Adonay A. Montes University of La Verne La Fetra College of Education 1950 Third Street Ÿla Verne, CA 91750 E-Mail: Amontes@La

Adonay A. Montes University of La Verne La Fetra College of Education 1950 Third Street La Verne, CA 91750 E-mail: [email protected]

Education-

• Ph.D. in Education Claremont Graduate University Claremont, California (2007) Major-Education, Learning, Achievement, and Possible Selves Dissertation Title Possible Selves: The Role of Peers and their Influence in Shaping Latino Adolescent Schooling and Future Academic Outcomes.

• M. S. in Counseling San Diego State University San Diego, California (1999). Major- Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential

• B. A. in Liberal Studies California State Polytechnic University Pomona, California (1996).

Professional Appointments-

• Associate Professor of Education – School Counselor Preparation Program, University of La Verne (Present).

• Faculty Diversity Fellow – Office of Diversity and Inclusivity, University of La Verne (Present).

• Freshman La Verne Experience Faculty/Fellow – University of La Verne (2015 - Present).

• Director of the Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Concentration Program, University of La Verne – School Counselor Preparation Program (2009 – Present).

• Chair of School Counselor Preparation Program, University of La Verne (2014 - 2015)

• Co-chair of School Counselor Preparation Program, University of La Verne (2013 – 2014).

• Assistant Professor of Education – School Counselor Preparation Program, University of La Verne, (2009 – 2015).

• Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne. Education Department – School Counselor Preparation Program (2007-2009).

• School Counselor, Bassett High School, Bassett Unified School District (2001 – 2009). Case Loads: 9th - 12th grades.

• School Counselor, Torch Middle School, Bassett Unified School District (1999 – 2001). Case Loads: 6th - 8th grades.

• California Standards Test Coordinator, Torch Middle School, Bassett Unified School District (1999 - 2001).

• Upward Bound Counselor, Rio Hondo Community College, Whittier, California (2000 – 2001).

• Elementary School Teacher, Lexington Elementary, Pomona Unified School District (1996 – 1997).

• Residential Counselor, Saint Anne’s Maternity Home, Los Angeles, California (1995).

• Spanish Tutor, Buddhist Temple, Hacienda Heights, California (1994 - 1996).

• English as a Second Language Tutor, Pomona Unified School District (1992 -1994).

Educational Counseling Courses Taught –

• PPS 571 – Individual Counseling Skills (Face-to-face)

• PPS 572 – Group Counseling Skills (Face-to-face)

• PPS 573 – Working with Diverse Populations (Face-to-face)

• PPS 564 – Instruction and Achievement (Face-to-face)

• PPS 574 – Facilitation, Collaboration & Consultation (Face-to-face)

• PPS 583 – Supervised Fieldwork (Face-to-face)

• PPS 532 – Understanding the World of Immigrant Youth (Online)

• PPS 533 – Counseling the Latina/o Family (Online)

• PPS 534 – Bilingual Educational Theories (Online)

Publications

Peer-Review Journals

• Montes, A. (2017). Testing College: Building Possible Selves in Latino Middle School Students, Parents and Graduate Students. Under Review, The Clearing House.

• Montes, A., Rodríguez - Valls, F. & Schroeder, L. (2014). Cultural Awareness Through Self- Reflection: Enriching Counseling Practices on the Students and Families’ Interests. Brock Education. Spring 14.

• Hayes, C., Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2013). Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Not: Using Cultural Assets to Beat the Odds. Gender in Education Journal. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0954023.2013.860431. Fall 2013.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2011). Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. Brock Education (pp. 63-83). (21), 1. Fall 2011.

• Rodriguez-Valls, F. & Montes, A. (2011). A Teacher Training Experience Based on Work with Communities in California. Revista Educacion y Educadores (pp. 105-118). (14), 1. January- April, 2011.

