CIELITO BREKKE
Education
Master of Education, Adult Education, ESL Literacy emphasis, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
Education
Master of Education, Adult Education, ESL Literacy emphasis, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington
Additional Post-baccalaureate Education
· Whitworth University, ESL Endorsement Program, Summer – Fall 2004
· Eastern Washington University, Reading Teacher Certification, Fall 1994, Spring 1996
· Concordia University, Graduate School in Education, River Forest, Illinois, Spring 1994
· Manila Central University, Graduate School in Education, Manila, Philippines, 1987-1989
Bachelor of Arts, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Work Experience
English as a Second Language Instructor, September 1998 – present
Adult Basic Education, Spokane Community College
· Teach pre-literacy, beginning literacy, high beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL literacy to a diverse population of adult students from various language groups, mostly refugees and immigrants, using research-based practices, innovative strategies, and collaborative team-teaching approach
· Devise and prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and multimedia lessons that include phonics and pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, basic grammar, basic writing, conversation, survival and life skills, computer basics, and employment skills based on Washington State Basic Skills Competencies for Adults and LEP (Limited English Proficient) students
· Integrate technology across the curriculum
· Develop and implement curricula for preliterate, low beginning, high beginning ESL students
· Design and revise quarterly assessments for preliterate, low beginning, high beginning ESL students according to the Washington State Adult Learning Standards
· Design and maintain an ESL Literacy website for preliterate, beginning, high beginning ESL students
· Facilitate ESL literacy workshops and train new ESL teachers, tutors, aides, and volunteers
TESOL and Teacher Education Instructor, January 2016 - December 2018
School of Education, Whitworth University, Spokane WA
. Teach Refugee and Immigrant Experiences course, School of Education and TESOL Program
MA/TESL (Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language) Instructor, January 2011 - December 2013
English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
. Taught Refugee and Immigrant Perspectives course to graduate and undergraduate students of the Master in Teaching ESL department
ESL and Reading Instructor, July 1989 – July 1993
World History Instructor, July 1989 – July 1993
College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
· Taught beginning and intermediate ESL reading and writing skills to freshmen and sophomore students; taught world history to freshmen and sophomore students
· Designed, wrote, and administered quarterly ESL, reading, and world history assessments
English as a Second Language Teacher, October 1986 - June 1993
Social Studies Teacher, October 1986 - June 1993
Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
· Taught beginning and intermediate ESL speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar to 9th - 12th graders
· Taught American History to 12th graders, comparative government to 11th graders, world history to 10th graders, world geography to 9th graders, and Micronesian Civics to 7th and 8th graders
· Wrote and implemented ESL and social studies curricula; designed and administered quarterly and yearly final examinations
· Chaired Social Studies department
Professional Presentations, Workshops/Training Presentations, and Invited Academic Lectures
· Whitworth University, ESL Endorsement Program, Summer – Fall 2004
· Eastern Washington University, Reading Teacher Certification, Fall 1994, Spring 1996
· Concordia University, Graduate School in Education, River Forest, Illinois, Spring 1994
· Manila Central University, Graduate School in Education, Manila, Philippines, 1987-1989
Bachelor of Arts, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
Work Experience
English as a Second Language Instructor, September 1998 – present
Adult Basic Education, Spokane Community College
· Teach pre-literacy, beginning literacy, high beginning, intermediate, and advanced ESL literacy to a diverse population of adult students from various language groups, mostly refugees and immigrants, using research-based practices, innovative strategies, and collaborative team-teaching approach
· Devise and prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and multimedia lessons that include phonics and pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, spelling, basic grammar, basic writing, conversation, survival and life skills, computer basics, and employment skills based on Washington State Basic Skills Competencies for Adults and LEP (Limited English Proficient) students
· Integrate technology across the curriculum
· Develop and implement curricula for preliterate, low beginning, high beginning ESL students
