TEXAS STATE VITA
I. Academic/Professional Background
A. Name: Clarena Larrotta Title: Associate Professor
B. Educational Background
| Degree | Year | University | Major | Thesis/Dissertation |
| PhD | 2005 | University of Texas at Austin | Multilingual Studies/Bilingual Education | Using a negotiated, holistic, inquiry-based curriculum with Hispanic adults developing English literacy |
| MAEE | 1999 | University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez | English Education | Strategies for the teaching and learning of vocabulary |
| BA Modern Languages | 1990 | University of Quindío at Armenia Colombia, SA | English Teaching | |
C. University Experience
| Position | University | Dates |
| Assistant Professor | Texas State University-San Marcos | 2006-present |
| Assistant Professor | Humboldt State-California | 2005-2006 |
| Lecturer (summers only) | University of Texas-Austin | 2005, 2009-2011 |
| Assistant Instructor | University of Texas-Austin | 2000-2005 |
| Teaching Assistant | University of Texas-Austin | Summer I-2004 |
| Lecturer I | University of Texas-San Antonio | Summer I-2003 |
| Lecturer | University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez | 1999-2000 |
| Assistant Instructor | University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez | 1996-1999 |
| Lecturer | University of Quindío-Colombia | 1991-1995 |
D. Relevant Professional Experience
| Position | Entity | Dates | |
| Volunteer ESL Instructor | Literacy Austin Austin, Texas | 2003-2004 | |
| Assistant Researcher | Just for the Kids, University of Texas at Austin, Texas | 2002 | |
| Computer Lab Instructor | Math Department, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 1997-1998 |
| Bilingual Editor Spanish/English | Engineering Department, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, Puerto Rico | 1998 | |
| English & Homeroom Teacher Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades | Gimnasio Inglés at Armenia Colombia-South America | Feb. 1994-Apr. 1996 | |
| English & Homeroom Teacher 2nd and 5th Grades | International Bilingual School at Armenia, Colombia-South America | Feb. 1991-Nov. 1993 | |
| English Instructor Children, Teens, Adults | Bi-national Center Colombo Americano at Armenia, Colombia-South America | May 1989-Mar. 1996 | |
E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)
| Degree/Title | Entity | Dates |
| Translator (Certificate) | University of Quindío at Armenia Colombia, South America | 1990 |
II. TEACHING
A. Teaching Honors and Awards:
2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching: Runner up College of Education
B. Courses Taught:
Texas State University-San Marcos
Education PhD Courses Taught
ED 7341 Directed Applied Study
EDP 7310 Instructional Roles in EAPS
ED 7352 Beginning Qualitative Research
ED 7364 Team Development in Education
DAE Master Courses Taught
DAE 5321 Adult Learning and Development
DAE 7325 Teaching Adults (Hybrid format)
DAE 5334 Family Literacy
DAE 5337/DAE 7337 Adult Literacy
DAE 5344/DAE 7344 Multicultural Perspectives in Post-Secondary & Ad-Ed
DAE 5338 Applied Linguistics for Adult ESL (English as Second Language)
DAE 5339 Adult ESL Assessment & Evaluation
DAE 7342 Adult ESL Methods and Materials (F2F and Hybrid format)
DAE 5378 Adult Second Language Acquisition
EDCL Master Courses Taught
EDA 5347 Understanding School Environments
Curriculum & Instruction Courses Taught
CI 5330 Multicultural Teaching and Learning
Humboldt State University-Arcata (California)
School of Education Post-Graduate Credential Courses Taught
EED 733 Teaching Language Learners
EED 733B Teaching Language Learners Seminar
SED 730 Bilingual/ ELD (English language development) Methods and Theory
SED 756 Bilingual/ ELD Methods and Theory Seminar
The University of Texas- Austin
Bilingual ESL Summer Institute Post-Graduate Courses Taught
EDC 385G Second Language Acquisition
Undergraduate Courses Taught
ALD 325 Second Language Acquisition (C&I Department)
SPN 506 Spanish I (Spanish & Portuguese Department)
SPN 507 Spanish II (Spanish & Portuguese Department)
Spanish for Business (McCombs School of Business)
Literacy Austin
Intermediate level of Adult ESL Literacy (ESL 3)
University of Texas-San Antonio
Bicultural Bilingual Studies Graduate Courses Taught
ESL 5053 Second Language Instruction in School Contexts
BBL 5063 Biliteracy in Bilingual Classrooms
