Margaret (Maggie) Beddow, Ph.D. California State, Sacramento College of Education Bilingual/Multicultural Education Eureka Building, 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6079 Office Phone: 916.278.4127 Facsimile: 916.278.5993 Electronic Mail: beddow@csus.edu EDUCATION Degrees Ph.D. of California, Davis 2008 School of Education Language, Literacy, and Culture Emphasis Dissertation: A Longitudinal Case Study of a Latina Bilingual Teacher Promoting Academic Literacy through Social Studies Instruction M.A. California State, Sacramento 1994 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Spanish Bilingual Emphasis Thesis: Conditions of Latino Students in the Rio School District B.A. California State, Sacramento 1988 Liberal Studies, Spanish Bilingual Cross-Cultural Studies Credentials California State, Sacramento 1994 Administrative Services Credential, K-12 Multiple Subject Bilingual Cross Cultural Credential, K-8 1989 Supplementary Authorization in English and Spanish HONORS, AWARDS & RECOGNITION CSUS Office of Global Education, Certificate of Appreciation for Committee Contribution 2010 Kennedy High School (SCUSD) Save Our Graduation Recognition in School Yearbook 2009-2010 of California, Davis Washington, DC Center Graduate Fellow/Teaching Assistant 2002-2003 of California, Davis Doctoral Fellowships (4 successive awards) 1999-2003 of California, Davis Title VII Bilingual Supervision Fellowship 2000-2001 of California, Davis CRESS Center Research Assistant 1999-2000 CSU Chancellor s Doctoral Forgivable Loan 1999 Sallie Mae First Class National Outstanding Teacher Award, Washington Unified School District 1990 EXPERIENCE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Bilingual/Multicultural Education 2008 - Present Fall 2010 Courses (in progress) (Note: Taught on campus [Section 08] and in the greater Sacramento region [Sections 62-67], using video-based distance learning techniques for satellite
Beddow Vitae, p. 2 learning. Weekly correspondence and meetings with satellite instructors.) EDBM 272A: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language EDBM 331: Advanced BMED Fundamentals Seminar EDBM 299: Curriculum & Instruction in Secondary History-Social Science for the Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom EDBM 402B: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination III EDBM 565: Master of Arts (MA) Thesis/Project Advising (2 Students) (in progress) Conference Co-Convener, BMED SB 2042 Multiple Subject Center Coordination Committee Faculty Advisor, Multicultural/Multilingual Educators Association (MMEA) Keynote Speaker, BMED M/M Graduation Ceremony Multiple Subject Alternate Member, BMED Student/Faculty Retreat & Orientation Planning Member, EDBM 170 Area Group College MA Hooder, CSUS College of Education Winter Commencement Ceremony Member, College of Education Alumni/Scholarship Committee Member, College of Education Dean s Advisory Council (DAC) Member, Professional Development, Committee/Student Affairs (PDCSA) Conference Co-Chair/Board Member, CSUS Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Member, CSU Statewide International Program (IP) Committee Chair, CSUS Global Education Student Exchange Scholarship Interview Panel (Argentina) Member, CSUS Faculty & Staff Affairs (FSA) Member, CSUS Library Liaison Spring 2010 EDBM 272A: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language EDBM 331: Advanced BMED Fundamentals Seminar EDBM 344: Interdisciplinary Curriculum & Instruction (Secondary History-Social Science for the Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom) EDBM 400B: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination I EDBM 402B: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination II EDBM 402B: Single Subject Supervision EDBM 300B: PACT Scoring Multiple Subject Literacy Teaching Event EDBM 300C: PACT Scoring Single Subject Social Science Teaching Event Author, CSUS Project Activity Grant for Multicultural Education Conference Consultant, Bi-TEP Mexico BCLAD Program, History-Social Science Coordinator, BMED SB 2042 Multiple Subject Center Convener, Multicultural/Multilingual Center Committee Keynote, BMED M/M Graduation Ceremony Multiple Subject Cohort Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications College Member, CSUS College of Education Associate Dean Search Committee Member, College of Education Alumni/Scholarship Committee Participant, PACT Trainer of Trainers Professional Development in Elementary Literacy and Secondary History-Social Science Member, CSUS/UC Davis PACT BCLAD/Foreign Language Advisory Committee
