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CURRICULUM VITÆ
Jorge P. Osterling, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education
Center for Language and Culture
College of Education and Human Development
George Mason University
1. EDUCATION
2. HONORS AND AWARDS
3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
4.LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
5. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
6. SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY:
a. Books
b. Book Chapters
c. Journal articles
d. Manuscripts
7.SPONSORED PROJECTS
8.SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
9.PAPERS PRESENTED AT OTHER MEETINGS
10.SERVICE
a. International
b. National
c. Local and State
d. University
EDUCATION
Ph.D. -- 1978 -- University of California, Berkeley, CA
Applied Anthropology with emphasis on contemporary societies and cultures.
Earned Distinction at Ph.D. Orals Qualifying Exam (1975).
M.A. 1973 University of California, Berkeley, CA
Contemporary societies and cultures.
B.A. 1971 The Catholic University of Perú.
Social Sciences.
High School Teacher License 1968 -- Normal Superior "Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo"
Social Sciences (Life Teaching Certificate/ License )
Ministry of Education. Government of Perú. Registry: 35781-G
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HONORS AND AWARDS
2009 Visiting International Scholar. Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, People's Republic of China. August 2009 - January 2010.
2005 Certificate of Appreciation, Arlington, Fairfax and Prince Williams Counties public school divisions, for "... his dedication to the dreams of aspiring bilingual teachers," by ESOL Supervisors Carol Bass, Keith Buchanan, and and Emma Violand-Sanchez. April 29, 2005.
2005 Vision Award, George Mason University (sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs and Services), for "his significance and meaningful contribution to the empowerment of students, role modeling and advocacy for social justice." April 2, 2005.
1998 Arlington County Community Hero Award (Organizational Category) (with members of LULAC's Educational Council, for support of education in Arlington's Hispanic community.
1981 Gastonderzoeker, Visiting Scholar. Interuniversity Center for Latin American Research and Documentation (CEDLA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. January - March 1981.
1975 Earned Distinction at Ph.D. Orals Qualifying Exam, U.C., California, Berkeley.
1975 Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research. Supplementary grant to conduct doctoral research in Perú (field work phase).
1973 Center for Latin American Studies, University of California, Berkeley. Summer fellowship to conduct field work in Jalisco, Mexico. June - September 1973.
1972/77 The Ford Foundation. Recipient of a full scholarship plus family expenses to study at the University of California, Berkeley; to conduct doctoral research in Perú; and to return to California to file doctoral dissertation.
1961/62 American Field Service, International Scholarships. 12th Grade Exchange Student, Fort Plain Central High School, Fort Plain, NY.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
| 2005 - Present |
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Fairfax, VA |
Associate Professor, full time, tenured
Interim Director, Center for Language and Culture, 2005-2006.
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| 1996 - 2005 |
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Fairfax, VA |
Assistant Professor
Director, Bilingual Career Ladder Program, 1999 - 2006.
Coordinator, IET - Arlington, 1997 - 1998 |
| 1994 - 1996 |
Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA. |
Director, Community Services
Member of the Division Superintendent's Cabinet and Senior Staff |
| 1993-1994: |
Macro International
Development Associates, Inc., Arlington, VA. |
Researcher and Consultant, Narcotics Awareness and Education Project (NAE)
Co-author:
Kirsch, H. ed. (1995) Drug Lessons and Education Programs in Developing Countries. New Brunswick: Transaction Books, Rutgers. |
| 1988 - 1992 |
U.S. Mission
Berlin, Germany |
Director, Outplacement Office, U.S. Embassy, Office Berlin.
