Paula Cristina R Azevedo

 Paula Cristina R Azevedo

Paula Cristina R Azevedo

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Biography

George Mason University - Education


Resume

  • 2011

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Dissertation: Preparing Teachers for Diversity: An Analysis of Accreditation Standards

    Education

    Member of American Educational Research Association (AERA)\nDivision K Reviewer for American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2013

    2014\t\nNational Council for the Social Studies

    George Mason University

  • 2009

    Masters

    Education

    University of San Francisco

  • 2004

    English

    Portuguese

    Masters

    Asian Pacific Studies

    University of San Francisco

  • 2000

    B.A.

    History

    Phi Alpha Theta

    National History Honor Society\t\t\t\t\t\t \nGolden Key International Honor Society

    San Jose State University

  • Herndon After School Program

    Cornerstones (formerly Reston Interfaith)

    Higher Education

    History

    Research

    Adult Education

    Instructional Design

    Grant Writing

    Classroom

    Public Speaking

    Program Evaluation

    Education Policy

    Staff Development

    Qualitative Research

    Teaching

    Curriculum Design

    Community Outreach

    Microsoft Office

    Program Development

    Curriculum Development

    Nonprofits

    Tutoring

    Book Review: Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms

    Historical novels

    such as Sounder

    Island of the Blue Dolphins

    Indian in the Cupboard

    My Brother Sam is Dead

    and The Witch of Blackbird Pond play an important role in middle school social studies curriculum today. These novels bring the past to life for modern students who may have a hard time imagining the American Revolution

    American expansion to the West

    or slavery. Schwebel in her book Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms (2011) argues that historical novels are an important element in social studies curriculum

    but these novels continue to marginalize people of color and perpetuate the overly celebratory American narrative. She cautions teachers to become more critical in choosing and using historical novels in their curricula

    and throughout the book models for teachers how novels should be critiqued. Schwebel’s book is well organized and accessible for teachers who are interested in improving their use of the historical novel while increasing students’ historical thinking

    reading and writing skills.

    Book Review: Child-sized history: Fictions of the past in U.S. classrooms

    Beyond standardized tests: Learning historic places with diverse populations.

    In collaboration with National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View

    Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations is currently providing professional development to K-12 teachers and NPS park rangers from the Bethune Council House

    Carter G. Woodson House

    and President’s Park to ensure students are engaged in the rich historical treasures the nation has to offer.

    The Meditating Teacher

    The Meditating Teacher is a blog that supports educators interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice.

    Paula Cristina

    Azevedo

    University of Virginia

    Teachstone

    Notre Dame High School

    San JoseGlobal Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t •\tIdentified the lack of

    Arlington Public Schools

    George Mason University

    The MeditatingTeacher

    The Meditating Teacher

    Fairfax

    VA

    Course Title: \nFoundations of Secondary Education

    EDUC 522\nResearch in Secondary Education

    EDUC 675\nTeaching Social Studies in the Secondary School

    EDCI 567\nSeminar in Secondary Teaching

    EDCI 791\nIntroduction to Teaching

    EDUC 300\nEducationally Diverse Populations

    EDUC 301\nFoundations of Education

    EDUC 542

    Adjunct Professor

    George Mason University

    Graduate Research Assistant

    George Mason University (2011- present)\n• In collaboration with National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View

    “Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations” is currently providing professional development and working with an elementary teacher from Fairfax County Public Schools and park rangers from the Bethune Council House and President’s Park to ensure students are engaged in the rich historical treasures the nation’s capital has to offer. \n\n• Created and implemented a web-based professional development titled “Teaching Historic Places with Diverse Populations” in partnership with the National Park Service and under Dr. Jenice View. \n\n• Research includes evaluating the effectiveness of the web-based professional development on engaging teachers and rangers to build and sustain working relationships.\n\nGraduate Research Assistant

    George Mason University (2011- 2013)\n• Under Dr. Gary Galluzzo conducted an evaluation on instructional technology specialists and mathematic instructional coaches. \n\nGraduate Research Assistant

    George Mason University (2012)\n• Under Dr. Gary Galluzzo

    Dr. Beverly Shaklee

    and Dr. Anastasia Kitsantas analyzed data on the effectiveness and sustainability of international literacy programs funded by the USAID.\n\n• Research project was funded by Basic Education Coalition

    George Mason University

    The MeditatingTeacher

    Northern Virginia

    The Meditating Teacher has resources for educators who are interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice.

    Founder

    Conduct classroom observations and child assessments using research protocols.

    University of Virginia

    Consultant

    Teachstone

    University Supervisor

    As a university supervisor

    I help prepare student interns for a career in teaching. For the duration of a student’s internship

    I work closely with cooperating teachers to ensure that the student intern is fully prepared to take on the responsibilities of teachers.

    George Mason University

    The Meditating Teacher

    Northern Virginia

    As an educator

    blogger

    consultant

    and yogi I believe that education should bring joy

    curiosity

    and passion among students and teachers

    but with so many pressures this is not always the case. That’s why I created The Meditating Teacher

    a blog that supports anyone in the field of education interested in incorporating mindfulness into their teaching practice. There you will find information on meditation and mindfulness

    you’ll find some meditation practices

    and ideas on how to create a heart-centered teaching practice. Read more at www.themeditatingteacher.com

    Blogger

    George Mason University

    Social Studies Teacher

    Global Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t\n• Identified the lack of an honors program

    successfully advocated the need to the Department and Administration\n•Selected to spearhead development of the foundation and curriculum for the challenging one-semester course\n\nGlobal Studies (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t \n• Redesigned the course curriculum integrating geography

    case studies on human rights and social justice issues in various regions of the world\n• Developed students’ skills: Active reading

    note-taking

    writing skills

    test-taking skills and strategies\n\nWorld History (Sophomore Level)\t\t\t\t\t\t \n• Created a resource binder with reading strategies and primary sources from 1400s to the modern era

    utilized by department staff and incorporated into all World History classes\n• Redeveloped the World History course to integrate a cross curricular initiative directed by administration\n\t- Facing History and Ourselves (FHAO): Focused on investigating the events that led to the Holocaust\n\t- Collaborated with Religious Studies and English Departments to create and implement a cohesive curriculum \n\t- Assisted in the development of a cross-curricular assessments\n\t- Addressed how all faculty and staff at NDHS could incorporate elements of FHAO into their curriculum\n\n\nUnited States History (Junior Level)\t\t\t\t\t \n• Created interest in the course by integrating modern-day topics with relevant historical issues\n• Incorporated technology and multi-media into curriculum\n\t- First to incorporate Moodle\n\t- Developed assessments and rubrics for an Immigration Google Class Map

    1920s and 1930s Social Network

    World War II Podcast Project

    and much more\n• Addressed 21st century social justice issues in regards with immigrants

    minority groups

    and civil rights

    Notre Dame High School

    San JoseGlobal Studies Honors (Freshman Level)\t\t\t\t\t •\tIdentified the lack of

    Arlington Public Schools

    Arlington

    VA

    Consultant