Intervention Specialist Young Adult
Resume:
Ragina Dian Rice Shearer, Ed.D.
Porter, Texas 77365
adxxrq@r.postjobfree.com
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Early Childhood Education
Children and Young Adult Literature
Multicultural / International Children and Young Adult Literature
Reading and writing instruction
Reading and writing instruction in a second language
Second language acquisition principles
EDUCATION
Graduate
Ed.D., Literacy, Sam Houston State University 2020
M.Ed., Reading, University of North Texas 2013
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, emphasis in
Reading, English as a Second Language,
and Bilingual, University of Texas at Arlington 2005
Undergraduate
B.A., Elementary Education,
University of Texas at Arlington
B.A., Spanish, University of Texas at Arlington
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Standard Effective Date Validity Period
Master Reading Teacher (Grades EC-12-200*-****-****
Reading Specialist (Grades EC-12-200*-****-****
Provisional
Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8) 1987 1987-Life
Elementary Spanish (Grades 1-8) 1987 1987-Life
Secondary Reading (Grades 6-12-198*-****-Life
Kindergarten (Grades EC-KG) 1987 1987-Life
English as a Second Language (Grades EC-12) 1997 1997-Life
TEFL 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fall 2021 Survey of Children and Adolescent Literature
Curriculum and Instruction
University of Houston, Houston, TX
2019 - present Retired, Substitute Grades PK – 12
New Caney and Humble ISDs
2018 – 2019 ELA / ESL Grade 8
Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
2017 – 2018 Accelerated English Academy/ESL Grades 9-10 / Reading
Aldine Independent School District, Houston, TX
2016 - 2017 Reading Intervention Specialist Grades 1-5
Crosby Independent School District, Crosby, TX
2015 - 2016 Reading Intervention Specialist Grades 6, 7, 8
Humble Independent School District, Humble, TX
2016 READ 3380.01 Beginning and Emergent Literacy
Teacher Education
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
2015-2016 Teacher, Grade 1
Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX
2014-2015 ESL/Reading Specialist/Librarian – Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX
Fall 2013 Teacher English as a Second Language- English Grades 6, 7, 8
Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX
Spring 2013 Teacher English as a Second Language and Reading Grades 6, 7, 8
Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX
2011-2012 Teacher, English Language Arts, Grade 8
Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX
2006-2011 Teacher, Spanish and ESL, Grades 6-8
Denton Independent School District, Denton, TX
2005-2006 Teacher, Newcomers Language Center,
Intermediate Level, Grades 3-5
Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, TX
1998-2005 Teacher, Grade 4 self-contained, Elementary
Spanish Grades K-5, ESL Grades K-8
Burleson Independent School District, Burleson, TX
1997-1998 Teacher, ESL/Language Arts, Grades 5-8
Lake Worth Independent School District, Lake Worth, TX
1996-1997 Teacher, High School Spanish I, ESL Grades 7-8
Olney Independent School District, Olney, TX
1995-1996 Teacher, High School Spanish I, II, III
Howe Independent School District, Howe, TX
1994-1995 Teacher, Mathematics Grade 5
Waxahachie Independent School District, Waxahachie, TX
1991-1994 Teacher, Kindergarten
Italy Independent School District, Italy, TX
SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Date Title Type Publisher
2018 "Teaching Empathy: Exploring Multiple The Reading Teacher
Perspectives to Address Islamophobia"
2015 Annotations in: Bridges to Understanding: Rowman and Littlefield
International Children's Books Tell Their
Stories
2013 “Developing Literacy English in Texas
Skills for Global Citizenship:
Exploring Personal Culture and
Mining Cultural Gems From
Classroom Experts”
2013 Silver People Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature
2012 The Wild Book Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature
2011 Bringing the global society into our In M.T. Cowart, & P, Dam (Eds.). Classrooms: Insights into English language Linguistic and cultural considerations learners through children's and adolescent for English language learners.
literature. Denton, TX: The Federation of
North Texas Universities.
2011 “Nonfiction Access to Information, The Dragon Lode 29(2), 3-11
Insight, and Imagination”
2010 Samir and Yonatan Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
2010 Yasmin’s Hammer Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
2010 “Literature in the Chapter TWU Monologue
ELL Classroom: Co-authored
Wise Investments
in Learning”
2010 “Look, Think, Act: Using Critical Action Journal of Inquiry and Action in
Research to Sustain Reform in Complex Education. 3(3), 139-157
Teaching/Learning Ecologies”
2009 “Immigration Stories: Students Write World of Words International
About Their Journeys to America” Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
2009 “After the Journey: Immigrants in a World of Words International
New Country” Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
2009 Three Cups of Tea Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
2008 The Breadwinner Book Review World of Words International
Collection of Children’s and
Young Adult’s Literature.