[Spouse, senior US Foreign Service Officer -- USIA]. |
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Potsdam University,
Brandenburg, Germany |
Visiting Adjunct Professor (Part-time) |
| 1985 - 1988 |
Embassy of the United States
Bogotá, Colombia |
Coordinator, U.S. Emergency Volcano Task Force, 1985 - 1986
Author (1989): Democracy in Colombia: Clientelist Politics and Guerrilla Warfare, New Brunswick: Transaction Books. |
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Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Universidad de los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia |
Visiting Adjunct Professor (Part-time)
Visiting Adjunct Professor (Part-time). |
| 1985 |
U.S. Citizenship
Baltimore, MD |
Naturalization Certificate Nº 12372884
(September 1985) |
| 1984 - 1985 |
American University,
Foreign Area Studies,
Washington, D.C. |
Associate Research Scientist -- Latin American Team
Co-author: Foreign Area Studies Handbooks (Argentina, Cuba, Mexico). |
| 1983 - 1984 |
Ibero-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Washington.
Washington, D.C. |
Director, Research and Information Center |
| 1982 - 1983 |
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) |
International Consultant: Guatemala, Perú. |
| 1981 |
Interuniversity Center for Latin American Research and Documentation (CEDLA), Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
Gastonderzoeker, Visiting Scholar. |
| 1978 - 1982 |
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (The Catholic University of Perú).
Lima, Perú |
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences, |
| 1978 - 1982 |
Universidad del Pacifico
Lima, Perú. |
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences |
1976-1978
1971-1972 |
The National Institute of Planning of Perú
Lima, Perú |
Social Planner, |
| 1972 - 1975 |
University of California
Berkeley, CA |
Graduate Student
Ford Foundation Fellow. |
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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
| Spanish |
College-educated with native fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
| English |
College-educated native-like fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. |
| German |
Listening and speaking, good; reading fair. |
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE PRODUCTIVITY
Books
Osterling, J.P. (1989). Democracy in Colombia: Clientelist Politics and Guerrilla Warfare. New Brunswick: Transaction Publishers. [Rutgers University] ISBN: 0887382290
Osterling, J.P. (1980). De Campesinos a Profesionales: Migrantes de Huayopampa en Lima [From Peasants to Professionals: Huayopampino Migrants in Lima]. Lima: Fondo Editorial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. (203 pages).
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Book Chapters
Kirsch, H., Andrade, S., Osterling, J.P.& Galvan, A.M. (1995). Empowerment, Participation, and Prevention: Use of the Community Promoter Model in Northern Mexico. In Henry Kirsch (Ed.), Drug Lessons and Education Programs in Developing Countries (pp. 179-195). New Brunswick and Oxford: Transaction Publishers [Rutgers University]. ISBN: 1560002204
Osterling, J.P. (1995). Is the message Just Say No to Drugs or Say Yes to Life? A Drug-Abuse Prevention Curriculum for Bolivian High School Students. In Henry Kirsch (Ed.), Drug Lessons and Education Programs in Developing Countries (pp. 195-204). New Brunswick and Oxford: Transaction Publishers[Rutgers University]. ISBN: 1560002204
Kirsch, H., Reale, D. & Osterling, J.P. (1995). Hard-To-Reach or Out-of-Reach? Sao Paulo Outreach Workers and inner-City Addicts. In Henry Kirsch (Ed.), Drug Lessons and Education Programs in Developing Countries (pp. 219-234). New Brunswick and Oxford: Transaction Publishers [Rutgers University]. ISBN: 1560002204
Kirsch, H., & Osterling, J.P. (1995). Coalition Building in an Emerging Democracy: The Development of a National Drug-Abuse Prevention Plan in Paraguay. In Henry Kirsch (Ed.), Drug Lessons and Education Programs in Developing Countries (pp.297-310). New Brunswick and Oxford: Transaction Publishers [Rutgers University]. ISBN: 1560002204
Osterling, J.P. (1987). The Society and Its Environment. In James D. Rudolph (Ed.), Cuba, A Country Study. (pp. 63-107). Area Handbook Series. Washington, DC: American University, Foreign Area Studies.
Osterling, J.P. (1986). The Society and Its Environment. In James D. Rudolph (Ed.), Argentina, A Country Study (pp. 81-124). Area Handbook Series. Washington, DC: American University , Foreign Area Studies.