University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
Undergraduate Courses Taught
English I
English II
ESL Grammar and Composition
C. Graduate Thesis/Dissertations or Exit Committees:
Graduate Dissertation Chair
1. James Andrews (at results writing stage)
Dissertation title: University response to crisis events involving international populations: The case of directors of international offices
2. Herman Horn (at data collection stage)
Dissertation title: Don’t believe the hype; don’t live the hype. Black males’ experiences on the journey to a doctoral degree in education
3. Megan Trad (at data collection stage)
Dissertation title: Engaged scholarship research in partnership with a local hospice: Experiential learning in a radiation therapy classroom
4. Anthony White (at proposal stage)
Dissertation topic: Mentoring experiences of undergraduate male students at a Hispanic serving institution as connected to navigational, social, cultural, and human capital
5. Arlene F. Serrano (at proposal stage)
Dissertation topic: Financial literacy instruction for adult English learners
Graduate Dissertation Committee Member
Completed Dissertations
1. Natasha Dawn Ray (fall 2011)
Dissertation title: An examination of the effects of pre-surgical education on patient expectations in total knee arthroplasties
2. Ana Lisa Garza (summer 2011)
Dissertation title: Adult Latino College Students: Experiencias y la Educación
3. Ursula Parker (fall 2010)
Dissertation title: ABE program administrators’ perceptions of federal policy on local programming
4. Leticia Grimaldo (summer 2010)
Dissertation title: Survival, perception, and resistance: An intergenerational case study of the socio-cultural education of three Latinas
5. Lewis Madhlangobe (fall 2009)
Dissertation title: Culturally responsive leadership in a culturally and linguistically diverse school: A case study of the practices of a high school leader
Dissertations in Progress
1. Thomas Cox (at results writing stage)
2. Patricia Hiller (at data collection stage)
3. Amber Thompson (at data collection stage)
4. Mónica Valadez (at data collection stage)
5. Vincent Morton (at proposal stage)
6. Enrique García (at proposal stage)
7. Carl Van Aacken (at proposal stage)
8. Karon Henderson (at proposal stage)
Out of Department Dissertations in Progress
Ewelina Suchacka, Math Education (at data collection stage)
Dissertation topic: Integrating technology in teaching geometry and teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge
Graduate Masters Thesis Director
Completed Thesis
Andrea Elizondo (summer 2010)
Thesis title: Adult learning within the context of Early Head Start: The case of three families, their community cultural wealth, informal and incidental learning
Graduate Masters Thesis Committee Member
Completed Thesis
Anna Hom (fall 2009)
Thesis title: The University experience of students 50 years old and older
Exit Exams and Comprehensive Exams Grader
PhD in education Comprehensive Exams (19 students)
DAE Master’s Comprehensive-Exams (10 students)
EDCL Master’s Oral Exam (5 students)
Occupational Education Program, College of Applied Arts, Master’s Comprehensive-Exams (9 students)
D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:
DAE 5344 Multicultural Perspectives in Post-secondary and Adult Education
DAE 5378 Adult Second Language Acquisition
DAE 5378 Adult ESL Methods and Materials
DAE 5338 Applied Linguistics for Adult ESL
DAE 5339 Adult ESL Assessment & Evaluation
E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts
F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts
G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts
I. Other:
2011 (fall) ADED 5379 Independent study for Master’s student Juaquin Roussel
2011 (fall) ED 7378 Independent study for doctoral student Arlene F. Serrano
2011 (summer) ED 7113 Collaborative Inquiry for doctoral student Deborah K. Rang
2011 (spring) ED7112 Collaborative Inquiry for doctoral student Deborah K. Rang
2010 (fall) ED 7111 Collaborative Inquiry for doctoral student Deborah K. Rang
2010 (fall) ED 7378 Independent study for doctoral student Megan Trad
2010 (fall) ED 7378 Independent study for Math Ed. doctoral student Joshua Bilbrey
2010 (summer) ED 7378 Independent study for doctoral student Herman Horn
2010 (summer) ED 7113 Collaborative Inquiry for Arlene F. Serrano