Beddow Vitae, p. 3 Marshal, CSUS College of Education Spring Commencement Ceremony Member, CSUS Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Conference Planning Committee Interview Panel Member, CSUS Global Education Student Scholarship Program, Argentina Exchange Program Fall 2009 EDBM 330: Fundamentals of Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 03-04] EDBM 401: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination I EDBM 402A: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination II Convener, Multicultural /Multilingual Center Committee Coordinator, BMED SB 2042 Multiple Subject Center Member, Multicultural/Multilingual Teacher Preparation Association (M/MTPA) Committee Member, Student/Faculty Retreat and Orientation Planning Committee Member, Multicultural Education/Foundations Area Group Member, Language/Literacy Area Group Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications College Member, CSUS College of Education Associate Dean Search Committee Member, College of Education Alumni/Scholarship Committee Member, Dean s Advisory Council (DAC) Participant, PACT Professional Development Training, UC Santa Barbara Member, CSUS Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Conference Planning Committee Interview Panel Member, CSUS Global Education Student Scholarship Program, Argentina Exchange Program Member, CSUS Library Liaison Committee Spring 2009 EDBM 272A: Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language EDBM 331: Advanced BMED Fundamentals Seminar EDBM 470 (345B): Curriculum & Instruction in Secondary History-Social Science for the Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom EDBM 400B: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination I EDBM 402B: Multiple Subject Cohort Coordination II EDBM 402B: Single Subject Supervision EDBM 300B: PACT Scoring Multiple Subject Literacy Teaching Event EDBM 300C: PACT Scoring Single Subject Social Science Teaching Event Member, CSUS College of Education Associate Dean Search Committee Author, CSUS Project Activity Grant for Multicultural Education Conference Consultant, Bi-TEP Mexico BCLAD Program, History-Social Science Convener, Multicultural /Multilingual Center Committee
Beddow Vitae, p. 4 Coordinator, BMED SB 2042 Multiple Subject Center Cohort Keynote, BMED M/M Graduation Ceremony Multiple Subject Cohort Member, Multicultural Education/Foundations Area Group Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications College Member, College of Education Alumni/Scholarship Committee Member, CSUS/UC Davis PACT BCLAD/Foreign Language Advisory Committee Marshal, CSUS College of Education Spring Commencement Ceremony Member, CSUS Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Conference Planning Committee Interview Panel Member, CSUS Global Education Student Scholarship Program, Argentina Exchange Program Fall 2008 EDBM 330: Fundamentals of Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] EDBM 470/345B: Curriculum & Instruction in Secondary History-Social Science for the Multilingual/Multicultural Classroom [Sections 01-02] EDBM 402A: Multiple Subject Supervision Coordinator, BMED SB 2042 Multiple Subject Center Coordinator Faculty Interviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants College Faculty Host, CSUS College of Education Winter Commencement Ceremony Participant, Performance Assessment for California Teachers (PACT) Training Participant, CSUS Teaching Using Technology (TUT) Training Participant, CSUS Reading Institute for Academic Preparation (RIAP) Professional Development CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO 2003-2008 Lecturer Bilingual/Multicultural Education Summer 2008 (Note: Taught on campus [Section 01] and in the greater Sacramento region [Sections 60-61], using video-based distance learning techniques) Spring 2008 EDBM 118: Multicultural Education for a Pluralistic Society [Note: Instructor taught course off-campus for Folsom-Cordova Cohort] [Sections 06 and 08] Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications BMED Annual Faculty Spring Retreat Committee Member