Osterling, J.P. (1985). The Society and Its Environment. In James D. Rudolph (Ed.), Mexico, A Country Study. (pp. 81-160). Area Handbook Series. Washington, DC: American University , Foreign Area Studies.
Osterling, J.P. (1983). Patrones de Migración en la Comunidad de Huayopampa: Perspectivas para la Investigación. [Migration Patterns in the Community of Huayopampa: Research Perspectives"). In Javier Iguíñez (Ed.), La Cuestion Rural en el Perú (pp. 41-47). Lima: Fondo Editorial de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
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Journal Articles
Osterling, J.P. & Wong, S.D. (2008). Dangerous Discourses and Uncomfortable Silences," The Journal of Praxis in Multicultural Education 3(1), 3-16.
Osterling, J.P. & McClure, S. (2008). Dystopia in Virginia: The 2008 Immigration Debate. Mosaic: A Journal of Original Research on Multicultural Education, Teaching, and Learning 1, 11-21.
Merchant, A.D. & Osterling, J.P. (2008). Immigration, Education, and the Search for our National Identity. Bilingual Research Journal 31(1), 7-22.
Osterling, J.P. & Rahilly, M.K. (2008). Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings. [Review of the book Intercultural Discourse and Communication: The Essential Readings]. http://edrev.asy.edu/reviews/rev665.htm
Grant, R.A., Wong, S.D. & Osterling, J.P. (2007). Developing literacy in second language learners: Critique from a heteroglossic, sociocultural, and multidimensional framework. Reading Research Quarterly 42(4), 598-609.
Osterling, J.P. & Fox R.F. (2004). The Power of Perspectives: Building a Cross-Cultural Community of Learners. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism 7(6), 489-505
Osterling, J.P. & Garza, A. (2004). Strengthening Latino Parental Involvement:Forming Community-Based Organizations/ School Partnerships. NABE's Journal of Research and Practice, 2(1), 270-284.
Osterling, J.P. & Buchanan, K. (2003). Tapping a Valuable Source for Prospective ESOL Teachers: Northern Virginia's Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder School-University Partnership. Bilingual Research Journal 27(3), 503-521.
Osterling, J.P. (2001). Waking the Sleeping Giant: Engaging and Capitalizing on the Sociocultural Strengths of the Latino Community." Bilingual Research Journal, 25(1&2), 59-89.
Osterling, J.P. Violand-Sánchez, E. & and von Vacano, M. (1999). Latino Families Learning Together. Educational Leadership, 57 (2), 64-68.
Osterling, J.P. (1998). Moving beyond Invisibility: The Sociocultural Strengths of the Latino Community (The Case of Arlington's Salvadoran Families). Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Diego, CA, April 13-17, 1998). The Education Resources Information Center, National Library of Education. ERIC Nº ED424341.
Osterling, J.P. (1997). Engaging Community Voices for More Democratic Schooling," Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Chicago, IL, March 24-28, 1997). The Education Resources Information Center, National Library of Education. ERIC Nº ED408703. March 1997
Osterling, J.P. (1986). Cómo Se Formula La Política Exterior Norteamericana? [How is US foreign policy formulated?]. Ciencia Política (Bogotá, Colombia),. 5(IV Trimestre), 149-161.
Osterling, J.P. (1984). Recopilación de cuentos en relación con lo sobrenatural en Pampas - La Florida [Collection of Folktales on the Supernatural in Pampas, La Florida]. Antropologicas 2(2), 271-303.
Osterling, J.P. (1984). Cuentos animalísticos de Pampas-La Florida (Chancay). Bulletin de Institut français d' études andines (Lima) 13(1-2), 95-99
Osterling, J.P. & Martinez, H. (1983). Notes for a History of Peruvian Social Anthropology, 1940-1980. Current Anthropology, 24(3), 343-360.
Osterling, J.P. (1982). Problemática de la Vivienda en Lima [The Housing Problem in Lima]. Socialismo y Participación, 19, 11-23.
