CURRICULUM VITAE 2/15/2018

Dr. Josefina Villamil Tinajero, Professor, College of Education

& Special Assistant to the Vice President for Research, ORSP (2013-Aug 2017)

Director of the Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program (1986-present)

The University of Texas at El Paso

500 W. University Avenue El Paso, TX 79968 915-747-5552

EDUCATION

TX A&M University/Kingsville EdD, Curriculum & Instruction/Bil Ed1980

Our Lady of the LakeUniversity Mid-Management/Principalship Certificate1981

The University of Texas at El Paso M.EdSupervision and Administration 1976

The University of Texas at El Paso BS Elementary Education/Reading1973

The University of Texas at El Paso Bilingual Education/ESL Certificate1974

The University of Texas at le Paso Early Childhood/Kindergarten Certificate1975

FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
  • Jornada Informativa del IME-Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior, Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores, Mexico, D.F., Summer 2007
  • Management and Leadership in Education Institute (MLE), Harvard University, Summer 2004
  • W. K. Kellogg Foundation Delegate, NGO Women's '95Forum, Beijing, China, 1995
  • Associate, Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry, Center for Educational Renewal, Seattle, Washington, 1994-2012
  • Fellow, W.K. Kellogg National Fellowship/Leadership Development Program**1998-1992
  • Thornton Bradshaw Fellow, Claremont Graduate School, Claremont, CA, 1990
  • Title VII Doctoral Fellow, TX A&M University/Kingsville, 1978-1981
  • Class 10Leadership El Paso, El Paso, Texas, 1989-1990

**This program enables outstanding American professionals to explore new interdisciplinary pathways, develop a broader knowledge and experience base, and challenge their own perspective on pressing issues of national and international concern. The fellowship allowed me to travel worldly to explore creative solutions to social problems used by other societies and cultures, including Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Holland, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain and U. S.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Sep 2013-Aug 2017Special Assistant to the Vice President for Research

University of Texas at El Paso

June 2003-Aug 2013Dean, College of Education, College. Responsible for College leadership including three major components:Teacher Education, Educational Psychology and Special Services and Educational Leadership, The University of Texas at El Paso

June 2001-June 2003Acting/Interim Dean, College of Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

Sep 1999- Aug 2001 Associate Dean/Relations with Schools, College of Education. Responsible for establishing partner and professional development schools and overseeing all aspects of field experiences, The University of Texas at El Paso

Sep 1993-Aug 1999Assistant Dean/Certification, College of Education. Responsible for implementing policies and procedures for all state certification requirements & approval of degree plans by state

The University of Texas at El Paso

1987-1991Director, Alternative Certification Program, College of Education

Responsible for directing, expanding, enhancing and coordinating

ACP with 8 school districts.

The University of Texas at El Paso

1986-presentDirector of the UTEP Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program

Responsible for directing, and coordinating the program with 5-8 school districts.

The University of Texas at El Paso

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

1993-presentProfessor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El Paso.

Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition,assessment, literacy & biliteracy.

1987-1993Associate Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El

Paso. Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition,assessment, literacy & biliteracy.

1981-1987Assistant Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas at El

Paso. Taught courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels on Bilingual Education, language acquisition,assessment, literacy & biliteracy.

1980-1981Assistant Professor, College of Education, St. Mary’s University, San

Antonio, Texas. Taught courses at the undergraduate level on language Arts, Psychology of Reading and Social Studies,

1978-1980Instructor. College of Education, Texas A&M University/Kingsville

Taught courses in language arts and reading

1973-1978Teacher, Anthony & Ysleta Independent School Districts, El Paso, Texas

Taught Grades K & 1, bilingual & monolingual

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012- presentChair of the Do the Write Thing El Paso Program, part of the National

Campaign to Stop Violence that engages 8 school districts in the El Paso area.

1987-presentDirector and PI, The Mother-Daughter and Father-Son Programs, UTEP. Co-founder and director of this nationally recognized program designed to raise educational and career aspirations of Hispanic girls and their mothers, and boys and their fathers. PI for numerous grants to both programs. Partnership with 4-8 school districts/30+ schools in El Paso area.

2008-2013Chair of the El Paso Regional Induction Consortium (EPRIC) that engaged

five school districts in the El Paso area.

