Rory J. De Simone's Home Page
Some History:
I am a true Yankee, born and raised in New York City. My academic
interests have always been in the areas of Finance, Economics, and Computer
Science . While working for a major NY Financial Investment firm, I continued
my education at NYU graduate school
(GSA & GBA), and eventually attained the position as the only female Vice
President of the firm. My responsibilities ranged from Investment Advisor,
Portfolio Manager, Securities and Technical Analyst, to the creator and author
of computerized econometric models which, forecasted economic and financial
indicators, including the stock market. These forecast models were used
primarily as investment timing tool. The pension and profit-sharing portfolios
of our Fortune 500 clients were adjusted to reflect the forecasted predictions;
thus altering the positions in certain investment vehicles so as to take
advantage of a bull market or to soften the effects of a bear market. Our
success rate was unprecedented.
After
moving to Gainesville,
I created a business which was specifically designed and developed to teach
children as young as 2 to adults, how to interact with computers. Compu-TOTS,
which is still spreading the good news about computers and technology, has been
especially beneficial for children with ADD, ADH, and other learning
disabilities. The next challenge was to design and develop three mathematical
software packages aimed at elementary aged students. The unique feature of
these programs was the use of manipulative, templates, and workbooks in
conjunction with the computer. The benefit was that all three learning styles,
Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic, were addressed. Students learn the
"how" and the "why" of math.
Prior
to coming to UF, I taught at SFCC in
Computer Science, Business, and the Behavioral Sciences departments while also
consulting in corporate and medical offices.
Projects
under construction:
·
Distance Learning Curriculum
·
Two Textbooks
·
Course CD
To
be continued...