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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Jenifer B. Vanek EDUCATION Degree Institution Date Degree Granted Doctoral Student University of Minnesota Current, expected completion 2017 Curriculum & Instruction M.A. University of Illinois, Chicago 1996 Applied Linguistics, TESOL B.A. Iowa State University 1991 Political Science Licenses State of Minnesota Teacher License, Adult Basic Education (ABE) 2009, 2014 (renewed) EMPLOYMENT Minnesota Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages (MinneTESOL) Current Technical Editor for MinneTESOL Journal Responsible for technical editing and format of manuscripts published in an online peer reviewed academic and practitioner journal. Created process for publishing manuscripts online and collaborate with web developers to ensure attractive layout and affordances. University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, Curriculum & Instruction 2015 Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) Graduate Assistant. Collaborate with Dr. Martha Bigelow on Heritage Language Learner Research Project on the following tasks: curriculum redesign and classroom instruction; creation and administration of Facebook groups for course; data collection, organization, and analysis; and manuscript preparation Current Instructor/ Graduate Assistant Courses: Basics of ESL Instruction/ CI3611 and Linguistics for Elementary Education Teachers/CI3610. Customize & update syllabi. Create and teach hybrid, online sections Current TESL Minor Program Co-coordinator Supervise program GA, create and implement materials in support of program administration. Provide instructional and administrative support to TESL Minor instructors and students. MN Department of Education Current ABE Distance Learning Supplemental Service Leadership Team Member Build distance learning programming on behalf of MN Department of Education, ABE. Lead facilitator for the University of Michigan s Project IDEAL work in MN, a distance learning professional development tool for ABE teachers and administrators. Develop instructional material for Minnesota s ABE DL teachers and participate in the MN Distance Learning Task Force, setting policy for implementation of Distance Learning statewide. 1

2 Portland State University, Learner Web Project 2013 Current Research Applications Committee, IMLS Research Grant Review research data collected from digital literacy labs across the US. Advise research team on connections between research findings and implementation issues in the field, review dissemination materials. Minnesota Literacy Council Consulting Work 2011 Current NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment Project Coordinate development of a web-based assessment of basic digital literacy skills for low-skilled, low English language literacy adults. Support ongoing implementation of the assessment. Initiated and currently coordinate implementation of Mozilla Open Badges for assessment. Create and facilitate professional development workshops to support ABE teachers with technology integration Current Learner Web Regional Administrator for Minnesota Lead implementation of Learner Web, an online learning tool for ABE learners, in MN. Successfully guided growth of use to cover the entire state amounting to over 15,000 learner hours annually. Coordinate and participate in curriculum development and implementation of software. Create learning to support learners in a variety of contexts. Train learners, teachers, and tutors. Share locally created content with other Learner Web sites nationally St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium - Professional Development facilitator Created and facilitated three-month professional development project for teachers of adult English Language Learners on the topic of digital literacy and technology integration. PD delivered through a combination of custom-developed online course, webinar, and in-person workshops Broadband Technologies & Opportunities Program Learner Web Curriculum Coordinator Lead team of national content experts, on behalf of fiscal agent Portland State University, in creation of curriculum to facilitate digital inclusion of low-income, low-skilled adults. Collaborated with PSU Learner Web team on software development to support project. Participated in supporting use of online content in six states. MN Dept. of Employment and Economic Development Adult Career Pathways Professional Development Consultant - Professional Development Online Content Developer and Facilitator Work with the MN FastTRAC Professional Development team and National College Transition Network/World Ed to collect best practice, form benchmarks and create online learning modules to support accelerated transitions of adult basic education learners into Community and Technical Education College programs. Center for the Study of Adult Literacy, Georgia State University/ The American Institutes for Research Technical Working Group member Reviewed online literacy curriculum. Participated in review meetings and submitted written feedback. TEACHING AND WORK IN SCHOOLS English language/abe Instructor, St Paul Public Schools Adult Basic Education Created curriculum for and taught English language and ABE classes at Hubbs Center/St. Paul ABE and in outreach sites across St. Paul, including Ramsey County Workforce Center and manufacturing/ assembly facilities. Created the Digital Education Lab at Hubbs Center. Coordinated physical space, operational processes, and learning content development. Supported teachers and volunteers working in the lab. 2

3 Adult English Teacher in Chicago, IL and St. Paul, MN Taught English to migrants in community based ELL programs, at worksites, and in University-based intensive English programs. Responsibilities included: teaching English language skills at all levels, preparing learners for standardized tests, curriculum writing, student placement, volunteer coordination, and program administration. For a list of these employers, please inquire. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS American Educational Research Association American Association of Applied Linguistics Commission on Adult Basic Education TESOL International Association Minnesota Literacy Action Network MinneTESOL Association HONORS AND AWARDS University of Illinois, Chicago Great Cities Scholar Graduate Assistantship with Dr. Elliot Judd, Applied Linguistics PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Publications Vanek, J.(2015) De Facto Language Policy in Legislation Defining Adult Basic Education in the United States. Language Policy Journal Vanek, J. (2014). Open Educational Resources: New Technologies and New Ways of Learning. MinneTESOL Journal, Fall. Conference Proceedings Reder, S, Vanek, J., and Spruck Wrigley, H. Supporting Digital Literacy Development in LESLLA Learners. Published in Vinogradov & Bigelow (Eds). (2012). Proceedings from the 7th annual LESLLA symposium, September Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota. Online articles Vanek, J. & Johnston, J. (2015). Enhancing the Digital Skills of English Language Learners Studying at a Distance. Adult Interest Section Newsletter. TESOL International Association. Vanek, J. (2013). Northstar Digital Literacy Project: Community Engagement Initiative. Digital Life and Learn. August Invited blog posts Vanek, J. (2014). Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment. Tech Tips for Teachers Blog. World Education, Inc. Vanek, J. (2013). New Technologies: Preparing Adult Learners. United Front: From the Blog. United Way. 3