• Rodríguez-Valls, F. & Montes, A. (2008). Professor give me some knowledge, I do not have time to think: College Expectations, Knowledge and/or requirement? GUNI—Global University Network Innovation—Journal Online. (8) www.guni-rmies.net July 2008

• Montes, A & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (2008) Vernacular Conversations on Immigration and Border- Crossing: A Narrative-Oriented Action Research Project. Revistas de Migraciones Internacionales (pp. 131-142). (4), 3. January-June, 2008.

Book(s) Publications

• Montes, A. (2013). Possible Selves: The Role of Peers and their Influence in Shaping Latino Adolescent Schooling and Future Academic Outcomes. Scholar’s Press.

Book Chapter(s) Publications

• Montes, A. (2014). The Assault on Communities of Color: Reactions and Responses from the Academy. Rowman and Littlefield.

• Hyatt, L., Schroeder, L. & Montes, A. (2012). Intercultural Issues in Graduate Blended Learning Environments. (pp. 338-346). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Manuscripts in Progress

• Montes, A. (2019). I Must Confront What is Uncomfortable. In Progress.

• Montes, A., & Carter, I. (2018). Critical Mentorship: Exploring Relationships Across Cultures @ HIS Educational Complexes. In Progress.

• Montes, A., & Perry, D. (2018). Exploring the Inner and Outer Landscapes of Teacher Candidates Towards Diverse Students and Families. In Progress.

• Montes, A., Arellano, J., & Hernandez, J. (2018). Practicing in Two Worlds: Learning to Be a Bilingual Bicultural Counselor. In Progress.

Manuscripts for Conferences

• Montes, A., Gonzalez, B., Wagoner, Z. & Reyes, N. (2018). Intersectionality: Identity, Spirituality, Interfaith Engagement and Student Empowerment. The IDEALS Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

• Montes, A., Gonzalez, B., Wagoner, Z. & Reyes, N., Escoffery-Runnels, V., Conway, J.M. (2017). Interfaith Engagement, Spiritual Development, and Student Success at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Fort Worth, Texas.

• Montes, A., Carter, I., Gonzalez, B., Wagoner, Z. & Conway, J.M. (2017). Ignite Interfaith Leadership, Influence Change: Interfaith Engagement, Spiritual Development, & Student Empowerment. NASPA Conference, New Orleans.

• Montes, A. (2017). Testing College: Building Possible Selves in Latino Middle School Students, Parents and Graduate Students. AHSIE Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Montes, A. & Elderson, K. (2017). Creating College Career Pathways: Mobilizing A Community. AHSIE Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Montes, A. & Andrews, L. (2015). Promoting Critical Consciousness as a Means of Empowering Students of Urban Communities. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Riverside, CA.

• Montes, A. (2013). Parent Empowerment Workshops/Talleres de Empoderamiento para Padres. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Chapman University, CA.

• Montes, A. (2013). Talleres de Empoderamiento par Padres Latinos. Latino Education Access and Development Conference. University of La Verne, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. American Educational Research Conference. San Francisco, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). The Impact of High-Stakes Testing on the Emotional and Academic Well-Being of ELL Students: A Visual Narrative. American Educational Research Conference. San Francisco, CA.

• Montes, A., Schroeder, L. & Hayes, C. (2012). We Too Are Visible: Survivors of the American Educational Apartheid. American Educational Research Conference. San Francisco, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). The Impact of High-Stakes Testing on the Emotional and Academic Well-Being of ELL Students: A Visual Narrative. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Lutheran University, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Lutheran University, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Migrant Education Summer Institute: A Counseling Based Intervention. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Lutheran University, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. Lilly Conference. Michigan, U.S.A.

• Hayes, C., Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Not: Using Cultural Assets to Beat the Odds. American Educational Research Conference. Vancouver, Canada.

• Montes, A. (2011). Migrant Education: Setting Dreams and Achieving Aspirations Summer Institute. Latino Day Conference. Gene Autry Museum, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodriguez-Valls. (February, 2009). Five Senses Literacy: Reading Books with Sensitive Eyes. 34th Annual Conference CABE (California Association of Bilingual Education), Long Beach, CA.

