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