LLanos, O. & Osterling, J.P. (1982). Ritual de la Fiesta del Agua en San Pedro de Casta, Perú. Journal of Latin American Lore, 88(1), 115-150.
Osterling, J.P. (1981a). La Pobreza Urbana a la Luz del Sector Económico Informal Urbano: Una Perspectiva Transcultural [Urban Poverty in the Light of the Urban Informal Sector: A Transcultural Perspective]. Socialismo y Participación, 16, 71-84.
Osterling, J.P. (1981b). La Estructura Socio-Económica del Comercio Ambulatorio: Algunas Hipótesis de Trabajo [The Socioeconomic Structure of Street Vending: Some Working Hypotheses]. Economía, IV(8), 65-102.
Osterling, J.P. (1981c). Los Clubes de Provincianos en Lima [The Provincial' Clubs in Lima]. Debate, 11, 52-55.
Osterling, J.P. (1981d). Documento de Trabajo: Los Kraker de Amsterdam [Discussion Document: The Amsterdam Krakers]. Lima, Departamento de Ciencias Sociales, Serie "Tapa Roja," Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Mimeograph).
Osterling, J.P. (1981e). Documento de Trabajo: La Problemática de la Vivienda en el Perú: Algunos Indicadores Socio-económicos [Discussion Document: The Housing Problem in Perú: Some Socioeconomic Indicators]. Lima, Departamento de Ciencias Sociales, Serie "Tapa Roja," Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Mimeograph).
Osterling, J.P. (1980). San Agustin de Páriac, Su Tradición Oral [San Agustin de Páriac' Oral Tradition]. Debates en Antropología, 5, 189-224.
Osterling, J.P. (1979). The Peruvian Disaster and the Spontaneous Relocation of Some of its Victims: Ancashino Peasant Migrants in Huayopampa. Mass Emergencies, 4, 117-120.
Osterling, J.P. & Chavez de Paz, D. (1979a). Desarrollo Agrícola y Procesos Sociales en la Comunidad Campesina de Huayopampa [Agricultural Developments and Social Processes in the Peasant Community of Huayopampa]. Allpanchis, 14, 95-116.
Osterling, J.P. & Chavez de Paz, D. (1979b). La Organización de los Vendedores Ambulantes: el Caso de Lima Metropolitana [The Organization of Street Vendors: the Case of Metropolitan Lima]. Revista de la Universidad Católica del Perú, 6, 185-202.
Osterling, J.P., de Althaus, J. & Morelli, J. (1979). Los Vendedores Ambulantes de Ropa en El Cercado: Un Ejemplo del Sector Económico Informal en Lima Metropolitana [The Clothing Vendors in El Cercado: A Case Study from the Informal Economic Sector in Metropolitan Lima]. Debates en Antropología, 4, 23-41.
Osterling, J.P. (1973). Immigration and Social Mobility in Perú: The Case of Juan Perez. Kroeber Anthropological Society Papers. 47-48, 28-43.
Varese, S. et al. (1970). Survey de las Comunidades Nativas del Alto Marañón (Survey of the Native Communities of the Alto Marañón River), Lima: Ministerio de Agricultura. (Mimeograph).
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MANUSCRIPTS
Osterling, JP. (2008). Surfing the big wave of social justice: Adopting a social justice approach in teacher education. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Osterling, J.P. & Webb, W. (2008). On becoming a bilingual teacher: A transformative process for preservice and novice teachers. Manuscript submitted for publication.
Osterling, J.P. & Arnold, A. (2006). Mentoring Non-traditional beginning teachers in a biliingual career ladder teacher education program. Unpublished manuscript, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Osterling, J.P. & Reed, L.S. (2006). Overcoming odds: Preparing bilingual paraeducators to teach for social justice. Unpublished manuscript, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.
Osterling, J.P.(2003). Defying all Odds: The Educational Attainment of Latino Immigrant Trailblazers [Vital Factors for Successful Latino Education in the US].
