Cecile M. Arquette, Ph.D.

Bradley University, Westlake Hall 245

1501 W. Bradley Avenue Peoria, IL 61625
carquette@bradley.edu
309-677-2614

DEGREES HELD

Ph. D., Curriculum and Instruction

Focus: Literacy and English as a Second Language
New Mexico State University December, 2000

Dissertation:
Participation in an English Language Peer Tutoring Program: A Case Study of Sixth Grade Second
Language Learners

M.A. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Teachers College, Columbia University December 1990

B. A. Dramatic Arts
Mary Washington College May, 1984

UNIVERSITY POSITIONS AND RANKS HELD

Bradley University August 2018-to present

Professor
Teacher Education, Early Childhood, Elementary and ELL
(Promoted March 2018)

Bradley University August 2010-August 2018

Associate Professor
Teacher Education, Early Childhood, Elementary and ELL
(Tenure Awarded in 2010)

Bradley University August 2005- August 2010

Assistant Professor
Teacher Education, Early Childhood, Elementary and ESL

San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus August 2002- June 2005

Assistant Professor
Teacher Education, Literacy and Diversity Education

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Eastern Washington University January 2001- June 2002

Assistant Professor
Teacher Education, Literacy

Western New Mexico University August 1999- May 2000

Clinical Supervisor, Elementary Education

New Mexico State University Fall Semester 1998

Student Teacher Supervisor, Elementary Education

Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York Fall Semester 1990

Adjunct Lecturer, Adult ELLs, Reading and Writing

Kingsborough College, Queens, New York Fall Semester 1990

Adjunct Lecturer, Adult ELLs, Reading and Writing

AWARDS

Fulbright Scholar
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaííso March-August 2014
Vinñ a del Mar, Chile

Annual Faculty Service Award

College of Education and Health Sciences Academic year 2009-2010

PUBLICATIONS

Book chapters

Rííos Vega, J. A., Arquette, C. M., Lee, H., Antola-Crowe, H., Hunzicker, J., & Cushing, J. (2018). Ensuring
social justice for English Language Learners: An innovative English as a second language
(ESL) endorsement program. In D. Polly (Ed.). Handbook of research on innovative practices
in teacher preparation and graduate-level teacher education programs. PA: IGI Global.

Arquette, C. M. (2017). Delicious rubrics: Using food to develop effective analytical rubrics. In J. P.
Bakken, (Ed.). Classrooms: Assessment practices for teachers and student improvement
strategies (Vol. 1). Hauppauge, NY: NOVA Science Publishers, Inc.

Hunzicker, J. L, Arquette, C. M, Olson, P. Atkins, D. (2016). Using a literacy-based classroom

partnership to prepare teacher candidates for the edTPA. In D. Polly (Ed.). Evaluating
teacher education programs through performance-based assessments. PA: IGI Global.

Arquette, C. M., Nichols, E. & Taylor, J. (2011). Dialogue journal writing between preservice teachers
and elementary students in a PDS. In Nath, J., Guadrrama I., & Ramsey J. (Eds). Investigating
University-School Partnerships. Volume 4, PDS Research Series. PA: IGI Global.

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Arquette, C. M. & Kuester, D. A. (Sept. 2009). Strategies for teaching language arts to struggling
readers in inclusive settings. In B. Culligan, (Ed.). The Changing Landscapes of Literacy:
Building Best Practice. Dublin, Ireland: Reading Association of Ireland.

Arquette, C. (2007). Motivating learners through literacy work stations. In B. Dwyer & G. Sheil,
(Eds.) Literacy at the crossroads: Moving forward, looking back (pp.120-130). Dublin,
Ireland: Reading Association of Ireland.

Monographs

Smyrniotis, A., Nugent, P., Lee, H., Arquette, C.M., Wolffe, R., Bussan, B., Antola Crowe, H. (2016).
Collaborative power: An inter-institutional community partnership. In S.A. Bernoteit, J.C.
Darragh-Ernst & N. I. Latham (Eds.), Voices from the field: Collaborative innovations in early
childhood preparation (pp. 123 - 143). Springfield, IL: Illinois Research Council and Illinois
Board of Education. Available from: http://ierc.education/ierc_publications/voices-field-
collaborative-innovations-early-childhood-educator-preparation

Peer reviewed articles

International and National

Arquette, C. M., Reshamwala, S. & Shearer, E. What it means to be a reader: Interviews with students
in kindergarten through fourth grade. Submitted to: Journal of Literacy Research
(submitted).

