EDUCATION

Arizona State University, ****

M.A., English and Applied Linguistics with a concentration in ESOL

McPherson College, 1983

Certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary, Bilingual and English Education

Florida State University, 1981

B.A., English Literature with a minor in Religious Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

State of Florida Department of Education Teaching Certificate

English 6-12

ESOL Endorsement K-12

Gifted Endorsement K-12

EXPERIENCE

2019-2022 University of the People

Taught English Composition and ESOL for a global university serving students from all over the world.

2012-2018 Broward College, Florida

Adjunct faculty member teaching English online.

2010-2012 Barry University

Tutor at the University’s Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) in content areas for students with learning disabilities

2005-10 Allison Academy (a private school for grades 6-12)

Middle School English teacher grades 6-8 from basic skills to honors

High School English teacher, including Advanced Placement English and honors

Curriculum development, including:

Middle School English, based on inclusion models

High School Regular, Honors and AP English

College Preparatory Test (CPT)

Developed a film through literature class for high school students, incorporating post-production of student video projects with computer technology

Spearheaded the drive to develop a computer resource and learning center providing access to all of the Miami-Dade County databases

Chairperson for accreditation team and School Improvement Plan

Member of SACS accreditation team

2002-05 Barry University

Adjunct professor, duties included:

English composition classes, English composition for students of other languages (ESOL) and accent reduction classes, writing for Science majors

Tutored at the University’s Center for Advanced Learning in content areas for students with learning disabilities, primarily dyslexia

Tutored at the University’s Writing Center, working one-on-one with students ranging from undergraduate to graduate students

1989 – 01 Miami Senior High School

English teacher, duties encompassed:

Originated and taught the Gifted English program

Extensive EP writing, staffing, and curriculum development for gifted program

Teacher and curriculum developer of the 9th grade Honors English program

Taught English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) levels I-IV

Taught in the Students At Risk Program (SARP)

Structured and taught a values-oriented language arts curriculum

School Newspaper Adviser for The Miami High Times, an award-winning publication with a 90-year history. Accomplishments included:

Upgrading computer hardware and software for the journalism lab

Creation of the first online school newspaper in the district, located at: http://www.earthsights.com/msh

Business management of the newspaper funds

Management of a multi-level staff, incorporating Journalism I – IV

Sponsored student attendance at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Conference at Columbia University, New York City, NY

Additional activities undertaken:

Site coordinator for the School to Work initiative

Club advisor of Amnesty International

Advisor of Quill and Scroll (National Journalism Honor Society)

Dade Academy for the Teaching Arts (DATA) externship

Co-created AWARE, an environmental interest club

Assisted and counseled students with college applications, essays and organization.

1988-89 Coral Park Senior High School

ESOL teacher for levels II to IV, and instructed SCSI (Self-Contained

Instructional Setting)

1987-88 Hotevilla-Bacavi Community School, Hopi Indian Reservation, Arizona

Served in several positions, notably:

Director of special services

Department chairperson

Test chairperson, coordinated materials and interpreted data

Special Education Coordinator, identified and intervened on behalf of at-risk students

Structured curriculum in accordance with psychological recommendations

Developed a multicultural curriculum with an emphasis on Native American culture

Bilingual kindergarten teacher

1985-87- J.B. Sutton Elementary School, Phoenix, Arizona

Bilingual kindergarten teacher worked primarily with migrant and ESE students. Duties included:

Transitioning students from Spanish into English

Staffing, IEP’s and curriculum development

Coordinated curriculum with school psychologist

Served as liaison between community outreach programs and families

1982-85 Clarendon Elementary School, Phoenix, Arizona

ESOL resource teacher for grades K-8 in a predominantly Mexican-American and Asian-American school district. The multifaceted position transitioned students from their native language into English, including:

Counseling

ESE and ESOL screening, identification, placement and IEP’s

Coordinated and developed individual curriculum for students depending on their ESOL level and ability

LANGUAGES

Speak, read and write in Spanish

AFFILIATIONS

Amnesty International

Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)

Dade County Teachers of English (DCTE)

Florida Council of Teachers of English (FCTE)

Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA)

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA)

Quill & Scroll

PERSONAL

Married with two children.

REFERENCES

Furnished upon request.

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