2010 (spring) ED 7378 Independent study for doctoral student Enrique Garcia
2010 (spring) ED 7112 Collaborative Inquiry for Arlene F. Serrano
2009 (fall) ED 7111 Collaborative Inquiry for Arlene F. Serrano
2009 (spring) Three-hour academic writing workshop for DAE Master’s students
2008 (summer) ED 7378 Independent study for doctoral student Vincent Morton
2007 (fall) ED 7111 Collaborative Inquiry for Herman Horn, Ali Ronder, Rick Odum
III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE
A. Works in Print
1. Books (if not refereed, please indicate)
a. Scholarly Monographs
b. Textbooks
c. Edited Books Bringing community to the adult ESL classroom
Larrotta, C., & Brooks, A. K. (Eds.). (2009). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
d. Chapters in Books:
Larrotta, C. (2011). Engaged scholarship: Implications for the foreign language classroom. In J. H. Sullivan, D. Schwarzer, M. Petron, & Luke, C. (Eds.), Research in second language learning: Research informing practice– Practice informing research: Innovative teaching methodologies (Vol. 7, pp. 163-175). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
Larrotta, C. (2010). English language learning for adults. In C. Kasworm, A. D. Rose, & J. M. Ross-Gordon (Eds.), Handbook of adult and continuing education (pp. 199-208).San Francisco: Sage Publications.
Larrotta, C. (2009). Journaling in adult ESL community programs. In C. Larrotta & A. K. Brooks (Eds.), Bringing community to the adult ESL classroom (pp. 35-44). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Larrotta, C. (2006). Negotiating the ESL curriculum in an adult literacy program: A teacher researcher’s perspective. In J. H. Sullivan, D. Schwarzer, M. Bloom, & S. Shono (Eds.), Research in second language learning: Research as a tool for empowerment– Theory informing practice (Vol. 4, pp.79-107). Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.
e. Creative Books
2. Articles
a. Refereed Journal Articles
Larrotta, C. (in press). Second language vocabulary learning and teaching: Still a hot topic. Journal of Adult Education, Information Series, 1(40), 1-1.
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. F. (in press). Adult learners’ funds of knowledge: The case of an English class for parents. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 55(4), 321-331.
Larrotta, C., & Yamamura, E. (2011). A community cultural wealth approach to Latina/o parent involvement: The promise of family literacy. Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 5(2), 74-83.
Guerra, P. L., & Larrotta, C. (2010). Nontraditional forms of parental involvement in literacy development: The book mobile and other stories. Georgia Journal of Reading, 33(2), 17-27.
Gainer, J. S., & Larrotta, C. (2010). Reproducing and interrupting subtractive schooling in teacher education. Multicultural Education, 17(3), 41-47.
Larrotta, C., & Gainer, J. S. (2010). Competing language ideologies in a Latino family literacy project. The Journal of Multiculturalism in Education, 6(2), 20p.
Retrieved from http://www.multiculturaljournal.com/volumes/6/2/#larrotta
Larrotta, C., & Gainer, J. S. (2009). Promoting family literacy among Latino immigrant parents. Georgia Journal of Reading, 32(1), 13-18.
Larrotta, C., & Ramirez, Y. (2009). Literacy benefits for Latina/o parents engaged in a Spanish literacy project. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 52(7), 621-630.
Larrotta, C. (2008). Written conversations with Hispanic adults developing English literacy. Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 2(1), 13-23.
Larrotta, C., & Gainer, J. S. (2008). Text matters: Mexican immigrant parents reading their world. Multicultural Education, 16(2), 45-48.
Larrotta, C. (2007). Inquiry in the adult classroom: An ESL literacy experience. Adult Learning, 17(3/4), 25-29.
b. Non-refereed Journal Articles
Larrotta, C. (in press). Implementing pen-pal writing in the adult ESL classroom. Texas Adult and Family Literacy Quarterly, 15(4).
Larrotta, C. (2010). Creating a storybook in an English as a second language class for parents. Texas Adult and Family Literacy Quarterly, 14(3), 10.
Larrotta, C. (2009). Experiences of a teacher-researcher. Texas Adult and Family Literacy Quarterly, 13(2), 5-6.
Larrotta, C. (2009). Setting goals is crucial for adult English language learners. Texas Adult and Family Literacy Quarterly, 13(1), 4-5.
