Master of Arts
University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Information
Resources and Library Science
December 2001
Bachelor of Science in Education
Northern
Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Social Science/Secondary Education
December 1996
Magna cum Laude
Consulting:
Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, ONEBOOKAZ for Kids. Designed a curriculum and reading guide for 2008 selection, Danger in the Desert (co-written with Linda Alkove). January 2008.
Arizona State
Library, Archives, and Public Records, Survey Designer, Electronic
Database Purchases by School Libraries in Arizona. December 2007.
Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, Half Day Workshop: “Issues in Youth Librarianship: Intellectual Freedom.” July 2007.
Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records, ONEBOOKAZ for Kids. Designed a curriculum and reading guide for 2007 selection, Weedflower (co-written with Linda Alkove). January 2007.
Arizona State
Library, Archives, and Public Records, ONEBOOKAZ for Kids. Designed a
WebQuest for 2006 selection, Everything on a Waffle. January 2006.
Arizona State
Library, Archives, and Public Records, “Statewide Electronic Resources
Promotion and Education for 5-12 Teachers and Students: An Action Plan
for Implementation.” July 2006.
Recent Presentations:
Ewbank, A., Carter, H., & Foulger, T. (2008). “MySpace Dilemmas:
Ethical Choices for Teachers Using Social Networking.” Society for
Information Technology and Teacher Education, 19th International
Conference, Las Vegas, NV (March 3-7, 2008).
Ewbank, A., Alkove, L., & Henley, H. (2008, February 2). “ONEBOOKAZ for Kids: Connecting to the Arizona Academic Standards.” AUA Conference on Language and Literacy, Arizona State University.
Ewbank, A. (2007).
“I felt like the lone wolf”: Teacher Research in a Non-Supportive
Environment.” 14th International Conference on Teacher Research,
Chicago, IL (April 14, 2007).
Ewbank, A. &
Logan, D. (2007, June 26). “Everything You Wanted to Know About the 65%
Solution But Were Afraid to Ask.” American Library Association Annual
Conference, Washington, D.C.
Library Experience:
Education Liaison Librarian
Arizona State University
Fletcher Library, Phoenix, Arizona
July 2006-present
I support students and faculty in the College of Teacher Education and
Leadership. I provide information literacy instruction, faculty and
student research support, and design programs for library integration
into the college. I also serve on university, campus, and library
committees and councils.
Teacher-Librarian
Cholla Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona
August 2000-June 2005
I managed a circulating and reference
collection of over15, 000 volumes, including 17 computers with database
and Internet access. I also administered an annual budget of $25,000.
I collaborated with teachers to teach information-based lessons. I provided
professional development support to teachers. I also sponsored school library
functions and provided extended hours for staff and students. From 2002
to 2004, I assisted in the architectural planning and execution of a total
library remodel.
Library Assistant, Information
Services
Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix,
Arizona
March 2000-May 2002
I assisted patrons with electronic
information, Internet, and database resources. I staffed the general reference,
electronic, and business information desks. I also taught public computer
training classes. I served as Computer Service Liaison for the reference
floor.
Library Page
Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix,
Arizona
July 1999-March 2000
I was responsible for sorting and
shelving books, maintaining Dewey Decimal order in collection, assisting
patrons, and aiding librarians in special projects.
K-12 Teaching Experience:
Reading Teacher
Cholla Middle School, Phoenix, Arizona
August 2004-June 2005, Ocotber 2005-May
2006
I teach reading and literature to
seventh and eighth grade students. I designed a literature-based
curriculum, aligned with district and state standards, that includes intensive
experiences reading YA novels, participation in literature circles, and
opportunities for free voluntary reading.
Adult ESL Teacher
San Pasqual School District, Winterhaven,
California
February1998-July1999
I taught ESL/Citizenship to adults
in an alternative education format. I was responsible for planning curriculum,
administering state ESL testing, and preparing adults for the INS Citizenship
Test.
ESL and Social Studies Teacher
Yuma High School, Yuma, Arizona
January1997-May 1999
I taught World History in a sheltered
content area ESL format; US History, US Government; and Free Enterprise.
