/EDU385PortfolioAssessment.pdf>.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “A Classroom Management Plan”. Brigham Young U – Hawaii, 2007. 2 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/EDU330ClassroomManagement.pdf>.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray, Lynn Evangelista and Maria Theresa Manuel. “A Methods Engineering Study of the Physical Examination Process of the Fort Bonifacio General Hospital”. Report. Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, U of the Philippines – Diliman, 2005. 2 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/Methods_Engineering_FBGH_PE.pdf>

The study (1) determined that the seven-working day standard time was longer than necessary to finish a physical examination; the realistic standard time was three days, (2) identified the causes of most of the delays and the reasons for those delays, and (3) suggested improvements to accelerate the time to finish physical examinations. The findings were used in a presentation to the Commanding General of the Philippine Army Support Command.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “Action Games and Mental Activity during the Different Cycles in the Circadian Rhythm”. Report. Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, U of the Philippines – Diliman, 2005. 2 Apr 2008 <http://www.geocities.com/joebrillantes/ActionGames_MentalActivity.pdf>.

This study explored the possibility of using action games to counter post-lunch sleepiness.

 

Published Essays

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray. “For a Burnt Offering.” Liahona Sep 2007: 40-42. 20 Jul 2008 < http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=5e4d742e35474110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1>.

 

Brillantes, Joseph Ray G. “We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet.” Liahona Mar 1998: 10. 20 Jul 2008 < http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f318118dd536c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=11e79527730eb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1>.

 

Scholarships and Awards

 

G Walter and Katie F Gasser Endowment Scholarship, 2007 – 2008, BYUH

Discretionary Award Scholarship, 2007 – 2008, BYUH

International Work Experience Scholarship, 2006 – 2008, BYUH

Faith RM Scholarship, 2006, BYUH

BYUH Dean’s List, Spring 2006

Jejomar C. Binay Leadership Award, 30 Mar 1998

The Twenty Second Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of Makati, 27 Feb 1998

 

Standardized Tests

 

Civil Service Professional Examination, 8 Jul 2008, 88.11%

Test on English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test, 6 Jun 2008, 29 on reading, 29 on listening, 30 on speaking, 30 on writing, 118 total <http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.1488512ecfd5b8849a77b13bc3921509/?vgnextoid=fdd8af5e44df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=7929d898c84f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD>.

Graduate Record Examination, Aug 2007, 540 on verbal, 650 on quantitative, and 4.0 on analytical writing, 1190 total <http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/GRE/pdf/gre_0809_interpretingscores.pdf>.

 

Other Skills

 

Has excellent English speaking and writing skills

Knowledgeable in Word, Excel with Visual Basic for Applications, PowerPoint, Access, C, Minitab, and Maple

Speaks conversational Tagalog

Recreational swimmer, skin-diver and surfer