Larrotta, C. (2008). Asking everyday life questions as a successful adult ESL classroom activity. Texas Adult and Family Literacy Quarterly, 12(3), 23-24.
Schwarzer, D., Larrotta, C., & Vyacheslav, Z. (2002). Creating an innovative English as a second language in the workplace program. Texas Papers in Foreign Language Education, 7(1), 151-163.
3. Conference Proceedings
a. Refereed Conference Proceedings
b. Non-refereed
4. Abstracts
5. Reports
6. Book Reviews
7. Other
Refereed Journal Articles in Progress
Larrotta, C. Best practices delivering English instruction for Latina/o parents. Manuscript resubmitted for second round of reviews to the Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) Journal -2012 open issue
Larrotta, C. Literacy partnership between adult learning master’s students and Latina/o parents developing English literacy: A pen pals Experience. Manuscript submitted to be considered for the 2011 J. Michael Parker Literacy Research Association Award.
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. F. Implementing negotiation in an English literacy class for parents: Responding to adult English learners’ needs. Manuscript in preparation to be submitted to the Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal
B. Works not in Print
1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings
International / National Conferences
Larrotta, C. (2011, December). Literacy Partnership between Adult Learning Master’s Students and Latina/o Parents Developing English Literacy: A Pen Pals’ Experience. Paper to be presented at the Literacy Research Association (LRA) Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Larrotta, C. (2011, April). Mexican parents and their teenage children creating a third space for dialogue and learning. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Larrotta, C., Serrano, A., & Rang, D. (2011, March). Promoting community partnerships: Weaving together university, school and Hispanic parents’ resources. Paper presented at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C., Guajardo, M. A., & Valadez, M. (2011, March). Creating spaces for teaching, learning, and leading: Engaging Latino graduate students, faculty, and community partnerships for change. Paper presented at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C. (2010, December). Intergenerational reading: Latino parents and their teenage children constructing knowledge through dialogue and language negotiation. Paper presented at the Literacy Research Association (LRA) Conference, Fort Worth, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Guerra, P. L. (2010, April).Literacy development through non-traditional parent involvement: The case of working-class parents of color. Paper presented at the National Conference on Family Literacy (NCFL), San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Guerra, P. L. (2010, March). Nontraditional forms of parental involvement and literacy learning: The book mobile and other stories. Paper presented at the Pro-literacy/Coalition of Adult Basic Education and Literacy (COABE) Joint Conference, Chicago, Ill.
Larrotta, C., & Gainer, J. S. (2009, December). Spanish is our language but English is our need: Latino parents’ language values and educational decisions. Paper presented at the National Reading Council (NRC) Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
Gainer, J., & Larrotta, C. (2009, May). Reproducing and interrupting subtractive schooling in teacher education. Paper presented at the Linguistic Minority Research Institute (LMRI) Conference, Riverside, CA.
Larrotta, C. (2009, April). Latino parents’ language ideologies as expressed through their parent participation. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association (AERA) Conference, San Diego, CA.
Larrotta, C., & Yamamura, E. (2009, February). Latina mothers developing community cultural wealth through family literacy. Paper presented at the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, Austin, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Gainer, J. (2008, December). Mexican immigrant parents reading texts that matter: An after-school literacy project. Paper presented at the National Reading Council (NRC) Conference, Orlando, FL.
Larrotta, C. (2008, November). Language ideologies in Latina/o home, school, and community contexts and their impact on literacy practices. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference (NCTE), San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Delgado, R. (2007, February). Two teacher-researchers investigate pre-service /in-service teachers’ practice instructing English Language Learners with/without disabilities. Paper presented at the National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, San Jose, CA.
Larrotta, C. (2006, November). What the college of education is doing to prepare pre-service teachers: University and community relationships, building strong communities. Paper presented at the Race, Ethnicity and Place (REP) Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Regional / Local Conferences
Larrotta, C., Serrano, A., Rang, D., & Estrada, M. (2011, February). Partnerships between the university, school, and community: A collaborative leadership experience. Paper presented at the Education and Community Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. (2011, February). Scaffolding ESL learning and instruction throughpen-pals and parent-child interactions. Texas Adult Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) Conference, Austin, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. (2010, February). Learning how to learn in the adult ESL classroom. Paper presented at the Texas Adult Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) Conference, Dallas, TX.