Farland-Smith, D., Finson, K. D. and Arquette, C. M. (Oct. 2017). How picture books on the National
Science Teachers Association recommended list portray scientists. School Science and
Mathematics Journal 117(6). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.12231

Hunzicker, J. L., Arquette, C. M. & Quinzio-Zafran, A. (2014). Improving writing instruction in second
and third grade classrooms: The Fossil Creek writing project. Writing & Pedagogy 6(3).

Arquette, C. M. (2010). Education majors’ textbook reading habits: How much are they reading?
National Social Science Journal 35(1).

Arquette, C. M. (2009). Undergraduates learn about qualitative research at a PDS. PDS Partners 5(2).

Arquette, C. M. (2004). A university-public school key-pal partnership: Working in a low-technology

environment to create a local community of learners. T.H.E. Journal 32(5).

Peer reviewed articles

State and Regional

Farland-Smith, D., Finson, K. D. and Arquette, C. M. (Feb. 2018). How scientists are portrayed in
NSTA recommends books. The Hoosier Science Teacher 41(1). DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14434/thst.v41i123186

Arquette, C. M. (2014). A book of my own: How a concerned citizen developed a free book
distribution program. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 42(3), 16-19.

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Arquette, C. M. (2007). Multiple activity literacy centers: Promoting choice and learning
differentiation. Illinois Reading Council Journal, 35(3).

Arquette, C. M. (2007). Dialogue journals: Daily writing with a purpose, California Reader, 40(3).

Arquette, C. M (2005) Sixth grade ELL students improve their English through cross-age
tutoring. New Mexico Journal of Reading, 26(1).

Triola-Smolinski, J., Arquette, C., Triola-Smolinski, A. (1999) Art and literature day. The
New Mexico Journal of Reading Winter, 19(2).

Curriculum Development

Arquette, C. M. & Cantuù , D. A. (March 2016). Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) program.
Program proposal submitted to State Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Grant, J. M., Cantuù , D. A., McMullen, D. W., Arquette, C. M. (May 2014). Elementary Education
Program with English as a Second Language Endorsement. Program proposal submitted
to State Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Cantuù , D. A., Grant, J. M., McMullen, D. W., Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2014). Preparation of licensure
program for Middle School English Teachers with ESL. Program proposal submitted to
State Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Cantuù , D. A., Grant, J. M., McMullen, D. W., Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2014). Preparation of licensure
program for Middle School Math Teachers with ESL. Program proposal submitted to State
Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Cantuù , D. A., Grant, J. M., McMullen, D. W., Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2014). Preparation of licensure
program for Middle School Science Teachers with ESL. Program proposal submitted to
State Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Cantuù , D. A., Grant, J. M., McMullen, D. W., Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2014). Preparation of licensure
program for Middle School Social Studies Teachers with ESL. Program proposal submitted
to State Educator Licensure Board (SEPLB).

Technical Reports

Arquette, C. M. & Britner, S. L. (Sept. 2012). NCATE Secondary English NCTE SPA report.

Non-peer reviewed publications

Arquette, C. M. (2016). Academic Year 2006-2007 in the Kemper History Project, an online
chronicle of the Kemper Foundation funded Professional Development School project,
Bradley University.
http://www.bradley.edu/academic/colleges/ehs/centers/kemper/history/

Arquette, C. & Horton, J. (2000). The development of gender stereotypes: The role of television
programming on young viewers’ self-identity. ERIC document number ED443411

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Arquette, C. & Horton, J. (2000). The Influence of current television programming on the
maintenance of female gender identity. ERIC document number ED443416

Arquette, C., Smolinski, J. & Haynes, J. (1999). School age tutoring manual. Las Cruces, NM:
New Mexico State University.