• Rodríguez-Valls, F. & Montes, A. (April, 2008). Professor give me some knowledge, I do not have time to think: College Expectations, Knowledge and/or requirement? 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education—Higher Education: New Challenges and Emerging Roles for Human and Social Development.

• Montes, A. & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (2006). U.S-México border issues: Synopsis of Action Research Project. 6th Border Pedagogy Conference Journal Steps Toward The Transformation of Education: Border Challenges.

International Presentation-

• Hayes, C., Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Not: Using Cultural Assets to Beat the Odds. American Educational Research Conference. Vancouver, Canada.

• Rodríguez – Valls, F. & Montes, A. (April 2008). Professor give me some knowledge, I do not have time to think: College Expectations, Knowledge and/or requirement? Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya. 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education- Higher Education: New Challenges and Emerging Roles for Human and Social Development, Barcelona, Spain.

• Montes, A. & Rodriguez – Valls, F. (July, 2006). Vernacular Voices on Immigration and Border- Crossing: A Narrative Oriented Action Research. Universidad Pedagogica Nacional. 6th Border Pedagogy Conference – Taking steps toward the transformation of education: Border Challenges, Tijuana, Mexico.

National Presentations-

• Montes, A., Gonzalez, B., Wagoner, Z. & Reyes, N. (2018). Intersectionality: Identity, Spirituality, Interfaith Engagement and Student Empowerment. The IDEALS Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

• Montes, A. (2017). Testing College: Building Possible Selves in Latino Middle School Students, Parents and Graduate Students. AHSIE Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Montes, A. & Elderson, K. (2017). Creating College Career Pathways: Mobilizing A Community. AHSIE Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.

• Montes, A., Morales, M., Garcia, J. & Weaver, K. (2014). Making College Real: Residential Immersion Summer Camps for High School Youth at University of La Verne. Roundtable co- presenter. CUMU Conference, New York.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. Lilly Conference. Michigan, U.S.A.

• Hayes, C. & Montes, A. (2011). Latino Males Armed and Dangerous: Weapons of Mass Deconstruction. Critical Race Studies in Education 5th Annual Conference. San Antonio, U.S.A.

• Rodriguez-Valls, F. & Montes, A. (2008). Nuestra America in the U.S.? – A U.S. Latino/a Studies Conference. Presentation: Latino Parents Acuities on Schooling: Cognitive Integration vs. Cultural Infusion. (The University of Kansas, February, 2008).

State Presentations-

• Montes, A. & Andrews, L. (2015). Promoting Critical Consciousness as a Means of Empowering Students of Urban Communities. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Riverside, CA.

• Montes, A. (2013). Parent Empowerment Workshops/Talleres de Empoderamiento para Padres. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Chapman University, CA.

• Montes, A. (2013). Talleres de Empoderamiento par Padres Latinos. Latino Education Access and Development Conference. University of La Verne, CA.

• Montes, A., Schroeder, L. & Hayes, C. (2012). We Too Are Visible: Survivors of the American Educational Apartheid. American Educational Research Conference. San Francisco, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2012). Migrant Education Summer Institute: A Counseling Based Intervention. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Lutheran University, CA.

• Montes, A. (2011). Migrant Education: Setting Dreams and Achieving Aspirations Summer Institute. Latino Day Conference. Gene Autry Museum, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2011). Migrant Education: Setting Dreams and Achieving Aspirations Summer Institute. Faculty Lecture, University of La Verne, CA.

• Montes, A. & Schroeder, L. (2010). Counseling: Cultivating Mindfulness Practices in Counselor Education. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Montebello, CA.