Related Scholarship
2011 Brushing up on hygiene IB World
2010 Reading Aloud to Teens Gains Favor Education Week
Among Teachers
2010 Reading Aloud to Teens Gains Favor National Writing Project online
Among Teachers featured Education Week’s article
Students’ Publications
2018 Hurricane Experiences Skipping Stones
2015 Just Because I’m Latina Skipping Stones
2014 Text or Media that Support English in Texas
Dominant Ideologies
2014 Regrets Skipping Stones
2014 Pongal, The South Indian Festival Skipping Stones
2012 Learning from Technology English in Texas
and Fiction Books
2012 Nurturing Lifelong Learners English in Texas
2012 If I Were to go anywhere in the World Skipping Stones
It Would Be….
2010 Reflections on Our School Project Skipping Stones
2009 ESL students grades six and eight Teen Ink
Presentations
2012 “Examining Literacy Practices and the Development of Cross-Cultural
Understanding Through a Pen Pal project Between Bangladeshi and U.S. schools. Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2012 Developing Global Civic Responsibility and English Language
Development through International Literature and Social Action”
International Reading Association (IRA)
2012 “Inviting Deep Thinking about Global Citizenship through International
Literature”
Spicola, TWU Denton, TX
2011 “International Literature Inspires Reading, Writing, Language, and
Cultural Responses in Middle School Spanish Language Classrooms”
Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2011 “Literacy Development through International Literature Experiences”
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
2011 “Becoming Global Citizens and Making International Friends
through Literature”
Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR)
2011 “Cultivating Empowering Literacy Experiences for ALL Learners through
Global Literature and their Cultural Identities”
International Research Association (IRA)
2011 “Artistic Response to Latino/a Literature: Exploring Cultural Transactions
With Text”
American Educators Research Association (AERA)
2010 “The Reading Brain: Research-based Questions and Related Classroom
Practices”
National Reading Conference (NRC)
Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2010 “Latino/a Literature Promotes Cultural Understanding among Spanish
Language Learners in a Middle School Classroom”
National Reading Conference (NRC)
Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2010 “Teachers as First Responders in Selecting Literature for Classroom Use:
Rosenblatt Invites Understandings into Literature Selections for
Contemporary Classrooms”
National Reading Conference (NRC)
Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2010 “Using International Literature in a Spanish Speaking Classroom”
Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading (TAIR)
2010 “Reading Aloud: Sustaining Literacy Promises across Instructional
Contexts in Contemporary Times”
Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER)
2010 "Connecting Complexity Thinking to the Sustainability of Action Research
in Educational Research”
American Educators Research Association (AERA)
2009 “Engaging Middle School English Language Learners with Literacy
Through Read-Alouds: Past and Present Research Converge in Creating
Tomorrow’s Citizenry”
National Reading Conference (NRC)
2009 “Using Literature with English Language Learners”
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
2009 “Improving Literacy Skills and Motivation with English Language
Learners Using Read-Alouds”
Texas Association for Improvement of Reading (TAIR)
2009 “Action Research: Engaging Middle School English Language Learners
with Reading Aloud and Literacy Activities”
Rose Spicola Forum, Texas Woman’s University
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE
Membership in Professional Organizations
International/National
2010-present, Association of Literacy Educators & Researchers (ALER)
2009-present, International Reading Association (IRA)
2009-present, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
2009-present, Children’s Literature Assembly (CLA)
2009-present, National Research Conference (NRC)
Literacy Research Association (LRA)
2009-present, American Educators Research Association (AERA)
2008-present, International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
2008-present, United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
State
2008-present, Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (TCTELA)
Local
2009-present, Texas Association Instructors and Researchers (TAIR)
Offices and Committee Assignments in Professional Organizations International/National
2011- present, United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY)
State Ambassador for Texas2010- 2012
Texas Association Instructors and Researchers (TAIR)
Conference Planning Committee Member
2010- 2011 Membership Committee of the Association of Literacy Educators &
Researchers
Professional Activities
2012- 2015 National Writing Project – Summer Writing Camp; Denton, TX
2011- 2015 International Book Club Leader - Denton ISD; Denton, TX
2011- 2013 Spelling Bee Coordinator Denton ISD; Denton, TX
2010 - 2012 Culturally Mediated Writing Instruction; Denton, TX
2010 - 2015 National Writing Project - Professional Development; Denton, TX
2009-2012 National Writing Project – Book Club Leader; Denton, TX
2003-2005 Six Traits Trainer Burleson ISD, Burleson, TX
2000-2004 LPAC Committee Leader Burleson ISD; Burleson, TX
1997-1998 LPAC Committee Member Lake Worth ISD; Lake Worth, TX
1996-1997 LPAC Committee Member Olney ISD; Olney, TX
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