Kim Ilosvay, EdD ilosvay@up.edu 503-943-8574 Professional Goals To be a part of a community of scholars that will utilize my experience and knowledge and provide a collaborative environment for further research and learning. To participate in an environment that incorporates my understanding of diversity and literacy knowledge while providing opportunities to learn from colleagues. Honors and Memberships Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society Member Phi Kappa Phi Member Turkish International Exchange, Invitation and Trip Award Education Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, EdD. Specialization: Curriculum and Instruction Portland State University, 2012 Master of Education, MEd. Portland State University 1999 Bachelor of Science in Architecture with honors University of Texas, 1995 Certifications and Licenses ECE & Elementary Teaching License, Oregon, 2000 Continuing Teacher Licensure, Oregon, 2003 Reading Endorsement, 2004 ESL Endorsement, 2006 Employment Teaching Experience Assistant Professor, University of Portland. 2013- present Reading Endorsement courses, Literacy Courses, Neuroeducation course, America Reads Coordinator Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Portland, 2012-2013 Reading Endorsement courses, Literacy Courses, Neuroeducation course Adjunct Faculty, Portland State University, 2004-2012 Graduate teacher preparation courses, Reading
Areas of Interest and Expertise: Linguistic Diversity Multicultural Education Bilingual Education Literacy Neurology Psychology Sociology. endorsement classes, ESL classes Courses in specific areas include: Multicultural Education, Various Struggling Readers courses K-12, Assessment K- 12, Linguistics courses, Writer s Workshop K-12, Literacy Methods K-12 Graduate Assistant, Doctoral Program Committee, 2009 2010, Portland State University Responsible for admissions process, program website, minutes at meetings, and distributing information about program restructuring. Reading Specialist, 2003-2007 Reynolds School District, K-5 Provided support for school-wide literacy curriculum, Identified groups of students school-wide for literacy activities, implementing interventions with struggling readers and writers. Teacher Art and Writing, 2002-2003 Portland Public Schools, K-5 Teacher - Writer s Workshop for TAG students and struggling writers, identified and instructed students Art Teacher for K-5 Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, 2000-2002 Reynolds School District Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher First Grade Teacher Business Experience Television Konnection, LLC, 1992-present Owner - Office coordination, accounts receivable and payable services, and communication system installation for hotel chains. Dissertation A Qualitative Study of Language Beliefs and Linguistic Knowledge in Preservice Teachers Using the Intercultural Communicative Competence Framework, May 2012, Adviser Susan Lenski Professional Refereed Conference Presentations American Educators Research Association Understanding learning with the brain in mind: Insights from the integration of neuroscience and education April 2014, Philadelphia, PA
Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference The Role of International Relationships in Learning February 2014, Spokane, WA International Learning Conference Cultivating The International: Diversity and Internationalization in the Work of Pre-service Teacher Education Candidates Autobiographies July 2009, Barcelona, Spain World Association for Case Method Research and Application A Case Study: Using Evidence to Assess Teacher Candidates Understanding of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Student Needs June 2011, Dublin, Ireland Globalization, Diversity and Education Conference Linguistic Diversity in Teachers: Early Analysis from a Qualitative Study February 2012, Vancouver, WA Kappa Delta Pi, International Education webinar September, 2012 American Association of Applied Linguistics, Toward an Understanding of Linguistic Diversity in Preservice Teachers March, 2013 Research Projects Writer s Workshop with Portland Public Schools, Writing Strategies and Interventions for Primary Students, 2009-2011 Principal Investigator, Study presented to Portland Public Schools and Reynolds School Districts, 2011. Approved by the Human Subjects Research Review Committee, Portland State University. Culture Contact with Preservice Teachers at PSU, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Behaviors regarding Class, Culture, and Language in Preservice Teachers, 2008-2009 Co-Investigator, Study presented at Learning Conference, Spain, 2009. Approved by the Human Subjects Research Review Committee, Portland State University. Response to Intervention, RTI and English Learners, 2008 Co-Investigator, Study presented to Beaverton and Tualatin School Districts. Approved by the Human Subjects Research Review Committee, Portland State University. Dissertation Research with Preservice Teachers at PSU, A Qualitative Study of Language Beliefs and Linguistic Knowledge in Preservice Teachers Using Integrated Frameworks, 2011-2012