• Montes, A. (November, 2009). Cultural Consciousness: Counseling in the 21st Century. California’s Annual School Counseling Conference. California Association of School Counselors Conference. Temecula, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodriguez – Valls, F. (October, 2008). Community-Based Approach to Field Work: Teachers and Counselors Understanding Students and Parents to Locate Them in the Global Village. Internationalizing Teacher Education: Creating Globally Competent Teachers and Teacher Educators for the 21st Century. California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE), San Diego, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (April, 2007). Latino Parents Acuities on Schooling Cognitive Integration vs. Cultural Infusion. Positive Engagement: Citizens of the World Southwestern College, San Diego, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodriguez-Valls. (March, 2007). Welcome to School: Advertisement or Reality? A Mixed Method Analysis of School Climate and Culture within Compulsory Educational Institutions. Global Action and Social Change: 8th Annual Student Research Conference, Claremont Graduate University. Claremont, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (February, 2007). Latino Parents Acuities on Schooling: Cognitive Integration vs. Cultural Infusion. Beyond Valuing Diversity: Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Children and Youth in Multicultural Societies. Whittier College, Whittier, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (November, 2006). Welcome to your School: Advertisement or Reality? A Quantitative Analysis of School Climate. 85th Annual CERA (California Education Research Association) Monterey, CA.

• Montes, A. & Rodríguez-Valls, F. (March, 2006). Vernacular Voices on Immigration and Border- Crossing: A Narrative Oriented Action Research. Social Justice in Challenging Times: 7th Annual Student Research Conference. Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA.

• Montes, A. (March, 2006). Forty Developmental Assets: Developing Emotional Intelligence among High School Students. Staff Development Meetings. Bassett High School, La Puente, CA.

Presentations-

• Global Action: 8th Annual Student Research Conference. Presentation: Welcome to School: Advertisement or Reality? A Mixed Method Analysis of School Climate and Culture within Compulsory Educational Institutions. (CGU, March, 2007).

• Diversity and Equity Conference – Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Children and Youth in Multicultural Societies. Presentation: Welcome to School: Advertisement or Reality? A Mixed Method Analysis of School Climate and Culture within Compulsory Educational Institutions. (Whittier College, February, 2007).

• 85th Annual CERA Conference. Presentation: Welcome to your School: Advertisement or Reality? A Quantitative Analysis of School Climate. (Monterrey, California, November, 2006).

• 6th Border Pedagogy Conference-Taking steps towards the transformation of education: Border Challenges. Presentation: Vernacular Voices on Immigration and Border-Crossing: A Narrative Oriented Action Research. Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Unidad Tijuana. (Tijuana, México, October, 2006).

• Social Justice in Challenging Times: 7th Annual Student Research Conference. Presentation: Vernacular Voices on Immigration and Border-Crossing: A Narrative Oriented Action Research. (CGU, March, 2006).

• Staff Development Meetings. Presentation: Forty Developmental Assets: Developing Emotional Intelligence among High School Students. (La Puente, Spring 2006).

Research Projects-

• Parent Empowerment Workshops/ Talleres de Empoderamiento para Padres. (On Going).

• The Impact of High-Stakes Testing on the Emotional and Academic Well-Being of ELL Students: A Visual Narrative. (2010 – 2012).

• Community Action-Based Field Work: Training Counselors to Become Social Agents in Schools and Communities. (Fall 2011).

• Migrant Education Summer Institute: A Counseling Based Intervention. (2010 – 2012).

• Implementation of graduate student driven conference -“Building Communities from the Inside out”. Articulating a partnership with Bassett Unified School District’s Torch Middle School. (Spring 2010).

• Facilitation of ongoing Spanish bilingual focus groups in conjunction with the Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Certificate Program in the School Counselor Preparation Program at the University of La Verne. (2010 – 2012).

• Developing a series of round tables conversations concerning U.S-México border issues. Supervised by Dr. Lourdes Arguelles and Dr. Elazar Barkan. (Summer, 2005-Summer, 2006).

• San Bernardino County Community Project-Supervised by Dr. Lourdes Arguelles. (Fall, 2004- Spring, 2005).

• Welcome to school: Advertisement or Reality? A Mixed Method Analysis of School Climate and Culture within Compulsory Educational Institutions. Supervised by Dr. David Drew. (Fall 2005- Spring, 2006).

• Achievement Motivation among Mexican and Salvadoran Immigrant Adolescents. Supervised by Dr. William Perez. (Summer 2004 – Fall 2005).

• HeartMath Research: Description of Coding Analysis and Interpretation of Reports. Supervised by Dr. Lourdes Arguelles. (Spring 2005 – Summer 2006).

