1 MARIA BHATTACHARJEE Associate Professor University of - Downtown

Work address: -Downtown One Main Street, Suite C-430 H Houston, TX 77002-1001 PH. (713) 221-8096 E-mail: [email protected]

ACADEMIC PREPARATION Ed. D Curriculum and Instruction focus on Bilingual Early Childhood Education, 1995 University of Houston, Houston, Dissertation title: Emergent Literacy in Hispanic Bilingual Kindergartners: A Study of Print Awareness, Reading, Writing, and Home Experiences with Literacy. Dr. Sylvia C. Peña, Dissertation Adviser Comprehensive areas: Bilingual Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education

M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, focus on Instructional Design, 1977 University of Houston, Houston, Texas

B.A. Geography and Social Studies, 1974 Pedagogic Institute of Caracas, Venezuela

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION IN GRADUATE STUDY Bilingual Education Children's Literature Emergent Literacy in Early Childhood Parental Involvement Integrated Language Arts and Content Areas Curriculum Development

CERTIFICATES Texas Life, Provisional Elementary, Bilingual/ESL (grades 01 -08) Texas Life, Provisional Elementary, Self-Contained (grades 01-08) Texas Life, Provisional Early Childhood Education (PK-KG)

AWARDS OR NOMINATIONS • Excellence in Service Award Finalist, UHD 2017 • Excellence in Service Award Finalist, UHD 2016 • Character Camp Legends, Community Service Award, 2016 • President’s Community Engagement Award, UHD 2014 • BESO Advisor Award Given by the Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) for Outstanding Advisor to BESO, May, 2014 Dr. Bhattacharjee Vitae 2018 Page 1

2 • Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education Award 2014 • BESO Advisor Award Given by the Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) for Outstanding Advisor to BESO, May, 2013 • Diana Garcia Marion Award, in recognition of the service to and support of Bilingual/ESL Education in the SHABE community, Suburban Houston Association for Bilingual Education (SHABE) 2011- 2012 • Advisor Recognition Award, BESO 2011 • Teaching Excellence Award Finalist, UHD 2010 • Advisor Recognition Award, BESO 2010 • Teaching Excellence Award Finalist, UHD 2009 • Outstanding Leadership Award, BESO 2009 • Nominated for the Teaching Award, University of Houston-Downtown, 2009 • Awarded Advisor Recognition, Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO), UH-Downtown, 2008 • Awarded Crystal Apple at Crockett Elementary School for support provided to the school in 2006. • Awarded the rank of Associate Professor, University of Houston-Downtown, September 2001. • Nominated for the Teaching Award, University of Houston-Downtown, 1999-2000. • Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication and Commitment to Enhance the Teaching and Learning of Diverse Cultures and Languages Represented in the Field of Education. Given by State University, September 25, 1999. • In Appreciation for Valuable Contribution as a Member of the 1998-1999 Judge’s Panel Bilingual and ESL Teacher of the Year Award. Given by Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education, Houston, May 1999. • With Heart-Felt Appreciation for your Dedication and Guidance to Students and Teachers. Given by Crockett Elementary, May 20, 1999. • Appreciation for Outstanding Support to the Association of Urban Educator, Award. Given by the Association of Urban Educators, University of Houston-Downtown, April 24, 1999. • Nominated for the Teaching Award, University of Houston-Downtown, 1997-1998. • Outstanding Guidance and Loyal Dedicated Service Award. Given by the Association of Urban Educators, University of Houston-Downtown, April 18, 1998. • President’s Education Awards Program, in Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement. Given by Mr. Bill Clinton (President of the ), Mr. Richard Riley (Secretary of Education), and Ms. Elida Troutman (Principal, Crockett Elementary), 1997. • Educational Leadership Award. Given by Crockett Elementary, Houston Independent School District (HISD), 1996-1997. • Volunteer in Public Schools, Awarded by the Bilingual Kindergarten Class at Crockett Elementary (HISD), 1996. • Title VII Fellowship in Bilingual Education, University of Houston, 1992-1995. • United States Achievement Academy Award Winner, United States Achievement Dr. Bhattacharjee Vitae 2018 Page 2

3 Academy Collegiate Directory, p. 120, 1993. • Title VII Grant in Bilingual Education, University of Houston, 1989-1992. • Second Finalist, Teacher of the Year, District-Wide, Houston I.S.D., 1992. • Teacher of the Year, Cunningham Elementary, Houston I.S.D., 1992. • Nominated graduate student of the year, College of Education, University of Houston, 1991. • Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Fellowship for graduate studies at the University of Houston, sponsored by the Venezuelan Government, 1977-1975.

TEACHING AND RELATED EXPERIENCES Higher Education: • Associate Professor, Bilingual Education, University of Houston-Downtown, presently. • Department Chair Urban Education, University of Houston-Downtown; August 2001- May 2004. • Assistant Chair Department of Urban Education, Director of the Center for Professional Development of Teachers at the University of Houston-Downtown, April 2000 to August 2001. • Assistant Professor, Bilingual Program, University of Houston-Downtown: Taught SOSE 4303 Current Issues in Urban Teaching BED 4301 Teaching Language Arts and Reading in Spanish. BED 4311 Integrating Curriculum in a Bilingual / ESL Classroom READ 3303 Teaching Reading in Elementary School. Supervised Block II Interns at Crockett and Eighth Avenue Elementary schools. Taught three new classes 1998: EED 4301 Student Teaching in the Elementary Classroom EED 4303 Student Teaching in the Bilingual/ESL Classroom PED 4311 Early Childhood Curriculum Continue developing the video book and audiocassette project. Developed electronic portfolio for bilingual pre-service teachers. Co-sponsored Urban Education Students Association at the UH-Downtown 1996-2000. • Co-Director for the Center for Professional Development of Teachers (CPDT), Urban Education Department, University of Houston-Downtown, from September 1997 to May 1998. • Director of the Bilingual Program, University of Houston- Downtown, from summer 1996 to spring 1998. • Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Houston-Downtown, 1995-1996. Taught Language Arts/Reading Methods in Spanish and English. Supervised Block III student/teachers (secondary). Wrote curriculum, READ 3303, BED 4301, BED 4311. Assisted Dr. Flores in planning the ESL Summer Institute. Helped develop and implement a pilot schedule for post baccalaureate students in the bilingual program.