Conference proceeding publications

Arquette, C. M. (2004). Digital video cases: Using classroom demonstrations to create a video
strategies library online. Technology and Teacher Education Annual, Charlottesville, VA: The
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Arquette, C. M. (2003). Online and face-to-face: Using blackboard to augment a

traditional-style teacher education course. Technology and Teacher Education Annual,
Charlottesville, VA: The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Arquette, C. M. & Marx, S. (2001). Integrating technology into teacher education

methods courses: A case study. Technology and Teacher Education Annual,
Charlottesville, VA: The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

PRESENTATIONS

Peer Reviewed
International and National

Farland-Smith, D., Finson, K.D., & Arquette, C. (Jan. 2017). How picture books on the National Science
Teachers’ Association Recommended List portray scientists. Paper presented at the
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), International Conference, Des Moines, IA.

Arquette, C. M., Katz, S. R., Dahlquist, P. C., Armmer, F. A., Edgcomb, M. R., Toxqui-Garay, M. A. (June
2016). Writing intensive courses: How one university developed a multi-disciplinary cross-
campus approach to teaching writing International Writing Across the Curriculum
Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.

Hunzicker, J. L., Quinzio-Zafran, A., Arquette, C. M. (April, 2012). Improving writing instruction in
primary classrooms using a process approach. International Reading Association Annual
Convention International Reading Association (IRA), Chicago, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Nichols, E. & Taylor, J. (March 2009). Dialogue journals at a PDS: Preservice teachers
write with elementary students in a professional development school. PDS National
Conference 2009. Daytona Beach, FL.

Arquette, C. M. (Oct. 2008). Education majors’ textbook reading habits: How much are they reading?
National Social Science Association Fall Professional Development Conference,
Albuquerque, NM.

Arquette, C. M. & Kuester, D. A. (Sept. 2007). Strategies for teaching language arts to
struggling readers in inclusive settings. Reading Association of Ireland, Annual Conference,
Dublin, Ireland.

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Arquette, C. M. (Nov. 2006). Dialogue journals: How learning about your students can make you a
better instructor. International Society of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
(ISSOTL). Washington, D. C.

Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2006). Motivating learners through literacy work stations. Reading Association
of Ireland, Annual Conference. Dublin, Ireland.

Arquette, C. M. (March 2004). Digital video cases: Using classroom demonstrations to create a video
strategies library online. Society for Information, Technology and Teacher Education 15 th
International Conference. Phoenix, AZ.

Arquette, C. M. (March 2003). On line and face-to-face: Using blackboard to augment a

traditional-style teacher education course. Society for Information, Technology and
Teacher Education14th International Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Arquette, C. M. (Nov. 2003). Pre-service elementary teachers’ perceptions of themselves as writers.

National Council of Teachers of English. 93rd Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA.

Arquette, C. M. (Nov. 2003). Pen-key pal partners: Pre-service teachers write to second
language learners in a public school. California Reading Association, 37th Annual
Convention, San Diego, CA.

Arquette, C. & Horton, J. (April 2000). The influence of current television programming on the
maintenance of female gender identity AERA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Peer Reviewed Presentations

State and Regional

Arquette, C. M. & Hollister, D. (Oct. 2017). The other: Humanizing diversity via children’s literature.
Illinois Reading Council Annual Conference, Peoria, IL.

Finson, K.D., Farland-Smith, D., & Arquette, C. (Oct. 2016). NSTA Recommends books’ portrayals of
scientists. Paper presented at the annual conference of the North Central Region of the
Association for Science Teacher Education, Des Moines, IA.

Arquette, C. M. & Hollister, D. (Oct. 2016). Just like me: Children’s books to promote inclusion. Illinois
Reading Council Annual Conference, Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Hollister, D. (Oct. 2014). Don’t quit your day job: A brief look at children’s books
written by celebrity authors. Illinois Reading Council Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Olson, P. & Arquette, C. (Nov. 2013). Searching for gay youth in children’s literature: An analysis of
LGBT characters in picture books. 43rd annual Illinois Association of Teacher Educators
Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Hollister, D. (March 2013). Wishes: How traditional children's literature reflects
hope. Illinois Reading Council Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

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Arquette, C. M. & Hollister, D. (March 2012). US presidents: Goats, votes and how we remember
them. Illinois Reading Council Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Hunzicker, J. L. & Quinzio-Zafran, A., (Nov. 2012). Improving writing instruction in
primary classrooms using a process approach. Illinois Association of Teacher Educators 2012
Conference, Lisle, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Happ, D. (March 2011). Children in peril! Exciting books to engage reading
Illinois Reading Annual Council Conference, Springfield, IL.

