Evie R. Tindall Associate Professor Regent University School of Education 1000 Regent University Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757-352-4272 email: evietin@regent.edu Education: Doctorate (1996) Educational Administration/Special Education College of William and Mary Employment History: Educational Specialist (1991) Educational Administration/Special Education College of William and Mary Master of Education (1986) Learning Disabilities Regent University Bachelor of Arts (1963) English/Philosophy Winthrop College 2010-2012 Teacher trainer for Chesapeake Public School System 2010-2011 Teacher trainer for Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Chesapeake Public Schools. 2008-2009 Teacher trainer for York County Public Schools 2006-2009 Teacher trainer for Newport News Public Schools 2003-2009 Teacher trainer for Virginia Beach and Chesapeake Schools 1998, 2000, 2002 Adjunct professor for International Summer Institute at Columbia International University 1994 to 2007 Consultant, curriculum developer, and teacher trainer for the National Institute of Learning Development. 1999-2001 Curriculum designer and developer for an online literacy, Bible and character development program for children of prisoners Grant from US Dream Academy 1990 - present Associate Professor, School of Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1990 1998 Consultant, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Assist OJJDP and Coordinating Council with Special Projects. 1986-1990 Adjunct faculty, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1979-1989 Director of Special Learning Resource Center, Hampton Christian Schools, Hampton, Virginia. 1
1975-1979 Teacher, Orcutt Baptist School, Newport News, Virginia. Taught remedial reading (1975-1976); seventh grade literature and remedial reading to all grades (1976-1977); third grade (1977-1979). 1971-1972 Teacher, Rollins Elementary, Summerville, South Carolina. Taught fifth grade English and remedial reading. 1971 SAIL Federal Program, Charleston, South Carolina. Taught communication skills and literature. 1963-1966 Teacher, Lambs Elementary, North Charleston, South Carolina. Taught fourth and fifth grades. Continuing Education: 2013 Advanced Blackboard 9.1 2013 Hearing the Voice of God Seminar 2010 Blackboard 9.1 2009 Blackboard Certification 2009 School of Healing Prayer: Levels I and II 2009, 2008, 2007 TESOL Summer Institutes 2008 C. S. Lewis Institute 2005 Center for Applied Linguistics Training 1998-Present Distance Education Training (School of Education) 2000 Learning about Guided Reading: Children, Books, and Teaching 2000 Teaching Online Course 2000 Grant Writing Workshop 2000 Pastoral Care Ministry School 2000 Adolescent Literacy Symposium 1997-1998 Master Instructor Training 1991-2001. Resource/Collaborating Teaching Symposium 1991 Institute for Learning and Development 1986-1998. The Graham Lectures, School of Education, University of Virginia 1988. Columbia Bible College Course 1981 National Institute of Learning Disabilities Therapist Training Honors: 1998 Sinclair Selton Award for service to children with special needs and their families 1998 Teacher of the Year for the School of Education 1996 Teacher of the Year for the School of Education 1993 Teacher of the Year for the School of Education 1989-90 Special Education Leadership Training Grant, School of Education/College of William and Mary 1984-85 Dean's Scholarship, School of Education/Regent University 1960 Winthrop Honors Program, Winthrop College Appointments: 2013 to present 2011 Board of Directors for the Constitution Leadership Initiative The Virginia State Standards Committee 2010 Co-Editor for Journal for Adult Learning 2009 The International Reading Association s Language Diversity 2
Subcommittee 2009-2012 Virginia Beach Public School System s Title III Advisory Committee 2007-2008 Associate editor for International Journal of Learning 2006-2007 Proposal reviewer for Pedagogy Strand of the International Society of Language Studies (ISLS) Conference 2006 Proposal reviewer for Coalition of Christian Teacher Educators Conference 2006 to present Secretary for Chrysalis International 2002 to present Board of Directors for Chrysalis International 2004-2005 Chairman of the Education Committee for Park Place School 2002-2005 Board of Directors for Park Place School 2003-2004 Member of the Content Review Committee for the State of Virginia Reading Assessment 2003-2004 Member of the marker committee for the State of Virginia Reading Assessment 1995 Virginia Beach School System s Research Committee on Language Arts Special Projects: 2011 For Such a Time as This: Dramatic story presentation with script, story figures, objects, and overlays. 2008 Panel of ESL Specialists DVD 2007 Reader s Theater Project: Sedgefield School 2007 Teacher Training DVDs: Early Literary Assessments 2005 Research related to language camps in China. 2002 Research in listening comprehension at Park Place School in Norfolk, VA 1999-2000 Grant funded online Literacy, Bible and Character Development 1995-1998 Training program for teacher collaboration for the National Institute of Learning Disabilities. Conducted a three-year pilot study of the program. 1995 Research in language arts for the Virginia Beach Public School System. 1987 Test of Word Attack Skills for Beginning Readers 1987 Curriculum-based placement and achievement test for kindergarten children. 1987 Program for higher performing students. 1987 Student Advisor Program 1986 Directed Study Program for secondary students Grants: 2005-2007 Regent University Faculty Research Grant Teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs): A multiple-site descriptive study. Amount: $7685.00 3