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4 Enlarged a video library to individualize instruction for bilingual pre-service teachers. Prepared Block I students to present their works at the Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE). Seventh Annual Multilingual Conference, February 24, 1996, Eisenhower High School, Houston, Texas. Developed a model for inner-city schools. Emphasis on equal partnership among UH-D investigators, school administrators and staff, community, parents and students. Involved bilingual students in action research and conference presentation. Developed the Block tests (ExCET format) for Block II bilingual students. Co-sponsored Urban Education Students Association at the UH-Downtown.

• Cluster Coordinator, University of Houston, College of Education, 1995 Organized a regular seminar for pre-service teachers. Conducted formal conferences between pre-service teachers and cooperating teachers. Observed pre-service teachers, provided feedback and support. Evaluated students' progress through the use of portfolio assessment.

• Lecturer, University of Houston, 1994-1995, 1992, 1990. Taught the following courses: CUIN 6316, Language Arts/Reading Methods in Spanish (taught in Spanish) CUIN 6314, Teaching the Spanish/English Bilingual Curriculum (taught in Spanish) CUIN 4304, Language Arts/ Reading Methods in Spanish (taught in Spanish) ELED 4224, Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary School ELED 4121, Introduction to Language Arts in Elementary School EDUC 3205, EDUC 3206, Learning to Teach

• Lecturer, University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas, 1993-1994. Taught the following courses: BIED 5332, Teaching the Content Areas in Bilingual Education (taught in Spanish) BIED 5364, Spanish Language Arts for the Spanish Dominant Child (taught in Spanish)

• Instructional Design Advisor and Designer, Simon Rodriguez, University, Caracas, Venezuela 1978-1980 Wrote instructional package and supervised staff members in curriculum package design.

Public School Experience Elementary- Bilingual Pre-K teacher, Houston I.S.D., 1992- 1993, 1985- 1986 Bilingual Kindergarten teacher, Houston I.S.D., 1990-1991 Bilingual First Grade teacher, Houston I.S.D., 1991-1992, 1988-1990

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5 Earth Science teacher, 1973-1974, Caracas, Venezuela Social Studies teacher, 1972-1973, Caracas, Venezuela

SCHOLARSHIP

GRANT WRITING & PROPOSALS

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2017) spring semester, Service learning proposal for PED 3314 Children Literature in Spanish. Award Amount: $ $4,985

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2017) fall semester, Service learning proposal for PED 3314 Children Literature in Spanish, spring, Award Amount: $ 5,015

Bhattacharjee, M.; Chen, I., Harris, J., Smith, D., & Kelly, J. (2017) UHD Teaching Circle, Promoting students success through community engagement curriculum driven courses, spring semester. Award Amount: $ 4,000

Bhattacharjee, M. (2017) UHD Faculty Fellow. Award Amount: $ 5,000

Bhattacharjee, M. (2016) Faculty Development Grant (2016) Community Works Institute CWI's 2016 SUMMER INSTITUTES for Educators K-16 Institute on Service-Learning and Sustainability Award Amount: $ 4,827.50.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2016) Service learning proposal for BED 4311 Bilingual ESL Curriculum, fall 2016. Award Amount: $1,695.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2016) Service learning proposal for PED 3314 Children Literature in Spanish, fall, Mini-Grant. Award Amount: $ 2,500.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2016) Service learning proposal for PED 3314 Children Literature in Spanish, spring, Mini-Grant. Award Amount: $ 2,450.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2016) Service learning proposal for BED 4311 Bilingual ESL Curriculum, spring, Turner Grant. Award Amount: $ 4,686.

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2015) Proposal “Partnership to Prepare Pre-Service Teachers in STEM” National Science Foundation, $1,514.345 for 60 months (No funded)

Bhattacharjee, M. (2015) Bilingual Pre-Service Teachers Teach STEM to Elementary Children S. Turner Grant, UHD/ Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning. $ 4,686 -Funded-

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6 Bhattacharjee, M. & Chen, I. (2015) Bilingual Pre-Service Teachers Write E-Books for Young Children, Mini- Grant, UHD/ Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning. $ 2,450 -Funded-

Bhattacharjee, M. & Gulati, P. (2015) Partnership to Prepare Bilingual Student Teachers with Focus on STEM. White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Department of Education, Washington, DC. -Accepted-

Bhattacharjee, M. (2015) Community Works Institute CWI's 2016 SUMMER INSTITUTES for Educators K-16 Institute on Service-Learning and Sustainability, Barcelona (Spain) -Pending-

Bhattacharjee, M. & Chen, I. (2014) Helping young children become literate using electronic storybooks, Union Pacific Railroad, UHD/ Center for Public Service and Family Strengths, $ 5.000. Funded.

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2014) Partnership to Teach Inquired Science to Elementary Children, S. Turner Grant, UHD/ Center for Public Service and Family Strengths. $ 12,966 Funded.

Chen, I., Bhattacharjee, M. & Burnett, C. (2014) Teaching Circle Initiative Grant “UHD Students Provide Literacy Experiences for Children and Parents in an Inner-City School in Houston” $ 999 funded 2014.

Proposal with Drs. Gulati and Aoki from Natural Science Department: Gulati, P., Bhattacharjee, M. & Aoki, J. (2014) Partnership to Prepare Science Elementary Teachers NSF Grant $ 1,370.920. No funded

Bhattacharjee, M. & Burnett, C. (2014) Preparing Pre- Service Teachers for the Bilingual Classroom S. Turner Grant, Office of Public Service and Family Strength Funded $ 12,683.37 Funded.

Bhattacharjee, M. & Burnett, C. (2014) UHD Students Provide Literacy Experiences for Children and Parents in an Inner-City School in Houston. High Impact UHD/ Office Community Engagement $ 8,000.00. Funded.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2013) Making Science Fun with Experiments, S. Turner Grant, UHD/ Office Community Engagement $ 2,500.00 Funded.