Hunzicker, J., Arquette, C. & Quinzio-Zafran, A. (March 2011). Using best practices to improve writing
instruction in primary classrooms: A school-university partnership. Midwest Association of
Teacher Educators 2011 Conference, Lafayette, IN.

Arquette, C. M. & Happ, D. (March 2010). Terrific content area trade books. Illinois Reading Council
Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Happ, D. (March 2009). Read green! Using literature to teach about ecology and
conservation. Illinois Reading Council Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M. and Happ, D. (March 2007). Going to the dogs: Readers and
dogs meet in a library-animal shelter reading program. Illinois Reading Council Annual
Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (March 2006). Using online discussion forums in a writers’ workshop Illinois Reading
Council Annual Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (January 2001). Improving ESL literacy skills through cross-age tutoring. 28th
Southwest IRA Regional Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Arquette, C. M. (October 1999). Peer-tutoring with ESL students. XVI Rocky Mountain Regional
TESOL Conference Las Cruces, NM.

Arquette, C. M. (January 1999). Literacy as a bridge between cultures. New Mexico International
Reading Association Conference, Las Cruces, NM.

Triola-Smolinski, J., Arquette, C., Triola-Smolinski, A. (March 1999). The literacy and art connection:
Creating a community based art and literature day at your school. New Mexico Association
for the Education of Young Children Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

Triola-Smolinski, J., Arquette, C., Triola-Smolinski, A. (March 1998). Multi-cultural literature in the
Borderlands. New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children Conference,
Albuquerque, NM.

Arquette, C. & Triola-Smolinski, J., (October 1998). Birth of a literacy program: America reads at New
Mexico State University. Border Walking Conference, New Mexico State University,
Las Cruces, NM.

Invited Presentations

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International

Arquette, C. M. (March 2015). Internet resources for ELL teachers. Skype presentation to
undergraduate and graduate English teaching students, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal
University, Kaliningrad, Russia.

Arquette, C. M. (June 2014). The US Education System. Final exam lecture for Interpretation
Program, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaííso, Vinñ a Del Mar campus, Chile

Arquette, C. M. (April, 2014). Bookmaking for the classroom. Workshop for preservice teachers,
Universidad de La Serena, Chile.

Arquette, C. M. (April, 2014). Extending Reading. Lecture for preservice teachers, Universidad de
La Serena, Chile.

Arquette, C. M. (April, 2014). Cooperative Learning. Lecture for preservice teachers, Universidad de
La Serena, Chile.

Invited Presentations
State/Regional

Arquette, C. (June 2018). Readers’ Theater: for all levels and languages. Illinois Education
Association Student Summer Workshop, Springfield, IL.

Rios, V. J. and Arquette, C. (Nov. 2017). Readers’ Theater: for all levels and languages. Illinois
Education Association Student Program Fall Conference, Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Valko, S., Schremp, K., Evanish, K. & Jaroch, J. (April. 2015). What to expect when you
are student teaching. Illinois Education Association Student Program Spring Conference,
Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (April 2013). Panel member, Peace Corps and career paths. Knox College, Galesburg,
IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Swalve, C. (April 2013). Simple books to make in your classroom. Illinois Education
Association Student Program Spring Conference, Bloomington, IL.

McCullough, C., Walker, M. and Arquette, C. (March 2012). Making cooperative learning work of you:
Team building. Illinois Education Association Student Program Spring Conference,
Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Kuehnle, M. & Schreiber, A. (Nov. 2010). Use your walls: Interactive bulletin boards.
Illinois Education Association Student Program Fall Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Belter, C., Muller, K. & Shamsuddin, L. (Oct. 2009). Hands-on language arts activities.
Illinois Education Association Student Program Fall Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Shamsuddin, L. (April 2009). Simple books to make in your classroom. Illinois
Education Association Student Program Spring Conference, East Peoria, IL.