Beddow Vitae, p. 5 Reviewer, Research and Creative Activity Faculty Award Fall 2007 [Sections 03 and 08] Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-04] Summer 2007 Course Taught Spring 2007 EDBM 118: Multicultural Education for a Pluralistic Society [Sections 02 and 05] Classrooms: History-Social Science Fall 2006 [Sections 04 and 11] Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Summer 2006 Course Taught Spring 2006 EDBM 118: Multicultural Education for a Pluralistic Society [Sections 06 and 08] Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Fall 2005 [Sections 04, 06, and 11] Classrooms: History-Social Science
Beddow Vitae, p. 6 Summer 2005 [Sections 03-04] Spring 2005 Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Co- Fall 2004 [Sections 04 and 08] Classrooms: History-Social Science Co- Spring 2004 EDBM 104: Multicultural Education for a Pluralistic Society Classrooms: History-Social Science [Sections 01-02] Member, BMED Multicultural Education Conference Committee Member, BMED Annual Faculty Spring Retreat Committee Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications Fall 2003 EDBM 104: Multicultural Education for a Pluralistic Society [Sections 06 and 09] Member, BMED Multicultural Education Conference Committee Member, BMED 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Committee Member, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applicants Interview Committee Reviewer, M/M Multiple Subject Cohort Applications Member, CAPCR Rwanda Fulbright Recruitment Committee Reviewer, Research and Creative Activity Faculty Award UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS WASHINGTON, DC CENTER 2002-2003 Graduate Fellow/Teacher Assistant 2002-2003 Course Taught WAS193/POL 193W: Research Seminar UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 2001 Lecturer/ Supervisor
Beddow Vitae, p. 7 Spring 2001 Course Taught EDU 308: Methods and Materials for Social Studies in the Elementary School : Member, UCD Social Studies Lecturer Search Committee Fellowship, UCD Title VII Teacher Education Supervisor CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO 1997-2001 Part-time Lecturer/ Supervisor Bilingual/Multicultural Education and Teacher Education Fall 2001 Course Taught EDBM 470: Community Fieldwork and Analysis Co-Chair, BMED Multicultural Education Conference Co-Coordinator, BMED Multiple Subject Cohort (Heredia) College Member, College of Education Faculty and Student Search Committee Member, College of Education Accreditation Review Committee Participant, CSUS /School Partnership Projects Curriculum Trainer, CAPCR Fulbright-Hays Ghana Program Fall 2000 Fall 1998 Spring 1998 Course Taught EDBM 299: Multicultural Education Graduate Seminar [Graduate Teacher Assistant for Dr. Duane Campbell] EDBM 272A: Curriculum and Methods for Developing Language and Literacy in the Bilingual Child (Spanish) EDBM 421B: Student Teaching Supervisor EDBM 401: Observation & Participation Pre-Service Teacher Seminar (Heredia) Course Taught EDBM 272A: Curriculum and Methods for Developing Language and Literacy in the Bilingual Child (Spanish) CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROJECT 1997-2002 Site Director and Professional Development Coordinator International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS)/CSUS 1997-2002 Professional Development Coordinator for K-12 teachers of History/Social Science and International Studies Major Professional Development Summer Programs: 2002 Cuba and the Former Soviet Union 2001 Social Studies Optimal Literacy 2000 Ghana, West Africa 1999 Latin American Migration 1998 Russian/Ukraine and the Former Soviet Union 1997 Southeast Asia and Latin America Coordinator, of California, Office of the President (UCOP) English Language Development/History-Social Science Professional Development Program Evaluator, of California, Office of the President (UCOP)