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2012) Design and Implementation of Science Projects in Elementary Schools (Crockett and Looscan) – A Continuing Project, S. Turner Grant, UHD/ Office Community Engagement $ 7,000.00 –Funded- Courses: Dr. Poonam Gulati’s MBIO 2305 General Microbiology and Dr. Maria Bhattacharjee’s BED 4311 Curriculum Bilingual/ESL

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7 Bhattacharjee, M. (2011) Kika de la Garza Fellowship. United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) June 27 to July 16. -Funded-

Bhattacharjee, M. (2011) Preparing Bilingual EC-6 Pre- Service Teachers to Teach Science in Inner-City Schools Community Engagement Grant, UH-Downtown –funded-

Developing Community of Learners through Inquiry/Problem-Based Learning 2010 (with Drs. Preuss, Alo, Birchak, and McCarty) Department of Education (no funded)

Relationship between the service learning component of BED 4301 and the ability of pre-service teachers (PSTs) to select appropriate instruction to teach reading and writing skills to kindergarteners (ORC –UHD) 2010

Video Library for English Language Learners Department of Education, Working with Dr. Chen, I. and Paige, S. (2010)

Awarded Professional Development Grant to Attend International Ed-Media 2009 Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, UH-Downtown (2009)

Wrote Professional Development Grant to Attend International Ed-Media 2009 Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, UH-Downtown (2008)

Wrote Professional Development Grant; UH-Downtown (2007) no funded.

Developed a Web-Based Digital Video Support System for Bilingual Teachers and Students grant proposal for 250,000 dollars in progress for IBM. Working with Dr. Chen, I. and Paige, S. (2006)

UH-Downtown IT grant recipient, with Dr. Irene Chen, Developed a Web-Based Digital Video Support System for Bilingual Teachers and Students - Pilot (2006)

Member of the Induction Year Planning Committee (a UH system wide grant initiative to be funded by Houston Endowment for 10 million dollars) 2004. (Was not funded).

UH-Downtown IT grant recipient, with Dr. Irene Chen, Teaching SOSE 34XX Diversity and Assessment in Urban Classrooms Online, 2003.

Pre-Service Intel Teach to the Future Grant (2001). Building Multimedia Cases: Develop a Video Library Where UHD Pre-Service Teachers Can Evaluate Methodologies for Teaching Reading, Writing, and Oral Development to Young Children in Their First Language (2000-2001). TTLC Grant, University of Houston Downtown.

Lee School Neighborhood Project Grant (2000). A member of the committee. Expected award

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8 398,430.00 dollars. This grant will be used to create a bilingual early childhood school and a center for parents. If it is awarded, I will be the Project Director for UHD.

Title VII Grant (2000) A member of the committee. Awarded $1.1 million. This grant is designed to address the shortage of bilingual teachers.

Cain Grant (1999). A member of the committee for the Cain’s Foundation National Center for Excellence in Urban Education at the University of Houston Downtown. Awarded 3.9 million. Funding is been used to establish scholarships and a graduate program in the Department of Urban Education.

Work/Study Tutorial Program (1999-2001). Funded through the Federal Government. Awarded 48,000.00 dollars. The grant paid for UH-Downtown students to support the reading program at Crockett Elementary.

ORC Grant (1999-2000). Preparing pre-service bilingual teachers to teach reading to inner-city bilingual children. A tutorial program. Funded $ 2,056.63.

Eisenhower Grant (1999-2000) for $75,000.00. UHD Bilingual and Elementary Science Education Methods Project. (Was not funded).

Work/Study Tutorial Program (1998-1999). Funded through the Federal Government. Awarded 31,000.00 dollars. The grant paid for UH-Downtown students to support the reading program at Crockett Elementary.

Association of Urban Education Grant for attending the annual conference of Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) 1998. UH-Downtown Council of Organizations awarded 1,040.00 dollars. Nine students from the elementary and bilingual programs attended the conference for two days.

Immigration and Educational Reform: Teachers Learning from Immigrant Families and Forming Collaborative to Inform School Practice (1997). Principal Investigators: Irma Guadarrama (Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual/ESL). Glenn De Voogd, (Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood and Technology). Leslie Patterson, (Curriculum and Instruction, Language Arts Education). Maria Bhattacharjee, (Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education and Early Childhood, University of Houston, Downtown Campus). Budget: $4,000.00. It is anticipated that the project will continue beyond the funding period.

PUBLICATIONS Bhattacharjee, M. & Chen, I.L. (2016). Service Learning: Preservice Teachers Create E-Books for Inner-City Young Children. In Proceedings of EdMedia: World Conference on Educational

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9 Media and Technology 2016 (pp. 183-191). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). http://www.learntechlib.org/fromc/49316

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2013) Educational Partnerships to Encourage STEM. Proceedings of Peer-Led Team Learning International Society Second Annual Conference, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009). Creating an Archive of Web-Based Children’s Video Books for Young Bilingual Readers and Writers. In C. Montgomery & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009). Pre-service Teachers as Designers and Creators of Educational Computer Games to Develop Vocabulary in Content Areas. In C. Montgomery & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2009. Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009) Creating an Archive of Web-Based Children's Video Books for Young Bilingual Readers and Writers. In C. Montgomery & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Chen, I., Bhattacharjee, M. & Paige, S. (2007). Designing Web-based Digital Video Books for Bilingual Teachers and Students. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 1830- 1833). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2006) Developed a Web-Based Digital Video Support System for Bilingual Teachers and Students http://gator.dt.uh.edu/~bhattacharjeem/bilingualed/

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2006) Developed a Web Page for BED 4301 Language Arts and Reading in Spanish and BED 4311 Curriculum Bilingual/ESL. http://gator.uhd.edu/~bhattacharjeem/

Chen, I.; Bhattacharjee, M.; and Paige, S. (2006) Designing Web-based Digital Video Books for Bilingual Teachers and Students. Brief Paper summated to the International Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference at San Antonio, Texas, USA; March 26-30, 2007.