Estrada, M., Larrotta, C., & Valadez, M. (2010, January). Promoting change: Responding to the needs of schools and families. Paper presented at the Education and Community Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C. & Serrano, A. (2010, January). Curriculum negotiation in adult ESL: The case of an after school parent ESL project. Paper presented at the Education and Community Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C. (2009, January). Family Literacy: Why Should Schools Promote it and How. Paper presented at the Education and Community Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C. (2008, January). Engaging the School, Families, and Community: A Family Literacy Project. Paper presented at the Assistant Principal and Aspiring School Leaders Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Valadez, M. (2007, October). Hispanic Parents Learning with their Bilingual Children: A Literacy Journey. Paper presented at the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C. & Valadez, M. (2007, January). The University and the School Working Together Creating the Family-Children Literacy Connection. Paper presented at the Assistant Principal and Aspiring School Leaders Conference, San Marcos, TX.
2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations
Larrotta, C. (2011, May). Parental involvement literacy activities. Workshop for the Texas Family Literacy Resource Center, Texas State University-Round Rock, Texas.
Larrotta, C. (2011, July). Preparing for the dissertation proposal. College of Education Doctoral Student Organization (COEDSO) Lecture Series, Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas.
Larrotta, C. (2010, May). Research and publication processes within the context of family literacy and biliteracy. University of Quindio-Armenia, Colombia (South America).
Larrotta, C. (2009, August). Innovative literacy strategies that ESL instructors can use in the adult ESL-literacy classroom. Austin Community College (ACC), Texas.
Larrotta, C. (2009, May). Multicultural awareness and ESL teaching techniques for novice ESL tutors. Center for International Studies, Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas.
Larrotta, C. (2008, February). Qualitative research panel for College of Education faculty, Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas.
3. Consultancies
4. Workshops
Larrotta, C. (November, 2011). ESL learning projects: Building connections to students’ lives and learning needs. Workshop to be presented at Puerto Rico TESOL 38th Annual Convention, San Juan, PR.
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. F. (2011, September). Illustrating How ESL Instruction Can Build on Adult Learners’ Funds of Knowledge. Workshop presented at the 14th Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) San Antonio ESL Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C. (2009, February). Using concept mapping and cubing to develop adult English learners’ literacy skills. Workshop presented at Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) Conference, Austin, TX.
Larrotta, C. & Valadez, M. (2008, October). Interactive literacy: Parents and children building understanding. Workshop presented at National Even Start Association (NESA), Conference, Austin, TX.
5. Other
Invited Panelist
Larrotta, C. (November, 2010). Second International Research Conference for Graduate Students at Texas State University. Invited panelist/judge for four papers, San Marcos, TX.
Larrotta, C. (May, 2009). The Xicana sacred space: A communal circle for educational researchers. Invited panelist moderator presented at El Mundo Zurdo: The First International Conference on the Life and Work of Gloria E. Anzaldúa, San Antonio, TX.
Gainer, J., Larrotta, C., & Yamamura, E. (January, 2009). Qualitative Research Methodology. Panel presented at the Education and Community Leadership Conference, San Marcos, TX.
Poster Sessions
Larrotta, C., & Serrano, A. (April, 2010). Guiding Adults into Learning to Learn in an English Second Language Class for Parents. Poster session presented at the National Conference on Family Literacy (NCFL), San Antonio, TX.
Larrotta, C., & Payne, E. (November, 2008). Enhancing the Adult ESL Literacy Experience through Inquiry and Technology. Poster session presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Conference (NCTE), San Antonio, TX.
C. Grants and Contracts
1. Funded External Grants and Contracts
2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts
An Exploratory Examination of High-Quality, Sustained Professional Development for Adult Education: Implications for Teacher Transformation and Adult Learner Outcomes. Proposal submitted to the Institute for Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education ($1,501,141). Emily M. Payne (Principal Investigator), The Education Institute, Texas State University-San Marcos. Faculty Consultant. (Re-submitted for second review)
3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts
Guajardo, M. A. (PI), Larrotta, C. (Co-PI), & Oliver, J. (Co-PI). (2011). An ethnographic approach to policy as practice: University faculty, students, school leaders, and community members working together. Equity and Access Diversity Committee, Texas State. Amount: $5,000.00
Oliver, J. (PI), & Larrotta, C. (Co-PI). (2011). Promoting college going culture. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State. Amount: $16,000.00
4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts
O’Malley, M., & Larrotta, C. (2008). Latina/o youth agency: Intersections of societal curricula, public schools, and immigration discourses. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State.