I supervised three student interns enrolled in the NAU-Yuma secondary education
degree program during this time.
College and University Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Instructor
University of Arizona
School of Information Resources
and Library Science
IRLS 696, Current
Resources in School Libraries (Fall 2005)
IRLS 588, Structured English Immersion for Teacher-Librarians (Summer
2006)
* I developed a syllabus for these special topics courses. However, the
courses were not offereddue to low enrollment.
Faculty Associate
Arizona State University, Tempe,
Arizona
August 2004-May 2006
DCI 510, Teacher as Researcher (3
sections)
DCI 593, Applied Project (4 sections)
In a cohort-based M.Ed. program,
I teach the capstone experience, which includes instruction in teacher
research methodology and (concurrently) the direction of the applied project,
a teacher research study carried out in the classroom.
Adjunct Instructor
Glendale Community College, Glendale,
Arizona
September 2002-December 2003
EDU 230, Cultural Diversity in Education
(4 sections)
EDU 222, Introduction to the Exceptional
Learner (1 section)
Research Experience:
Research Assistant
Arizona State University at the West campus
June 2004-August 2004
Under the direction of Dr. Lee Brown,
I assisted in writing, editing, and formatting several articles that were
submitted to peer-reviewed journals in the field of English education.
I helped to develop a survey instrument on perceptions of alternative masculinities
and surveyed incoming freshmen and college students using the instrument.
Research Intern
Arizona State University
June 2003-August 2004
Under the direction of Dr. Alleen
Nilsen, I compiled and annotated Internet resources for several chapters
in Literature for Today's Young Adults, 7th Ed. I also compiled research
for a symposium on the works of Ursula K. Le Guin in conjunction with the
2004 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture.
Legislative Intern
Arizona House of Representatives,
Phoenix, Arizona
January 1995-May 1995
For undergraduate credit, I was
a legislative intern for the Economic Development, International Trade,
and Tourism Committee, Representative Bill McGibbon, Chairman. I assisted
in preparing research, gave presentations to committees, tracked bills,
and aided in constituent relations.
Leadership:
Fund Our Future Arizona, 2008-present
Coordinator and Spokesperson
AASL Task Force on No Child Left Behind, 2008-present
Chair
AASL Task Force on Instructional Classification, 2006-2007
Chair
American Library Association Council, 2006-2009
Councilor-at-Large
Arizona Library Association, 2006-2007
President
Teacher
as Researcher SIG, American Educational Research Association,
2004-present
Secretary/Treasurer
National Library Legislative Day, 2005-2007
Arizona Delegate
AUA Honor Society, International
Reading Association 2004-2005
Secretary
American Association of School Librarians
2004-2005
Arizona Representative to the Affiliate
Assembly
Language Arts Department, Cholla
Middle School 2004-2005
Co-Chair
Teacher-Librarian
Division, Arizona Library Association 2004-2005
Chair
Librarian's Cadre, Washington Elementary
School District 2000-2003
Co-Chair
Drug Resistance Project, Catalina
Ventura School 1999-2000
Coordinator
North Central Accreditation Steering
Committee, Yuma High School 1998-1999
Co-Chair
AzLA Intellectual Freedom Award, Arizona Library Association, 2006
AASL/SIRS ProQuest Intellectual Freedom Award, American Association of School Librarians, June 2005
ASU/Spencer Scholar, Spencer Discipline-Based Studies in Education, Arizona State University, December 2003
Follett School Librarian of the Year, Arizona Library Association, December 2003
Daisy M. Jones Endowed Scholarship, Arizona State University, July 2003
Washington Elementary School District Lamp of Learning Award, May 2002
City of Phoenix Employee Excellence Award Nominee, January 2002
Washington Elementary School District Employee of the Month, November 2001
Yuma Union High School District Recognition Pin Recipient, April 1999
Academic Scholarship, Northern Arizona University, 1992-1996
Mr. Bob Johnson Future Teacher Scholarship, 1992
Professional Memberships:
Association of College and Research Libraries
American Association of School Librarians
American Educational Research Association
American Library Association
Arizona Library Association
Freedom to Read Foundation
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