Osterling, J.P. (2002). Cultural Brokerage in our 21st Century Schools. Making America's Educational Promise a Reality.
Osterling, J.P. (2001). Closing the Achievement Gap. The Need for New Lenses to Reveal the Real Problem. Unpublished manuscript, George Mason University.
Arlington United Way (1998). Community Needs Report With various Arlington scholars and community leaders, (Available from Arlington United Way), August 1998. [Coordinated and drafted section 2: Investing in Our Children].
Barrios Unidos (1998). Co-authored with various community leaders, 1998 Handbook, Barrios Unidos / United Neighborhoods of Northern Virginia. [Northern Virginia grassroots organization aimed at deterring and preventing juvenile violence, substance abuse, criminal activity, and gang involvement].
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SPONSORED PROJECTS
Federal Grants
Approved
| 2000 - 2006 Principal Investigator: US $1.22 million |
| Bilingual Paraprofessional Career Ladder Teacher Education Program (BIPACAL) |
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Five year grant -- Title VII grant to develop a GSE minority-teacher education program in partnership with three local school districts. (100% Mason-GSE), PI. [5/26/00]. |
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U.S. Department of Education, PR/Award Number: T195-E000044. |
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Sixth year -- No cost extension. |
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SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
(Peer Reviewed)
| American Educastional Research Association (AERA). [San Diego, CA]. |
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2009
April |
Integrating action research with Chinese prospective teachers in a U.S. teacher education program. [Jointly presented with Peng Yu, GMU]. |
| Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL):Uncharted mountains, forging new pathways. [Denver, CO]. |
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2009
March |
The challenges of immigration reform: Impact on Second Language Learners. [Colloquium] |
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Helping students navigate the challenging terrain of anti-immigration sentiment. [Jointly presented with G.Sue Kasun, University of Texas]. |
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| Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Peace Forum [Fairfax, VA] |
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2009
February
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Developing a culture of peace: Globalization, immigration and the ethics of choice |
| National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE [Austin, TX]. |
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2009,
February
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invited |
"Involving families and the community in education," |
Annual Equity and Social Justice Conference; The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey [Pomona, NJ]. |
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2008, April |
Surfing the big wave: Adopting a social justice approach in teacher education. [Jointly presented with Prof. Elavie Ndura]. |
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2008, April |
Preparing educators to embrace social justice in an age of accountability [Jointly presented with Prof. Elavie Ndura] |
American Educational Research Association, AERA [New York, NY] |
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2008, March. SIG Bilingual Education Research |
On becoming a bilingual teacher: A transformative process for preservice and novice teachers. [Jointly presented with Whitney Webb]. |
| National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE [San Jose, CA]. |
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2007,
February
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invited
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"U.S. Immigration Reform and Social Justice: The Impact on ELL." |
| Comparative and International Education Society, CIES 51ST Annual Conference. |
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2007,
February
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"Bridging the divide by planting the seeds for change," [Jointly presented with Prof. Rachel A. Grant]. Symposium: Critical dialogues across cultures: Engaging our Differences]. |
| Association for Teacher Education in Europe, ATEE, [Portorož, Slovenia] |
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2006, October |
"Bridging the Divide and Blurring the Boundaries: Strengthening University-School Districts Cooperative Partnerships." [Jointly presented with Prof. Rosario Diaz-Greenberg, CAL State, San Marcos]. |
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2006, October |
"Social Justice and Teacher Education in an age of accountability: A Call for Partnerships." [Jointly presented with Prof. Rosario Diaz-Greenberg, CAL State, San Marcos & Prof. Rebecca K. Fox, Mason]. |
