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Anna S. Evmenova
10808 Cedar Ave. Apt.#8
Fairfax, VA 22030

(703) 717-2195
aevmenov@gmu.edu

Education

2005 – present

Ph.D. student, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
Major: Assistive/Instructional Technology

2001 – 2003 M.A.Ed., East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
Major: Learning Disabilities
1996 - 2001 M.A. and B.A. Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
Major: English and German Languages and Literature

Certification

State of North Carolina – Learning Disabilities; K-12
Assistive Technology Certificate, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
Teaching License in Russia – English and German as Foreign Languages; 1-10

 

 


Experience

Fall 2007

Co-instructor, George Mason University, Fairfax VA, USA
Advanced Research Methods in Single Subject and Single Case Design (EDRS 823)

Spring 2007;
Summer 2006

Adjunct Instructor, George Mason University, Fairfax VA, USA
Computer Applications for Special Populations (EDSE 517)

Spring 2007;
Fall 2006

Teaching Assistant, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
Innovations in Distance Learning (EDIT 611)
Introduction to Assistive Technology (EDSE 510)
2005 – present Graduate Research Assistant, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA
2004 – 2005 Leading Grant/Documentation Specialist, International Office, Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
2003 – 2004 Exceptional Children Teacher (Learning Disabilities Resource/Inclusion), Snow Hill Primary School, Snow Hill, NC, USA
2002 – 2003 Assistive Technology Consultant, Assistive Technology Lab, College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
2002 – 2003 Intern/Student teacher (middle school LD Resource room), G.R. Whitfield K-8 School, Grimsland, NC, USA
2001 – 2002 Graduate Assistant, College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
1999 – 2001 Teacher of English and German as Second Languages, School # 34, Saratov, Russia

Campus activities, GMU

Spring 2007 Technology coordinator for SD Consortium
2006 - present

First tear reviewer at International Journal of Educational Policy and Leadership

Spring 2006

Assistive Technology Lab tour

Spring 2006

WordMaker software demo for SPED 403

Spring 2006 Co-teaching presentation for SPED 662

Publications

Evmenova, A., Jerome, M.K., Behrmann, M., & Graff, H. (2007). Word prediction programs with phonetic spelling support: Performance comparisons and impact on journal writing for students with writing difficulties. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Bausch, M. E., Evmenova, A., Behrmann, M., & Ault M. J. (2007). Going beyond assistive technology devices: Are assistive technology services being considered? Manuscript submitted for publication.
Evmenova, A. (2007). Emerging Aspects of Language Teaching and Learning: The Role of Technology. Proceedings of the International Conference "Aspects of Structural, Functional, and Cognitive Linguistics: Theory and Practice" (pp.). Saratov, Russia
King-Sears, M. E., & Evmenova, A. (2007). Premises, principles, and processes for integrating TECHnology into instruction. Teaching Exceptional Children, 40(1), ...
Jerome, M. K., Neuber, K., Stegall, B., Evmenova, A., & Behrmann, M. (2007). Technology for integration of students with disabilities in higher education. In S. Helal, M. Mokhtari, & B. Abdulravak (Eds.), Technology for aging, disability, and independence: Computer and engineering for design and applications. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley & Sons.
Jeffs, T., Evmenova, A., Warren, S., & Robin, R. (2006). An action research study of computer-assisted instruction within the first grade classroom. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 3(1). Retrieved May, 1, 2007 from http://www.atia.org/atob/ATOBWeb/ATOBV3N1/index.htm
Evmenova, A. (2003). Interactive Multimedia Electronic Portfolio, Greenville, NC.
Evmenova, A. (2002). Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities. Proceedings of the Global Partnership for Democratic Future Conference (228-235). Saratov, Russia
Evmenova, A. (2002). Interactive CD-Rom “Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities” in two languages: English and Russian.
Warren, S., Orlova, N., & Evmenova, A. (2001). Providing Access to the General
Education Curriculum for Students with Disabilities: Tensions Posed by Democratically Based System of Education. Proceedings of the Democracy and Education Conference (141-150). Kiev, Ukraine

