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Home ** Sheila K. Marquardt 1013 Braman Street Lansing, MI 48910 Tele: (612) 242-4376 marqua36@msu.edu
 * Curriculum Vita

Michigan State University College of Education 118 Erickson Hall East Lansing, MI


 * Education**
 * Doctoral Student at Michigan State University, College of Education—Curriculum, Teaching and Educational Policy, 2006-present
 * Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, from St. Cloud State University, in May, 2002
 * MN Teaching Certifications: K-12 Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), 7-12 English
 * Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, with an emphasis in Secondary Education and Linguistics from Grand Valley State University, in December, 1999

Fall 08-Present** Instructor:** TE302 Learners and Learning in Context Fall 07-Present **Instructor:**TE 250,Human Diversity, Power and Opportunity in Social Institutions Spring 2007 **Teaching Assistant:** MSU, TE 494 ESL Field Experience in Education Fall/Spring 2007 **Graduate Assistant:** MSU, World Language field instructor Fall 2006 **Graduate Assistant:** MSU, ELL Research in local school districts 2002-2006 **ESL Teacher**: Elk River High School, Elk River, MN. Teaching ESL for grades 6-12 including newcomer language program; Development and implementation of successful ESL program; Training of administration, teachers, and counseling staff in working with ESL students; Coordinating ESL Assistant training and scheduling  2000-2001    **Graduate Assistant** St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN. Taught Reading and Writing to International students; Developed and implemented curriculum for beginning  English as a Second Language students; Attended Practicum meetings with College of ESL  Director  2001  ** Substitute Teacher **. Elk River/Milaca Public Schools, MN. Monitored classrooms with students of various grade levels. Developed and demonstrated classroom management skills ** Other Work-Related Experiences ** January-March, 2002 **Student Teacher**: Monticello High School, Monticello, MN. Fulfilled duties of the regular classroom teacher in a 10th grade English class; Developed and  implemented a five week literature unit March-May 2002 **Student Teacher**: Tech High School/Discovery Elementary, St. Cloud, MN. Co mpleted duties of the teacher in Secondary ESL classes at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels; Performed duties of the teacher in ESL Reading  and Writing for advanced elementary students January-July 1999 **Teacher of ESL**: Foreign Studies League. Developed and implemented a curriculum for summer English program; Taught ESL to Exchange  Students from Spain  1998-1999  ** English Language Teacher/Tutor ** : Calvary Baptist Church, Rogers High School, Aberdeen Elementary, Grand Rapids, MI. Provided tutoring and individual language instruction. Also worked extensively with reading acquisition. January-June 1998 **English Language Teacher/Tutor**: West Negros College, Bacolod,  Philippines. Facilitated a study resource center for university students studying content areas in English. Guest lectured in English Conversation classes. Co-taught English Grammar for Teachers class. Participated in weekly English reading time with children in orphanages.
 * Professional Experience **

Nov 2009 National Council for Teachers of English: Ironmen, Slaveships and a Math Curse: using multiple texts in pre-service teacher education April 2009 American Education Research Association: When the bubble bursts: How pre-service teachers make sense of multicultural experiences June 2008 Conference for Anti-Oppressive Education and Social Justice Education: “You’ve Wrecked //Cosmo// for me forever!”: Media Analysis in Foundational Education Courses 2006-present ELL for content area teachers workshop: MSU, TE 250, TE 301, TE 302, TE 448, TE 801 2005 Elk River School District Staff Development Presenter: Notice Their Shoes—Diversity and dominance in our school 2004 Elk River School District Staff Development Presenter: Let’s talk about making changes—Hope for positive inclusion 2003 Elk River School District Staff Development Presenter: Modifications and Accommodations for English Language Learners. 2003 Elk River School District Staff Development Presenter: They’re Not White Like Me: White teachers dialogue about race in schools 2002 Elk River School District Staff Development Presenter: English Language Learners 101 2002 St. Cloud State University: Student Teacher Professional Development Day Presenter: “ESL Students in Mainstream Classes”; A discussion of Critical Pedagogy and Language as power, as well as a discussion of practical ideas for physical, social, and academic support for pre- service teachers. 2002 National Council for Teachers of English Conference Presenter: “Challenges and critical possibilities in educating English language learners” 2002  Midwest US TESOL conference presenter : “ Partnering with the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Multicultural Education"; A discussion regarding the possibilities of collaboration between urban, suburban, and rural teachers (mainstream and ELL) and the National Association of Multicultural education—implications of partnership and benefits of involvement.  2002 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages National Conference Presenter: Language and Power 2001 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages National Conference  Presenter: “Translating Silence with a Japanese and American Discussion"; A reader’s theater presentation regarding the response time of Japanese students in American classrooms
 * Presentations, Workshops, In-services **

2008-present Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) organization 2006-present American Education Research Association 2004-present National Association of Multicultural Education 2002-2006 National Education Association Minnesota Education Association 2002-2004 National Association of Multicultural Education: MN Chapter Board Member 2000-2004 Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) organization 2007-Present: Orientation Committee for 2007 Doctoral Cohort 2007-Present Education Graduate Student Organization 2007-2008 MSU ESL Search Committee Member Spring 2007: ELL curriculum consultant—Williamston School District Fall 2006: AIDS Walk—MSU PhD Cohort service project
 * Professional Memberships or Organizations to Which I Belong **
 * Professional Service **

2008 Doctoral Practicum Research**:** When the bubble bursts: How pre-service teachers make sense of multicultural experiences 2007 **(** Un)Democratic Education: Critical Race and Queer Interventions in Character Education 2004 MA Thesis in two parts: Racism and Language: American Indian History and Race Matters: An Interactive Dialogue About Race (a workshop series) 2002 Independent study: HURL 497/597: Over the course of three semesters I observed, interacted, analyzed and taught Human Relations and Multicultural Education for the Teacher while mentored by Heather W. Hackman
 * Research Projects **

2007-2009 Lansing Area Refugee Development Center (RDC) § ESL Curriculum Consultant § ESL Volunteer Orientation § Summer Curriculum Development Project with TE 250 students § Summer camp development team § Youth Programming Consultant § Tutoring with TE 250 students (and whenever the RDC needs extra help)  2002-2005  High School ELL./University class collaborative: University students mentor high school ELL students 2003-2006 Festival of Nations: Coordinated fundraising activities with students to earn money for a field trip to this international event held in St. Paul, MN every year.
 * School-Community Collaborative Activities **

** In-School Collaborative Activities ** (with colleagues, administration, personnel support) 2003-2006 MOSAIC: Multicultural Club Assistant, Elk River High School, MN. Assist the club supervisor in facilitating large group meetings, financial organization, and field trips. Facilitate officer and planning meetings.

2009 MSU College of Education Excellence in Teaching Award 2009 Outreach Fellowship Award: $1000: Volunteer work at the Lansing Area Refugee Development Center 2008 Outreach Fellowship Award: $2000: Volunteer work at the Lansing Area Refugee Development Center 2008 Cotterman Family Endowment Fellowship: $2600 2008 Summer Research Fellowship: $6000.00: TE 250 student’s attitudes in task based service learning 2005 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist 2003-2006 North West Suburban Integration School District Grant: provide transportation for Title I and Title III students for an after school homework club
 * Grants, Awards, or Honors I Have Received **