· Design and revise quarterly assessments for preliterate, low beginning, high beginning ESL students according to the Washington State Adult Learning Standards
· Design and maintain an ESL Literacy website for preliterate, beginning, high beginning ESL students
· Facilitate ESL literacy workshops and train new ESL teachers, tutors, aides, and volunteers
TESOL and Teacher Education Instructor, January 2016 - December 2018
School of Education, Whitworth University, Spokane WA
. Teach Refugee and Immigrant Experiences course, School of Education and TESOL Program
MA/TESL (Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language) Instructor, January 2011 - December 2013
English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA
. Taught Refugee and Immigrant Perspectives course to graduate and undergraduate students of the Master in Teaching ESL department
World History Instructor, July 1989 – July 1993
College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
· Taught beginning and intermediate ESL reading and writing skills to freshmen and sophomore students; taught world history to freshmen and sophomore students
· Designed, wrote, and administered quarterly ESL, reading, and world history assessments
English as a Second Language Teacher, October 1986 - June 1993
Social Studies Teacher, October 1986 - June 1993
Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia
· Taught beginning and intermediate ESL speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar to 9th - 12th graders
· Taught American History to 12th graders, comparative government to 11th graders, world history to 10th graders, world geography to 9th graders, and Micronesian Civics to 7th and 8th graders
· Wrote and implemented ESL and social studies curricula; designed and administered quarterly and yearly final examinations
· Chaired Social Studies department
Professional Presentations, Workshops/Training Presentations, and Invited Academic Lectures
. ESL/TLC Best Practices Workshops, Presenter, TLC, SCC, Fall 2023, Winter 2024
. TILT for ESL Faculty: Transparency in Teaching ESL, Presenter, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 24, 2022
. Invited Lecture, Working with Refugees and Immigrants in the Classroom, EDU 372, Refugee and Immigrant Experiences, Whitworth University, September 27, 2019
. Speaker/Workshop Trainer, Strategies for Teaching Adult Refugees in a Mixed-literate, Mixed-culture, and Mixed-ability Classroom, Jewish Family Services, Columbus, Ohio, May 29, 2015
. Invited Lecture, Refugee and Immigrant Families and Experiences, EDU 561/361 Second Language Acquisition, Whitworth University, April 7, 2015
. Workshop Facilitator/Trainer, Cultural Brokers and Linguistic Minorities: Refugees and Immigrants, Part 2, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, June 1, 2012
. Speaker, Professional Development Day, Cultural Brokers and Linguistic Minorities: Refugees and Immigrants, Part 1, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, April 26, 2012
. Guest Speaker/Lecturer, Effective ESL Teaching Methods for Beginners, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, June 16, 2011
. Guest Speaker/Lecturer, Best Approaches for Teaching Adult ESL, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, March 30, 2011
. Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Creating Materials for Interactive Classroom Activities, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Spokane, WA, February 26, 2011
. Presenter/Guest Speaker, ESL Teaching Techniques for Absolute Beginners, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, November 18, 2010
· Presenter/Guest Speaker, ESL Preliteracy and Adult Emergent Readers, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, October 29, 2009
. Presenter/Guest Speaker, Language, Culture, and Literacy, English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, July 27, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Spring Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, April 30, 2009
· Presenter, Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference, Systematic Training of Tutors and Teachers of Adult ESL Learners without First Language Literacy Skills , Loiusville, Kentucky, April 19, 2009
· Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Ideas and Materials Development for Teaching Preliterate and Beginning Level ESL Students, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 28, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Winter Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, February 13, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Fall Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, October 31, 2008
· Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Using Multi-sensory Approaches for Teaching Reading to Adult Preliterate and Non-literate Learners, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 23, 2008
· ESL Literacy Workshop Trainer, ESL Literacy, English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, February 8, 2008
