Curriculum Vitae Dylinda Wilson-Younger, Ph. D. Office WWAB #210, Department of Education & Psychology 1000 ASU Drive Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS. 39096 601-877-4094 dyounger@alcorn.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Administration and Supervision, Jackson State University, 2005 Dissertation: An Investigation of Elementary Teachers and Administrators Attitudes Toward Inclusion Ed. Specialist, Specialist Degree, Elementary Ed., Alcorn State University, 1999 Thesis: Whole Language vs. Phonetic Instruction in the Elementary Education Classroom MS Degree, Masters of Science, Elementary, Alcorn State University, 1998 B.S. Degree, Special Education, Alcorn State University, 1996 LICENSURES & ENDORSEMENTS AAAA, MS. Educational Leadership (Non-Practicing Administrator) AAA, MS. Elementary Education (K-8) AA, MS. Elementary Education (K 8) A, MS. Special Education (K 12) A, Speech Communication (7-12) Reading (K 12) Psychology (7-12) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS International Reading Association American Association of University Professors Association for Childhood Education International MSERA Graduate Faculty Appointment ( 2012) 1
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The University of MS.: Regional Literacy Training for IHL Teachers (LETRS) C1P2 MS. State University: Regional Literacy Training for Institutes of Higher Learning Teacher Education Committee Teacher Induction Committee Graduate Admissions Committee Alcorn State University Committee Alcorn State University Textbook Committee MS. Board of Examiners (BOE) Student National Education Advisor for National Education Association (NEA) International Reading Association Member Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) Member Alcorn State University Content Manager for Dept. of Education & Psychology Diversity Training Team Building Training NCATE s SPA Training Understanding By Design (UbD) Training Leadership Constituent Council Training Edusucceed Assessment Training SACs Training ETS/Praxis Workshop PUBLISHED PAPERS (ERIC.GOV) Randolph, K, & Wilson-Younger, D. (2012). Is no child left behind effective for all students? Parents don t think so. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ed536444.pdf Pollan, S. & Wilson-Younger, D. (2012). Conflict resolution, can it really make a difference in the classroom: Conflict resolution strategies for classroom teachers. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ed536480 Wilson-Fleming, L.: Wilson-Younger, D. (2012). Positive classroom environments = Positive academic results. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ed536465 Wilson-Younger, D. (2009). Inclusion: Who really benefits? http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ed536465 Wilson-Younger, D., Duncan, J.E., & Hart, L. M. (2013). Tuning into YouTube in the Classroom: Improving assessment scores through social media. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=latoya+hart&ft=on PRESENTATIONS Behavior Workshop Cedars Head Start Community Forum- Cedars Head Start (2010) MS. Action for Progress State Conference Department of Education & Psychology Teacher Induction Elementary Education Town Hall Meeting 2
REVIEWS Pearson Book Review: Single-Gender Classes by Rhonda C. Andrews Educational Psychology Today Parent Involvement in Education by Hobart Harmon CREATIVE ENDEAVORS Elementary Education Departmental Brochure Post Card for MS. Degree in Elementary Education Classroom Management Handbook for Pre-service Candidates SERVICE Teacher Education Committee Teacher Induction Committee Graduate Admission s Committee Elementary Education Undergraduate Committee Alcorn State University Textbook Committee ASU Curriculum Committee ASU Commencement Committee Department of Education & Psychology Dean s Search Committee ASU Dean Search Committee for the ASU Library Member of MS. Board of Examiners (BOE) Student National Education Association Sponsor Interim Content Manager for the Department of Education & Psychology Strategic Planning Committee Banner Catalog Committee Academic Program Review Committee Assessment & Continuous Improvement Committee Mid-South Educational Research (MSERA) NCATE Board of Examiners Training Co-Sponsor for the Student National Education Association, Alcorn State AWARDS Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Award Certificate: Port Gibson Middle School Community Service Award (Reading Fair) Certificate of Appreciation: RFTEN Reading Tutorial Program Certificate of Appreciation: In Service Training Cedars Head Start Center Certificate of Completion: The Professional Grant Development Solutions Training Program Award Certificate: Alcorn NEA/MAE Student Program Sponsor Certificate of Participation: Professional Development Motivating Low Performing Students Certificate of Appreciation: MS. Action for Progress Positive Behavior Management Certificate of Participation: ASU School of Education & Psychology P-12 School Administrators Institute 3
AWARDS CONTINUED Certificate: Internet Interactive Video, Blackboard, and Online Class Attendance Reporting Workshop Certificate: Faculty Retention Strategies Certificate: Service Learning Workshop Certificate: Implementing Curriculum Redesign RESEARCH MS. Delta Evaluative Research & Capacity Building Project ERCB II (Dr. Ronald Love, Project Director- MS. Valley State University) Evaluation of Female Body Image by White & African-American Females by Dr. Polly Stone PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE August 2005 to present Alcorn State University, 8/ 2005 Present, Alcorn State, Mississippi Associate Professor of Education Provide instruction in Elementary Education to undergraduate students. I am the academic advisor for students seeking a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. Courses currently being taught are: ED 320 Diagnostics & Corrective Procedures in Reading, ED 351 Classroom Management, ED 345 Language Arts, ED 403 Seminar In Reading, ED 498 Teaching Reading in the Secondary Schools, ED 507 Diagnostic Procedures in Reading, ED 521 Classroom Management, ED 317 Early Literacy II, and ED 451Teaching the Severe Handicapped. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED Blackboard Training Live Text Training Content Manager Training CITS EDUCASE Sim School Training MS. Dept. of Information Technology Training Chairperson of the Academic Program Review, Alcorn State University Representative for the MS. Literacy Council, Alcorn State University Alcorn State University Banner Committee, Alcorn State University Co-Editor of the Dept. Newsletter, Alcorn State University Faculty Senate Member, Alcorn State University Barksdale Reading Conference, Alcorn State University Undergraduate Advisor, Alcorn State University Asst. Graduate Advisor for Special Education, Alcorn State University Blackboard On-Line Course Instructor, Alcorn State University Director of Education for Matriculating Seniors, Alcorn State University Read-In Fair Coordinator for Jefferson County, Alcorn State University International Reading Association Member, Alcorn State University Evaluative Research Capacity Building Grant Member, Alcorn State University Co-Sponsor of RFTEN, Alcorn State University 4
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1988 2005 Special Educator- Vicksburg Warren School District Duties Included: Implements the strategies outlined by the district. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, cooperative learning, lecture, discovery, etc. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom Evaluates students academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students progress and interpret the school program Identifies student need and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude and learning problems Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with state/district guidelines Supervises students in out of classroom activities during the day and on all field lessons Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state/district testing programs Participates in Professional Learning Communities, faculty committees, and the sponsorship of student activities Uses student data to guide instruction and professional development Other duties as assigned 2005 2016 Associate Professor Alcorn State University Dept. of Education & Psychology Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities. Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees. 5