Publications: Refereed. Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (in press). A framework for explicit vocabulary instruction with English language learners. Kappa Delta Pi Record.. Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2014). Enlivening vocabulary instruction for English language learners. Reading in Virginia, 36, 24-29. Tindall, E. (2012) Dramatic story presentation for adult English language learners. Journal of Adult Education, 41(1). Huang, J., Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2011). Authentic activities and materials for adult ESL learners. Journal of Adult Education 40 (1). Tindall (2010). A framework to enhance reading comprehension. Journal of Adult Education, 39 (1). Tindall, E., & Nisbet (2010). Exploring the essential components of reading. Journal of Adult Education, 39 (1). Tindall, E.R, Wighting, M. J., & Nisbet, D.L. (2010). Beyond the Classroom: The summer language camp phenomenon. In Dantas-Whitney, M. & Rilling, S. (Eds.) Authenticity in the Classroom and Beyond: Children and Adolescent Learners. Alexandria, VA: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL). Nisbet, D.,Tindall, E., & Haynes, J. (2008). Spoken language in the academy: A virturesbased model. Journal of Christian Education, 51 (1), 21-30. Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2008). Listening: A vital skill for learning. The International Journal of Learning. (15) 6, 121-127. Tindall, E., & Youmans, E. (2008). Wellspring of Wonder, Orlando, FL: Chrysalis International. Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2006). Ten distinctions that inform reading instruction for English language Reading in Virginia. 19, 21-26. Jing,L., Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2006, November). Chinese learners and English plural forms. The Linguistics Journal, 1(3), 127-147. Wighting, M. J., Nisbet, D. L., & Tindall, E. R. (2005). Exploring a summer English language camp experience in China: A descriptive case study. Asian EFL Journal, 7(4), 85-108. Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2004). Second language learners: Wellsprings of Learning for Teachers. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 40 (4), 170-174. 4
Nisbet, D., Tindall, E., & Arroyo, A. (2003). Language Learning Strategies and English Proficiency of Chinese University Students. Foreign Language Annals. 38(1), 100-107. Tindall, E.(2002). Resources for elementary language arts instruction Christian School Education. Cox, W. F., Jr., Arroyo, A. A., Tindall, E. R., & Uecker, M. V. (1997). Outcomes-based education: Confusion in theory, philosophy and practice Journal of Research on Christian Education, Spring, 6 (1), 79-94. Tindall, E, (1996). The Principal s Role in Fostering Teacher Collaboration for Students with Special Needs. Doctoral Dissertation, College of William and Mary, April, 1996. Dissertation Abstracts International 63(10). Publications: Invited Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2004).Questioning in professional interactions: A fresh look Discoveries. Tindall, E. (2002). The challenges of written expression. Discoveries. Tindall, E. (2002). Why Can t They Comprehend? Discoveries. Tindall, E. (1999) Teacher collaboration in the professional development section of Level I, Level II, and Level III National Institute of Learning Disabilities Training Manuals. Revised, 2002. Tindall, E. (1999); The pillars of change Discoveries. Tindall, E. (1997). The power of the story. Vision. Conference Presentations: Refereed. Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2014, September). Academic Vocabulary and ELLs: Unlocking the Puzzle. Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA) Conference, Williamsburg.VA Tindall, E. (2014, March) Fostering a Community of Listeners. VACTE/ATE-VA Conference, Lynchburg, VA Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2013, March). Academic Language for English Language Learners. TESOL International Convention Dallas, TX Huang, J., Tindall, D., & Nisbet, D. (2013, March).Authentic Activities and Materials used in Adult ESL Classrooms. TESOL International Convention, Dallas, TX 5
Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2012, March). Oral Language Proficiency and Reading Fluency through Reader s Theater. TESOL International Convention, Philadelphia, PA Tindall, E. (2010, April) Teaching Academic Vocabulary to English Language Learners. International Reading Association Institute, Chicago, IL Tindall, E, & Nisbet, D. (March, 2009) Academic Vocabulary to English Language Learners. International TESOL Conference, Denver, CO Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2008, May). Using Reader s Theater to Promote Literacy for English Language Learners. International Reading Association Conference, Atlanta, GA Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2008, April) Reader s Theater: Wellspring for Learning. CELT Convention: New York, NY Tindall, E. (2006, May). Alignment of Head, Heart, and Hands through the Power of Story CCTC Convention, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2006, July). The Power of the Story in 21st Century Classroom. Oxford Round Table, Oxford, England Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2006, May), Teaching Vocabulary and Comprehension to English Language Learners: An Instructional Framework. International Reading Association Conference, Chicago, IL Nisbet, D., Tindall, E., & Wighting, M. (2005, April). A Summer Language Camp in China: An Exploratory Study and Language Learning Strategies and English Proficiency of Chinese University Students. International Society for Language Studies (ISLS), Montreal, Canada. Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2005, April). Needful Distinctions in Teaching English Language Learners to Read 50th Annual International Reading Association Conference (IRA), San Antonia, TX. Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2004, May). English Language Learners and Reading Instruction: What Reading Teachers Need to Know. International Reading Association conference Reno, NV Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2003, April). Exploring Their World of Teaching and Learning: Content Areas Teachers and ESL/EFL Students in Mainstream Classrooms International Conference: International Society of Language Studies, St. Thomas, VI Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2003, April). Teaching Listening: An Exploratory Study International Conference: International Society of Language Studies, St. Thomas, VI Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2003, March). Teaching Second Language Learners: What Content Teachers Need to Know State Conference: Virginia State Reading Conference, Roanoke, VA. 6
Tindall, E. (2003, April). Let s Teach Them to Listen Local Conference: Virginia Beach Professional Development Conference, Virginia Beach, VA Regional Conference: Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, Portsmouth, VA International Conference: National Institute of Leaning Disabilities, Orlando, FL State Conference: Virginia State Reading, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E., & Nisbet, D. (2002, October). Facilitating Critical Reflection and Discourse in Online Master s Degree Programs International Conference: World E-Learn Conference, Montreal, Canada Tindall, E. (2002, November). At- Risk Institute (Five sessions: Identifying and Assessing Students Who Are At Risk, Teaching Students Who Are At Risk, Let Teach Them to Listen, Detecting and Correcting Word Identification and Fluency Errors, Empowering Students to Comprehend Content Area Texts) Regional conference: Association of Christian School International, Colorado Springs, CO Tindall, E. (2002, October). At -Risk Institute (Four sessions: Identifying and Assessing Students Who Are At Risk, Let Teach Them to Listen, Detecting and Correcting Word Identification and Fluency Errors, Empowering Students to Comprehend Content Area Texts) Regional conference: Association of Christian School International, Tucson, AZ Tindall, E. (2001-2000). Adapting Reciprocal Teaching to Meet the Needs of all Students Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, CA, February 2001 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities Seattle, WA, February 2001 Regional Southeastern Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, Virginia Beach, VA, February, 2001 State Conference: Resource/Consulting Teacher Symposium, Williamsburg, VA, November, 2000 Tindall, E. (2001-2000). Detecting and Correcting Major Reading Errors Local Conference: Virginia Beach Reading Conference, November, 2000 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, California, February, 2001 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities Seattle, WA, February, 2001 Tindall, E. (2003-2001). Empowering Students to Comprehend in Content Area Texts Regional Conference: National Institute of Leaning Disabilities, Portsmouth, VA, 2003 International Conference: National Institute of Leaning Disabilities, Orlando, FL 2002 State Conference: Virginia State Reading Conference, Washington, DC, February, 2001 Regional Conference: Professional Development Workshops, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2001, February). Fostering Teacher Collaboration International Conference: National Learning Disabilities of America International Conference, New York, NY 7
Tindall, E. (2001-1998). Co-Laboring Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, California, February, 2001 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities Seattle, Washington, February, 2001 Regional Conference: Southeastern Conference for the National Institute of Learning Disabilities, Virginia Beach, February, 2001 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities FL, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities TN,1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities VA,1998 Tindall, E. (2001-1998). Moving Students from Novice to Expert in Reading Comprehension District Conference: Virginia Beach Special Education Conference, March, 2001 State Conference: Virginia State Reading Association State Conference, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, FL, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, TN, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, VA, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, CA, 1998 State Conference: State Resource/Collaborating Teaching Symposium, Williamsburg, VA, 1997 Tindall, E. (2000-1989). Corrective Reading Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, FL, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, TN. 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, VA, 1998 Regional Conference: National Institute of Learning Disabilities, CA, 1998 Local conference: Virginia Beach Reading Council Conference, 2000 Regional Conference: Association of Christian Schools International, Williamsburg, VA, 1989 Tindall, E. (1998). Building Caring Classroom Communities State Conference: Resource/Consulting Teacher Symposium Williamsburg, VA Tindall. E. (1997-1995). The Principal s Role in Fostering Teacher Collaboration for Students with Special Needs National Conference: Council of Exceptional Children 1997 National Conference: Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development 1997 State Conference; Resource/Collaborating Teaching Symposium, Williamsburg, VA, 1995,1996 Tindall, E. (1996-1997). Harnessing the Power of the Story to Teach Comprehension, Character Development and Classroom Community State Conference: Virginia State Reading Conference, 1996 National Conference: National Christian Educators Conference, 1995 Keynotes and Invited Presentations Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2013, January). Exploring the Amplified WIDA Standards. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA Nisbet, D., & Tindall, E. (2012, January). Energizing Academic Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA 8
