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DEBRA
LEE (C00K) HIRAI
California State University, Bakersfield ED 109 (661) 654-3129
9001 Stockdale Hwy,
Bakersfield, CA 93311
EDUCATION:
UNIVERSITY
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC), Los Angeles, CA. Doctor of
Education Degree conferred December, 1993 in Public School
Administration and Curriculum Development. Cumulative Average:
3.9/4.0
UNIVERSITY
OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS (UNLV), Las Vegas, NV. Master of
Education Degree conferred May 19, 1974. Major—Counseling and
Related Personnel Services. Cumulative Average: 3.6/4.0
STATE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (SUCB), Buffalo, NY.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education conferred January 17,
1971. Major—English / Minor—Spanish & Sociology
CREDENTIALS:
California
Professional Administrative Services Credential (Expires April,
2009)
California
Community College Counseling Credential (Life—with authorization
to teach
Developmental Language Arts)
California
Basic Pupil Personnel Services Credential (Life)
California
Standard Secondary Teaching Credential (Life)
(Also
held teaching credentials in Nevada and New York)
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2006-Present
Member of the editorial review board for the AACE Journal
(Association for the Advancement Of Computing in Education)
2005-Present
Co-Director of CALLI (Content Academic Language Literacy
Instruction) grant and Lead Literacy
Consultant for the RIAP (Reading Institute for Academic
Preparation) Grant
2005-Present
Reviewer for Single Subject Matter undergraduate teacher
preparation programs for the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing
2005-Present
Assistant Professor and Director, Secondary Education;
Coordinator, Education Bilingual Program (Antelope Valley
campus), California State University, Bakersfield
2005-Present State approved lead for the School
Assistance Intervention Team (SAIT)
2003-Present Assistant Professor, tenure track,
Advanced Education, Bilingual/Multicultural Education and
Secondary Literacy, California State University,
Bakersfield
2002-2003
Assistant Professor, tenure track, Secondary Education, Literacy
and Second Language Acquisition, California State University,
Bakersfield
2000-2003
Co-Director of ELDPI grant (English Language Development
Professional Institute)
2001-2003
Lead Reviewer for SB 2042 Teacher Credential program submissions
for The California Commission of Teacher Credentialing
2002-Present
Trainer for “High Point” English Language Development text, for
the University of California, Office of the President and the
Sacramento County Office of Education
2001-2002
Full-time Lecturer at California State University, Bakersfield
in the Advanced Education Department for Bilingual and
Multicultural Education (Taught nearly all classes at the
undergraduate and graduate level, including chairing Master’s
Theses, Exam and Project Committees)
1994-2001
Adjunct Professor, California State University at Bakersfield (Crosscultural
Education, ELD Teaching Methods, Introduction to Language
Acquisition and Development, and a Supervised Practicum—Master’s
Degree Program.
1994-1998
Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne (Statistics and
Counseling, for various Master’s Degree Programs
1992-2001 Principal, Sunset School, Vineland School
District, Grades 5-8
1990-1992
Vice-Principal Fairfax School, Fairfax School
District, Grades K-8
1986-1990 Counselor
Virginia Avenue Elementary School, Fairfax School District,
Grades K-6
1985-1986
District ELD Coordinator/Teacher
Fairfax School District, Grades K-8
1979-1985
Counselor, Junior High and Middle School
Gage
Junior High/Middle School, Los Angeles Unified School District
1979
Secondary Reading Consultant, Grades 6-12
Region B, Los Angeles Unified School
District—32 Secondary Schools
1976-1979
Classroom Teacher, Grades 10-12 (Reading Improvement)
Roosevelt High School, Los Angeles
Unified School District
1974-1976
Business Teacher, Junior college (Language Arts, especially with
English Learners) Sawyer School, Los Angeles (Westwood)
1973-1974
Classroom Teacher, Grades 10-11 (Career Education and
Psychology)
Eldorado High School, Clark County
School District (Las Vegas, NV)
1971-1973
Classroom Teacher, Grades 7-9 (Language Arts)
Orr Junior High School, Clark County
School District (Las Vegas, NV)
1970
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-6
Clark County School District (Las
Vegas, NV)
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:
--Co-Presented at the 6th Annual Hawaii International
conference on Education with Drs. Irene Borrego, Emilio Garza,
Hisauro Garza and Carl Kloock.