Chen, I.; Paige, S.; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2004). A Position Paper on the Critical Aspects of No Child Left Behind for an Urban Teacher Education Program” to the peer-reviewed journal Teacher Education and Practice, Vol. 17, No 2 / Spring. The Journal of the Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

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Chen, I.; Hood, B.; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2003). Mentoring Technology-Based Learning Community for Student Interns. Paper published in the proceedings of The International Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference (www.aace.org/site), Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Thielemann, J., Chen, I; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). Enhancing a Teaching preparation Program through the Integration of Technologically Enhanced Student Services. Accepted for Publication by the SITE 2002 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen L. (2002). The Integration of Portfolio-Based Intel Teach to the Future Model to Enhance Pre-Service Teacher Education program. Accepted for Publication by the SITE 2002 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen L. (2001). A Survey of Computer Software Available in the Current Market for Hispanic Families and Bilingual Educators. Accepted for Publication by the SITE 2001 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen L. (2000). Preparing Pre Service Teachers to Use Technology to Teach the Content Areas. Accepted for Publication by the SITE 2000 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1994). Planning Instruction in a Bilingual Whole Language Classroom (the Wedding of Cucarachita Martina and Raton Perez). Bilingual Research Journal, 17: 3 & 4, 175-180.

PRESENTATIONS Bhattacharjee, M.; Chen, I.; Vital B. (2017) Supporting the quest of young children to become literate by using an E-Bilingual Library, National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Annual International Conference, Dallas, Texas, February 23.

Bhattacharjee, M. & Gulati, P. (2017) Changing the Statistics for Minority Children by Training STEM Teachers for Elementary Schools. Poster Presentation, Gulf-South Summit Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina, March 22.

Bhattacharjee, M.; Chen, I.; Vital B. (2017) The Use of an E-Bilingual Library to Develop Literacy Skills in Young Children, Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) Annual Conference, McAllen Texas, October 20.

Bhattacharjee, M; Chen, I; Paige, S. (2017) E-Bilingual Library to Support Reading in our Community, Round-Table Quick Talks, High Impact Practices and Community Engagement, UH- Downtown April 13, 2017.

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Bhattacharjee, Maria (2017) Production of Story Books. Second Annual Symposium of University Supported Scholarship and Creativity, UH Downtown, Collage of Public Service, October 25.

Bhattacharjee, M.; Gulati, P.; Garza S., and Ali, S. (2016) Scientists in Action: Working with Pre-Service Teachers, Elementary Bilingual Children Present their Research. National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, Chicago, March 4.

Gulati, P.; Bhattacharjee, M.; Harris, J. (2016) Community Engagement Activities that Impact Student Success. Campus Compact 30th Anniversary Conference, Boston, March 23.

Flores, B; Bezette-Flores, N; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2015) Forming the Citizens of Tomorrow, Today. ADP/TDC/NASPA Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement Conference, New Orleans.

Flores, B; Bezette-Flores, N; Gulati, P; Parker, K; Locke, J; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2015) Panel Forming the Citizens of Tomorrow, Today – Lessons of an Engaged University, Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service, Houston, TX.

Bhattacharjee, M, & Chen, I. (2014, October). “Taking the Mystery Out of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT): Why Candidates Are Failing the Test?” Presentation at the annual conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Antonio, TX

Bhattacharjee, M. & Gulati, P. (2013, April). High Impact Experience and Civic Engagement Project: A Partnership between Two UHD Departments Presentation at the High Impact Conference, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Texas.

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2013, May) Educational Partnerships to Encourage STEM Presentation at Peer-Led Team Learning International Society Second Annual Conference, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas Bhattacharjee, M., Lopez, E., & Castillo, M. (2013, October) De Pre-Kínder a Quinto Grado ¡Científicos en Acción! From Pre-K to 5th Grade scientists in action! Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), Houston, TX

Rosado, L., & Bhattacharjee, M. (2013, October) BTLPT: Passing the Language Proficiency Exam, BESO Institute, Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), Houston, TX (Invited Presentation)

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12 Rosado, L., Morris, L., & Bhattacharjee, M. (2013, February) Las figuras retóricas y la poesía en la escuela primaria. “Rhetorical figures and poetry in elementary school” National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference, Orlando, Florida

Bhattacharjee, M, Paige, S., & Chen, I. (2012, October). Integrating Podcasting as a Teaching Tool in Higher Education Presentation at the annual conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), San Antonio, TX Bhattacharjee, M, Paige, S., & Chen, I. (2012, October). ¡Divierte Usando Cuentos Electrónicos! Have Fun Using Electronic Storybook! Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE), San Antonio, TX

Bhattacharjee, M. & Burnett, C. (2012, October) Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy at the End of the Teacher Preparation Program, Annual 2012 Research Conference on Teacher Education (CREATE), San Antonio, TX

Gulati, P. & Bhattacharjee, M. (May, 2012) Organized the First Science Symposium at UHD.

Panelist at the Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE) Annual Breakfast, St. Thomas University, Houston, TX, February 25, 2012

Lin, H. H., Chen, I., Bhattacharjee, M., & Paige, S. (2011, July). The Power of Observation: Implementing Virtual Field Trips in Teacher Education Programs. Presentation at the annual The 21st International Conference on the Pacific Rim Management (ACME), Tainan, Taiwan

Bhattacharjee, M, Paige, S., & Chen, I. (2011, October). Incorporating Theater Arts in Bilingual Education for Teacher Candidates. Presentation at the annual conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. (CSOTTE), Corpus Christi, TX

Bhattacharjee, M, Paige, S., & Chen, I. (2010) “MFAH UHD: Developing Observational Strengths in New Teacher” presented in CSOTTE (Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education) Conference, October 2010, Houston, TX

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009). Creating an Archive of Web-Based Children’s Video Books for Young Bilingual Readers and Writers. ED-MEDIA Conference, June, Hawaii.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009). Pre-service Teachers as Designers and Creators of Educational Computer Games to Develop Vocabulary, ED-MEDIA Conference, June, Hawaii.

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13 Chen, I., Bhattacharjee, M. & Paige, S. (2009). Using PowerPoint Games Created by Future Teachers to Develop Vocabulary in the Content Areas. In CLUTE College Teaching & Learning Conference, March 16-19, 2009, San Antonio, Texas

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, I., & Paige, S. (2009). Using Games to Develop Vocabulary in the Content Areas, NABE Conference, Austin, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, M., Paige, S., & Chen, I. (October, 2009). Usando Logos del Medio Ambiente para la Enseñanza de las Matemáticas y Ciencias “Using Environmental Print to teach science and math” 37th Annual Conference of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education in Houston (TABE), Houston, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I. & Paige, S. (2009). Strategies that Work for Field-Basing a Course, CSOTTE Conference, October, San Antonio, Texas

Bhattacharjee, M.; Chen, I.; and Paige, S. (2009) Expandiendo el salón de clases a la comunidad: El uso de los logos del medio ambiente “Expanding the wall of the classroom to the community: The Use of Environmental Print” Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC) Spring Retreat and Conference, Galveston, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, M. & Chen, I. (2008). Environmental Print ¿Por qué es importante usarlo en el periodo del apresto? NABE conference February, in Tampa, Florida.