· ESL Literacy Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, Strategies for Adult ESL Preliterate and Low-literate Learners, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, October 26, 2007
· Presenter, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Graduate Student Forum, Teaching Strategies for Adult ESL Preliterate Leaners, Seattle Washington, March 20, 2007
· Guest Lecturer/Speaker, ESLG 483, Reading Instruction in Second Language, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington, May 16, 2006
· Presenter, Tacoma Community House Training Project, Hands-on Activities for Preliterate Students (Poster Session), Tacoma, WA, November 14, 2005
· Guest Lecturer/Speaker, ESLG 496, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA, November 9, 2005
· Presenter, Spokane ESL Regional Conference, Second Language Literarcy Instruction to Learners without First Language Literacy Skills, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 26, 2005
. TILT for ESL Faculty: Transparency in Teaching ESL, Presenter, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 24, 2022
. Invited Lecture, Working with Refugees and Immigrants in the Classroom, EDU 372, Refugee and Immigrant Experiences, Whitworth University, September 27, 2019
. Speaker/Workshop Trainer, Strategies for Teaching Adult Refugees in a Mixed-literate, Mixed-culture, and Mixed-ability Classroom, Jewish Family Services, Columbus, Ohio, May 29, 2015
. Invited Lecture, Refugee and Immigrant Families and Experiences, EDU 561/361 Second Language Acquisition, Whitworth University, April 7, 2015
. Workshop Facilitator/Trainer, Cultural Brokers and Linguistic Minorities: Refugees and Immigrants, Part 2, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, June 1, 2012
. Speaker, Professional Development Day, Cultural Brokers and Linguistic Minorities: Refugees and Immigrants, Part 1, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, April 26, 2012
. Guest Speaker/Lecturer, Effective ESL Teaching Methods for Beginners, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, June 16, 2011
. Guest Speaker/Lecturer, Best Approaches for Teaching Adult ESL, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, March 30, 2011
. Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Creating Materials for Interactive Classroom Activities, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Spokane, WA, February 26, 2011
. Presenter/Guest Speaker, ESL Teaching Techniques for Absolute Beginners, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, November 18, 2010
· Presenter/Guest Speaker, ESL Preliteracy and Adult Emergent Readers, MA/TESL, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, October 29, 2009
. Presenter/Guest Speaker, Language, Culture, and Literacy, English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, July 27, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Spring Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, April 30, 2009
· Presenter, Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE) Conference, Systematic Training of Tutors and Teachers of Adult ESL Learners without First Language Literacy Skills , Loiusville, Kentucky, April 19, 2009
· Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Ideas and Materials Development for Teaching Preliterate and Beginning Level ESL Students, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 28, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Winter Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, February 13, 2009
· ESL Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, ESL Literacy Fall Workshop for Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, October 31, 2008
· Presenter, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Using Multi-sensory Approaches for Teaching Reading to Adult Preliterate and Non-literate Learners, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 23, 2008
· ESL Literacy Workshop Trainer, ESL Literacy, English Language Center, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, February 8, 2008
· ESL Literacy Workshop Trainer/Facilitator, Strategies for Adult ESL Preliterate and Low-literate Learners, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, October 26, 2007
· Presenter, TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Graduate Student Forum, Teaching Strategies for Adult ESL Preliterate Leaners, Seattle Washington, March 20, 2007
· Guest Lecturer/Speaker, ESLG 483, Reading Instruction in Second Language, Eastern Washington University, Spokane, Washington, May 16, 2006
· Presenter, Tacoma Community House Training Project, Hands-on Activities for Preliterate Students (Poster Session), Tacoma, WA, November 14, 2005
· Guest Lecturer/Speaker, ESLG 496, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA, November 9, 2005
· Presenter, Spokane ESL Regional Conference, Second Language Literarcy Instruction to Learners without First Language Literacy Skills, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, February 26, 2005