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Arquette, C. M. & Happ, D. (Nov. 2008). Live green, read green! Illinois Education Association Student
Program Fall Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (April 2008). Making books in your classroom. Illinois Education Association Student
Program Spring Conference, Springfield, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Happ, D. (Nov. 2007). Menu for success: Books to share with children.
Illinois Education Association Student Program Fall Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (Nov. 2006.) Multiple-activity literacy centers. Illinois Education Association

Student Program Fall Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (Nov. 2005). Publishing: The final step in the writing process. Illinois Education
Association Student Fall Program Conference, Bloomington, IL.

Invited Presentations: Bradley University and Peoria Area

Arquette, C. M. (April 2017). Early Childhood Education. Save the Children Ambassador Program.
Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Jan. 2017). Tutoring Overview. America Reads Program, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Feb. 2017). Fluency Instruction. America Reads Program, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M., Katz, S. R., Dahlquist, P. C., Zaborowski, J. R., Toxqui-Garay, M. A., Armmer, F. A., &
Glover, S. R. (Aug. 2016). Writing intensive: Promoting a culture of inquiry and exploration.
Panel discussion, CETL, Bradley University Fall Forum.

Katz, S. R., Dahlquist, P. C. & Arquette, C. M. (Aug. 2016). Designing, proposing and implementing
writing intensive (WI) courses. Bradley University Fall Forum.

Arquette, C. M. (Feb. 2016). Creating an assessment rubric. CTEL Spring 2016 New Faculty
Mentorship Series, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M., Evens, W. C., & Williams, J. A. (Jan. 2016). Assessment of student learning in the
Bradley core curriculum…and beyond. Bradley University Spring Forum.

Arquette, C. M. (April, 2015). Fulbright experience in Chile. EHS Education Advisory Board Spring
Meeting, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. & Kuester, D. (March 2015). Struggling Readers: What teachers can do to help (K-6).
Morton School District P-12 Teacher Training, Morton, Illinois.

Conley, T, Arquette, C. M., Rybak, C. Sherman, N. E., & Tripses, J. S. (Jan. 2015). Fulbright scholar
opportunities for Bradley faculty. Panel discussion. CETL, Bradley University Fall Forum.

Arquette, C. M. (Oct. 2014). My life as a Peace Corps volunteer. Panel and round-table. Careers in
Public Service Forum, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (April, 2013). Guest speaker, Peace Corps recruiting. Bradley University.

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Arquette, C. M. (March. 2012). Guest speaker, Peace Corps recruiting. Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2011). Choosing a teacher education major. Guest speaker in Mr. McCintock’s
AEP course, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Sept. 2011). Choosing a teacher education major. Guest speaker in Dr. Joyce Shotick’s
AEP course, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Feb. 2011). Guest speaker, Peace Corps recruiting. Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Feb. 2010). Guest speaker, Peace Corps recruiting. Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (March 2010). Cameroonian cultural. Common Place Community Center, Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M., Nichols, E. & Taylor, J. (April 2009). Teacher student collaboration. ETE/ELH
Education Advisory Board, Spring Meeting, Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. & Nichols, E. (April 2009). PDS journal project. College of Education and Health
Sciences Advisory Council Meeting. Bradley University.

Arquette, C. M. (Fall 2007). Living and learning in Cameroon. 1st and 3rd grades, Wittier Primary
School, Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M. & Kuester, D. K. (April 2007). Strategies for teaching language arts to struggling
readers in inclusive settings. Kemper/CRS Spring Celebration, 2007 Bradley University,
Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (March 2006). Big books. Teacher in-service day, Valeska Hinton School
Peoria, IL.

Arquette, C. M. (Oct. 2006). Working with ELL students. Bradley Student Educators’ Association.

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

International and National Service

Spring 2019 External Reviewer Dr. Bobbie Kubota’s promotion to Full Professor,
Queen’s College, New York

Fall 2018 External Reviewer Dr. Dee Dee Small’s promotion to Full Professor,
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Fall 2017 Program Proposal Reviewer, 2018 Conference & Exhibits
International Literacy Association (ILA).

Aug. 2015- Fulbright Peer Review Committee, Council for International Exchange of
Oct. 2017 Scholars (CIES).

2001-2016 International Reading Association Editorial Review Board Member

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Summer English Language Editor for:
2010 Koksal, M. S. Epistemological predictors of self-efficacy and test anxiety of pre-
service elementary teachers of biology.