Publications Ilosvay, K. (in review). A Jew, a Catholic, and a Muslim walk into a bar: Using interfaith dialogue to further intercultural communicative competence in schools. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice. Ilosvay, K. (in press). Toward an understanding of linguistic diversity with preservice teachers. Journal of Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice. Professional Affiliations International Education Committee, Kappa Delta Pi, 2011-2013 International Special Interest Group, Kappa Delta Pi, 2011-2012 Kappa Delta PI, Omicron Chapter President and Delegate at Convo 2011-2012 Leadership Development Committee, Kappa Delta Pi, 2012-2014 American Association of Applied Linguistics Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Global Issues in Language Education Kappa Delta Pi International Reading Association National Council for Teachers of English Oregon Reading Association University Service America Reads Coordinator, University of Portland, 2014- present Library Liason, University of Portland, 2014- present Diverse Learners Committee, University of Portland, 2012-2013 Graduate Teacher Education Program, Portland State University, 2012 Reviewed applicant files and interviewed applicants Doctoral Program Committee, Portland State University, 2012 Reviewed files and interviewed applicants Friends of the Children, Tutor Coordinator, Portland State University, 2007-2009 Worked with area schools to identify struggling students, worked with preservice and inservice teachers to assess and instruct struggling middle school students, worked with Friends of the
Children organization to coordinate tutoring services Leadership Kappa Delta Pi, International Education Committee, 2011-2013 Building relationships with international members to create opportunities for international exchange and student teaching. Kappa Delta Pi, Leadership Team, 2012-2013 Exploration of leadership qualities, recommendations to KDP about supporting leadership skills and expertise in teachers. Kappa Delta Pi, Chapter President, 2011-2012 Organized monthly meetings for ongoing event and resource planning, organized international education event and action research event for members, planned for initiation. Kappa Delta Pi, Delegate, 2011 Attended and voted in Business Meeting affairs such as political governance with bylaws and other legislation. Hosted international speakers and coordinated speaking events in International Education Presentations. UNESCO, Education for Sustainable Development, 2012-present Reviewed the current CAED standards that will replace NCATE standards for sustainable education. Build collaboration between schools for collaboration and exchange. Literacy Leadership Team, Reynolds School District, 2005-2007 Selection and distribution of literacy assessments, curricula, and interventions. Provided literacy support for teachers. Design schoolwide block schedule to include literacy initiative. Coordinated Professional Development for literacy programs. Assisted with progress monitoring and analyzing student data for effectiveness and regrouping possibilities.
Continuing Education Conferences and Trainings Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference, Spokane, WA., February 2014 Kappa Delta Pi, Dallas, Texas, October 2013 Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Dallas, Texas, March 2013 American Association of Applied Linguistics, Dallas, Texas, March 2013 ORATE, Kennedy School, Portland Oregon, February, 2013 UNESCO, Education for Sustainable Development, Toronto, Canada, May 2012 Globalization, Diversity, and Education Conference, Vancouver, WA., February 2012 Brain Lecture Series, OHSU, Portland, 2011-2012 Kappa Delta Pi Convocation, Indianapolis, 2011 World Association for Case Method Research and Application Conference, Dublin, 2011 North American Association for Environmental Education Conference, Portland, 2009 International Learning Conference, Barcelona, 2009 International Reading Association Conferences, US, 2003-2010 Oregon Reading Association Conferences, Oregon, 2002-2009 GLAD, Poverty, SIOP, ESL, and Literacy Trainings K-12 Community Service Schools in Portland Public School District, 1999 present Site Council, PTA Board, School Improvement Team, Community Leadership Team, Curriculum Development Committee Literacy, All Night Party Chair, Grant high school College and Career Center Counselor Oregon Food Bank, Food Service volunteer, 2012 Loaves and Fishes, Meals-on-Wheels, 2000 2011
Grant Fields Improvement, Committee Member, 2010-2011 Lady Doak College, Madurai, India, 2010 - present Service learning: Engagement and Cultural Understanding Project, Malea Illiam and Love and Care Orphanages and Mother Theresa Home Reynolds and Portland Public Schools District, 1998 present Site Councils, PTA Board, Community Leadership Teams, Curriculum Development Committees, Parent Involvement Teams, School Improvement Teams, Development and participation in school clubs, Literacy Leadership Team