Awards and Grants Received
· Exceptional Faculty Award, Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation and Spokane Teacher’s Credit Union, 2008
. IEL Equity Diversity Mini-Grant Award, Institute for Extended Learning, 2011
. CCS Foundation Mini-Grant Award, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2009
· Incentive Grant Award, Commission on Adult Basic Education, 2008
· Commendable Service Award, College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1993
· Outstanding Service and Contributions Award, Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Fed. States of Micronesia, 1992
Curricula and Projects Developed
. IEL Equity Diversity Mini-Grant Award, Institute for Extended Learning, 2011
. CCS Foundation Mini-Grant Award, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2009
· Incentive Grant Award, Commission on Adult Basic Education, 2008
· Commendable Service Award, College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1993
· Outstanding Service and Contributions Award, Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Fed. States of Micronesia, 1992
Curricula and Projects Developed
. TLC/ESL Best Practices Workshops quarterly collaboration events, 2022-present
. Created ESL level groups and level leads to decide on common core materials, texts, and innovative English language teaching resources, 2022-present
. Facilitated and led the organization of new/current materials in designated ESL resource rooms, 2022-present
. ESL/ABE Progression Policy, Spring 2024
. ESL Community and Career and Track Curriculum Building, Health Unit, Levels 0-3, 2021-2022
. Created a Proposal for ESL Materials Adoption Process, Winter 2022
. Revised ESL Level 2 and 3 final Writing/Listening and Reading/Speaking assessments for spring quarter to align with the new outcomes and CCRS in paper and digitized formats, 2021-2022
. Led and guided Level 1, 2, and 3 teachers in using the revised spring quarter final assessments, 2021-2022. Facilitated and guided adjunct Level 1 and 2 assessment team leaders, 2021-2022
. Wrote and designed the new ESL Level 3 final Writing/Listening and Reading/Speaking assessments for fall, winter, and spring quarters to align with CCRS in paper and digitized formats, 2020-2021
. Led and guided Level 3 teachers in using the new fall, winter & spring quarter paper and digitized final tests, 2020-2021
. Created a new curriculum for ESL Level 3 hybrid classes,2020-2021
. Facilitated and guided adjunct Level 1 and 2 assessment team leaders as they revised the tests, 2020-2021
. Collaborated on creating the ESL Community Involvement Track - Life/Literacy/Work Skills Pathway, 2020-2021
. Created Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 CLOs/Course Outlines - Reading/Speaking and Writing/Listening for SCC Curriculum Committee, 2020-2021
. Collaborated with adjunct Level 1 and 2 teachers in creating the Level 1 and 2 CLOs/Course Outlines - Reading/Speaking and Writing/Listening, 2020-2021
. Wrote ESL Writing Rubrics for Levels 3 and 2 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2019-2020
. Wrote ESL Reading Rubrics for Levels 1-3 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2019-2020
. Completed ESL Course of Record Forms Levels 1-6 with the ESL Steering Committee, 2019-2020
. Helped write ESL Program Review, 2019-2020, ESL/ABE
. Converted ESL Level 3 Final Tests into digitized format – Google Forms Level 3 Test, 2019-2020
. Assisted and guided Levels 1–3 teachers in converting and using the newly formatted online tests, 2019-2020
. Created a new curriculum for ESL Level 3 Online class, 2019-2020
. Created a YouTube video, Frequency Adverbs, for addition to my website, Cielito’s ESL Literacy Website, 2019-2020
. Updated Cielito’s ESL Literacy Website for pre-literate, high beginner, and intermediate ESL levels, http://eslliteracywebsite.blogspot.com/, 2018-2020
. Wrote Student Learning Outcomes for Level 3, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Digital Literacy based on CCRS Anchors, 2018-2019
. Wrote Speaking and Listening Rubric for Level 3 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Giving and Following Directions, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Compare and Contrast, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Introduction to Main Idea and Topics, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created ESL more lesson videos for YouTube, Cielito’s ESL Videos, 2018-2019
. ESL Course of Record, Levels 1-6, ESL Steering Committee, Fall 2019
. Student Learning Outcomes, ESL Level 3, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Digital Literacy based on CCRS Anchors, Spring 2019
. Speaking/Listening & Writing Rubrics, ESL Levels 3 & 2, based on CCRS Anchors, 2018-2019
. ESL Level 3 Curriculum Guidelines based on CCRS anchors, 2017-2018
. ESL Intermediate Website, http://eslliteracy2.blogspot.com/2017/06/esl-literacy-website-intermediate.html, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, Spring 2017
