Curriculum Vitae Min Wang
MIN WANG
Spring 2016
2005 8th Street, Apt B 227 Graves Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Department of Curriculum and
Instruction
Tel:205-239-0130 University of Alabama
Email: Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Second Language Development, Multimodality and Second Language Learning, Second Language Learners’ Identity, Corpus-Based Structure of English, Designing of Curriculum and Instruction, Multicultural Education, and Pre-service and In-service Teaching Profession Development,Ancient Chinese Poetry, Chinese Culture and Language, and Educational Administration.
TEACHING INTERESTS
English as A Second Language Acquisition and Development, L2 Literacy Practices, Digital Tools and English Learning, Multicultural Education, and Comparative Teaching across Cultures,Ancient Chinese Poetry, Modern Chinese Language, Chinese Reading and Writing, and Pre-service and In-service Teaching Profession Development.
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA Expected August2016
Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
Dissertation: The Influences of Multimodality on Second Language Acquisition and Literacy Practices
GPA 3.79
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR, USA 2012
M. A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
GPA 3.80
East China Normal University, Shanghai, China 2009
M. A. in Educational Administration
Sanxia University, Hubei, China 2002
B. A. in Modern Chinese Language
Minor in Ancient Chinese Literature
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
Research Assistant in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction Fall 2015-
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
Student Assistant in the Education Library Summer 2015
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama,
Research Assistant in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction 2014-2015
The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Teaching Assistant in the Department of Modern Languages and Classics Fall 2013
Shanghai Shengda Garden Bilingual School Shanghai, China
Teacher, Lecturer and Writing tutor 2006-2011
Taught Mandarin Chinese and tutored students in English
Developed new curriculum that emphasized in-class group activities
Utilized group work as well as field trip experience to promote learning
Shanghai Xuhui District Culture Center Shanghai, China
Tutored students in English 2004-2007
Hubei Yichang Experimental School HuBei, China
Teacher and Lecturer 1993 -2004
Taught Chinese and English to Middle School and Elementary students
Developed new curriculum that emphasized in-class group activities
Utilized group work as well as field trip experience to promote learning
Provided Chinese literature presentations to teachers and students
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
Wang, M.(2015). “Web-based supplementary materials and new literacies learning”.Research Brief No. 23.
Wang, M. (2016). (Forthcoming) Teaching idioms: Theories and practices.CATESOL Journal.
Wang, M. (2016). A humanized pedagogy to second language literacy practices. The English Lingua Journal, 2 (1), 93-108.
Wang, M. (2016). (Forthcoming) The impact of cultural values on Chinese students in American higher education. The Qualitative Report, 21(4).
Wang, M. (2016). Multimodality and L2 literacies. Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 3(3), 467-481.
Wang, M. (2016).(in progress) English language learners’ socio-emotional needs and their academic success.In T. Rishel & P. C. Miller (Eds.), Research on stress and coping in education.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Wang, M. (06/2016). “WeChat and L2 Literacies Development” will be presented atInternational Society for Language Studies, inNormal, Illinois.
Wang, M. (03/2016). “Speaking English: Breaking out of ‘Chinatown’” will be presented at ESPRMC Annual Symposium at The University of Alabama.
Wang, M. (04/2015).“Multimodality and L2 Literacies” presented at AERA (American Education Research Association) 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.
Wang, M, (02/2015). “The Integration of L2 Reading to L2 Writing” presented at TexFLEC 2015 in San Antonio, Texas.
Wang, M. (11/2014).“Reflections on Neoliberalism, Caring, and Disability” presented at UCEA (University Council for Educational Administration) in Washington D.C.
Wang, M. (11/2014). “The Second Language Literacy Development of Chinese ELI students” presented at MSERA (Mid-South Educational Research Association) in Knoxville, TN.
Wang, M. (05/2014). “Chinese Students in American Higher Education: A Case Study” presented at (ICQI) International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry presented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Wang, M. (04/2014). “The Impact of Cultural Values on Chinese Students in American Higher Education: Adapting to the Unfamiliar” presented at APAHE (Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education) in San Francisco, CA.
Wang, M. (04/2014). “The Influences of Classroom Environment on Learning” presented at ESPRMC Annual Symposium at The University of Alabama.
Wang, M. (02/2014). “The Moral Dilemmas of Patriotism in Education” presented at SEPES (Southeast Philosophy of Education Society) in Atlanta, GA.
Wang,M. (2011). “Teaching Ancient Chinese Poems” presented at a Forum of Chinese Teaching in Shanghai, China.
Wang, M. (2010). “The Imagination of Poems of Song Dynasty” presented at a Forum of Chinese
Teaching in Shanghai, China.