Virginia Department of Education -- From Vision to Practice
Second Annual Academy. [Roanoke, VA]
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July 20, 2006 |
Narrowing the Achievement Gap -- High Achievement for All students: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy |
American Educational Research Association, AERA [San Francisco] |
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2006, Division K
Teaching and Teacher Education |
Chair, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Reflections: Preservice Teacher Preparation Programs. April 7, 2006. Session 13.034 |
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2006, Division K
Teaching and Teacher Education |
Teacher Induction in a Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher Education Program: Preparing Highly Qualified ESOL Teachers. [Jointly presented with Nancy A. Arnold]. April 7, 2006. Session 16.029. |
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2006, Division K
Teaching and Teacher Education |
Overcoming Odds: Preparing Bilingual Paraeducators to Teach for Social Justice. [Jointly presented with Leon S. Reed & David P. Williams]. April 11, 2006. Session 71.040. |
| Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Daring to Lead Convention. [Tampa, FL] |
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2006
March 17, 2006
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Personal Transformations in Learning to Teach Towards Social Justice. [Session Title: Ethics, Power, and Fidelity in Bilingual Education]. |
| National Association for the Education of Young Children, NAEYC [Washington, DC] |
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2005,
All day event/ panel
Dec 7, 2005 |
Social Justice in Early Education: A Transformative Model. [Panel Chaired Sylvia Sanchez. Panelists and presenters included Jorge P. Osterling, Susan Burns, Elaisa Gosnell, Julie Kidd, Salvador Moral, Eva Thorp, and Cherie Takemoto]. December 7, 2005 |
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Dec 9 |
Developing New Thinking in Teacher Education: A Dialogue for Social Justice -- Making the Invisible Visible. |
| National Association for Multicultural Education, NAME [Atlanta, GA]. |
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2005
Nov. 10 |
Organized and chaired a symposium entitled: Carrying the Torch: A Teacher Education Program Moves from Multicultural Education to Social Justice and Beyond . November 10, 2005,.
Presenters included Mason-GSE Dean Jeffrey Gorrell, Jack Levy Elaisa Sanchez-Gosnell, Eva K. Thorp, and Shelley Wong.
Also presented a paper entitled:
Dangerous Discourses in Teacher Education: Grappling with Uneasy Silences and Disturbing Dialogues in University Settings [Jointly presented with Shelley Wong]. |
| National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE [San Antonio, TX]]. |
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2005,
Education Reform |
Educating Teachers for Social Justice in an Age of Accountability. San Antonio, TX, January 22, 2005. |
| US Department of Education -- OELA Celebrate Our Rising Stars Third Annual Summit [Washington, DC] |
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2004,
October 2 |
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Mason - College of Education & Human Development [Fairfax, VA] |
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2004,
1 November General Faculty Meeting |
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| American Educational Research Association, AERA [San Diego] |
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2004, SIG
Classroom Observation |
Discussant - Classroom Observation Symposium, San Diego, CA., April 2004. |
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2004, Division K |
Developing Professional Identities as ESOL Teachers: Cultural Productions of Bilingual Paraeducators Enrolled in a Career Ladder Program. [Jointly submitted with S. Steeley]. Approved & announced in the conference program but cancelled at last moment. Division K., Section 3. American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. |
| National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE [Albuquerque, NM]]. |
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2004, SIG
Parent and Community Special Interest Institute |
Heritage Language Maintenance Efforts Among Hispanic-American Children and the Role of Parent Involvement in the Process. Albuquerque, NM, February 2004. |
| Virginia Association for Multicultural Education, VAME [Fairfax, VA] |
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2003 |
Challenges in Preparing 21st Century Teachers: Lessons Learned from Two Teacher-Training Courses in Multicultural Education. Fairfax, VA. October 2003. [Jointly presented with Marilyn K. Rahilly]. |
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2003 |