. ESL Literacy Website, http://eslliteracywebsite.blogspot.com/, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, Summer 2006, 2009, 2014, 2017
. Project Set-up and Design, Academic Support Program, ABE/ESL Spokane Community College, Summer 2015
. Developing the Academic Ability of Higher-Level Adult ESL Students, A Curriculum Guide, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2012-2013
. Training Cultural Brokers for Linguistic Minorities: Refugees/Immigrants, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, Spring 2012
. A Manual for Trainers of ESL Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Spring 2009
· Systematic Training of Teachers and Tutors of Adult ESL Learners without First Language Literacy Skills, Institute for Extended Learning and Commission on Adult Basic Education, 2008 -2009
· Volunteer ESL Literacy Project, Institute for Extended Learning, Winter 2009
· Volunteer ESL Literacy Project, Institute for Extended Learning, Fall 2008
· Tutor Curriculum Guide for Adult Preliterate and Low-literate Learners, IEL, Fall 2007
· Curriculum Guide for Preliterate and Non-literate Adult Learners, IEL, Winter 2005
. Created ESL level groups and level leads to decide on common core materials, texts, and innovative English language teaching resources, 2022-present
. Facilitated and led the organization of new/current materials in designated ESL resource rooms, 2022-present
. ESL/ABE Progression Policy, Spring 2024
. ESL Community and Career and Track Curriculum Building, Health Unit, Levels 0-3, 2021-2022
. Created a Proposal for ESL Materials Adoption Process, Winter 2022
. Revised ESL Level 2 and 3 final Writing/Listening and Reading/Speaking assessments for spring quarter to align with the new outcomes and CCRS in paper and digitized formats, 2021-2022
. Led and guided Level 1, 2, and 3 teachers in using the revised spring quarter final assessments, 2021-2022. Facilitated and guided adjunct Level 1 and 2 assessment team leaders, 2021-2022
. Wrote and designed the new ESL Level 3 final Writing/Listening and Reading/Speaking assessments for fall, winter, and spring quarters to align with CCRS in paper and digitized formats, 2020-2021
. Led and guided Level 3 teachers in using the new fall, winter & spring quarter paper and digitized final tests, 2020-2021
. Created a new curriculum for ESL Level 3 hybrid classes,2020-2021
. Facilitated and guided adjunct Level 1 and 2 assessment team leaders as they revised the tests, 2020-2021
. Collaborated on creating the ESL Community Involvement Track - Life/Literacy/Work Skills Pathway, 2020-2021
. Created Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1 CLOs/Course Outlines - Reading/Speaking and Writing/Listening for SCC Curriculum Committee, 2020-2021
. Collaborated with adjunct Level 1 and 2 teachers in creating the Level 1 and 2 CLOs/Course Outlines - Reading/Speaking and Writing/Listening, 2020-2021
. Wrote ESL Writing Rubrics for Levels 3 and 2 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2019-2020
. Wrote ESL Reading Rubrics for Levels 1-3 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2019-2020
. Completed ESL Course of Record Forms Levels 1-6 with the ESL Steering Committee, 2019-2020
. Helped write ESL Program Review, 2019-2020, ESL/ABE
. Converted ESL Level 3 Final Tests into digitized format – Google Forms Level 3 Test, 2019-2020
. Assisted and guided Levels 1–3 teachers in converting and using the newly formatted online tests, 2019-2020
. Created a new curriculum for ESL Level 3 Online class, 2019-2020
. Created a YouTube video, Frequency Adverbs, for addition to my website, Cielito’s ESL Literacy Website, 2019-2020
. Updated Cielito’s ESL Literacy Website for pre-literate, high beginner, and intermediate ESL levels, http://eslliteracywebsite.blogspot.com/, 2018-2020
. Wrote Student Learning Outcomes for Level 3, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Digital Literacy based on CCRS Anchors, 2018-2019
. Wrote Speaking and Listening Rubric for Level 3 based on learning outcomes and CCRS anchors, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Giving and Following Directions, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Compare and Contrast, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created a YouTube video, Introduction to Main Idea and Topics, for addition to my website, 2018-2019
. Created ESL more lesson videos for YouTube, Cielito’s ESL Videos, 2018-2019
. ESL Course of Record, Levels 1-6, ESL Steering Committee, Fall 2019
. Student Learning Outcomes, ESL Level 3, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Digital Literacy based on CCRS Anchors, Spring 2019
. Speaking/Listening & Writing Rubrics, ESL Levels 3 & 2, based on CCRS Anchors, 2018-2019
. ESL Level 3 Curriculum Guidelines based on CCRS anchors, 2017-2018
. ESL Intermediate Website, http://eslliteracy2.blogspot.com/2017/06/esl-literacy-website-intermediate.html, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, Spring 2017