Tindall, E. (2011, March). The Lure of Literature. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2011, February). Cultural Influences and Connections for Limited English Proficient Students. Teacher Collaboration, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA Tindall, E. (2001, January). For Such a Time as This. Chrysalis International Conference, Santo Domingo, DR Tindall, E. (2010, October). Cultural Influences and Connections for Limited English Proficient Students: Multicultural Literature. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA Tindall, E. (2010, March). Using Multicultural Literature to Enhance Learning for English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2010, February). Strategies for Improving Reading in the Content Areas. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2010, January). Revitalizing Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (October, 2009). Revitalizing Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (May, 2009) His Story/Your Story. Commencement address for Peninsula Association for Godly Education (PAGE), Hampton, VA Tindall, E. (2009, March). Guidelines for Modifying Instruction for English Language Learners. Newport News Public Schools, Newport News, VA. Tindall, E. (2009, March). Reader s Theater for English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2009, March). Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2009, March). Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2008, March). Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2008, October). Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. York County Public Schools, Grafton, VA. Tindall, E. (2008, October). Comprehension. York County Public Schools, Grafton, VA 9
Tindall, E. (2008, October). Modifying Instruction and Working with Parents. York County Schools, Grafton, VA Tindall, E. (2008, March). Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2008, October). Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2008, October). Strategies for Improving Reading in the Content Areas. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA Tindall, E. (2008, October). Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners. Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA Tindall, E. (2007, October). Instructional Strategies for Reading in the Content Areas. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2007, October). Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners. Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2007, August). Instructional Strategies for At-Risk Students. Summit Christian Academy, Vienna, VA Tindall, E. (2006, August), Listening to God: Using the Communicative Arts. Women s Conference at Christ Church, Jena, Germany Tindall, E. (2006, August). Literature Circles, Summit Christian School. Vienna, VA Tindall, E. (2006, March). Reading Instruction in the Content Areas for ELLs (2 workshops). Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2005, April & June). Cultural Differences in the Classroom: Working with English Language Learners (3 Workshops) and Reading Instruction and ELLs (3 workshops). Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2002, September). Identifying Reading Problems, Sweethaven Christian School. Portsmouth, VA Tindall, E. (2001, February). Developing a Teacher Assistance Team Workshop. Holland Elementary, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2001, February). Listening Prayer. McLean Christian Women's Group, Washington, DC Tindall, E. (2001). Listening to Him. Regent Women's Conference, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (2000; 1998). Strategies for Content-Area Reading. International Institute at 10
Columbia International University, Columbia, SC Tindall, E. (1999). Planted by the Waters (Commencement Address). Pittsburgh East Christian School, Pittsburg, PA Tindall, E. (1998). The Challenge of Change (Keynote Address) International Institute at Columbia International University, Columbia, SC Tindall, E. (1998). Jesus, the Master Teacher, Faculty Retreat, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA Tindall, E. (1997). Exemplary Leadership National Institute of Learning Disabilities Leadership Training, Norfolk, VA Tindall, E. (1995). Listening to the Lord, Women s Retreat, Cumberland, VA Tindall, E. (1987). Refining Your Instructional Skills. Only presenter at a two day conference Temple Academy, Waterville, ME Professional Affiliations Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Christian English Language Educators Association Foreign Language Association of Virginia International Reading Association Virginia State Reading Association Kappa Delta Pi Association of Christian Schools International National Education Association National Council of Teachers of English Council of Exceptional Children Association for Educational and Psychological Consultants The Council of Learning Disabilities Phi Delta Kappa Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development International Society for Language Studies 11