Beddow Vitae, p. 8 English Language Development/History-Social Science Member, Sacramento County Office of Education LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1995-1997 Vice Principal Lodi Middle School 1995 1997 Assistant to Principal Chair, English Language Development/Bilingual Coordinator, Site and Staff Development Coordinator Member, District Executive Management Team Committee WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1989-1995 Secondary Language Development Specialist Golden State Middle School and Yolo Continuation High School 1993 1995 Coordinator, ELD/Bilingual Coordinator Elected Representative, District Mentor Teacher Elected Representative, District Union Teacher Teacher, ESL Adult Education Class 6 th Grade English Language Development and Bilingual Teacher Golden State Middle School 1991-1993 6 th Grade English Language Development Teacher 6 th Grade Bilingual Teacher Appointed Representative, 6 th Grade Cooperating Teacher for CSUS M/M Program 4 th Grade Bilingual Teacher Elkhorn Village Elementary School 1989-1991 4 th Grade Bilingual Teacher Elkhorn Village Elementary School After-School CSUS Chicano Science Program Coordinator Summer School 4/5 th Grade Teacher (Summer 1990) Recipient, Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY Refereed Publications Beddow, M. E. (in press). César Chávez civics lessons for young adults: The power of writing persuasive letters. Social Studies and the Young Learner. NCSS: Washington, DC. (accepted projected publication date TBA, 2011) Beddow, M. E. (in press). Shifts and trends in social studies education: Where have we been and where are we going? Social Studies Review, CCSS: Chico, CA. (Spring/Summer 2011 publication date) Beddow, M. E. (in press). Promoting academic literacy for elementary English learners through social studies instruction. Social Studies Review, CCSS: Chico, CA.
Beddow Vitae, p. 9 (Spring/Summer 2011 publication date) Beddow, M. E. and Kok. R. O. (in press). Preparing social studies pre-service teachers for California teacher performance assessments (PACT) and senate bill 984 (César Chávez Day). Social Studies Review, CCSS: Chico, CA. (Spring/Summer 2011 publication date) Beddow, M. E. (2008). A longitudinal case study of a Latina bilingual teacher promoting academic literacy through social studies instruction. Doctoral dissertation, of California, Davis. Available at UMI ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. http://gradworks.umi.com/33/36/3336220.html. Beddow-DeLeon, M. E. (1994). Conditions of Latino students in the Rio School District. Unpublished thesis B39931994, California State, Sacramento. Available at CSUS Library, Microfiche 009985 Beddow-DeLeon. http://eureka.lib.csus.edu.proxy.lib.csus.edu/search~s35?/fmicrofiche+009985+beddow- DeLeon/fmicrofiche+009985+beddow+deleon/ Newsletters Beddow, M. E. (in press). English learners embracing the art of friendly letter writing. CATESOL Newsletter. (accepted December, 2010 publication date). Guerra, K. (personal interview with M. E. Beddow, November 13, 2009). See Author will speak about multicultural education. Available at http://www.statehornet.com/2.4409/ author-will-speak-about-multicultural-education-1.1075711?pagereq=2 Giovanini, A. (personal interview with M. E. Beddow, March 15, 2005). See Bilingual conference seeks school equality. Available at http://www.statehornet.com/2.4409/bilingual-conference-seeks-schoolequality-1.569995. Graduate Research UC Davis Dissertation Research: Effective social studies practices for ELs, 2006 UC Davis research in NCLB Act, social studies, & novice EL teachers, 2005 UC Davis pilot study in 6 th grade bilingual classroom in social studies, 2004 UC Davis research in social studies/academic literacy for ELs, 2004 UC Davis research in Ghanaian language policy and implementation, 2002 UC Davis Ethnographic research in social science socialization processes, 2002 UC Davis CRESS Teacher Action Research Project, 1999 CSUS Teacher Action Research /School District Project, 1999 Evaluations Project Citizen Survey Analysis for Center for Civic Education, Fall, 2009 CSET Scorer for Single Subject Spanish and Social Science Exams, Summer, 2010. National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA. CSET Scorer for Single Subject Spanish and Social Science Exams, Fall, 2009. National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA. CSET Multiple Subject History, Reading, RICA Scorer, Fall, 2005, National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA. CSET Single Subject Social Science Scorer, April 2005, National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA. BCLAD Scorer, Spring 2005, National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA.