. ESL Literacy Website, http://eslliteracywebsite.blogspot.com/, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, Summer 2006, 2009, 2014, 2017
. Project Set-up and Design, Academic Support Program, ABE/ESL Spokane Community College, Summer 2015
. Developing the Academic Ability of Higher-Level Adult ESL Students, A Curriculum Guide, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2012-2013
. Training Cultural Brokers for Linguistic Minorities: Refugees/Immigrants, Institute for Extended Learning, Community Colleges of Spokane, Spokane, Washington, Spring 2012
. A Manual for Trainers of ESL Tutors and Volunteers, Institute for Extended Learning, Spring 2009
· Systematic Training of Teachers and Tutors of Adult ESL Learners without First Language Literacy Skills, Institute for Extended Learning and Commission on Adult Basic Education, 2008 -2009
· Volunteer ESL Literacy Project, Institute for Extended Learning, Winter 2009
· Volunteer ESL Literacy Project, Institute for Extended Learning, Fall 2008
· Tutor Curriculum Guide for Adult Preliterate and Low-literate Learners, IEL, Fall 2007
· Curriculum Guide for Preliterate and Non-literate Adult Learners, IEL, Winter 2005
Publications
· Brekke, C. (2009). Tutor Curriculum Guide for Adult ESL Preliterate Learners. Commission on Adult Basic Education: http://adultedresource.coabe.org/
· Brekke, C. (2009). Curriculum Guide for Adult ESL Preliterate Learners. ProLiteracy Trainer Toolkit, Proliteracy America, http://www.proliteracy.org/training/toolkit.asp
· Brekke, C. (2009). Systematic Training of Tutors and Teachers of Adult ESL Learners. ProLiteracy Trainer Toolkit, http://www.proliteracy.org/training/toolkit.asp
· Brekke, C. (2009). Curriculum Guide for Adult ESL Preliterate Learners. ProLiteracy Trainer Toolkit, Proliteracy America, http://www.proliteracy.org/training/toolkit.asp
· Brekke, C. (2009). Systematic Training of Tutors and Teachers of Adult ESL Learners. ProLiteracy Trainer Toolkit, http://www.proliteracy.org/training/toolkit.asp
Masters Terminal Research
· Second Language Literacy Instruction of Adult Learners without First Language Literacy Skills, Summer 2007, a graduate terminal research presented to Eastern Washington University
Professional Committees
. Tenure-Track Review Committee, Chair, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2022 - present. ESL Materials/Curriculum Committee, Chair, ABE/ESL, SCC, 2022 - present.
. ESL Full-Time Committee, ABE/ESL, SCC, 2018 - present
. ABE Full-Time Executive Committee, ABE, SCC, 2019 - present
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference Committee, 2018 - present
. Hagan Foundation Center Committee, SCC, 2024 - present
. Professional Leave Committee, Spokane Community College, 2022 - 2024
. Community and Career Track Curriculum Committee, ABE/ESL, 2022-2023
. ESL Full-Time Tenure-Track and Annualized Screening Committee, ABE/ESL, SCC, 2019 - 2023
. ESL Skills Courses Curriculum Committee, ABE/ESL, SCC, 2021-2022
. Exceptional Faculty Award Committee, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2022 - 2023
. Teaching and Learning Center Committee, SCC, 2020 - 2022
. Professional Development Committee, Chair, ABE, SCC, 2019 - 2022
. Diversity, Equity & Global Awareness Committee, Spokane Community College, 2019-2020
. District Equity Council, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2018-2020
. Student Holistic Supports Committee, Spokane Community College, 2019-2020
. BEdA Handbook Committee, Co-chair, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2019-2020
. ESL Program Review Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2019-2020, 2024-2025
. ESL Steering Committee, Adult Basic Education, Spokane Community College, 2018-2019
. ABE/ESL Graduation Committee, Spokane Community College, 2019-2022
. SCC Building 15 Work Group Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2017-2018
. College and Career Readiness Standards Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2017-2019
. Program Development Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2016-2019
. Academic Support Program Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2015-2016
. Faculty Development Committee, ABE/ESL, Spokane Community College, 2015-2016
. Technology Committee, Adult Education, Spokane Community College, 2014-2015
. ESL Steering Committee, Institute for Extended Learning, Adult Basic Education, Community Colleges of Spokane, 2000-2012
· ESL Literacy Curriculum Committee, ESL, IEL, Adult Basic Education, 2004-2007
· Assessment Committee, ESL, IEL, ABE, 2001-2002, 2004-2007, 2009-2010
· Book Committee, ESL, IEL, ABE, 2000-2004
· World History Steering Committee, College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1991-1993
· ESL Steering Committee, College of Micronesia, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1990-1993
· Micronesian Civics Steering Committee, Berea Christian School, Micronesia, 1991-1993