--Co-Authored a manuscript draft for a textbook entitled
“Academic Language/Literacy Strategies: A ‘How to’ Manual For
Content Area Teachers”. A contract was signed with Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates to publish this book by October, 2007. It is
co-authored with Dr. Irene Borrego and Dr.
Emilio Garza. I am the primary author.
--Co-Authored and presented (50%) “Motivating Students to
Succeed” at CABE with Dr. Irene Borrego, March, 2007—Long Beach,
CA
--Co-authored and presented (50%) ““A Model Performance Based
Student ELD Assessment for Grades 9-12” at CABE with Dr. Irene
Borrego, March, 2006—San Jose
--Co-Authored
(50%) with Dr. Emilio Garza and was awarded a four year,
$986,078 grant from CPEC (the California Postsecondary Education
Commission) in collaboration with Delano Joint Union High School
District and the CSUB School of Natural Sciences and Math
(10/05)
--Co-Presented “A literacy/Academic Language Observation
Protocol for Evaluation and Self-Reflection to Increase Teacher
Effectiveness at CABE with Dr. Irene Borrego, February, 2005
--Co-presented “An Effective Professional Development Model for
Educators of Second Language Learners At CABE, with Dr. Irene
Borrego, February, 2005
--Co-presented “an Effective Professional Development Model for
Educators of Second Language Learners & Language Acquisition
Across the Grades and Content Areas—An Observation Checklist to
Increase Teacher Effectiveness with Dr. Irene Borrego at NABE,
January, 2005
--Co-authored (50%) “An Effective Professional Development Model
for Educators of Second Language Learners” With Dr. Irene
Borrego. Which was accepted for submission by the Bilingual
Research Journal, 1/2005, but recently rejected (11/05—to be
revised)
--Co-Authored “(50%) Does Self-Reflection Impact Teacher
Effectiveness” which was published in the AACE (Association for
the Advancement of Computing in Education) Journal, and
presented the short paper at the SITTE (Society for Information
and Teacher Technology Education) national conference in March,
2004 with Dr. Irene Borrego
--Participated in a panel presentation at NABE (National
Association for Bilingual Educators) on policy and
implementation in Albuquerque, NM, in February, 2004
--Co-Authored (50%) Classes on Camera” with Dr. Irene Borrego,
published in the June, 2003 issue of The Language
Magazine, The International Journal of Communication and
Education
--Co-Authored (50%) “OLLE (Online Language Learner Educators)
in the AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in
Education) Journal, June, 2003, with Dr. Irene Borrego
--Co-Presented “OLLE”, a video festival, with Dr. Irene Borrego
at the June 2003 World Media Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii
--Co-Presented at the CABE (California Association of Bilingual
Education) conference with Dr. Irene Borrego and Patricia Rice,
“Using Technology as a Peer Coaching Tool to Demonstrate New and
Proven Strategies to Enhance Language Acquisition in the
Classroom”, in Anaheim, CA, on 2/14/03
--Was
invited to and did co-present “Using Technology to Create
Powerful Instructional Strategies for K-12 English Language
Learners” with Dr. Irene Borrego at the University of Nevada,
Reno’s Learning Links “Putting the Pieces Together” Technology
Symposium 11/2/02
--Co-Presented “Global Electronic Peer Coaching for English
Language Acquisition Teaching Strategies” at the 2002 PT3
Grantee’s Meeting on 4/27/02, with Dr. Irene Borrego, in
Washington, DC
-Co--Presented and published “Bridging Gaps: Using Technology
and Other Grants to Help English Language Learners Succeed” with
Dr. Irene Borrego at the Society for Information Technology and
Teacher Education international conference in Nashville, TN
3/19/02 and at the Computer Using Educator Conference in
Anaheim, CA 5/9/02 (Both peer-reviewed and refereed)
--Co-authored (33%) the ELDPI (English Language Development
Professional Institute) state three Year grant for over
$800,00.00 (2000)
-Co-Presented “Improving Teacher Attitudes and Skills in a CLAD
Certificate Program” with Dr. Gus Garcia (CSU Bakersfield) at
CABE, Los Angeles, 2/18/99 (a refereed conference)
-Presented
“Successful Strategies Which Enable Teachers to Maximize