Beddow Vitae, p. 10 Evaluator, California English Language Development Test (CELDT Validation Study of English Learners, December, 2001. California of Education. BCLAD Pilot Test Evaluator, 1998-99, National Evaluation Systems, Sacramento, CA. UCOP pilot study in social studies/multicultural education and English Language Development, 1999. BCLAD, CBEST, RICA Scorer, National Evaluations Systems, 1994-1999. Review Boards for Professional Journals Invited Guest Editor for Social Studies Review (Spring/Summer 2011 Issue). Publications Committee Member for California Council for the Social Studies (2010 present). Book Reviews Beddow, M. E. (12 February, 2010). [Review of the book The SIOP model for teaching history-social studies to English learners, Short, D., Vogt, M.E,, & Echevarria, J.L. (2010). Allyn & Bacon Publishers.] Beddow, M. E. (27 January, 2009). [Review of the book Making connections in elementary and middle School social studies, Johnson, A. (2009), CA: Sage Publications.] Beddow, M. E. (1 October, 2007). [Review of the book Turning on learning: Five approaches for multicultural teaching plans for race, class, gender, and disability (5 th Ed.). Sleeter, C, E. & Grant, C. A. (2009), New York: Wiley Publications]. Beddow, M. E. (8 September, 2007). [Review of the book Visualizing elementary social studies methods. Lee, J. (2008), New York: Wiley Publications]. Proposal Reviews Reviewer of 34 AERA proposals for 2011 Conference: AERA Division B Curriculum Studies; AERA Division G Social Context of Education; Division K: Teaching and Teacher Education, August, 2010. Reviewer of 12 CATESOL proposals for the 2010 Conference, Spring, 2010. Grants $800 Co-author, CSUS Visiting Scholar Award for Dr. Eugene Garcia 2010 17 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Keynote Speaker Arizona Immigration Policy and its Impact on Education: Resisting the New [Anti] Social Movement $800 Co-author, CSUS Visiting Scholar Award for Dr. Michèle D. Pierre-Louis 2010 19 th Annual Center for Peace & Conflict Resolution Conference Speaker $500 Author, CSUS Visiting Scholar Award for Ms. Pamela Bodnar 2010 19 th Annual Center for Peace & Conflict Resolution Conference Speaker $800 Co-author, CSUS Visiting Scholar Award for Mr. Nii Akuetteh 2009 18 th Annual Center for Peace & Conflict Resolution Conference Speaker $2,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2009 16 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Social Justice through Civic Education and Action $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2009
Beddow Vitae, p. 11 15 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Radical Healing and Activism in the Post Civil Rights Era $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2008 14 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Closing the Academic Achievement Gap: Building Networks to Success $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2007 13 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Empowering Socially Responsible Multicultural Educators: An Examination of Instructional Policies and Practices $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2006 12 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Education Reform and Social Justice Issues: A Grassroots [Re]Examination of Race, Class, and Society $1,500 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2005 11 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Reflections on the Elections: Educating and Empowering Diverse Students through Social Justice Action $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2004 10 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference We Will Find a Way or We Will Make One: The Civil Rights Movement in Education $200 Co-Author, CSUS Visiting Scholar Award for Dr. Karenga Maulana 2004 13 th Annual Center for Peace & Conflict Resolution Conference Speaker African & African American Relations in the U.S., Americas, and Africa $160,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 2002 Professional Development Training Grant $2,500 Author, of California Office of the President English Language 2002 Development/California Professional Development Institute grant for training bilingual teachers in Washington Unified School District $130,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 