Education
Ph.D. Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning, September 2014
Foreign and Second Language Education
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Dissertation: Negotiating Language Learner Identities: Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Learning Environment.
Ed.M. Spanish and Adolescent Education, December 2008
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature & Adolescent Education, December 2007
State University of New York College at Geneseo,
Foreign and Second Language Education
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Dissertation: Negotiating Language Learner Identities: Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Learning Environment.
Ed.M. Spanish and Adolescent Education, December 2008
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
B.A. Spanish Language and Literature & Adolescent Education, December 2007
State University of New York College at Geneseo,
Awards and Honors
2016. The Stephen A. Freeman Award for Best Published Article.
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL).
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (NECTFL).
- Awarded for my article “Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Learning Environment and the Practice of Exemption” for its role is continuing the conversation necessary on inclusive foreign language education practices.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
- Among a select group of nominees for Research in Foreign Language Education for my work on Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Learning Environment. While I did not ultimately win, the nomination attest to the recognition of my colleagues’ of my leadership and expertise on the topic.
Teaching and Advising Experience
Teacher Education
University Based Teacher Educator, SUNY Geneseo Pedagogy and Instruction for TESOL, CURR 624, SUNY Geneseo TESOL Methods, ENG 541, University of Dayton Linguistics & Culture, EDUC 521, SUNY Geneseo Literacy & Language Development in ESOL, EDUC 548/599, SUNY Geneseo Research Methods, GCRS 701, Rochester Institute of Technology Structure of English, ENG 594, University of Dayton Introduction to Linguistics, LNG 568, University of Dayton Introduction to Education, LAI 350, SUNY Buffalo Assessment in Foreign and Second Language Education, ESL 602, Buffalo State University Teaching Foreign Languages, Grades 7-12, LAI 616, SUNY Buffalo English Language Education (ESOL) English Language Institute Program and Curricular Development, Roberts Wesleyan College Intensive Academic Listening and Speaking, ELI 004, Roberts Wesleyan College ELI Seminar, ELI 001, Roberts Wesleyan College Spanish Language Education Introductory Spanish, Grades 7 & 8, Rochester City School District Introduction to Spanish, Grades 7 & 8, Binghamton City School District. Introduction to Spanish, Grades 7 & 8, Mohawk Central School District Introductory Spanish, SPAN 101, Mohawk Valley Community College Early Childhood Education Teacher, Early Childhood Research Center, SUNY Buffalo |
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Service
2024. Elected Vice President of the Board of Education
2021-2024. Fairport CSD Board of Education Member
2019-2021. Member. Diversity Council & Curriculum Committee. Fairport Central School District.
2018. Curriculum Writing. Teaching English and Spanish Together (Community ESOL Program for Adult ELLs in Livingston County through SUNY Geneseo).
2017- 2021. Journal Editor. The Language Association Journal, New York State Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages (NYSAFLT).
2015- Present. SPA Program Reviewer: TESOL.
2015-Present. Reviewer. Foreign Language Annals and Teacher Education Quarterly.
Summer 2015. Conference Proposal Reviewer: Division K-Section 5: Preservice Teacher Education Coursework & SIG- Second Language Research. AERA Annual Meeting, 2016.
Summer 2015. Content Specialty Test Bias Review Committee. NYSED & Pearson.
Spring 2014. EdTPA Scorer- World Languages. Pearson.
Spring 2014. Minding the Gap: Bridges and Borders. Romance Studies Journal, SUNY Buffalo.
2021-2024. Fairport CSD Board of Education Member
2019-2021. Member. Diversity Council & Curriculum Committee. Fairport Central School District.
2018. Curriculum Writing. Teaching English and Spanish Together (Community ESOL Program for Adult ELLs in Livingston County through SUNY Geneseo).
2017- 2021. Journal Editor. The Language Association Journal, New York State Association of Teachers of Foreign Languages (NYSAFLT).
2015- Present. SPA Program Reviewer: TESOL.
2015-Present. Reviewer. Foreign Language Annals and Teacher Education Quarterly.
Summer 2015. Conference Proposal Reviewer: Division K-Section 5: Preservice Teacher Education Coursework & SIG- Second Language Research. AERA Annual Meeting, 2016.
Summer 2015. Content Specialty Test Bias Review Committee. NYSED & Pearson.
Spring 2014. EdTPA Scorer- World Languages. Pearson.
Spring 2014. Minding the Gap: Bridges and Borders. Romance Studies Journal, SUNY Buffalo.
Conference Presentations
February 2020. Meeting the Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities in the Foreign Language Classroom. II Second Language Learning & Disabilities Conference, Boston University, Boston, MA.