2002-2010 Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Induction Work Group,

Teachers for a New Era grant from Carnegie Corporation, UTEP

2007-2010AED Scholar. Institute for Educational Inquiry. John Goodlad Institute, President, July 2007-2010

1995-2010Senior Associate, Southwest Institute for Educational Renewal

Seattle, Washington, Member of a team of Associates replicating the

Goodlad Institute for Educational Inquiry in five border Universities

2001-presentGoverning Board, National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)

Seattle, Washington. Provides the leadership in policy development and makes decisions concerning the Network headed by John Goodlad

1993-2015Chair of the BEEMS Advisory Council and Chair of the BEEMS Conference responsible for planning the conference in collaboration with school districts in the El Paso area and beyond.

Jun 2002-2007Co-PI, Partnership for Teacher Quality and Quantity College of Education, UTEP. Director of this multi-component grant from the U.S. Department of Education

1999-2005Director, Project CBTL (Cultivating Bilingual Teachers and Leaders) College of Education, UTEP. Author and director of this school-university collaborative Title III grant from the U. S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the skills of teachers and expanding two-way bilingual education in the El Paso Region. Partnership with 5 school districts in the El Paso area.

1999-2005Director, Project BEEM (Bilingual Education Enhancement and Mentoring Program) College of Education, UTEP and director of this school-university collaborative Title III grant from the U. S. Department of Education focused on preparing teachers with an emphasis on two-way dual language methodology. Partnership with 5 school districts in the El Paso area.

1993-1998Director, Project BEEMS (Bilingual Education with Emphasis in Math and Science), College of Education, UTEP. Author and director of this school-university collaborative Title VII grant from the U.S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the math and science skills of teachers. Partnership with 4-6 school districts in the El Paso area.

1994-1998Director, Project BECMS (Bilingual Education with a Concentration in Math and Science), College of Education, UTEP. Author and Director of this school-university Title VII Grant from the U.S. Department of Education focused on enhancing the skills of pre-education students. Partnership with several school districts in the El Paso areas.

1993-1998Director, Even Start Literacy Project, UTEP Component, College of Education, UTEP. School-university collaborative project with YISD.

1992-1998Associate, Institute for Educational Inquiry, Seattle, Washington. Focus on a National Educational Reform Agenda

1988-1992Fellow, Kellogg National Fellowship/Leadership Program, Kalamazoo, Michigan. One of 46 fellows of the W. K. Kellogg National Fellowship Program, a program which enables outstanding American professionals to explore new interdisciplinary pathways, develop a broader knowledge and experience base, and challenge their own perspective on topics of national and international concern

1991-1992Associate Director, Teacher Learning Community Center, College of Education, UTEP. Pilot project focused on increasing, retaining, and mentoring Hispanic teachers. Sponsored by the Tomas Rivera Center, a national institute for policy studies in Claremont, CA

1991-1992Director and PI, El Salvador Central American Peace Scholarship Program

College of Education, UTEP. A federal project funded by AID and Partners of the Americas, focusing on preparing teachers and administrators on innovative instructional practices.

1989-1990.Director and PI, Mentor Teacher Training Project. College of Education, UTEP. Enhancing the Quality and Retention of Minority Teachers and Teachers in Critical Shortage Areas: Far West Texas Support Teacher Training Project. Project in collaboration with 5 school districts and Educational Service Center

1988-1993Research Team Member, Language Minority Program Center for Research on the Education of Disadvantaged Students, Johns Hopkins University. National research study on the effects of cooperative learning on language minority students in cooperation with John Slavin at Johns Hopkins University, and the University of California in Santa Barbara, Haifa University (Israel) and UTEP.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, HONORS AND AWARDS

International

  • 2016 Ohtli Award from the Government of Mexico. The award is the most prestigious award honoring leaders in their professions outside of Mexico who have distinguished themselves professionally to secure the well-being of Mexicans abroad and to enhance the quality of life for migrant populations.

The Ohtli Award is one of the most prestigious honors awarded to leaders in their professions outside of Mexico who have distinguished themselves professionally for their contributions to the advancement and empowerment of Mexican communities abroad and enhance the quality of life of migrant populations. “Por su larga e incansable trajectoria, durante la cual ha promovido significativamente la equidad de género, la diversidad cultural y el acceso a la educación superior dentro de la comunidad hispana. El Ohtli, palabra en náhuatl significa camimo, se confiere a aquellas personas que con usted, se han distinguido por dedicar gran parte de actividad professional a procurar la prosperidad de las comunidades mexicanas en el extranjero y a abrir vías para mejorar la calidad de vida de la población migrante”. 2016 Ohtli Award from the Govierno de Mexico was presented in Chicago, Illinois. March 4, 2016.

  • Award from the Government of Spain for Outstanding Service to Hispanics in the U. S. Presented at the Annual NABE Conference, Feb 2005. San Antonio, Texas.