Who will Teach the Children? Facilitating the Development of Culturally Responsive Teachers. Fairfax, October 2003. [Jointly presented with Rebecca K. Fox]. |
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2003 |
Language and Culture: Career Ladder Teacher-Training Program. Fairfax, October 2003. [Jointly presented with Sherry L. Steeley]. |
| American Educational Research Association, AERA. [Chicago, IL]. |
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2003, SIG/
Classroom Observation |
Discussant: The Role of Classroom Observation in Instructional Accountability. Session 36.072. Chicago, IL. April 2003. |
| International Conference on Teacher Research, ICTR [Lincolnshire, IL]. |
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2003 |
Building a Cross-Cultural Community of Learners: Teacher Research Provides Growth and Learning in a Multicultural Teacher Education Program. Lincolnshire, IL . April 2003. [Jointly presented with Rebecca K. Fox]. |
| Virginia Association for ESL Supervisors, VESA [Williamsburg, VA] |
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2003 |
BIPACAL -- Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher-Training Partnership. Williamsburg, VA. February 2003. [2-hr. symposium jointly presented with Northern Virginia ESL supervisors (Prince William, Fairfax, Arlington together with IHE faculty]. |
| National Association for Bilingual Education, NABE [New Orleans, LA]. |
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2003 |
Forming Community-based Organizations/ School Partnerships to Strengthen Parent Leadership. New Orleans, LA. January 2003. |
| National Association for Multicultural Education, NAME [Crystal City, VA]. |
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2002 |
We the Multicultural Learning Community" Using the Power of Perspectives to Build a Cross-Cultural Community of Learners. Crystal City, Virginia. [Jointly presented with Rebecca K. Fox]. |
| American Educational Research Association. |
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1998, Division G |
Organized and chaired a symposium entitled:
Empowering Latino Families and Students to Overcome Structural Barriers that Inhibit their Academic Achievement.
Also presented a paper entitled:
Moving Beyond Invisibility: The Sociocultural Strengths of the Latino Community: The Case of Arlington's Salvadoran Families. San Diego, California. April 1998. |
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1997, Division B |
Engaging Community Voices for More Democratic Schooling. Chicago, IL. March 1997. |
| University of Nebraska's 1997, International Conference on the Pedagogy and Theater of the Oppressed |
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(Paulo Freire and Augusto Boal Models). [Omaha, NE]. |
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1997 |
Organized and chaired a symposium entitled:
Urban Alternatives: Issues In Liberatory Education.
Presented a paper entitled: "
The Development of the Urban Alternative: An Active, Cooperative and Social Educational Experience. Omaha, Nebraska. April 1997. |
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PAPERS PRESENTED AT OTHER MEETINGS
2008, March, Georgetown University, Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED). U.S. Department of State's International English Language Fellows Program. Washington, D.C. March 31, 2009.
2007, May, The George Washington University Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (GW-CEEE). ELL Staff Development provided to the Appalachia Region Comprehensive Center.
2006, Virginia Department of Education -- From Vision to Practice. Second Annual Academy. [Roanoke, VA]. "Narrowing the Achievement Gap -- High Achievement for All students: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy." July 2006.
2006, Manassas City Public Schools. "Narrowing the Achievement Gap: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy." {Half day workshop]. August 2006.
2005, March. Manassas City Public Schools. "Acknowledging Winds of Change: Creating Successful Diverse School Districts." Paper presented to school board and senior staff session. Manassas City Public Schools.
2002, May. Arlington Community Action Program (ACAP) [Arlington, VA].
Presented and facilitated a discussion of the No Child Left Behind Act. May 21, 2002.
2002, January. National Public Radio (NPR). Public Interest with Kojo Nnamdi Teacher Recruitment: Training Paraprofessionals. January 16, 2002
2001 Arlington Council of PTA's [Arlington, VA]. Provided the perspective of culturally and linguistically diverse students and families as CCPTAs creates a forum that would discuss the topic of School Climate in a Changing Society.
1998 U.S. Department of State,
The Senior Seminar, Foreign Service Institute.
The educational challenges posed by the demographic change in Northern Virginia with an emphasis on the U.S. Hispanic population. Audience included some 30 senior executive service and foreign service officers from several USG agencies. October 27, 1998.
