Resume

• 2011

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Dissertation: Preparing Teachers for Diversity: An Analysis of Accreditation Standards

  Education

  Member of American Educational Research Association (AERA)\nDivision K Reviewer for American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2013

  2014\t\nNational Council for the Social Studies

  George Mason University

• 2009

  Masters

  Education

  University of San Francisco

• 2004

  English

  Portuguese

  Masters

  Asian Pacific Studies

  University of San Francisco

• 2000

  B.A.

  History

  Phi Alpha Theta

  National History Honor Society\t\t\t\t\t\t \nGolden Key International Honor Society

  San Jose State University

• Herndon After School Program

  Cornerstones (formerly Reston Interfaith)

  Higher Education

  History

  Research

  Adult Education

  Instructional Design

  Grant Writing

  Classroom

  Public Speaking

  Program Evaluation

  Education Policy

  Staff Development

  Qualitative Research

  Teaching

  Curriculum Design

  Community Outreach

  Microsoft Office

  Program Development

  Curriculum Development

  Nonprofits

  Tutoring

  Book Review: Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms

  Historical novels

  such as Sounder

  Island of the Blue Dolphins

  Indian in the Cupboard

  My Brother Sam is Dead

  and The Witch of Blackbird Pond play an important role in middle school social studies curriculum today. These novels bring the past to life for modern students who may have a hard time imagining the American Revolution

  American expansion to the West

  or slavery. Schwebel in her book Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms (2011) argues that historical novels are an important element in social studies curriculum

  but these novels continue to marginalize people of color and perpetuate the overly celebratory American narrative. She cautions teachers to become more critical in choosing and using historical novels in their curricula

  and throughout the book models for teachers how novels should be critiqued. Schwebel’s book is well organized and accessible for teachers who are interested in improving their use of the historical novel while increasing students’ historical thinking

  reading and writing skills.

  Book Review: Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms

  Beyond standardized tests: Learning historic places with diverse populations.

  In collaboration with National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View

  Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations is currently providing professional development to K-12 teachers and NPS park rangers from the Bethune Council House

  Carter G. Woodson House

  and President’s Park to ensure students are engaged in the rich historical treasures the nation has to offer.

  The Meditating Teacher

  The Meditating Teacher is a blog that supports educators interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice.

  Paula Cristina

  Azevedo

  University of Virginia

  Teachstone

  Notre Dame High School

  San JoseGlobal Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t •\tIdentified the lack of

  Arlington Public Schools

  George Mason University

  The MeditatingTeacher

  The Meditating Teacher

  Fairfax

  VA

  Course Title: \nFoundations of Secondary Education

  EDUC 522\nResearch in Secondary Education

  EDUC 675\nTeaching Social Studies in the Secondary School

  EDCI 567\nSeminar in Secondary Teaching

  EDCI 791\nIntroduction to Teaching

  EDUC 300\nEducationally Diverse Populations

  EDUC 301\nFoundations of Education

  EDUC 542

  Adjunct Professor

  George Mason University

  Graduate Research Assistant

  George Mason University (2011- present)\n• In collaboration with National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View

  “Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations” is currently providing professional development and working with an elementary teacher from Fairfax County Public Schools and park rangers from the Bethune Council House and President’s Park to ensure students are engaged in the rich historical treasures the nation’s capital has to offer. \n\n• Created and implemented a web-based professional development titled “Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations” in partnership with the National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View. \n\n• Research includes evaluating the effectiveness of the web-based professional development on engaging teachers and rangers to build and sustain working relationships.\n\nGraduate Research Assistant

  George Mason University (2011- 2013)\n• Under Dr. Gary Galluzzo conducted an evaluation on instructional technology specialists and mathematic instructional coaches. \n\nGraduate Research Assistant

  George Mason University (2012)\n• Under Dr. Gary Galluzzo

  Dr. Beverly Shaklee

  and Dr. Anastasia Kitsantas analyzed data on the effectiveness and sustainability of international literacy programs funded by the USAID.\n\n• Research project was funded by Basic Education Coalition

  George Mason University

  The MeditatingTeacher

  Northern Virginia

  The Meditating Teacher has resources for educators who are interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice.

  Founder

  Conduct classroom observations and child assessments using research protocols.

  University of Virginia

  Consultant

  Teachstone

  University Supervisor

  As a university supervisor

  I help prepare student interns for a career in teaching. For the duration of a student’s internship

  I work closely with cooperating teachers to ensure that the student intern is fully prepared to take on the responsibilities of teachers.

  George Mason University

  The Meditating Teacher

  Northern Virginia

  As an educator

  blogger

  consultant

  and yogi I believe that education should bring joy

  curiosity

  and passion among students and teachers

  but with so many pressures this is not always the case. That’s why I created The Meditating Teacher

  a blog that supports anyone in the field of education interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice. There you will find information on meditation and mindfulness

  you’ll find some meditation practices

  and ideas on how to create a heart-centered teaching practice. Read more at www.themeditatingteacher.com

  Blogger

  George Mason University

  Social Studies Teacher

  Global Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t\n• Identified the lack of an honors program

  successfully advocated the need to the Department and Administration\n•Selected to spearhead development of the foundation and curriculum for the challenging one-semester course\n\nGlobal Studies (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t \n• Redesigned the course curriculum integrating geography

  case studies on human rights and social justice issues in various regions of the world\n• Developed students’ skills: Active reading

  note-taking

  writing skills

  test-taking skills and strategies\n\nWorld History (Sophomore Level)\t\t\t\t\t\t \n• Created a resource binder with reading strategies and primary sources from 1400s to the modern era

  utilized by department staff and incorporated into all World History classes\n• Redeveloped the World History course to integrate a cross curricular initiative directed by administration\n\t- Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO): Focused on investigating the events that led to the Holocaust\n\t- Collaborated with Religious Studies and English Departments to create and implement a cohesive curriculum \n\t- Assisted in the development of a cross-curricular assessments\n\t- Addressed how all faculty and staff at NDHS could incorporate elements of FHAO into their curriculum\n\n\nUnited States History (Junior Level)\t\t\t\t\t \n• Created interest in the course by integrating modern-day topics with relevant historical issues\n• Incorporated technology and multi-media into curriculum\n\t- First to incorporate Moodle\n\t- Developed assessments and rubrics for an Immigration Google Class Map

  1920s and 1930s Social Network

  World War II Podcast Project

  and much more\n• Addressed 21st century social justice issues in regards with immigrants

  minority groups

  and civil rights

  Notre Dame High School

  San JoseGlobal Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t •\tIdentified the lack of

  Arlington Public Schools

  Arlington

  VA

  Consultant