Bhattacharjee, M., Chen, L. I., & Paige, S. (2007). Integrating Educational Games in PPR Preparation Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) Conference, El Paso, TX. October, 2007.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2007) Making a difference – Teachers working together to impact the performance of bilingual low SES students. National Association of Bilingual Education Conference San Jose, California.

Bhattacharjee, M. & Peña Sylvia (2007) “De la Fantasía a la Realidad. La Utilización de la Literatura Infantil para la Enseñanza de las Áreas de Contenido “From Fantasy to Reality. The use of children literature to teach the content areas”. National Association of Bilingual Education Conference San Jose, California.

Chen, I. & Bhattacharjee, M., & Paige, S. (2007). Designing Web-based Digital Video Books for Bilingual Teachers and Students, SITE 2007--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, USA; March 26-30, 2007.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2006) Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) Test Taking Skills. Presented at the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators Conference, March 4.

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14 Bhattacharjee, M.; Thielemann, J.; and Garcia, V. (2003). University of Houston-Downtown Field-Based Teaching Program. Presented at The College Board Southwestern Regional Meeting, Tulsa, Oklahoma February 7.

Chen, I.; Hood, B.; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2003). Mentoring Technology-based Learning Community for Student Interns. The International Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) conference Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Bhattacharjee, M.; Chen, I., and Watson, R. (2002). Challenges of Writing from a Pre-service to an In-service Perspective. Writing Across the Curriculum Conference, , Houston, Texas March 9.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). University of Houston-Downtown Field-Based Program, Higher Education SIG, NABE Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2002.

Bhattacharjee, M.; Key, S.; and Watson, R. (2002). Ideas to Include Writing Activities Across the Bilingual Curriculum. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) conference, Houston, Texas, October 3.

Chen, I. and Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). The Digital Video Technology and Bilingual Teacher Preparation. Distance Education Conference, Texas A&M University, January 22-25.

Chen, I.; Thielemann, J; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). Enhancing the Teaching Preparation Program in a Minority-Serving University through the Integration of Technologically Enhanced Students Services. National Association of Hispanic & Latino Studies Conference, Houston, Texas, February 11-16.

Chen, I. and Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). The Digital Video Technology as a Tool to Prepare Bilingual Pre-Service Teachers to Teach Reading in the First Language. National Association of Hispanic & Latino Studies Conference, Houston, Texas, February 11-16.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen L. (2001). The Integration of Portfolio-Based Intel Teach to the Future Model to Enhance Pre-Service Teacher Education Program. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.

Thieleman, J., Chen, I; and Bhattacharjee, M. (2001). Enhancing a Teaching preparation Program Through the Integration of Technologically Enhanced Student Services. Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen L. (2001). A Survey of Computer Software Available in the Current Market for Hispanic Families and Bilingual Educators. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, annual meeting, March 8, Orlando, Florida.

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15 Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, I. (2001). Developing a Video Library Where UHD Pre-Service Teachers Can Evaluate Methodologies for teaching Reading, Writing, and Oral Development to Young Children in Spanish. National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies Conference, Houston, Texas, February 12.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (2000). Reading in Spanish: The Case of LEP Emergent Reader. OBEMLA Reading Research Symposium. High Standards in Reading for Diverse Language Groups: Research, Practice, & Policy. Department of Education, Washington, D.C., April 19-20.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Chen, L. (2000). Preparing Pre Service Teachers to Use Technology to Teach the Content Areas. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, annual meeting, February 8-12, San Diego, California.

Bhattacharjee, M., Rumann, S., and Johnson, R. (1999). Powerful Teacher Education Codified Through a Field-Based Bilingual Teacher Program. Association of Teacher Educators (ATE), annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas, August 7-11.

Bhattacharjee, M. and others. (1998). Two Languages, One Curriculum. International Bilingual/Multilingual Education Conference (NABE). Annual meeting, Symposium, February 24-27, Dallas, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, Maria (1998) La enseñanza de la lectura a edad temprana (The Teaching of Reading in the Early Years). International Bilingual/Multilingual Education Conference, (NABE), annual meeting, Workshop, February 24-27, Dallas, Texas.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (1997). Bilingual Kindergartners Development of Reading Skills in their First Language. American Education Research Association (AERA), annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois, March 27.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (1996). Literacy Development in a Bilingual Classroom Three Cases Study. International Bilingual/Multilingual Education Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 15, 1996.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (1996). Patterns of Literacy Development in Bilingual Kindergartners. International Bilingual/Multilingual Education Conference, Orlando, Florida, March 16, 1996.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (1995). Literacy development in a bilingual classroom. American Education Research Association (AERA), annual meeting, San Francisco, California, April 19.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Peña, S. (1994). Concepts about print in bilingual kindergarten children. American Education Research Association (AERA), annual meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 4-8.

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Bhattacharjee, M. and Cantu, L. (1993). Individualización de la Instrucción. Utilización de Centros para la Enseñanza de las Areas de Contenido (Individualizing Instruction though the Use of Centers). National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Houston, Texas, February 27.

Bhattacharjee, M. and others (1991). The realities of dealing with culturally diverse population. Symposium. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Denver, Colorado, November 8.

Peña, S. and Bhattacharjee, M. (1991). La globalización de la lecto-escritura. National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), Washington, D.C. January 12.

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Chen, I. & Bhattacharjee, M. (2002). The Digital Video Technology and the Bilingual Teacher Preparation. Distance Education Conference, Austin, Texas, January 22-25.

Bhattacharjee, M. (2000). Teaching the Cultural Component in a Bilingual Classroom. Seventh Annual IDRA "La Semana del Niño" Early Childhood Educators Institute, San Antonio, Texas, April 25-27.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1999). Socializing Children to Live in a Culture. Sixth Annual Conference Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations: Rising to the New Century. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, September 25.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1998). Video Books to Teach Reading at Home. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) annual meeting. San Antonio, Texas, October 21-24.

