Identification: JAMES L. PHILLIPS, Haggerty English Language Program, 2-year term
Education:
Degree Date Institution & Location Major Field
M.S. 1996 May State University of New York, New Paltz, NY Second Language Education
Thesis: Visuo-Spatial and Graphic Organizers. 4.0 GPA
M.S. 1995 Dec State University of New York, New Paltz, NY Reading
Assessed by Portfolio. 3.97 GPA
B.A. 1990 May Houghton College, Houghton, NY History
Minors: Secondary Education, Psychology. 3.785 GPA
Permanent New York State Certifications: TESOL preK-12, Reading K-12, Social Studies 7-12
Professional Experience:
Year Rank Institution & Location FT/PT
2011 fall to present temp/term Haggerty English Language Program, SUNY NP 1.0
2006 fall to 2011 spring temp Haggerty English Language Program, SUNY NP 0.27
1995 to 2011: most summers temp Haggerty English Language Program, SUNY NP 1.0
Activities as Lecturer
Taught Listening/Speaking, Reading/Writing, and Grammar to elementary, intermediate, advanced, and academic purposes international and immigrant students
Developed and taught English for Academic Purposes: Business English, Reading/Writing for Music Therapy students, and Reading/Writing for Brazil Science Mobility Program students
Developed and taught Community Interactions and organized volunteer placements
Developed and taught Cross-Cultural Interactions and American Culture
Coordinated and taught in ESL portion of International Business School Summer Certificate
Mission and Vision Statement Committee and Student Learning Outcomes Committees
Developed directions for, coordinated, and administered on-line AccuPlacer assessment exams
Coordinated, administered, and scored placement writing samples
Administered and scored TOEFL and Michigan placement exams and oral interviews
Led student outings and class trips into the community and region
Chaired Norbert Hellmann Public Speaking Competitions
Supervised two TESOL graduate student practicums
Advised International Student Union and Speak Out clubs
1996-2011 Social Studies Teacher Harmony Christian School, Middletown, NY 1.0
Taught Global History & Geography, US History & Government, AP US History, Government & Economics, and Psychology following NYS Regents curricula
Served on Accreditation Curriculum Committee and created social studies curriculum guides
Advised National Honor Society, Student Council, and coached Middle School co-ed soccer
Served as Cooperating Teacher for eight Student Teachers
1998-2006 High School Supervisor Harmony Christian School, Middletown, NY 0.2
Served on Accreditation Steering Committee, led faculty meetings, and observed faculty
Organized assemblies, retreats, field days, and leadership program, and directed discipline
1996 summer Pre-School Teacher St. Paul’s Christian Day School, New City, NY
Taught 5- and 3-year-olds reading, crafts and recreation
1994-1995 Social Studies Teacher Spackenkill High School, Poughkeepsie, NY 0.4
Taught Global Studies Regents to two heterogeneous classes
1991-1993 Social Studies/PE Teacher Santiago Christian School, Dominican Republic 1.0
Taught English-speaking students in Eastern Hemisphere, Global Studies, US History, Current Events, US Government, and Physical Education
Chaired Social Studies and Physical Education Accreditation Committees
Award:
2016 New York State TESOL Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Scholarly Publications:
Phillips, J. L. (2016). Designing English for Academic Purposes Courses for ESL Students.Idiom, 46(2), 6-7. nystesol.org
Phillips, J.L. (2014). A Luncheon With Business Professors and Administrators. In C. Chan and E. Frendo (Eds.), New ways in teaching business English, 246-48. Alexandria, VA: TESOL.
Presentations:
“Teaching Debate and Debate Vocabulary,” NYS TESOL Mini-Conference, New Paltz, NY, 4/28/18 and Annual NYS TESOL Conference, Huntington, NY, 11/4/17.
“Student Self-Evaluation Writing Rubric with Corresponding Rubric for Teachers,” Annual NYS TESOL Conference, Huntington, NY, 11/4/17.
“Applying Current ESP Pedagogy,” HELP Pedagogical Workshops for visiting Mexican professors, SUNY New Paltz, 6/30/16, 7/2/15, 7/3/14 & 7/3/13.
“Supporting Music Therapy Students through an ESP Reading/Writing Course,” Annual NYS TESOL Conference, White Plains, NY, 11/14/15.
“Lessons for IEP Job Seekers from a Search Committee Chair,” Annual NYS TESOL Conference, Albany, NY, 11/14/14 & 11/15/14.
“Using Authentic Texts with BSMP Students in Reading and Writing,” Annual NYS TESOL Conference, Albany, NY, 11/14/14.
“Creating a Service-Learning Class for University ELLs,” Annual NYS TESOL Conference, White Plains, NY, 11/16/13.
Public Service and College/University Service:
2018 spring Led workshops on Helping ESL Learners for Peer Writing Consultants and Tutors
2011-2016 Volunteered with students on “Make a Difference Day”
2015 spring ESL Faculty Searches Committee
2014 spring Chaired ESL Faculty Search Committee