October 2019. The Language Association Journal. New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Saratoga Springs, NY.
February 2018. Inclusive Foreign Language Learning Environments. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, NY.
October 2017. Meeting the Varied Needs of Language Learners with Disabilities. New York State Association of Foreign language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, NY.
February 2017. Students with Disabilities and their Negotiated Language Learner Identities. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, NY.
November 2016. Comprehensive Note-Taking Strategies for Multilingual Students. NYS TESOL, Syracuse, NY.
October 2015. Digitize you City and Community Unit Plan! New York State Association of Foreign language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.
April 2015. Exclusive Foreign Language Education: Barriers for Students with Disabilities. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Chicago, IL.
February 2015. Engaging Feedback and Activities: The use of podcasting and screencasting in your classroom. Live Local Literacy: Rochester Area Literacy Council (RALC). Rochester, NY.
November 2014. Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Classroom. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), San Antonio, TX.
September 2014. Developing an Inclusive Foreign Language Learning Environment. 2nd Annual Binghamton University Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Binghamton, NY.
April 2014. Questioning the Practice of LOTE Exemption. Graduate School of Education Research Symposium, Buffalo, NY.
October 2013. The Enactment Effect in the L2 Learning Environment: A correlation to Vygotskian Mediators. New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Buffalo, NY.
September 2013. “Why shouldn’t he continue it just because he has an IEP?" Perceptions of LOTE educators on the performance of students with disabilities in the L2 learning environment. 1st Annual Binghamton University Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Binghamton, NY.
April 2013. LOTE teachers’ perceptions of special education students learning a L2. Graduate School of Education Research Symposium, Buffalo, NY.
October 2019. The Language Association Journal. New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Saratoga Springs, NY.
February 2018. Inclusive Foreign Language Learning Environments. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, NY.
October 2017. Meeting the Varied Needs of Language Learners with Disabilities. New York State Association of Foreign language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, NY.
February 2017. Students with Disabilities and their Negotiated Language Learner Identities. Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, NY.
November 2016. Comprehensive Note-Taking Strategies for Multilingual Students. NYS TESOL, Syracuse, NY.
October 2015. Digitize you City and Community Unit Plan! New York State Association of Foreign language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.
April 2015. Exclusive Foreign Language Education: Barriers for Students with Disabilities. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Chicago, IL.
February 2015. Engaging Feedback and Activities: The use of podcasting and screencasting in your classroom. Live Local Literacy: Rochester Area Literacy Council (RALC). Rochester, NY.
November 2014. Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities in the Foreign Language Classroom. American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), San Antonio, TX.
September 2014. Developing an Inclusive Foreign Language Learning Environment. 2nd Annual Binghamton University Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Binghamton, NY.
April 2014. Questioning the Practice of LOTE Exemption. Graduate School of Education Research Symposium, Buffalo, NY.
October 2013. The Enactment Effect in the L2 Learning Environment: A correlation to Vygotskian Mediators. New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT) Annual Conference, Buffalo, NY.
September 2013. “Why shouldn’t he continue it just because he has an IEP?" Perceptions of LOTE educators on the performance of students with disabilities in the L2 learning environment. 1st Annual Binghamton University Conference on Foreign Language Teaching, Binghamton, NY.
April 2013. LOTE teachers’ perceptions of special education students learning a L2. Graduate School of Education Research Symposium, Buffalo, NY.
Publications
(2018). Students with exceptional learning needs and their negotiated language learner identities. Book Chapter in works with the Institute for the Promotion of Excellent in Teaching, Germany.
(2017). Building an inclusive foreign language learning environment. NYSAFLT Language Association Journal, 66 (1).
(2015). Book review: Race, empire, and English language teaching: Creating responsible and ethical anti-racist practice. TESL-EJ: The Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, 19 (3).
(2015). Book review: Promoting teacher reflection in second language education: A framework for TESOL professionals. TESOL Journal, 6 (4), 792-795.
(2015). Students with learning disabilities in the foreign language learning environment and the practice of exemption. Foreign Language Annals, 48(1), 39-55.
(2014). Negotiating language learner identities: Students with disabilities in the foreign language learning environment. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest (3640911)
(2017). Building an inclusive foreign language learning environment. NYSAFLT Language Association Journal, 66 (1).
(2015). Book review: Race, empire, and English language teaching: Creating responsible and ethical anti-racist practice. TESL-EJ: The Electronic Journal for English as a Second Language, 19 (3).