Bhattacharjee, M. and others (1998). Use of Technology to Plan Units and Lessons. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas, October 21- 24.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Key, S. (1998). "Square Pegs in Round Holes: Making an Impact on PD Schools" CPDT Summer Conference, Dallas Texas, June, 4-5.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Montaño, M. (1997). Uso de la Tutoría para Desarrollar la Lecto-Escritura en un Kinder Bilingüe (Use of a Tutorial Program to Develop Literacy Skills in a Bilingual Kindergarten Class). Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) annual meeting, Houston, Texas, October 25.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1996). Empowering Young Children to Develop Literacy Skills. Workshop. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), annual meeting, Fort Worth, Texas, November 15.

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Bhattacharjee, M. Flores P. and others (1996). Training Teachers for the Inner-City Schools. Workshop. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), annual meeting, Fort Worth, Texas, November 14.

Bhattacharjee, M.; Peña, S., Olano, L.; and Carter, R. (1995). La Formación de Lectores Avidos (Developing Avid Readers). Symposium. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), El Paso, Texas, November 9, 1995.

Peña, S. and Bhattacharjee, M. (1994). Concepts about Print in Bilingual Kindergarten Children. Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE), Austin, Texas, November 10.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1991). Issues and Inquiry: Fellows/Fellas Round Table Discussions Texas Association for Bilingual Education, Laredo, Texas, October 25.

Peña, S. and Bhattacharjee, M. (1990). Cuentos y más Cuentos para la Lectura Integrada. (Stories and More Stories to Integrate Reading). Texas Association for Bilingual Education, Lubbock, Texas, November 2.

Local- Bhattacharjee, M. (2011) Diviértete integrando Ciencias, Matemáticas, Lectura, y Escritura Have Fun Integrating Science, Math, Reading, and Writing. Region 4 Bilingual/ESL Conference September.

Gulati, P. and Bhattacharjee, M. (2011) Educational Partnership that Impact the Community (2011) Texas Campus Compact and Long Star College-Kingwood in partnership with University of Houston-Downtown Conference, Kingwood, Texas, November.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Paige, S. (2011) Urban Education Outcome 4 “Student confidence levels in the content areas and their ability to teach these content areas. UHD, Report to the Faculty, Bhattacharjee, M. (1998). Measuring Print Awareness in Bilingual Non-Readers. Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE), annual meeting. Houston, Texas, October 10.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1998). How to start using technology to deliver Instruction. Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE), annual meeting. Houston, Texas, October 10.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1996). Writing Stories a Fun Experience. Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education, annual meeting, Houston, Texas, October 26.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1996). El Desarrollo de Lectores Expertos (Developing Experience Readers). Alief I.S.D. Early Childhood Conference for PK, K, and 1st Grade, January 3. Elsik High School.

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18 Bhattacharjee, M. (1993). Vivienda, a Thematic Unit to Teach the Content Areas. New Teachers In-Service, Houston I.S.D., August 17.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1993). Padres Como Tutores (Parents as Tutors), Chapter I Conference, Houston I.S.D., Houston, Texas, May 18 and 19.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1992). Palomitas y más palomitas. Un Enfoque Interdisciplinario para la Enseñanza de las Areas de Contenido (Popcorn and more Popcorn. An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teach the Content Areas). Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education, Houston, Texas, October 17.

Bhattacharjee, M. (1992) What's Up? What's Around? Take a Walk with Rosie. A New Beginning, an Early Childhood Conference for Teachers and Administrators. Sponsored by Charlesbridge Publishing Company, October 3.

Bhattacharjee, M. and Garcia, R. (1990). El Niño como Escritor de Cuentos (The Child as Storywriter). Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education, Houston, Texas, February.

Invited Presentations Bhattacharjee, M. (2016) Presentation about the UHD White House Initiative. Latino Education Summit, Lone Star College NW, May 3.

Gulati, P.; Bhattacharjee, M. (2016). Simulation of an Epidemic, Share-a-thon 4th annual Celebration of STEM Education Week (CSEWT)-STEM Education Day, Houston April 28.

IN SERVICE and TRAINING 2014 Presentation at the Houston Community Collage to Recruit Students for the UE Department at HCC Downtown, spring semester.

2014 Presentation with Dr. Kelly at the Northwest Community Collage to Recruit Students for the UE Department, spring semester.

2014 Presentation with UHD and Crockett El. at Channel 61 to Recruit Students for the UE Department at HCC Downtown, spring semester.

1999 Songs and Poems to Teach Reading. Work Study/ Tutorial Training Program. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, November 5.

1999 Teaching Comprehension and Phonics to Young Children. Work Study/ Tutorial Training Program. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, October 22.

1999 Reading Books with Children. Work Study/ Tutorial Training Program. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, October 8.

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1999 Helping Children Read and Write. Work Study/ Tutorial Training Program. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, October 1.

1998 How to Implement a Tutorial Program Using Work/Study Students. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, February 19.

1998 How Tutors Can Make Reading Personal and Children can be Conversational Partners. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD, November 13.

1997 Cross Age Tutorial, Nine Weeks Training. Crockett Elementary, Houston ISD.

1996 READ 3303 Teaching Reading in Elementary School. Open to Crockett Elementary’s administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals as an ongoing in-service.

1993 Desarrollo de las Destrezas de la Lecto-Escritura Utilizando Literatura en Español. (Developing Reading and Writing Skills using Spanish Literature).Training/Technical Assistance. Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas, February 20.

1992 Interdisciplinary Approach to Teach the Content Areas. Writing poems. Alternative Certification Program. Houston I.S.D., October 2 and 12.

1992 Teaching Language Arts in Spanish. Workshops given to teachers and administrators at Houston I.S.D., summer training program, Houston, Texas, May 28.

1992 Training Teachers to Use a Whole Language Approach in their Classrooms: The Use of Centers. Cunningham Elementary, Houston I.S.D., Houston, Texas, March 11.

1991 La Escritura de Cuentos en el Enfoque Global (Writing Stories in a Whole Language Setting), Elementary Houston, Texas, October.

