Bulls-Eye Mentoring: Developing a Program Intervention in the College of Engineering

Jessica Wilson is currently a 3rd year doctoral student in the Department of Teaching and Learning: Mathematics Education program at the University of South Florida. Jessica has a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Science in Mathematics from Tennessee State University. Jessica’s professional experience includes teaching developmental mathematics courses and college level mathematics courses at Universities and 2-year institutions. Additionally, Jessica has experience in teaching teacher preparation courses in mathematics at the University level. Jessica has also spent time substitute teaching for K-12 schools and has taught mathematics in multiple Summer Academy Programs servicing high school students. She is a member of the America Education Research Association (AERA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Critical Educators for Social Justice a special interest group of the AERA, Research on Women and Education also a special interest group of the AERA, the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum, and the American Society for Engineering Education. Jessica’s research interest includes culturally responsive mathematics teaching, diversity and equity in mathematics education, factors contributing to high mathematics achievement, historically undeserved and underrepresented student learners in mathematics, transitioning from secondary to undergraduate level mathematics, and service learning mentor programs in STEM.