June 1987- Peace Corps Volunteer Teacher

June 1989 TEFL teacher for secondary school students.
Ndikinimeki, Cameroon, West Central Africa

Bradley University

Service to the University

Jan. 2018-Aug. 2018 Helped develop and provide content for Simpson Curriculum Materials
Center website
http://subjectplus.bradley.edu/subjects/guide.php?subject=curriculumcenter

Fall 2018-present Faculty Liaison, Golden Apple Scholars

Aug. 2017-present Faculty Co-Advisor Bradley Student Education Association (BSEA)

Jan. 2010- Faculty Advisor Bradley Student Education Association (BSEA)

Aug. 2017

Aug. 2014-present Bradley Fulbright Advisory Committee

Aug. 2013- present Bradley Hillel Board

Member, May 2016-present
Secretary Aug. 2013-May 2016

Jan. 2018 Program Director, Costa Rica Study Abroad

Jan. 2015 Program Director, Costa Rica Study Abroad

Aug. 2014-Aug. 2016 University Strategic Planning Committee, Member

Appointed by Bradley President Joanne Glaser

Jan. 2013 Program Director, Costa Rica Study Abroad

Aug. 2009- EHS 120 Advisory Committee, Member

May 2013 Office of Student Development

Aug. 2010- University Tenure, Promotion, and Dismissal Committee, representing the
May 2012 College of Education and Health Sciences

AY 2010-2011 Developed Bradley University’s Interim Study Abroad Program for

Costa Rica

Fall 2010-2012University Sabbatical Leave Committee, representing the College of Education and
Health Sciences. Member, first year. Chair, second year.

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2007- 2011 University Senate, representing the Teacher Education Department
Service to the College of Education and Health Science

AY 2015-16 Thesis Committee Member (Department of Leadership in Education,

Nonprofits and Counseling)
Repke, A. (2016). Examining the influence of educational attainment on moral
reasoning.

Spring 2011 EHS Interim Elections Committee Chair

2006-2010 Kemper Foundation PDS School Coordinator Council

Whittier Primary School, Peoria, IL

Service to the Department of Teacher Education

Fall 2018-present New Faculty Mentor, for Dr. Christina McDaniels

Fall 2007- present Part-time Faculty Liaison, for the Department of Teacher Education

April 2018- present Higher Education Liaison Peoria Grow Your Own Scholarship

Summer 2018 ETE Summer Advisor (6 weeks)

AY 2017-18 Thesis Committee Member

Breaux, K. N. (2018). Teacher perceptions of co-teaching.

Summer 2017 ETE Summer Advisor (6 weeks)

AY 2016-17 New Faculty Mentor, for Dr. Juan Rííos Vega

AY 2016-17 Thesis Committee Member

Gilbert, L. B. (2017). Effects of collaborative learning on student achievement
in kindergarten.

AY 2010-11 New Faculty Mentor, for Dr. Peter Olson

AY 2009-10 Thesis Committee Member

Strom, K. R. (2010). Effects of censorship on teacher empowerment.

Teacher Education Department Committees

Aug 2018- Literacy Faculty Search Committee, Co-Chair

Dec. 2018

Jan. 2019- Academic Review Committee, Chair

present

Aug. 2018- Academic Review Committee, Co-Chair

Dec. 2018

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Aug. 2017- English High School Program, NCTE/CAEP SPA Committee, Chair
present

Aug. 2017- Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Committee, Member

present

Aug. 2013- ESL Committee

present Chair Aug. 2013-Dec, 2016, Member, Jan. 2017-present

Aug. 2017- edTPA Early Childhood Education Committee, Member

May 2018

Aug. 2010-2012 ECE NCATE/CAEP Committee, Member

Aug. 2009-May 2017 Academic Review Committee, Member

Aug. 2005-present Early Childhood Education Committee, Member

AY 2017-18 Scholarship Committee, Chair

Aug. 2008-13

AY 2016-17 Science Faculty Search Committee, Member

Aug 2016- ESL Faculty Search Committee, Chair

Dec. 2016

Jan. 2015- ESL Faculty Search Committee, Chair

Dec. 2015

Aug. 2005-2015 Elementary Education Committee, Member

2010-2012 English Secondary School Program, NCTE SPA Committee, Chair

AY 2010-11 Ad hoc Committee, Literacy Course Revision, Chair

Fall 2010 Ad hoc Committee, Advocacy Disposition Revision, Chair

Aug. 2005- Departmental Library Committee, Member

May 2011

Jan. 2009- Committee for Revision of Departmental Dispositions, Member

Aug. 2010

AY 2009-10 Literacy Faculty Search Committee, Member

Jan. 2009- Ad hoc Committee, Advocacy Disposition Revision, Member

Aug. 2010

Aug. 2006- Special Events Committee

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May. 2010 Chair Aug. 2006-Sept., 2009, Member, Oct. 2009-May 2010