Wang, M. (2009). “The Patriotic Emotions of Song Dynasty Poems.” Presented at a Forum of Chinese Teaching in Shanghai, China.
Wang, M. (2009). “The Imagination of Poems of Tang Dynasty” presented at a Forum of Chinese Teachingin Shanghai, China.
Wang, M. (2009). “The Imagination of Poems of Song Dynasty” presented at a Forum of Chinese Teaching in Shanghai, China.
MEMBERSHIP AND AFFLIAIATES
AAAL (American Association for Applied Linguistics) 2014-2016
AERA (American Education Research Association) 2014-2016
LTASC (Language Teaching Association Shanghai China) 2005-2011
GRADUATE COURSE WORK
TESOL / APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
Second Language Development
Teaching ESL Academic Language Skills
Approach to Teaching Composition
Teaching Language Skills through Literature
English Linguistics
Corpus-Based Structure of English
Topics in Applied Linguistics
ESL/ EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS/ CURRICULUM STUDIES
Teaching English for Language Policies and Programs
Second Language Testing, Assessment and Evaluation
Second Language Literacies
Anthropological Linguistics
Individual and Context Variables
Critical Inquiry into Curriculum and Pedagogy
Linguistics for Classroom Teachers
Critical Pedagogy and ESL
Curriculum for Classroom Teachers
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES
Multicultural Education
Studies in the Philosophy of Education
Ethics in Education
Studies in the History of Education
Social Culture Basis Behavior
Critical Race Theory in Education
RESEARCH METHODS
Qualitative Research Methods I
Qualitative Research Methods II
Statistical Methods in Education
Research Methodologies in Applied Linguistics
Second Language Research Methods
Seminar for Language Education Researcher
Quantitative Research Methods I, II
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Served as a translator for Chinese teachers visiting the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at The University of Alabama 2015
Served as a tour leader for Graduate Orientation and Welcome at The University of Alabama
2014
Volunteered as a Chinese translator for teacher-parent conference at Tuscaloosa City Schools
2014
National Second Class Psychological Counselor, Shanghai Psychologist Association 2004 Served as a volunteer community counselor
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Graduate School Grant for Dissertation Research
The Graduate School, The University of Alabama 2016
College Dissertation Research Grant
College of Education, The University of Alabama 2016
Department Dissertation Research Grant
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University
of Alabama 2016
GSA Travel Grant
Graduate Student Association, The University of Alabama 2016
College Travel Grant for Professional Development at AERA
College of Education, The University of Alabama 2016
Department Travel Grant forProfessional Development at AERA
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University 2016
of Alabama
Graduate School Travel Grant 2016
The Graduate School, The University of Alabama
Capstone International Travel Grant 2015
Capstone International Center, The University of Alabama
AERA Second Language Research SIG Travel Grant 2015
American Education Research Association
Department Travel Grant 2015
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University
of Alabama
Graduate School Travel Grant 2015
The Graduate School, The University of Alabama
College Travel Grant 2015
College of Education, The University of Alabama
GSA Travel Grant 2015
Graduate Student Association, The University of Alabama
Department Travel Grant 2014
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University
of Alabama
Graduate School Travel Grant 2014
The Graduate School, The University of Alabama
College Travel Grant 2014
College of Education, The University of Alabama
Full-time Graduate Research Assistantship 2013-present
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, The University
of Alabama
Anna & Harold Paige Scholarship 2013
College of Education, The University of Alabama
Best Lecturer Award
Shengda Garden Bilingual School, Shanghai, China 2011
Best Writing Advisor Award
Yichang BilingualSchool, HuBei, China 2000-2004
Certificate of National Second Class Psychological Councilor
HuBei, China 2004
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dilin Liu, PhD
Professor and Coordinator of the Applied Linguistics/TESOL program
Department of English, College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Alabama
210 Morgan Hall
Department of English, Box 870244
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0244
Email:
Office Phone: 205-348-5176
Diane Sekeres, PhD
Associate Professor, Literacy and Elementary Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education, the University of Alabama
208B Graves Hall
Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Box 870232
College of Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0230
Email:
Office Phone: 205- 348-1400
Peter S. Hlebowitsh, EdD
Dean, college of education, Professor
Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies, Social and Cultural Studies
Dean's Office
201 Carmichael Hall
College of Education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0230
Email:
Office Phone: 205-348-6052
Aaron Kuntz, PhD
Department Head, Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, Associate Professor, Educational Research
306C Carmichael
Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology, and Counseling, Box 870232
College of education
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0230
Email:
Office phone: 205-348-5675
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