2001 Professional Development Training Grant $2,500 Author, of California Office of the President English Language 2001 Development/California Professional Development Institute grant for training bilingual teachers in Washington Unified School District $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2001 7 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Transformative Education: Critical Issues for California s Changing Schools $120,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 2000 Professional Development Training Grant $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 2000 6 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference The Making of a Multicultural America: A Curriculum for the 21st Century
Beddow Vitae, p. 12 $100,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 2000 Professional Development Training Grant $85,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 1999 Professional Development Training Grant $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 1999 5 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Beyond Language: Social and Cultural Factors in Schooling Language Minority Students $80,000 Author, CISP International Studies Project at Sacramento (ISPAS) 1998 Professional Development Training Grant $1,000 Author, CSUS Foundation Project Activity Grant 1998 4 th Annual Multicultural Education Conference Diversity in the Face of Adversity $5,000 Co-Author, Title VII Federal Grant for Washington Unified School District 1995 $5,000 Co-Author, Title VII Federal Grant for Washington Unified School District 1994 Presentations National and International Presentations Rethinking Methodologies for Teaching Secondary Content-Based Methods for Social Justice, American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, April, 2011. [Proposal submitted with Dr. William-White and Dr. Lum, CSUS, on July 15, 2010 awaiting acceptance decision on October 29, 2010.] Language Policy Implementation Failure: Ghana, West Africa, of California, Davis Washington, DC Center Graduate Colloquia Forum, 2002. Fulbright-Hays Study Travel Co-Leader/Curriculum Development Workshops for K-16 Fulbright scholars: Ghana, West Africa, Summer 2001. of California, Davis CRESS Teacher Action Research Project, American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2000. State Presentations Exploring the Immigrant Experience: Layers of Evidence and Meaning, California Council for the Social Studies Conference, Sacramento, CA, March, 2011. [Proposal submitted and accepted. Co-presenting with Dr. Mimi Coughlin). Teaching Civic Literacy via a State-Mandated Performance Assessment, California Council for the Social Studies Conference, Sacramento, CA, March, 2011. [Proposal submitted and accepted. Co-presenting with Ms. Lydia Cruz and Ms. Melisa DeLeon.] CISP Professional Development Programs for K-12 History/Social Science and International Studies Teachers, California Council for the Social Studies Conference, Santa Clara, CA, March, 2000. A Collaborative School-based Professional Development Partnership: English Language Development/Social Sciences, California Association for Bilingual Education Conference, San Jose, CA, 2000.
Beddow Vitae, p. 13 El tápiz de abuela: An Introduction to the World Cultures Model, California Association for Bilingual Education Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 1999. Weaving Cultural Identity through Storytelling, California Association for Bilingual Education Conference, San Jose, CA, 1997. Local Presentations California Association for the Gifted (CAG) Conference Sacramento Convention Center, Invited Panelist, Saturday, March 6, 2010. A Critical Analysis of Spectacular Things Happen Along the Way: Lessons from an Urban Classroom. CSUS BMED Multicultural Education Conference, November 14, 2009. The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies: California History Day Program Overview, Workshop presented with Myron Piper, Sacramento County History Day Coordinator, for CSUS BMED Single Subject History-Social Science Students, April 30, 2009. History-Social Science Content Assessment Task (CAT) Professional Development. Workshop presented for Mexico BCLAD Students in January, 2009. ISPAS Professional Development Teacher Programs, California State, Sacramento, 1996-2002 -Cuba during the Post Soviet Union Era: A Shifting Economy, Summer, 2002. -Southeast Asia: Crossroads to the World, Summer, 2001. -Project SOL: Social Studies Optimal Literacy for EL Students, Summer, 2001. -West Africa & African Americans: Their Histories, Their Voices, Summer, 2000. -Latin American Migration, Past to Present: Their Voices, Summer, 1999. -The Former Soviet Union, Then and Now: The Russian-Ukrainian Experience in the Sacramento Region, Summer,1998. -The Asian Immigration Experience: Their Voices (Co-sponsored with the BICOMP Project, Washington Unified School District), Summer, 1997. -Latin America: A Diverse Region; Latinos: A Diverse Population, Summer, 1996. Presentations to Washington Unified Board on English Language Development program, 1994-1995 Continued Professional Development Other Conferences and Programs Attended National Council for History Education Conference, CSUS, September, 2010. PACT History-Social Science and Elementary Literacy Trainer of Trainers, February, 2010. Building Knowledge and Practice: PACT Implementation Conference, UC Santa Barbara, October, 2009. CSUS Oaxaca Travel Study Program (Spanish), Instituto Cultural, Oaxaca, Mexico, Summer, 2009. Project Citizen Center for Civic Education Professional Development 5-Day Training, Summer 2009. Project Citizen Workshop, CSUS BMED Multiple Subject Cohort, Fall 2009. Society on Research of African Cultures (SORAC) Conference, November, 2002 Center for Performance Assessment K-12 teacher team, Chicago, IL, 2000-01 Center for Teaching & Learning Faculty Technology Training, CSUS, 1999-2001. CRESS Voices Conference, UC Davis, Summer, 1999. Multiple Literacies: An Interdisciplinary Approach (CSUS), Spring 1999. CSU Chancellor s Teacher-Scholar Summer Conference, Summer, 1999. Leader of CISP diversity training cohort with local Sacramento teachers,1997-1998. California Association for Bilingual Education conferences, 1989-2002. National California Council for Social Studies conferences, 1997-2002. Center for Civic Education Social Justice administrative training, Summer, 1996. CSUS Mexico and Guatemala Travel Study Program (Spanish), Cuernavaca, Guatemala, Summer, 1992. CSUS Peru Travel Study Program (Spanish), Aerequipa, Peru, Summer, 1990. CSUS Spain Travel Study Program (Spanish), Burgos, Spain, Summer, 1989.
Beddow Vitae, p. 14 Workshops Attended Sacramento Mayor Johnson & US Secretary of Education Duncan Town Hall Forum, Sacramento, CA. Fall 2009 Sacramento Mayor s Education Summit, Spring, 2009 Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) Professional Development Training, SCUSD C.B. Wire School, Spring 2009 UCOP California International Studies Project Equity & Access Professional Development Workshop Setting Limits in the Classroom Management Workshop Coordinator for M/M Cohort, Fall 2008 UC Davis History Summit II Professional Development, Fall 2008 CSUS Museum of Tolerance Diversity training, Los Angeles, CA, Spring, 2002 NCATE Social Studies Accreditation Review training, Washington, DC, Spring, 2002. Educational study travel to Cuba with CSUS Spanish, December, 2000 CA of Education Schools In symposia, 1999-2001 NCSS Washington, DC Holocaust Museum Education Training, Summer, 1999. CSUS Chancellor s Faculty Seminar on Linguistics and English Learners, Fall, 1998, CA History/Social Studies K-12 Standards training, California of Education, 1998-1999. Optimal Learning Environment (OLE) Workshops/Seminar, 1997-1998. SERVICE National and International 2002-2003 Library of Congress Research Coordinator in Washington, DC March 2003 Volunteer at TESOL and AAAL conferences in Washington, DC State 2010-present Guest Editor, Social Studies Review, a peer-reviewed journal published by CCSS 2010-present Member, CCSS Diversity and Social Justice Committee 2010-present Assistant Elementary Chair, CATESOL Fall, 2010 Webinar CATESOL Board Meetings 2004-present Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF), National History Day State Competition Judge Spring 1996 CDE History/Social Studies K-8 Textbook Adoption Committee March, 2010 César Chávez: Connections to the Classroom Serna Center Presentation, CSUS Union May, 2010 Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Conference Panel Chair Asst. 2009-present Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Board