1991 La Utilización del Método Global para la Enseñanza de las Destrezas Básicas (The Use of a Whole Language Approach to Teach Basic Skills), Port Houston Elementary, Houston, Texas, September.

1991 El Enfoque Global, Implementación (Implementing the Whole Language Approach). Port Houston Elementary, Houston ISD, Houston, Texas, August.

1991 What Whole Language can do for me? Cunningham Elementary, Houston I. S.D., Houston, Texas.

1974 Experimental Methods for Teaching Geography and other Subjects through Guided Activities Based on an Interrelated Approach, Rafael Urdaneta High School, Caracas, Venezuela.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Leadership: Member of the Academic Affairs Council 2017 Member Community Engagement and Service Learning (CESL) Committee 2017 Member of the UHD Student Research Conference, 2017 Member of the UHD Technology Committee, 2017 Member of the Search Committee for the Director of the Center for Latino Studies, 2017 UHD Faculty Fellow, 2017-2018 Member of the Academic Affairs Council 2016 Member of the UHD Student Research Conference, 2016 Member of the faculty onsite SACSCOC lunch meeting, 2016 Member of the Search Committee for the Director of the Center for Latino Studies, 2016 Coordinator of the UHD Work Study Program for Crockett Elementary, 2016 Member of the UHD White House Initiative Team (2015) Coordinator of the UHD/Crockett Work Study Program (2005- 2015) Member of the Committee for the Center of Community Engagement & Service Learning (2015- 2016) Member of the UHD Student Research Conference Committee (2013-2016) Member of the Screening Committee for Director, Center for Public Service and Family Strengths (2015) Appointed to the search committee, Assistant Professor for Communication and Rhetoric (2015- 2016) Participation in the Spanish/Latino Social Worker Development Focus Group (Social Work/CJ, 2015) Discussion Leader Freshman Convocation (2015) Member of the Faculty Affair Committee (2013-2015) Member of Credentials and Elections from COPS (2014-2015) Member of Dean of the College of Public Services Search Committee (2013-1014) Member of CONNECT Project UHD (2010-2014) Member of the Faculty Development Leave Committee (2012-2013) Member of Committee for the Executive Director, Public Service and Family Strength position (2013) Member of the UHD Academic Policy Committee (2011-2013) Member of the UHD Study Abroad Scholarship Committee (2011-2012) Member of the UHD Faculty Development Leave Committee (2011-2012) Member of the UHD International Education Committee (2011-2012) Member of the Criminal Justice Tenure Track Search Committee (2011-2012) Interim Chair of the UHD Grievance Committee (2010) Member of the International Education Committee (2009-2010) Member of the Study Abroad Committee (2008-2010) Member of the UHD Faculty Development Leave Committee (2008-2010)

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21 Member of the UHD Grievance Committee (2008-2010) Member of the College of Public Service International Studies Committee (2008-2010) Supported the UHD Work/Study -Funded through the Federal Government- (2006-2010) 2008 Mentor in UHD's new Connections Mentoring Program (2008-2010) Member of the UHD Elections and Credential Committee (2007) Member of the UHD Red Rose Scholarship Committee (2007). Proposal Reader, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), 2007. Proposal Reader, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), 2006. Co-Chair of the Higher Education SIG, National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) 2006. Member of the UHD Provost’s General Education Advisory Committee (2006). Member of the UHD Red Rose Scholarship Committee (2006). Member of the Sociology Search Committee at the UHD Department of Social Sciences (2006). Chair of the Higher Education SIG, National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) 2004. Co-Chair of the Higher Education SIG, National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) 2002. Member of the Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) Conference Committee 2002. Member of the Deans & Chairs Group Sponsor by Annenberg Challenge, 2001-2002. Member of the Academic Assessment Committee, University of Houston-Downtown, 2002. Member of the Curriculum Committee, University of Houston-Downtown, 2001-2002. Member of the Registrar Search Committee, University of Houston-Downtown, 2001. Member of the Graduate Education Task Force, University of Houston-Downtown, 2001. Member of the Center for professional Development of Teacher Executive Board, Department of Urban Education, University of Houston-Downtown 2000-2002. Elected Faculty Senator for the Department of Urban Education, University of Houston- Downtown 1999-2001. Elected Member of the Grievance Committee, Department of Urban Education, 2000 - 2001. Member of the Elementary Transitional Committee, Department of Urban Education, 2000 - 2001. Member of the ORC Department of Urban Education, 2000- 2001. Member of the Search and Screening Committee for the Department Chairperson of the Urban Education Department, 2000. Chair Field-Based Assessment Committee, Department of Urban Education, 2000. Chair Bilingual Program Committee, Department of Urban Education, 1999-2000. Chair Curriculum Committee, Department of Urban Education, 1999-2000. Member of the Reading Language Arts Committee, Department of Urban Education, 1999-2000. Member of the Master of Arts in Teaching, Planning Committee, Department of Urban Education, 1999-2000. Member of the Faculty Development Committee, University of Houston-Downtown 1999. Co-Chair University of Houston-Downtown Annenberg Task Force, 1998. Secretary for the Early Childhood Special Interest Group at the National Association for Bilingual Education, 1998. Member of Faculty Awards Committee, University of Houston-Downtown 1998. Proposal Reader, American Education Research Association (AERA), 1997.

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22 Secretary Early Childhood, Special Interest Groups, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), 1996- 1997. Proposal Reader, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), 1993. Chair, Research in Early Childhood, Special Interest Group, National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), 1991-1992. Mentor Teacher, Houston ISD, 1991-1992.