Advanced Level Instruction” at the Fifth CSU Symposium On
University Teaching at California State University, San
Bernardino (a refereed conference), 2/21/98
-Presented
“Teaching Reading: Second Language Issues” at the K-3 Reading
and Collaborative Coaching Conference, California State
University, Bakersfield, 3/8/97
-“Rewards
do Make Schools More Effective”, article (dissertation abstract)
published in the ACSA newspaper, EDCAL, 9/13/96
-“A
Qualitative Review of An Extrinsic Reward Program, Grades K-8”,
dissertation by Debra Lee Cook Hoff, December, 1993, University
of Southern California
-Presented
“The Implementation Of A Positive Reinforcement System” at the
1991 Western Regional Principal’s conference held in Anaheim, CA
-Wrote
Master’s thesis comparing cognitive ability of students taking
Reading Improvement classes versus students taking regular
Language Arts classes
CO-DIRECTOR
of the English Language Professional Development Institute held
at CSUB during the first week of August, 2001, 2002, and 2003
along with four follow-up sessions each year. This Institute
presented strategies for working with the English learner to
over 450 participants. We administered over $800,000 over the
period of three years. Short video clips of the major
presenters and of teacher “best practices” videos can be located
on the Internet at:
http://projecttnt.com (Language Acquisition Videos).
PRINCIPAL,
GRADES 5-8, SUNSET SCHOOL, Vineland School District,
Bakersfield, CA. Enrollment fluctuated from 330-450 students
due to the opening of the Migrant Labor Camp in April of each
year. Was instrumental in initiating many drug and gang
intervention programs and strategies. Realigned
curriculum to match state standards and to
maximize effective instructional strategies for EL and Special
Education learners through the implementation of
interdisciplinary instruction, comprehensible input, and
authentic, performance based assessment.
Led (in other districts)
and conducted (at Sunset)
numerous program quality reviews and Supervised a
successful Coordinated Compliance Review from the
California State Department of Education with no items out of
compliance and numerous commendations.
Conducted numerous staff
development training sessions on many different topics
including: integration of technology in the classroom, conflict
resolution, behavior modification, multicultural education,
thematic unit instruction, bilingual instruction, SDAIE
strategies, curriculum writing workshops, writing
portfolio/rubric instruction, etc. Designed, introduced and implemented effective use
of technology in the classroom. RAISED Academic
Performance Index 55 points during the last year (2000-2001)
VICE-PRINCIPAL, GRADES K-6, FAIRFAX SCHOOL, Fairfax
School District, Bakersfield, CA. Enrollment was approximately
620 students. Designed and
implemented a 4-8th grade ELD
program—trained all teachers, monitored implementation and
evaluated results. Conducted
numerous staff development training sessions for teachers
on many different topics.
Implemented a positive reinforcement system for
students.
SECONDARY
READING COORDINATOR FOR 32 SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LOS
ANGELES—(based on successful intervention for three years at
Roosevelt High School (raised scores of Reading Improvement
class students an average of 1.8 years per semester)—chaired all
reading committees and departments, assisted in writing the
reading proficiency tests for LAUSD, developed reading
curriculum and inservices for department chairs and all teachers
and assisted teachers in the development of reading
instructional strategies.
CURRICULUM
EXPERIENCE:
Initiated a curriculum
consulting firm (2003-present) to work with IIUSP schools.
Developed and wrote strategies, curriculum, a writing
rubric, a literacy program, an observation protocol checklist to
be used for self-reflection for teachers and also by
administrators, among other
materials based on the needs of the school.
Initiated and implemented all
curricular innovations at Sunset School, including
bilingual/ELD instruction, thematic and core curriculum
instruction, portfolio and standards based assessment, &
multicultural instruction, conflict resolution, classroom
meetings, etc.