Presentations

2007 SOS! Strategies on Standards: Access to Social for Everyone! - Paper Presentation, Closing The Gap (CTG) Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 10.18-20.2007
2007 Predicting Writing Success: Word Prediction Options for Struggling Writers- Student Poster Presentation, DLD at CEC Conference, Louisville, KY, 4.19-21.2007
2006 Assistive and Instructional Technology Integration in Content Areas for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities - Poster Presentation, TED/TAM Conference, San Diego, 11.8-11.2006
2006 Who's Using Technology: From Theory to Practice - Poster Presentation, TED/TAM Conference, San Diego, California, 11.8-11.2006
2006 Teachers' Use of Writing Software with Students with Learning Disabilities - Paper Presentation, Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) International Conference, McLean, Virginia, 10.20-22.2006
2006 SOS! Strategies on Standards: Access to Science for Everyone! - Paper Presentation, Closing The Gap (CTG) Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 10.19-21.2006
2006 Kellar Instructional Handheld Data (KIHd) System - Poster Presentation, Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA) Convention, Atlanta, Georgia, 5.26-30.2006
2006

Considerations, Outcomes and Benefits of WordMaker Software for First Grade Students - Paper Presentation, Assistive Technology Industry (ATIA) Conference, Orlando, Florida, 01.18-21.2006

2003 ECU Online AT Certificate Program, Grant Advisory Council North Carolina Assistive Technology Program, Raleigh, NC, 08.22.2003
2003 Electronic Portfolio – Multimedia Presentation, College of Education, ECU, Greenville, NC, May 2003
2002-2003 Presentations about Russia, G.R. Whitfield, H.B. Suggs Elementary, Snow Hill Primary Schools, NC, 2002-2003
2002 Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities – Paper Presentation, International Conference “Global Partnerships for a Democratic Future”, Volzhskie Dali, Russia, 05.16-19.2002
2001 Assistive Technology for Students with Learning Disabilities - Multimedia Presentation in English and Russian, College of Education, ECU, Greenville, NC, December 2001
2001 Providing Access to the General Education Curriculum for Students with Disabilities: Tensions Posed by Democratically Based System of Education – Paper Presentation, International Symposium “Democracy and Education”, Kiev, Ukraine, 06.01-03.2001

Special Honors and Awards

2007 Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities Fellowship
2005 Winner of BRIDGE project (60,000 GBP), Saratov, Russia
2002 - present Member, Delta Kappa Phi, Nation Education Honor Society
2003 Outstanding Graduate Student of ECU nominee, Greenville, NC
2002-2003 Member, Phi Kappa Phi, National Higher Education Honor Society
2001-2002 U.S. Department of Education Scholarship, Greenville, NC
1996-2001 Stipend of the Russian Federation for outstanding students, Saratov, Russia

Grants

2006-2008 Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities grant supported by Office of Special Education Programs, State Department of Education, Washington, D.C.
2004-2005 Winner of the "British degree in Russia - BRIDGE" grant supported by British Council (UK) (coordinator and developer of the new dual master educational program), Saratov State University, Saratov, Russia
2003 Mini-grant pen pal project “International Connections” funded by Cause for Our Kids Foundation, Snow Hill, NC

Professional Societies/Memberships

2007 - present Council for Exceptional Children: Technology and Media division
2002 - present Council for Exceptional Children: Division for Learning Disabilities
2006 - present Council for Learning Disabilities
2005 –2006 Association for Behavior Analysis
2002 - present Delta Kappa Pi honor society for outstanding teachers
2002 - 2003 Phi Kappa Phi honor society for outstanding higher educators
2001 – 2004 Special Olympics, Greenville, Snow Hill, NC

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Last Updated: 10/14/07
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