Jonathan S Summer

Biography

Jonathan Summer has spent over two decades teaching math in higher education. He has experience teaching algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. Jonathan is proficient in classroom management, online instruction and course design.

For 19 years, he has worked at the Community College of Allegheny County where he is currently an associate professor of Mathematics. Because of Jonathan’s experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, he brings a unique mindset and approach to teaching math. He incorporates that perspective into his teaching. He loves watching students learn from his first experience as a graduate assistant through his current teaching duties. Teaching has given him the opportunity to meet some great students and a chance to pass on knowledge along the way.

In his free time, Jonathan enjoys boxing, reading, watching Michael Jordan videos and hanging out with his wife, 12-year-old son and two dogs.

Education

• M.S. - Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
• B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Currently Teaching

• MATH 241: Calculus & Anyl Geometry I
• MATH 243: Calculus & Anyl Geometry III
• MATH 143: Precalculus Essentials
• MATH 142: Trigonometry

Courses Taught