Member
on a committee of six (for Los Angeles Unified School District)
which restructured the District ESL Secondary Course of
Study. After correlating the intermediate and advanced levels
of ESL to English 9AB and 10AB, the committee developed a new
course of study (beginning through advanced) which was thematic,
and based on a communicative (student centered) approach.
COUNSELING
EXPERIENCE:
SIXTH
THROUGH NINTH GRADE COUNSELOR for Gage Junior High
(Middle) School in the Los Angeles Unified School District
(Huntington Park). Initiated
a career education program,
Designed and implemented
a computer reporting system for all Compensatory Education
schools in our region.
KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH SIXTH GRADE COUNSELOR for Virginia Avenue
Elementary School in the Fairfax School District, Bakersfield,
CA. Wrote and implemented an elementary group counseling
program as well as an elementary individual academic and
personal counseling program. Wrote and implemented a new
school discipline program along with evaluation procedures for
both programs. . Organized and led staff training. Coached
girl’s softball. Acted as Principal Designee. Led committees
for the PQR, CCR and School Accountability Report Card.
TEACHING
EXPERIENCE:
Community
Adult Schools: (Part-time nights from September, 1977 to
November, 1983), Westchester Community Adult School, North
Hollywood (LAUSD), Van Nuys Community Adult School (LAUSD),
Pacoima Community Adult School (north San Fernando Valley, LAUSD),
and the Long Beach Adult School System. Subjects taught
included: Typing, “Speed Reading”, Reading Improvement, and
English As a Second Language, Levels I, II, and III.
Secondary
Schools:
Roosevelt High School, East Los Angeles, (LAUSD). Subjects
taught included: Reading Improvement, Basic Reading and English
10AB. Reading was delivered in a highly individualized format.
Statistical surveys revealed 1.8 years’ growth in reading
ability, on the average, per semester. Member of the Reading
Team.
Eldorado
High School, Las Vegas, NV (Clark County School District—CCSD).
Subjects taught included: Psychology and Orientations (a school
to career program).
Orr
Junior High School, Las Vegas, NV (CCSD). Subjects taught
included: Language Arts and Remedial Reading. Co-director of
the intramural sports program. Coached the girl’s
interscholastic softball team and won the county championship.
Elementary
Schools:
Fairfax
School District, Virginia Avenue and Fairfax Schools,
Bakersfield, CA. ESL Coordinator/Teacher. Coordinated ESL
instructional and multicultural activities at both schools.
Wrote and implemented an articulated core curriculum for all ESL
and migrant students.
Post
Secondary Schools:
University of La Verne, Riverside, CA (satellite
locations). Adjunct professor, weekend class format. Subjects
taught included: Introduction to School Counseling, Tests and
Measurements and Statistics. Taught in the Master’s Program of
Special Emphasis, and the Counseling and Administrative Master’s
and Credential Programs.
California
State University at Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA. Adjunct
professor, evening classes and summer. Subjects taught
included: Multicultural/Cross-cultural Education, ELD Methods,
and the SDAIE/ELD Practicum. Taught in the
Bilingual/Cross-cultural Master’s Program and the state
certified CLAD program. Also taught Classroom Management
Strategies for undergraduate students. Lecturer, teaching
nearly all classes in Advanced Education,
Bilingual/Multicultural, chaired 13 master’s committees, am the
Title VII research coordinator for 29 master’s students this
year. Served on the committee to restructure the teacher
education program, on the Educational Research Committee, on the
Project TNT (LC3) task force , collaborated with Bakersfield
City Schools on grant writing, wrote and co-directed the English
Language Development Professional Institute for three years,
along with numerous other projects.
OTHER:
Worked as
administrative assistant to the Sumitomo Bank manager. Wrote
copy (brochures) for a travel agency. Worked as accountant and
corporate secretary for BWT Industries, Long Beach, CA.
President
of Homeowner’s Association for the Heritage Series in Silver
Creek, Bakersfield, CA (1996-2004)
AWARDS:
Excellence in
Teaching Award received at the 2004 Summer School of Education
Commencement, awarded by the School of Education Faculty
Selected to
become a VIP life-long member of Empire’s Who’s Who Registry of
Executives and Professionals due to my lifelong accomplishments
in the field of education.
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON FILE WITH THE USC PLACEMENT OFFICE
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