Service College of Public Service (CPS) and Urban Education (UE) at UHD

Chair of the Bilingual Tenure Track Committee 2017 Chair Dr. Joe Kortz Scholarship Committee 2017 Chair of the Energized for Excellence Academy Scholarship 2017 Member of Urban Education Rank and Tenure Committee. Member of the Screening Committee for the Director of College for Public Service and Family Strength Center, Faculty Assistance for Welcome Event July 18, 2016 Gator Gateway! Marshals during the December Commencement at Minute Maid Park, December 17, 2016. Presentation about Community Engagement Courses, CPS Freshman Orientation, July 19, 2016 .Chair Dr. Joe Kortz Scholarship Committee. Member of UE Rank and Tenure Committee. Co-Chair of the Rank and Tenure Committee (2015-2016) Coordinator of Student Success Initiative (2013 -2015) Member of ECH Committee Visiting Assistant Position (2015) Chair Dr. Joe Kortz Scholarship Committee (2010-2015) Chair Student Success Committee (2013-2015) Member of the Bilingual Committee (2010-2015) Member of the Rank and Tenure Committee (2010-2015) Member of the Grievance Committee (2012-2014) Member of the Assessment Committee (2010-2014) Chair ECH Committee Visiting Assistant Position (2014) UE Partnership Committee Member to increase enrollment (2014) Chair of the Pre-Post Diagnostic Committee (2012-2013) Coordinator of Block I, II and Floaters (2012-2013) Member of the Grievance Committee (2010-2011) Chair Museum of Fine Arts of Houston Committee (2010-2011) Member of the MAT Committee (2010-2011) Bilingual Block I and II Coordinator (2010-2011) Member of Review Committee Annual Report (2010-2011) In charged of the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston Schedule for the department (spring and fall (2010-2011) Met with bock I and II supervisors in regular bases to better serve the needs of UH-D bilingual interns (2010-2011)

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Chair the Energized for Excellence Academy Fall Conference, July 2017. Member of the Houston Area Association Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, October 2017. Established partnership with the Energized for Excellence Academy Inc., February 2017. Book Exhibit at Crockett Elementary, May 17, 2017. Book Exhibit and Theatre at Energized for Excellence Academy, December 12, 2017. Member of the School Decision Making Committee at Crockett Elementary, spring 2017 Professional Assistance to Crockett Elementary, spring 2017 Co-Chair of the Parents’ Institute for the Texas Association of Bilingual Education (TABE) Conference, Galveston TX, October 2016. Invitation to be in the Houston Area Association Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, October 2016. Participated in the Caraway Intermediate School COLLEGE & CAREER DAY, Aldine ISD, May 25, 2016 Invitation to partner with DREAM ON/STEAM ON, Rose Y. Adams (Senior Manager of Community Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships) Houston ISD, July 2016. Established partnership with the Harris County Public Library, December 14, 2016. Book Exhibit at Crockett Elementary, May 17, 2016. Book Exhibit and Science Fair at Crockett Elementary, December 7, 2016. Coordinate tutorial program between UHD students and Crockett Elementary. 2011-2016 Member of the School Decision Making Committee at Crockett Elementary 2011-2016 Supported math, science and technology programs at Crockett Elementary 2011-2016 Professional Assistance to Crockett Elementary included: • Instructed teachers about the use of strategies to teach content areas. • Science experiments with children and BED 4311 students (spring and fall) • Participated in the parental involvement activities with BED 4311 students (spring and fall) • Coordinate tutorial program between UHD students and Crockett Elementary. Committee Member for the selection of the Bilingual ESL HAABE Teacher of the Year 2014 2010 Member of the School Decision Making Committee at Crockett Elementary 2010Supported parental involvement activities for Aldine ISD 2010 Supported reading, math, and science programs at Crockett Elementary 2010 Professional Assistance to Crockett Elementary included: • Instructed teachers about the use of several strategies in early literacy. • Monitored tutorial program for Kindergarten and second grade students. • Met with parents to train them in parenting skills (Spanish / English). • Participated in the Science Day for Parents. • Hired tutors through the Work Study Program. • Coordinate tutorial program between UHD and Crockett Elementary.

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24 2008 Member of the Advisory Council Grant Writing Team Houston ISD 2008 Supported parental involvement activities for Aldine ISD 2008 Supported reading, math, and science programs at Crockett Elementary 2007 Supporting the Block Party at Thompson Elementary, Aldine ISD 2007 Supporting the Literacy Night at Thompson Elementary, Aldine ISD (2006- 2007) Professional Assistance to Crockett Elementary included: • Instructing the teacher about the use of several strategies in emergent literacy. • Setting and monitoring a tutorial program for Kindergarten. • Meeting with parents to begin training them on how to work with their students at home (Spanish / English). • Participating in the Science Day for Parents 2006 supported the reading program at Ms. Aguirre and Ms. Penaranda’s classes at Crockett Early Childhood Center HISD. 2004 supported the reading program in a Pre- kindergarten class at Brock Elementary HISD, fall semester. 2002- 2004 supported the reading program in a kindergarten class at Benavidez Elementary HISD. 2002- 2004 worked with Ms. Glenda Treviño at Benavidez Elementary to provide appropriate support to the UHD bilingual Block II students in the areas of reading and writing. 1998-2000 Planned, Implemented, and Monitor Work/Study Tutorial Program at Crockett Elementary. 1999 Chair Judges Committee for the election of the Bilingual/ESL Teacher of the Year, Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE). 1999 Continued providing professional assistance to Crockett Elementary, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas. 1998 Co-Chair Bilingual Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, HAABE Bilingual Teacher of the Year (August -April). 1995-1998 – Provided Professional Assistance to a Pre-K Bilingual class at Crockett Elementary. 1997- Member of the Heights Early Childhood Initiative Collaborators. 1997- Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE). Committee for the Election of the Bilingual and the ESL Teachers of the Year, March. 1996 - Invited guest speaker: Hindu Workshop Society, Houston, Texas. Topic: Problems that second generation children encounter when they grow up in a culture that is different from their parents' culture, March 3. (This presentation was featured in the India Abroad Newspaper.) 1996- Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education (HAABE). Committee for the Election of the Bilingual and the ESL Teachers of the Year, March. 1995- 1996 Bilingual Education Advisory/Communication Council (Houston I.S.D.) 1995 - Invited guest speaker: Ingredients for Success the Role of the Language. Presentation given at the Language and Cultural Center, University of Houston, University Park Graduation Ceremony, August 17.

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25 Attended The Service Awards (2015) Attend 2015 HISD State of the Schools Luncheon (2015) UHD Celebrate 2015 Carnegie Designation (2015) The National Families Learning Summit in Houston (2015) UHD Leadership Retreat (2015 Meetings with Hispanic Local Leaders for the White House Initiative (2015)

MEMBERSHIPS National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) Houston Area Association of Bilingual Education (HAABE)

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