National

  • Certificate of Recognition for participating as a reviewer in the peer review process for the Journal of Latinos and Education. 2017.
  • Certificate of Appreciation as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2017.
  • Letter of Recognition sent to UTEP’s Dean College of Education from National Office of KDP for service as Counselor of KDP local chapter—“for success in mentoring students in their roles as chapter officers, developing their skills and working with students to accomplish the chapter’s local goals, and for service as a mentor to students in education.” 2017
  • Certificate of Recognition for participating as a reviewer in the peer review process for the Journal of Latinos and Education. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
  • Plaque for Distinguished Service on the Board of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2016.
  • Letter of Recognition sent to UTEP President from National Office of KDP for service as Counselor of KDP local chapter—“for success in mentoring students in their roles as chapter officers, developing their skills and working with students to accomplish the chapter’s local goals, and for service as a mentor to students in education.” 2016
  • Plaque for Recognition as Past President of the National Association for Bilingual Education, 1998-2000 & 2004. 45th Annual National Association for Bilingual Education Conference. March 4, 2016.
  • Recipient, 2015 La Mujer Obrera Award. From Board of Directors of La Mujer Obrera (Centro del Obrero Fronterizo, Inc). Each year, la Mujer Obrera honors three remarkable women leaders who have dedicated their lives to promote and uphold the rights of women on the border. “We celebrate your achievements as a leader, educator and advocate for women’s empowerment, bilingual and multicultural education. You are an incredible example and inspiration to the women in El Paso and beyond, and we would like to recognize and honor your contributions to this community.” May, 8, 2015.
  • Plaque for Distinguished Service on the Board of the National Association for Bilingual Education. February 2015.
  • Recognition Plaque for Socorro ISD for Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program. “With profound appreciation for your leadership in founding and sustaining UTEP’s MD/FS Program” April 2015.
  • Plaque of Distinguished Service for service on the Board of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. June 2015.
  • Certificate of Distinguished Service on an AACTE Standing Committee (Conference Program). AACTE—American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. February 27, 2013.
  • Certificate of Recognition for Leadership and Contributions to NABE as Executive Board member. National Association for Bilingual Education, July 5, 2013.
  • Certificate of Recognition for 30 Years of Service. Certificate of Recognition from the Executive Director of Kappa Delta PI, National Office. For exemplifying the high professional, intellectual, and personal standards our Society promotes, and who demonstrates dedication to students and the field of education, 2010.
  • Handbook of Latinos and Education was named to the list of books for the 2010 Critics Choice Book Award of the American Educational Studies Association (AESA). Tinajero is a contributing author, 2010.
  • Certificate of Recognition. Certificate of recognition for dedication to students and the field of education. 24 years of service as Counselor and Advisor to Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honorary Society in Education. Epsilon Lambda Chapter, UTEP, 2010.
  • Named AED Scholar of the Institute for Educational Inquiry by John Goodlad, President of the Institute for Educational Inquiry. Honored for ongoing support of the institute’s mission, including strengthening school curriculum and instruction. 2007.
  • The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine: Women in Higher Education: Mentors, Teachers, and Role Models. Recognized as one of 10 Latinas with the Right Moves. February 27, p. 14. 2006.
  • Woman of the Year by American Biographical Institute, Inc. 2006.
  • Finalist for the National 2002 Professor of the Year Award. Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
  • Certificate of Recognition. National Association for Bilingual Education. For Exceptional Service as President of the Executive Board, 2000.
  • Certificate of Recognition. The National Association for Partners of the Americas. For excellence in the creation of the best CAPS (Central American Peace Scholarship) Program and for the humanitarian spirit, dedication and creativity in carrying out the project goals (San Salvador, El Salvador), 1992.
  • Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the YearRepresenting Higher Education Administration. Selected for the top honorfor the 2007-2008 Edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs. December 19, 2007.
  • Semi-Finalist of the Year. Excelencia in Eduction’s 2007 Examples ofExcelencia: The Mother-Daughter Program to be included in the 2007Compendium of Examples of Excelencia for Successful InstitutionalPractices, 2007.
  • AED Scholar of the Institute for Educational Inquiry by JohnGoodlad, President of the Institute for Educational Inquiry. Honored forongoing support of the institute’s mission, including strengthening schoolcurriculum and instruction. July 2007.
  • 20 Top Elite Hispanic Women Recognition Award. Hispanic Business, Inc., 2006.
  • 80 Top Elite Hispanic Women Leaders/Influential Hispanic Women in U. S., 2005. Hispanic Business Magazine, Inc.
  • Empire Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals, 2005.
  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005.
  • 2002 Multicultural Educator Award. National Association for Multicultural Education—NAME
  • Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award. American Association of University Women,Washington, D.C. "In recognition for the Program's (Mother-Daughter) demonstratedimpact on the lives of girls and women, for promoting gender equity and for itsreplicability throughout the U. S." 1997.
  • Award Recipient/Honoree. National Hispanic Institute/Young Leaders Conference"For a Lifetime of Devoted Service to the Children and Youth of El Paso" 1996.