4 PRESENTATIONS Invited Presentations Vanek, J. & Cytron-Hysom, T. Introduction to the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment. April Digital Promise/COABE Pre-conference Session. Denver, CO. Vanek, Jenifer; Ajax, Eric; Chapman, Marilyn; & Gadkarnee, Sameer. New models for reaching students in the workplace and through technology. Joyce Foundation and Office of Vocational and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education, Time to Reskill Local Engagement Meeting, December Chicago, IL. Panelist. Vanek, Jenifer. Distance learning for adult ESL learners: Effective practices. Atlas Adult ESL Institute, 2012, Minnesota Department of Education. Presentation/Panel Coordinator Contributed Papers Presented at Professional Conferences Vanek, J. A report of action research on technology integration for English language practitioners in Adult Basic Education. CARLA Language Teacher Education Conference. May Minneapolis, MN. Vanek, J., Bigelow, M., King, K. Face and Facebook: Social media, identity and language learning with Somali newcomers. American Association of Applied Linguistics Conference. March Toronto, Canada. Vanek, J., King, K., & Bigelow, M. Social presence, identity, and language learning with Somali newcomers on Facebook. Minnesota English Learner Education Conference. November Minneapolis, MN. Vanek, J., Cushing-Luebner, J. Leveraging native languages for English language learning: Role of L1 in language and literacy development. Minnesota Adult Basic Education Summer Institute. August St. Cloud, MN. Vanek, J., Cytron-Hysom, T., Yang, P. Moving forward: A case for building digital literacy and web literacy in corrections education programs. Region III & IV Corrections Education Conference. April Minneapolis, MN. Vanek, J., Johnston, J., Hart, S., Long, D. Online distance learning for English Language Learners: Promising instructional practice. TESOL Conference. March Portland, OR Vanek, J. Technology Integration into ESL Classrooms: Developing Teacher Awareness. TESOL Conference. March Portland, OR Vanek, J. Digital literacy treatment in ESL programs: Workforce Investment Act II as de facto language policy. AAAL Conference. March Portland OR. Reder, S. Vanek, J. and Wrigley, H. Supporting digital literacy development in LESLLA learners. LESLLA Symposium. October Minneapolis, MN. Panel Additional Recent Presentations (For a complete list, please inquire.) 2013 Technology Integration for ESL Teachers, MinneTESOL Conference Digital On-ramps to Career Pathways, Conference on Adult Basic Education Adult Career Pathways Program Development, Conference on Adult Basic Education. 4

5 2013 Low-skilled Adults and Technology: Strategies to Support Inclusion, Macalester Library Technology Conference Update on Digital Literacy in Minnesota, TIES 2012 Annual Education Technology Conference, Panel 2012 Leaping into MN FastTRAC. You re not alone! ABE Summer Institute Assessing and Building Digital Literacy Skills for Low-skilled Adults. ABE Summer Institute Distance Learning in Minnesota: The State of the State. ABE Summer Institute Assessing and Building Digital Literacy Skills for Low-skilled Adults: A Practical Approach, Macalester Library Technology Conference MN FastTRAC Program Lessons. Career Technical Education Conference. Co-presented with K. Hynick System Director for College Transitions and FastTRAC Programs at MN State Colleges & Universities System Learner Web BTOP Project. Connect Minnesota Broadband Conference Adding DL to ABE. COABE National Conference. Virtual presenter on panel facilitated by J. Johnston of Project IDEAL. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE/PROJECTS, Current Facebook & Heritage Language Learners Mixed methods TPACK for teachers of English Language Learners - Action research De facto language policy in WIA II/WIOA and digital literacy Language policy research Effective instructional strategies in DL for ELLs Project Ideal Instructional Strategies case study Identity, investment, language learning and digital literacy Second Language Acquisition case study Using Facebook with Somali newcomers Critical discourse analysis (learners and instruction) MN STATE policy re use of L1 in classrooms Critical discourse analysis (policy) TPACK for online DL teachers Design Based Research SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITES (For a complete list, please inquire.) 2014 Current MinneTESOL Board, Secretary MN Adult Basic Education Summer Institute Program proposal reviewer Minnesota Learning Commons, Digital Literacy Working Group MN Literacy Action Network ~ Legislative Committee participant 1999, 2000, 2001 MinneTESOL Annual State Convention, Planning Committee Member 5