HOLLY BERMAN



HOLLY BOYD-BERMAN

1835 NW Larch Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

(770) 713-1868, hsberman@

EDUCATION

B.A-Education

Western Oregon University May 2010 Monmouth, OR

• Completed general teacher education courses including classroom engagement strategies, assessment, writing, critical literacy and a practicum in a first grade dual language classroom.

• GPA: 4.0

M.A. – Applied Linguistics

Georgia State University May 2006 Atlanta, GA

• Courses taken: Approaches to Teaching Second & Foreign Languages, Second Language Reading: Theory and Practice, Grammar for ESL/EFL teachers (a web-based course), General Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Practicum: Teaching ESL, Corpus Linguistics, Sound Systems of English, Second Language Acquisition, Phraseology, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Evaluation & Assessment

• GPA: 4.0

B.A. – Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Studies (double major)

Emory University May 1999 Atlanta, GA

• GPA: 3.8

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor

Oregon State University December 2016-present Corvallis, OR

Taught ESOL Endorsement Courses and supervised student teachers completing their ESOL portfolio. (Linguistics for Educators, Foundations of ESOL Education, ESOL Practicum)

Teacher

Crescent Valley High School August 2018-June 2019 Corvallis, OR

Taught 9th grade Introduction to Linguistics.

Teacher

Linus Pauling MS August 2010-June 2017 Corvallis, OR

Taught Dual Language English humanities, advanced language arts, grade-level language arts, social studies and reading intervention classes to 6th-8th grade. RTI coach. Lead teacher, 6th grade team.

Instructor

INTO OSU June-August 2009 Corvallis, OR

Taught Academic Reading and Writing level I and II (IEPA 010 & 020). Used topics from everyday life and an integrated skills approach to help develop academic vocabulary and literacy skills.

Instructor

Oregon State University June 2009 Corvallis, OR

Taught Instructional Approaches for P-12 English Language Learners (TCE 573) to pre-service and current teachers. Focused on best practices for English language learners (ELLs), sheltered strategies, ELL assessment, and critical pedagogy.

ELD Teacher

Lincoln K-8 School August 2007-2010 Corvallis, OR

Lead ELD teacher, responsible for coordinating assessment and instruction. Taught 30 minute English Language Development classes to K-8 English language learners. Aligned curriculum with language functions and forms delineated by Oregon state standards. Assessed and monitored all ELL’s.

ESOL Teacher

Ridgeview Charter School August 2006-Present Atlanta, GA

Taught reading and newcomer English to non-native speakers in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Collaborated with team members to coordinate meaningful theme-based instruction.

Visiting Instructor

Georgia State University June 2006-August 2006 Atlanta, GA

Full time instructor in Georgia State University’s Intensive English Program. Taught academic English to International students, emphasizing skills development and communicative competence. Taught Extensive Reading, Academic Writing, and Oral Communications to beginning, intermediate and advanced learners.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Georgia State University August 2005-May 2006 Atlanta, GA

Taught English language and academic skills in an intensive English program. Taught Oral fluency (level 2) and Extensive Reading (level four).

EARLY CAREER

Refugee Education Outreach Specialist

GMAAC March 2004-May 2005 Atlanta, GA

Taught basic English to adults. Gave workshops to international parents. Organized and supervised a one-on-one tutoring program for immigrants and refugees in the metro-Atlanta area. Trained volunteer tutors. Helped with fundraising and grant-writing.

Half-day Teacher

The Paideia School August 2002-December 2003 Atlanta, GA

Half-Day Pre-school Art and Science teacher. Designed and taught art and science lessons for children ages three to five.

High School Teacher—Environmental Studies, Cultural Studies & English

Academy at Adventure Quest August1999-June 2001 Woodstock, VT

Taught Environmental Studies, Cultural Studies, and French for a traveling high school with a competitive kayaking focus. Coordinated logistics and fostered cultural awareness. Supervised and mentored students. Traveled and kayaked in New Zealand, Costa Rica, Australia, Canada, and Chile.

CERTIFICATIONS

• CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching for Adults, 02/04

University of Cambridge-Instituto Britanico, Costa Rica, Grade: A

• SIOP—Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol; 2008 & 2012

• Praxis II-National Teaching Exam: English to Speakers of Other Languages; 2006

• Highly Qualified, currently Certified Teacher in the following areas: K-12 ELD, 3-9 Social Studies & Language Arts, 6-12 language arts

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

• Berman, H., Ciechanowski, K.(November, 2012). “Collaborative Community

Inquiry: Teacher Collaboration to Support ELLs Across the School Day”. Presented at the 2012 Literary Research Association Conference. San Diego, Ca.

• Berman, H. (March, 2006). “Pronunciation Instruction in Adult Basic English”.

Presented at the 2006 Graduate Student Forum at the 40th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit. Tampa, FL

• Berman, H. (February, 2006). “Pronunciation Instruction in Adult Basic English”.

Presented at the 2006 Georgia TESOL Conference. Atlanta, GA

• Berman, H., Oaxaca, H., Daniel, R., Gluck-Perez, S., Sanz, A. (January, 2007). “Going Beyond Tacos: Creating an educational and meaningful Hispanic Heritage Month”. Presented at the 2007 Georgia Read Write Now Conference. Atlanta, GA

• Berman, H., Oaxaca, H., Daniel, R., Gluck-Perez, S., Sanz, A. (March, 2007). “Going Beyond Tacos: Creating an educational and meaningful Hispanic Heritage Month”. Presented at the 2007 Georgia TESOL Conference. Atlanta, GA

• Berman, H., Bunting, J., Delk, C., Snell, D. (March, 2007) “Revising an IEP Placement Test”. Presented at the 2007 International TESOL Convention. Seattle, WA

References

• Available upon request

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