EDUCATION. M.A. San Diego State University Degree: Master of Arts, May 2004 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education GPA: 3.

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1 Doctoral Candidate University of Degree: Concentration: Cognate: GPA: 4.0 Renee Rice Moran East State University Assistant Professor Reading Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education P.O. Box Johnson City, TN (828) EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Education ABD: May 2012 Expected Graduation Date: May 2013 Education Literacy Studies Adult Development M.A. San Diego State University Degree: Master of Arts, May 2004 Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education GPA: 3.91 B.S. University of North Carolina-Greensboro Degree: Bachelor of Science Elementary Education English GPA: 3.60 NC M Teaching License California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential CREDENTIALS California Supplementary Authorization- English Education HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor, Fall Present, East State University

2 Instructor, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Reading Education 529 Emergent Literacy, University of Taught master s level hybrid course focusing on the development of and teaching strategies for emergent literacy learners which involved both online interaction and face-to-face meetings. Instructor, Summer 2011, Summer 2012, Reading Education 430, University of Taught introductory reading course to undergraduates focusing on basic elements of literacy instruction such as comprehension, fluency, and phonics. Intern, Spring 2011, Reading Education 430, University of Shadowed and consulted weekly with established Reading professors, Dr. Amy Broemmel and Dr. Colleen Gilrane, to become better prepared to instruct a university level course. Teacher Assistant, Fall 2010, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 574, University of Assisted Dr. Kristin Rearden in master s level instruction of Knox County interns with methods related teacher preparation activities. Teacher Assistant, Spring 2011, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education 591, University of Assisted Dr. Kristin Rearden in master s level instruction of Knox County interns with methods related teacher preparation activities. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2010-Spring 2011, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, University of Assisted in supervision of fourteen Knox County teacher interns. Observed interns on a weekly basis at their assigned school site. Provided feedback on instructional practices. Trained in Knox County Teacher Evaluation. Conducted formal evaluations and follow-up reflection meetings. Facilitated graduate student action research presentations. Served on University of Admissions Boards Fall 2010 and Spring Interviewed prospective teacher education candidates. Trained in TPAC Research Project, implemented through Stanford University Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fall 2011-Spring 2012, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, Reading Center, University of Provided research assistance to faculty members. Instructed graduate level course and engaged weekly in providing instruction and feedback. Research, Spring 2012, Member Collaborative Critical Discourse Analysis Research Team Supervised by Dr. Trena Paulus Research, Fall 2011, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, Literacy Studies, University of

3 Co-principal researcher with Dr. Anne Mc-Gill Franzen for Performative Texts Study with a focus on reading assessment. Research, Spring 2011, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, Literacy Studies, University of Assisted Dr. Anne Mc-Gill Franzen in data collection for Moving Picture Books Study. Research, Spring 2011, Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, University of Collected and analyzed data on preparing doctoral students to become university professors in conjunction with Dr. Colleen Gilrane, Dr. Amy Broemmel, and Monica Billen. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE First Grade Teacher, , Oakley Elementary, Buncombe County Schools, Asheville, NC Science Staff Liaison Chairman Courtesy Committee Math Representative for Investigations Training School Host to Community for Building Better Readers Technology Representative Representative and Trainer for Implementation of Smart Boards Key First Grade Teacher for ESL Students First Grade Teacher, , Spring Valley Elementary, La/Mesa Spring Valley Schools, Spring Valley, CA Grade Level Chair Trained Staff on Technology Programs such as United Streaming Kindergarten/First Grade Combination Teacher, , Spring Valley Elementary, La Mesa/Spring Valley Schools, Spring Valley, CA 5 th Grade Science Teacher with Emphasis on GLAD, 2003, (Guided Language Acquisition Design for ESL Students), Spring Valley, Elementary, La Mesa/Spring Valley Schools, Spring Valley, CA PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Moran, R. (October 2012). Examining Social Justice Issues in Eight Children s Picture Books. Georgia Educational Research Association. Savannah, GA. Gabriel, R., Lester, J., Moran, R. (May 2012). Performing Research to Examine Critical Issues in Education. Panel Session. International Congress for Qualitative Inquiry. Urbana-Champaign, IL.

4 Billen, M., Broemmel, A., Gilrane, C., & Moran, R. (February 2012). Imagining Teacher Education Practices that Help All Learners Learn: Including Future Teacher Educators. Symposium. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Chicago, IL. Billen, M., Broemmel, A., Gilrane, C., & Moran, R. (December 2011). Mentoring Doctoral Students via Internship: Widening the Circle of Pre-Service Education. Symposium. Literacy Research Association. Jacksonville, FL. Moran, R. (November 2010). Creating Better Readers Through Poetry Instruction. Break-out Session. Reading Association. Murfreesboro, TN. Moran, R. (Spring 2011). Creating and Implementing Classroom Libraries. Belle Morris Elementary, Knox County Schools. Workshop and Follow-up Training. Knoxville, TN. Contributions to Edited Volumes MANUSCRIPTS Moran, R. & Billen, M. Technology and Writing (April 2013). Edited by: Rick Ferdig, Timothy Rasinski, and Kristy Pytash. McGill-Franzen, A. & Moran, R. (in process of publication). Performances of Research: Critical Issues in K-12 Education. New York, NY: Peter Lang. Articles published in refereed journals Moran, R. (Under Review). Supporting Teachers Use of Nonfiction Text in the Primary Grades Classroom: One Practical Strategy. Reading Teacher Journal. Moran, R. & Billen, M. (April, 2012). Poetry: A Remedy in the Quest for Fluency. Louisiana Reading Association READ Journal. Gilrane, C., Broemmel, A., Moran, R., Billen, M. (Under Review). Mentoring Doctoral Students Via Internship: Widening the Circle of Pre-service Teacher Education. Teaching and Teacher Education. HONORS AND AWARDS Recipient ESPN award for Outstanding Doctoral Student from the Theory and Practice in Teacher Education Department, University of, recognized for merits of scholarship, teaching, and dedication to the field of education

5 Recipient, North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship, University of North Carolina- Greensboro, Recipient, Travel Award, Kellie McGarrh Travel Fund, University of, 2011 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, University of, 2011 Recipient, Travel Award, Graduate Student Senate, University of, 2011 Golden Key International Honor Society, University of, 2011 PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE Teacher Admission Boards, East State University, Fall 2012 School of Education Academic Program Committee, University of, Committee for Graduate School of Education, University of, Advisor, United Way Club, University of, Consultant, United Way of Knoxville, 2011, Assisted in Creation of Early Literacy Standards for Partner Agencies United Way Educational Enhancement Committee, , Knoxville, TN Reviewed grant proposals from partner agencies Submitted recommendations for improvement on proposals Conducted site visits at partner agencies Participated in weekly meetings to work through allocation process for competitive grant initiative Assisted in Implementation of University of Children s Festival, , University of North Carolina-Greensboro Assisted in Implementation of Young Writer s Conference, , University of North Carolina-Greensboro Reading Association PROFESSIONAL AFFLILIATIONS Gilbreath Council of the Reading Association International Reading Association Literacy Research Association

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