Fall 2007 Ad hoc Committee, Peer Evaluation, Chair

AY 2007-08 Scholarship Committee, Member

Summer 2007 Temporary Faculty Search Committee, Member

2005-2007 NCATE Diversity Committee, Member

2005-2007 NCATE Early Childhood Education Committee, Member

Editorial Service

November Manuscript reviewer

2012 Growing up with Literature, Pre-Revision Review of 6th Edition Cengage
Learning.

August Manuscript reviewer

2012 A Creative Approach to Literacy Development: From Birth to Age Nine, 1/e
Cengage Learning.

April 2012 Manuscript reviewer

The World of Texts-Literary Genres in Reading and Writing book two. Pearson
Teacher Education Professional Development books.

May 2010 Manuscript reviewer

Writing to Learn Everything: Holistic Education K-3.

July 2008 Manuscript reviewer

Integrating Award-Winning Children’s Books about Africa in the K-12
Curriculum: A Critical Approach.

Jan. 2007 Book reviewer

Beginning Essentials in Early Childhood Education, 2nd ed. Thompson Delmar
Learning: Clifton Park, NY.

Spring 2003 Curriculum reviewer

Norms and Expectations Case Study, The Iris Center for Faculty Enhancement,
Peabody College, Vanderbilt University.

Spring 2003 Book Reviewer

Cox, C. Teaching Language Arts: A Student- and Response-Centered Classroom
Allyn and Bacon: Boston.

Fall 1998- Editor, New Mexico Journal of Reading

Spring 2001 A Publication of the New Mexico Council of the International Association
of Reading.

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Bradley University Judging Events

Spring 2018 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Spring 2017 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Spring 2016 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Spring 2011 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Spring 2010 Judge, Queen of Hearts

Sponsored by Theta Chi

Fall 2010 Judge, Inter-fraternity and PanHellenic Grand Chapter Awards

Spring 2007 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Spring 2006 Judge, Annual Student Exposition of Student Scholarship

Office of Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development

Fall 2005 Judge, Mr. Chi Omega

Benefiting Susan Komen Breast Cancer Research

Community Service
May 2018 ISBE Accreditation Team
Initial accreditation review, Daarul Uloom Islamic School,
Peoria, IL

AY 2010-11 Co-Principal
Temple Anshai Emeth Religious School

Spring 2005 Guest Lecturer

& Fall 2004 Educational Talent Search Literacy Project
Department of Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Fall 2004 Guest Lecturer

Educational Talent Search Literacy Project
Department of Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Fall 2004 Classroom Volunteer

Assisted second grade teacher in Language Arts and Math on a weekly basis.
Calexico Mission School, Calexico, CA

Spring 2003- Facilitator

Fall 2004 Keypals project

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Jefferson Elementary School, Calexico, CA

Fall 2002 Guest Speaker

SDSU, Imperial Valley Campus TRIO dissemination program.

Spring 2000 Guest Speaker

Deming Public Schools Elementary school program to promote higher
education for girls.

Dec. 1998 Coordinator

Art and Literature Day, Columbus School, Columbus, NM

Nov. 1998 Co-Coordinator

Art and Literature Day, Anthony Elementary School, Anthony, NM

Spring 1998 Classroom Project Volunteer

Art and Literature Day, Anthony Elementary School, Anthony, NM

Service at San Diego State University, Imperial Valley Campus,

Department of Teacher Education

2004-2005 Curriculum Development Subcommittee, Chair

2003-2005 Literacy Faculty Search Committee, Chair

2002-2005 Equity and Diversity Committee, Member

2003-2004 Dramatic Arts Search Committee, Member

2003-2004 Technology Faculty Search Committee, Member,

2002-2005 Teacher Education Admissions and Retention Committee, Member

Spring 2003 Literacy Masters Oral Examination, Panel Member

K-12 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

United States

1999- 6th Grade Teacher

2000 Bilingual Program, Columbus Elementary School, NM

Summer Instructor, Deming Extension Agency

1999 High School life skills program funded by the Department of Labor
Deming, NM

1997-98 4th Grade Teacher

Bilingual Program, Columbus Elementary School, NM

1996-97 Kindergarten/1st Grade Teacher

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Bilingual Program, Columbus Elementary School, NM