(2015). Book review: Promoting teacher reflection in second language education: A framework for TESOL professionals. TESOL Journal, 6 (4), 792-795.
(2015). Students with learning disabilities in the foreign language learning environment and the practice of exemption. Foreign Language Annals, 48(1), 39-55.
(2014). Negotiating language learner identities: Students with disabilities in the foreign language learning environment. (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest (3640911)
Invited Guest Speaker
February 2021. The Negotiation of Language Learner Identities and the Practice of Exemptions. Dublin City University, Ireland.
Spring 2017. English to Speakers of Other Languages: A Guide for Content Instructors. SUNY Geneseo. NYS Masters Teachers.
Spring 2016. Meeting the Needs of Multilingual Students. SUNY Geneseo. Xerox Center for Multicultural Teacher Education.
Fall 2015. Examining the Nature of Disabilities and Meeting the Varied Needs of Learners. Cornell University, Language Resource Center.
Spring 2017. English to Speakers of Other Languages: A Guide for Content Instructors. SUNY Geneseo. NYS Masters Teachers.
Spring 2016. Meeting the Needs of Multilingual Students. SUNY Geneseo. Xerox Center for Multicultural Teacher Education.
Fall 2015. Examining the Nature of Disabilities and Meeting the Varied Needs of Learners. Cornell University, Language Resource Center.
Guest Lectures
Fall 2014. Building an Inclusive Foreign Language Classroom. LAI 698: Instructional Strategies in Inclusive Classrooms. SUNY Buffalo, Professor Paul Maher.
Fall 2014. Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities. EDUC 548: Literacy & Language Development: ESOL. SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Annmarie Urso.
Spring 2014. Predicate Logic. ANTH 231: Sociolinguistics. SUNY Geneseo, Professor David Bliss.
Fall 2014. Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities. EDUC 548: Literacy & Language Development: ESOL. SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Annmarie Urso.
Spring 2014. Predicate Logic. ANTH 231: Sociolinguistics. SUNY Geneseo, Professor David Bliss.
Research & Grants |
Present. Examining the Impact of Part 154 Regulations on the Assessment and Classification of ELLs with Special Needs.
2016-2017- IES Grant Submission. Project TRIAD (Integrated Triad Teaching)
2013-2014. Students with Disabilities in Foreign Language Learning Environment (Dissertation)
Fall 2013. Co-Teaching at the University Level
Spring 2013. The Enactment Effect in L2 Classroom: A Microethnography
2013. Perceptions of L2 Educators regarding Students with Learning Disabilities
Fall 2012. Perceptions of Special Education Teacher on L2 Learning
Fall 2012. Authentic Materials and Culture in IB Second Language Learning Environment
Spring 2012. Reflective Teaching in Cultural Incorporation in Middle School L2 Teaching
Spring 2012. Humor through Dissonance: A Discourse Analysis of a Popular Satire
2016-2017- IES Grant Submission. Project TRIAD (Integrated Triad Teaching)
2013-2014. Students with Disabilities in Foreign Language Learning Environment (Dissertation)
Fall 2013. Co-Teaching at the University Level
Spring 2013. The Enactment Effect in L2 Classroom: A Microethnography
2013. Perceptions of L2 Educators regarding Students with Learning Disabilities
Fall 2012. Perceptions of Special Education Teacher on L2 Learning
Fall 2012. Authentic Materials and Culture in IB Second Language Learning Environment
Spring 2012. Reflective Teaching in Cultural Incorporation in Middle School L2 Teaching
Spring 2012. Humor through Dissonance: A Discourse Analysis of a Popular Satire
Professional Memberships and Honor Societies
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
TESOL International Association
New York State TESOL
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT)
International Literacy Association (ILA)
Rochester Area Literacy Council (RALC)
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society
Phi Sigma Iota, Foreign Language Honor Society
Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Language Honor Society
TESOL International Association
New York State TESOL
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL)
New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers (NYSAFLT)
International Literacy Association (ILA)
Rochester Area Literacy Council (RALC)
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society
Phi Sigma Iota, Foreign Language Honor Society
Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Language Honor Society
Professional Teaching Certifications
New York State Professional Certification in Secondary Education, Spanish (7-12) with Spanish Grades 1-6 Extension
Study Abroad Experience
Summer 2008. Incorporating Culture and Authentic Materials. Universidad Veritas. Zapote, Costa Rica.
Summer 2006. Intensive Spanish Language Preparation. La Escuela de Idiomas. Desamparados, Costa Rica.
Summer 2006. Intensive Spanish Language Preparation. La Escuela de Idiomas. Desamparados, Costa Rica.