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SERVICE
INTERNATIONAL
2007
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January |
Bogota, Colombia. State of Cundinamarca's Teacher Cooperative School. |
Invited. Conducted in-service teacher training on multiculturalism and on second language acquisition. |
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NATIONAL
| 2004 |
2006 |
Member,
National Parent and Community Involvement Advisory Committee |
U.S. Department of Education's
Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students (OELA).
Special Initiatives Division. |
| 2003 |
2005 |
President, CANABE
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Capital Area's National Association for Bilingual Education Affiliate
(DC, MD, VA) |
| 2003 |
2004 |
Co-Chair
NABE's Parent and Community SIG |
NABE, National Association for Bilingual Education. |
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LOCAL and STATE ORGANIZATIONS
| 2001 |
2002 |
Arlington Public Schools
-- School Board
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Superintendent's Office |
Member, Advisory Committee. Superintendent's Teacher Excellence Initiative 2003 - 2005. |
| 1999 |
2002 |
Arlington Street People's Assistance Network. |
Member, Board of Directors |
| 1998 |
2002 |
Arlington United Way.
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Member, Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Coauthor of the 1998/ 2000 Community Needs Report. |
| 1997 |
1997 |
Arlington Public Schools -- School Board
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Member, Alternative Schools Study Group. Charged to develop outreach selection procedures for Arlington's three alternative schools. Recommendations adopted December 1997. |
| 1996 |
2000 |
Northern Virginia's Barrios Unidos/ United Neighborhoods.
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Past-Chair, Charter Member. BU is a multi-cultural, non-profit organization aimed at preventing and curtailing violence among youth by providing them with positive alternatives. |
| 1996 |
1999 |
Virginia Gardens Neighborhood,, Arlington. |
Teen Tutoring program. Volunteer Tutor, at-risk high school students. |
| 1996 |
Ongoing |
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
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Member, Past Vice-Chair. Arlington's Educational Chapter. |
| 1996 |
2000 |
Urban Alternative / Columbia Heights Neighborhood
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--Founding member, instructor and coordinator of the Empowering Families Through Literacy Program. |
| 1996 |
1999 |
Arlington Red Cross |
Member, Board of Directors |
| 1996 |
1997 |
Bailey's Making the Grade |
Tutor, volunteer |
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UNIVERSITY SERVICE
UNIVERSITY LIFE (2004 - ONGOING)
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Multicultural Research and Resource Center |
Under leadership of Associate Dean Dennis Webster:
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Strengthened MRCC-CEHD multicultural partnership
-- Member search committee |
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Diversity Programs and Services |
Advisor, Assistant Director for Latino Affairs
Member, DPS Search Committee |
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHD)
| Standing Committees and Appointments |
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Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee |
Elected member, 2007-2009 |
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Faculty Evaluation Committee |
--Elected member, 2005-2007
--Co-chair, 2006-2007 |
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Diversity Committee |
Invited by the Dean, 2001-2006 |
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Social Justice Steering Committee |
Invited by the Dean, 2004-ongoing |
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Educational Standards Task Force |
1995-1999
Chaired by the late GSE Dean Emeritus Larry Bowen. |
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| Ad Hoc Committees and Appointments |
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First Tier Tenure Evaluation |
Committee member. Reviewed materials, participated in drafting letter. |
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Faculty Search Committee |
Various positions, 2001-ongoing |
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Ph.D. program |
Interviewer, doctoral applicants, 2001-present |
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Social committee ["Fun bunch"] |
Organized annual CEHD picnic, 2005 |
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| Responsibilities and Appointments |
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Center for Language and Culture |
--Interim Director, 2005-2006
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Rechartered and reactivated CLC. |
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Teacher information & teacher orientation sessions |
--Presenter, 1999 - ongoing |
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Bilingual Paraeducator Career Ladder Teacher Education Program (BIPACAL) |
--Director, 2000 - 2006 |
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New Century College -- Bachelor of Individualized Studies Program |
--Knowledge area student advisor |
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IET -- Arlington's Class of 1999 |
--Site Coordinator
--Professor in charge. |
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