Sept. 1991- 1st Grade Teacher

May 1996 Bilingual Program, Columbus Elementary School, NM

Jan. 1990- ESL Teacher

May 1991 Van Buren Middle School, Albuquerque, NM

1986-87 ESL Teaching Assistant

Longbranch Elementary School, Arlington, VA

Spring 1986 Substitute Teacher

Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA

Teaching Experience Outside of the United States

March- Fulbright Scholar

July 2014 Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaííso, Vinñ a Del Mar campus, Chile

Advanced English (7 credit required course for pre-service English Teachers).

US Culture through Children’s Literature (2 credit elective course for English

Translation Majors and preservice English Teachers).

Summer Training Coordinator, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

1998 United States Peace Corps, Thííes, Senegal

AY 1996-97 Bi-national School Volunteer Teacher

Teacher exchange program between the elementary schools of
Columbus, NM and Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Summer Training Coordinator, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

1995 United States Peace Corps, Ngaoundere, Cameroon

Summer Literacy Tutor, 1st and 2nd grade students

1994 Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico

Summer Training Coordinator, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

1993 United States Peace Corps, Thííes, Senegal

Summer Training Coordinator, Mathematics and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
1991 United States Peace Corps, Bukavu, Zaire

June 1987- TEFL teacher, secondary school

June 1989 United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Ndikinimeki, Cameroon

Related Experience

May- Assistant Coordinator, Community English Program

Aug. 1990 Teachers College, Columbia University, NY

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Sept-Dec. Adult ESL Teacher, Community English Program

1989 Teachers College, Columbia University, NY

Grants Funded

Fall 2016 Research Support $1,200.00

Center for Research and Service (CRS)
College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University

Spring 2015 Early Childhood Innovation Grant $48,010.00

Antola Crowe, H. I. (Principal), Arquette, C. (Supporting), Lee, H. (Supporting),
Nugent, P. (Supporting), Wolffe, R. (Supporting), Smyrniotis, A. (Supporting)
Illinois Board of Higher Education

May 2015 Writing Intensive Workshop $2,000.00

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Bradley University

Spring 2013 Research Support $1,500.00

Center for Research and Service (CRS)
College of Education and Health Science, Bradley University

Fall 2012 Research Support $1,500.00

Center for Research and Service (CRS)
College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University

Fall 2010 Travel Award $2,000.00

Toward creating an interim study abroad program in Costa Rica
International Studies, Bradley University

Spring 2009 Using Best Practices to Improve Writing Instruction in Primary Classrooms $6,200
Hunzicker, J. and Arquette C.
Coal City School District

Spring 2009 OTFED Special Emphasis Grant $2,245.00, Bradley University

Fall 2008 OTFED Special Emphasis Grant $2,363.00, Bradley University

Fall 2008 CRS Research Support $1,363.71, Bradley University

Fall 2008 OTFED Conference Travel Award $700.00, Bradley University

Fall 2007 CRS Conference Travel Award $400.00, Bradley University

Fall 2007 OTFED Conference Travel Award $700.00, Bradley University

Summer Online Course Development $1,500.00

2007 Office of Continuing Education, Bradley University

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Fall 2006 International Studies Travel Award $500.00
Conference presentation in Ireland

Grants funded, San Diego State University

Spring, 2004 Title V Technology grant $1000.00

Spring, 2003 RSCA mini grant: SDSU small grant in support of research $800.00

Spring, 2003 Title V Writing mini-grant $750.00

Spring, 2003 Title V Technology grant $1000.00

Fall, 2002 SDSU Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Award $450.00

Professional Association Memberships

International Literacy Association (ILA) member since 2000

Illinois Reading Council (IRC) member since 2005

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