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Curriculum Vitae - Ayana N. Kee

Includes preparation, publications, teaching, and service.

Academic Preparation

pursuing an Ed.D.
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA                             
Research Interests: teacher education and certification, education policy, the psychology and sociology of teaching
Methodological Interests: survey analysis, program evaluation, qualitative interviewing  
Advisor: Dr. John Willett
 
currently enrolled
Ed.M.
Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA                             
Ed.M. in Teaching and Learning  
Advisor: Dr. John Willett
 
June 2009
M.S.
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR                             
M.S. in Special Education
Master’s Project: Let’s Read and Write Together: Exploring Issues about Emergent Literacy and Students with Significant Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms  
Advisor: Dr. Dianne Ferguson
 
June 1998
B.A.
Duke University, Durham, NC                                   
Major: Cognitive Psychology;  Certificate: African and Afro-American Studies
Advisor: Dr. Ruth Day
May 1994

Honors and Awards

Presidential Fellowship (2005) Multi-year award (accepted) to pursue doctoral studies at Harvard University.

Cota-Robles Fellowship (2005) Multi-year award (not accepted) to pursue doctoral studies at the University of California at Berkeley.

DonorsChoose Grant Winner (May 2003, May 2004) Won math materials for student use.

Starr-Revson Fellowship (2000-2001) Selected by District 13 and New York University.

Americorps Certificate of National Service (1996) For service as a Teach for America teacher, Oakland, CA.

Dean’s List (1993 and 1994) For academic achievement, Duke University, Durham, NC.

Professional Development for Teachers

Why Kids Can’t Read & What Teachers Can Do. (2005) Workshop for middle school teachers, included information about learning disabilities, simulation activities, and information about reading research. In addition, participants engaged in collaborative problem-solving regarding differentiation issues. Brooklyn, NY.

Second Grade Learning Team - TFA. (2004-2005) Part of work as a second-grade content specialist, designed and facilitated monthly workshops for first-year 2nd grade Teach for America teachers. Manhattan, NY.

An Introduction to Everyday Math. (Spring 2003, Summer 2003, Summer 2004) For K-5 teachers, included the rationale for using Everyday Math, an introduction to components, and a video and discussion of a third-grade lesson. Brooklyn and Manhattan, NY.

Managing the Reading Workshop. (Spring 2003) Modeled reading lesson and a discussion for K-6 teachers. Special emphases on using assessments to guide instruction and on lesson routines. Brooklyn, NY.

On Getting Started: Early Literacy in the Classroom (Based on ELIC). (January 1997) Workshop on early literacy for teachers of children with special needs. Eugene, OR.

For Teachers of Sweeties Who Can Read Their Names (Except When They Forget): ELIC Insights on Early Literacy. (December 1995) Workshop conducted at TFA Super Saturday, Berkeley, CA.

Writing Focus Teacher (2002-2003) Selected by the Australia-United States Services in Education (AUSSIE), Brooklyn, NY.

Lead Literacy Teacher (2001-2002) Selected by District 13 and the AUSSIE program, Brooklyn, NY.

Elementary Teaching Experience

Brooklyn, NY (1999-2005)
  • Primary Academic Intervention Specialist, P.S. 375
  • 2nd grade Classroom Teacher, P.S. 20
  • 3rd grade Classroom Teacher, P.S. 8
  • 1st grade Classroom Teacher, Community Partnership Charter School
  • Kindergarten Classroom Teacher, P.S. 307
Cottage Grove, OR (1998-1999)
  • 1st grade Classroom Teacher, Bohemia Elementary School
Oakland, CA (1994-1996)
  • Special Education Teacher, Brookfield Elementary School