• HeartMath Study - Qualitative Research Assistant for Evaluation and Coding of data for the TestEdge National Demonstration Study Project. Supervised by Lourdes Arguelles. (Spring 2004 – Summer 2005).

• HeartMath: TestEdge National Demonstration Study. An in-depth investigation of the relationship between exposure to the TestEdge program and other indicators of improvement in student emotional stability, behavior, classroom dynamics, and academic performance. Supervised by Dr. Lourdes Arguelles. (Spring 2004 – Summer 2005).

• Ontario Community Grassroots Project. Developing Neighborhood Connections with Underserved Populations. Supervised by Dr. Lourdes Arguelles (Fall 2003 – Spring 2004).

Funded Projects-

• Five-year Title V Federal Grant (2009 – 2014) Implement Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Certificate Program (SBBCP).

• Partnership with Cardenas Supermarkets (2012 – 2014) Development and facilitation of Latino Parent Empowerment Workshops.

• Partnership with Imperial County Office of Education (2010 – 2012) Facilitate Migrant Education Program. Migrant Education Summer Institute: Setting Dreams and Achieving Aspirations Summer Institute.

Membership in Professional Associations-

• American Educational Research Association • American School Counselor Association • California School Counselor Association

Service for the University and the Community-

Service for the University-

Present Functions and Appointments • Faculty Diversity Fellow • CEEIR Advisory Council Member and Affiliate • Tenure and Promotion Committee Member • Chair of School Counselor Preparation Program • Co-chair of School Counselor Preparation Program • Co-chair of School Counseling and School Psychology Search Committee • Co-chair of Latinx and Latin American Studies Committee • Director of Spanish Bilingual Bicultural Concentration Program • Latino Studies Minor Development Facilitator • Spirituality and Religion Research Committee • Faculty Workload Committee • Coalition for Diversity Committee • Men of Color Committee • FLEX Faculty • Institutional Review Board Committee • Library Committee • Latino Education Access and Development Conference Committee • University First Generation Faculty Mentor Program • Chief Diversity and Inclusivity Officer Search Committee • Special Education Search Committee • History Search Committee • Biology Search Committee • Latinx Search Committee • Member of Advisory Board for the Bilingual Bicultural Certificate Program • Faculty Search Committee Work • Coordinator of graduate student driven Conference

Service for the Community- 2009- present

• Workshop Facilitator – Bridging the Gap: Pathways from High School to College. Ganesha High School • Speaker in Diversity Workshop, Ganesha High School, The Power of One: A Workshop on Diversity. • Participation in Annual Professional Activity Day: A Celebration of Scholarship and Creativity • Participation in the University of La Verne’s First Inaugural Multicultural Graduation Celebration • Cardenas Festival de la Educacion – Validating the Cultural Wealth of the Latino Community • Panel Discussion 89.3 KPCC-FM Southern California Public Radio. Community Cinema Screening of the Graduates, Crawford Family Forum • Yearly Spring Coordination of “Building Community Ties From the Inside Out” Conference • Facilitation of four-year universities application workshops (Bassett High School) • Financial Aid workshops (Bassett High School) • Member of the Monrovia Unified School District Healthy Families Advisory Board

Fellowships and Awards-

• The President’s Volunteer Service Award. (Cardenas Festival de la Educacion 2013).

• Claremont Graduate University Educational Fellowship. (CGU, 2004 – 2006).

• Minority Fellowship. (CGU, 2004 - 2006).

• California Student Counselor Association Scholarship. (SDSU, 1998 -1999).

Research Interest-

• Diversity, Inclusivity and Access for All.

• Identity Development

• Building Cognitive and Emotional Bridges between Communities and Schools.

• Academic Achievement and Motivation.

• Building First Generation College Students Possible Selves.

• Chicano Development

• Possible Selves and Educational Schooling Outcomes.

• School Climate and Culture.

• Counseling and Emotional Literacy.

• Emotional Literacy

• Mindfulness Practices in Education

• Bilingual Education

• Access to College for Underserved Students