Member 2001-2002 Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution (CAPCR) Board Member Winter 2005 Featured in CSUS Capital Journal Spring 2005 CSUS Community Service Learning faculty training Fall 2003 Member, CAPCR Rwanda Fulbright-Hays study grant proposal contributor College May 2005 PowerPoint Presentation re: Multicultural Education Conference COE Brown Bag Session 2008-2010 Attended numerous PACT and TaskStream trainings 2008-2010 Leadership training to faculty colleagues re: PACT and TaskStream implementation 1997-2010 BMED Multicultural Education Conference Planning Leader for Numerous Years 1997-2001. CSUS Bilingual Multicultural Education Retreats. Community 2006 2010 SCUSD, Kennedy High Program in America & California Explorations (PACE) Parent Committee and Fundraiser Coordinator May, 2010 Participant, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser April, 2010 Political campaign worker for local congressional election June, 2009 Fall 2009 SCUSD, Language Academy of Sacramento Fundraiser Event Attendee Area 6 Community Member Representative for focus group meeting with SCUSD Superintendent Jonathan Raymond
Beddow Vitae, p. 15 Dec. 2009 Donations for Sacramento Loaves & Fishes, and Mustard Seed School Nov. 2009 Run to Feed the Hungry Sacramento Food Bank Fundraiser October, 2009 Welcome Reception for SCUSD Superintendent Jonathan Raymond Summer 2009 Centers for Disease Control High School Presentation Attendee Spring 2009 Kennedy High School PACE Book Club Mentor Volunteer Spring 2009 Re-Election Fundraiser Event Attendee for SCUSD Board Member 2008-2009 SCUSD Area 6 Community Liaison for Board President Grimes 2007-2010 SCUSD, Kennedy High School Site Council Parent Member Fall 2008 Political campaign worker for local and national elections 2006 2007 SCUSD Board Policy Review Committee Member 2003-2005 Organizer, César Chávez Day of Service & Learning, Didion 2003-present Volunteer, Greenhaven Soccer League Organization 2002-2004 Member, Ghana Association of Sacramento 2000-2002 Site Council Vice President, PTA Board and Newsletter Editor at Didion School 2000-2001 Coordinator, Didion After-School Spanish/French Program 1999-2002 Volunteer for Galena Street East Performing Arts Group 1997-1998 EGUSD, Jackman Middle School Multicultural Conference Keynote Speaker Professional Affiliations 2010-present President, Sacramento Council for the Social Studies (SCSS) 2008-present Lifelong member of UC Davis Alumni Aggie Association 2004-present Member, Capital Bilingual Educators Network 2003-present CSUS California Faculty Association 2002-present Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars 2000-2002 National Council for History Education, Incorporated 1998-2002 American Education Research Association (AERA) 1997-2002 Member, Sacramento Council for the Social Studies (SCSS) 2002-present Member, CSUS Alumni Association 1996-present Member, California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) 1996-present Member, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) 1996-2002 Chairperson, ISPAS Diversity Advisory Board 1995-2002 Member, Capital Bilingual Educators' Network 1996-2002 Sacramento County Office of Education SB 1882 Advisory Board Member 1996-2002 Member, Refugee Educators' Network 1995-2002 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) 1989-2002 California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) SPECIAL SKILLS Proficiency in Spanish language (written/oral) Bilingual Competency Teaching Certificate and Secondary Supplementary Credential. Technological skills and knowledge with Mac and PC computer platforms. Technological skills and knowledge in incorporating Blackboard and SacCT platform into teaching Experience and knowledge in Distance Learning teaching via CSUS Satellite courses. Extensive travel study language immersion in Ghana, Cuba, Spain, Mexico, Oaxaca, Guatemala, Peru REFERENCES (additional references available upon request) Barbara Merino, Ph.D. Ronald Herring, Ph.D. Professor Executive Director Dissertation Chair California International Studies Project of California, Davis George Wilson Hall School of Education of the Pacific One Shields Avenue 3601 Pacific Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Stockton, CA 95211 bjmerino@ucdavis.edu rherring@stanford.edu