Larrotta, C. (2006). Inventing an after-school family literacy project: Creating community, literacy connections, and literacy development. Research Enhancement Program, Texas State.
D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors
2011- Nominated for Presidential Award for Excellence in Service
2010- Nominated for Secretary-Treasurer for the Hispanic SIG at AERA
2009- Del Valle Adopt-A-School Red Apple Success -Rookie of the Year Individual
2007- Texas State University Scholar/Mentor Program Award
IV. SERVICE
A. University/College
University Library Committee (fall 2011)
Search Committee -The Education Institute at Texas State (summer 2011)
College Scholarship Committee (2010 - 2012)
Academic Governance Committee (2010 - 2011)
Grant Proposal Reviewer for the Education Institute (2008)
B. Department
Tenure & Promotion Policy Committee (fall 2008)
Scholarship, Assistantship, & Fellowship Committee (2007- 2011)
C. Program
Ph.D. Program Service
10th Anniversary Ph.D. Program Committee (fall 2011)
Committee for Data Collection on Student Suggestions for Dissertation & Program Completion (fall 2011)
Dissertation Completion Fellowship Committee (fall 2011)
Ph.D. in Education Admissions Committee (2007-2011)
Ph.D. Comprehensive Exams Reviewer (20 students from 2007 to 2011)
ADED Master Program Service
Adviser for ADED Society Student Group (2011)
Search Committee -Adult Education (2010-2011)
DAE Master Program Service
Adviser for DAE Society Student Group (2009 - 2011)
Academic Writing Workshop Committee (spring 2009)
DAE Learning Outcomes Revision/Rewrite Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
DAE Program Reconfiguration Committee (Adult Education Team)
D. Community
Creedmoor Elementary, Austin-TX: ESL literacy for parents and parental involvement activities, volunteer consultant (fall 2011)
Ojeda Middle School, Austin-TX: College going culture workshop for parents and school personnel -organizer and presenter (spring 2011)
Ojeda Middle School, Austin-TX: English class for parents and their teenage children, volunteer instructor (fall 2010)
Ojeda Middle School, Austin-TX: English class for parents, volunteer instructor (fall 2009)
Ojeda Middle School, Austin-TX: Bilingual family reading night, volunteer instructor (spring 2009)
Community Action Incorporated, San Marcos-TX: English literacy for parents, volunteer tutor (spring 2009)
Houston Elementary, Austin-TX Spanish literacy for Latino families, volunteer instructor (spring 2007)
Metz Elementary, Austin-TX: Bilingual literacy for Latino parents, volunteer instructor (fall 2006)
E. Professional
Consulting Editor for the Adult Education Quarterly Editorial Board 2011-2012
Book reviewer for Sage Publications for two books
· Helping adults to succeed in the 21st century: An evidence-based adult basic education and literacy education system (fall 2010)
· Learning in the field 3rd ed. (spring 2010)
AERA Hispanic Research SIG Nominations and Elections Committee (2010)
Proposals Reviewer, 2011 AERA Conference Division G, Sections 2 and 4 Proposals Reviewer, the Literacy Research Association Conference (2010, 2011)
Reviewer for the Bilingual Research Journal (2006-present)
Reviewer for the Journal of Teacher Education (2008-2009)
Reviewer for the journal Education Policy Analysis Archives (2007-2009)
Reviewer for the Journal of College Reading and Learning (2006-2007)
F. Organizations
1. Honorary
2. Professional
AERA: The American Educational Research Association (2003, 2006-present)
LRA: Literacy Research Association, former NRC, (2008-present)
NRC: National Reading Council (2008, 2009)
TALAE: Texas Association of Literacy and Adult Education (2006-present)
NABE: National Association of Bilingual Education (2005-2009)
NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English (2006-2008)
TESOL-Regional: Teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (2008-2009)
TABE: Texas Association for Bilingual Education (2007-2008)
G. Services Honors and Awards
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