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Yuliya Summers

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Teacher Education and Administration

(940) 565-2539

Email: Yuliya.Summers@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas A&M University,
    Major: Bilingual Education
  • MEd, Southern Methodist University, 2007
    Major: Bilingual Education
  • MA, Tobolsk State Pedagogical University, 2001
    Major: Teaching

Professional Positions

  • Lecturer, UNT. UNT. (2010 - Present).
  • Bilingual Teacher, Dallas Independent School District. Dallas Independent School District. (2007 - 2010).
  • Teacher, Dallas Independent School District. Dallas Independent School District. (2006 - 2007).
  • ESL Reading/Social Studies Teacher, Dallas Independent School District. Dallas Independent School District. (2002 - 2006).
  • Teacher, Richardson Adult Literacy Center. Richardson Adult Literacy Center. (2001 - 2003).

Professional Memberships

  • TEX TESOL 5. (2014 - Present).
  • Bilingual/ESL Education Student Organization ( UNT BESO). (2010 - Present).
  • TESOL. (2012 - 2013).
  • National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE). (2010 - 2013).
  • Texas Association of Bilingual Education ( TABE). (2010 - 2013).
  • National Staff Development Council (NSDC). (2009 - 2010).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDBE 3470 - Foundations of Bilingual and English as Second Language Education, 34 courses.
  • EDBE 3480 - Bilingualism and Multiculturism for English Language Learning : Issues and Perspectives, 10 courses.
  • EDBE 4470 - Curriculum and Assessment for Bilingual/ESL Education, 2 courses.
  • EDBE 4490 - Teaching ESL EC 12: Instructional Strategies and Resources, 6 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Other, (2012 - 2014).
  • Other, (2013 - 2013).

Research

Presentations Given

  • How to Choose the Best Multicultural Books, 14th Annual Denton Area T.A.I.R. Conference (2015), (2015 - 2015).
  • Does multicultural education coursework make a difference? TXNAME Conference, 2013, San Marcos Texas, (2013 - 2013).
  • Preparing Pre Service Teachers to Work with English Language Learners, NABE 2013, Orlando, Florida, (2013 - 2013).
  • Math Diagrams, Grades 2-5- BEAM Symposium 2011, Arlington,TX, (2011 - 2011).
  • Using Nonfiction Texts Daily to Boost Students' Reading and Writing Achievement- 10th Annual Denton Area T.A.I.R. Conference (2011), (2011 - 2011).
  • Strategies for Decoding Math Word Problems for ELL, Grades 2-5 - NABE 2011, New Orleans, LA, (2010 - 2011).

Media Contributions

  • UNT faculty members and students to participate in Bilingual Education conference.

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, COE Scholarship Committee. (2014 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Mentoring Committee. (2014 - Present).
  • University Elections Committee. (2014 - Present).
  • International Committee. (2010 - 2011).

Professional Service

  • Committee Member, TEA Diversity and Equity Committee. (2013 - 2014).
  • Other (Resource Developer), www.teacherinfo.net. (2006 - 2012).
  • Other (Math Leader), Campus Instructional Leadership Team. (2009 - 2010).
  • Other, Student Support Team. (2009 - 2010).
  • Other, Parent Communication. (2008 - 2010).
  • Other, Profile Assessment Committee. (2007 - 2010).
  • Other (Bilingual Certification), TOPT Workshops. (2007 - 2010).
  • Other, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee. (2002 - 2010).
  • Other (Chairperson), Grade Level Committee. (2008 - 2009).
  • Other, Master Teacher Committee. (2008 - 2009).
  • Other (Chairperson), Third Grade Level. (2008 - 2009).
  • Chairperson, Oratorical Committee. (2006 - 2007).
  • Other (Reading/Social Studies Leader), Campus Instructional Leadership Team. (2005 - 2006).
  • Other, Behavior Management Team. (2003 - 2005).