State

  • Plaque of Distinguished Service. For service on the Executive Board of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education. 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
  • Recognition for Service on the Executive Board. TABE—Texas Association for Bilingual Education. President, Immediate Past President and Board member. May 2011, 2012, 2013.
  • Recognition from TABE—Texas Association for Bilingual Education Annual Conference for Service as Co-Chair of the Annual Conference, 2005, 2010, 2015.
  • Special Recognition for Active Commitment to Education and for Hispanics. Eighth Annual Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations Conference Education Center, 2003.
  • Texas Higher Education Star Award. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. To the Mother-Daughter Program, for outstanding program addressing the needs of Hispanics.
  • Texas 2002 Professor of the Year Award Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement

of Teaching and The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 2002.

  • Conference Honoree, Sam Houston State University Bilingual Conference, 2001.
  • Certificate of Appreciation, State of Texas House of Representatives State Representative Norma Chavez. For Leadership and Community Involvement, 2000.
  • TABE Excellence Award,Higher Education Category. Presented at the Annual TABE

Conference, October 1999.

  • Distinguished Achievement Award. From Senator Eliot Shapleigh’s Office as Outstanding Citizen of District 29 for Academic Excellence and Service, 1997.

Local

  • Certificate of Recognition. Por su valiosa participación en el desarrollo del Proyecto Cultivando Valores. El Consulado General de México en El Paso, Texas. Mexican Consulate. June 14, 2017.
  • Certificate of Recognition. Por su valiosa participación en el Programa Cultural 2017, durante el foto “Mujer: Su poesía, palabra y canción. El Consulado General de México en El Paso. Mexican Consulate, March 9, 2017.
  • International Women’s Day Awardee. Reconocimiento como Mujer Integra, Mujer Contemporánea y Mujer que sirve y se entrega a su comunidad. For contributions to Education on our community. El Consulado General de México en El Paso, Texas. Mexican Consulate,March 9, 2017.
  • Recognized at the 4th Bi-annual Community Partner Appreciation event by UTEP President. Golden Impact Community Partners and the Provost’s Community Engaged Scholarship Institute Faculty, May 2017.
  • Award presented to the Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program “For Continuously Standing Up and Supporting Public Schools in our Community”. Presented by Jose Espinoza, Superintendent Socorro ISD, 2017
  • Appreciation Award “in recognition of your work to educate others”. Universidad del Este, Sistema Universitario, Ana G. Mendez, Puerto Rico. July 1, 2016.
  • Recognition Plaque from Ysleta ISD’s Mother-Daughter/Father-Son Program. “With profound; appreciation for your leadership in founding and sustaining UTEP’s MD/FS Program”, 2014
  • Reconicimiento “por su participación como organizadora del Coloquio Binacional: Los derechos de las mujeres realizado el sábado 23 de octubre del 2010, UACJ.
  • Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award. LULAC Project Amistad. Forindividuals who take action to make a positive change in somebody’s life, 2007.
  • Alumni SEED Award. Diocesan Office of Education. Special Recognition for Supporters of Catholic Education, 2004.
  • Award Recipient/Honoree, Ysleta Independent School District "In recognition of contributions to the field of bilingual education and the preparation of YISD teachers", 1996.
  • Excellence in Education Award. LULAC Council 335, District 4, "For accomplishments, leadership and creativity in the education field”, 1995.
  • El Paso Women's Hall of Fame Inductee. El Paso Commission for Women. For leadership in the Field of Education, 1994.
  • Orgullo Hispano, TV Channel 26. Special recognition for outstanding achievement asa role model to the Hispanic community, 1993.
  • Outstanding Educator Award, Rotary Club 119 of El Paso. In recognition of accomplishments in the area of education and outstanding service to the El Paso community. Doctor Amoris Causa. "Tlalticpac Toquichtin Tie", 1992.
  • Maestro Award, TEXTESOL I Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of OtherLanguages. For outstanding contributions to the field of education, 1992.
  • Hispanic and Business Alliance for Education Award. For Outstanding Service tothe Community, 1991.
  • REACH (Recognized Achievement) Award, YWCA & Providence Memorial Hospital. Professional Category for outstanding service to the community, 1989

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