· Student Government Committee, Facilitator, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1991-1993
· Social Studies Steering Committee, Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1989-1993
· Social Studies Textbook Committee, Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1989-1993
· ESL Steering Committee, Berea Christian School, Chuuk, Micronesia, 1986-1993
Professional Development History
. TLC/ESL Best Practices Workshop, Fall, Winter, Spring, 2022, 2023, 2024
. Screening Committee Guidelines, LinkedIn Learning, February 2024
. Trauma-Informed and Trauma Responsive Pedagogy, TLC, March 2024
. Universal Design for Learning, On-demand Canvas Training, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Retrieved March 2024
. Hey Chat GPT: Practical Uses for Designing ESL Instruction Using GenAI, Campus Development Day, May 2024
. Antiracism, Colorblindness, and Coalition Building, CDD, May 2024
. Increasing International Inclusivity, TLC On-Demand Canvas CDD Training, May 2024
. Making Space for Creativity and Innovation, Hagan Center Speaker Series, May 2024
. Transcending in Time & Love, DEI Art Inclusive Mural Project, SCC, May 2024
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Gonzaga University, February 24, 2024
. Sparking Student Engagement & Empowerment through Project-Based Language Learning, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 24, 2024
. Dusting Off the Power of Visuals, SREC, February 24, 2024
. Facilitate Change in Your Students Lives, SREC, February 24, 2024
. UDL-Infused AR Tools for Multilingual Learners, SREC, February 24, 2024
. Keys to Unlocking the Treasures of Academic Content, Webinar, Minnesota Adult Education Professional Development, March 2024
. Remedying the Adult Reading Rift: From Foundational Skills to Reading Proficiency, Webinar, Coalition on Adult Basic Education, April 2024
. UDL for Language Learners, Webinar, CAST Webinars, May 2024
. Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach, Webinar, CAST Webinars, May 2024
. Accelerating Literacy Acquisition for Multilingual Learners, Webinar, COABE, June 2024
. Long-term Vocabulary Retention for Adult ELLs through Retrieval Practice, Webinar, COABE, June 2024
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Amplifying Opportunities for Multilingual Learners: Where Do We Begin? Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Information Gaps & Barrier Games: Beyond the ELL Classroom; Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Marshallese Cultural Values Shaping Our Students, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Developing Teacher and Leader Expertise for Equitable Instruction for Multilingual Learners, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, February 23, 2022
. Trauma Informed Care, CDP, On-Demand Training, TLC Canvas, October 2023
. Native 101: Sharing Native Knowledge & Humor, NASO Event, November 2023
. Project Management, Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan, On Demand Professional Development, December 2023
. Benefits of Language and Accent Diversity among ABE Teachers and Volunteers, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved January 20, 2023
. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Webinar, Teaching and Learning Center for Excellence, Columbia Basin College, Retrieved April 7, 2023
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, March 17, 2023
. Competency Based Interviewing, Al a Carte Training, CCS, March 21, 2023
. ESL Sharing Session/Collaboration for What Works or Best Practices, Facilitator, ESL Materials Adoption Committee, Campus Development Day, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Learners Through Culture Shock, CDD, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Improving Students’ Self-Efficacy Through Strengths-Based Teaching, CDD, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Creating Equitable Learning Environments – Addressing Microaggressions, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 22, 2023
. CCS EDI-AR Diversity Training, CCS, June 16, 2023
. Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work, EDI-AR LinkedIn Learning, Retrieved June 16, 2023
. Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, EDI-AR LinkedIn Learning, Retrieved June 20, 2023
. Ungrading, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Winter Quarter 2022
. Designing Culturally Responsive Curriculum, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Spring Quarter 2022
. Best Practices for Working with Immigrant and Refugee Students, TLC, SCC, May 5, 2022
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Facing the Reflections in Mirror: An Intersectional Analysis of how Race, Language, and Class impact Teaching in a Heterogeneous Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous Dual Immersion Program, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Community-Based: ESL Teaching Strategies for Immigrant Adults, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Development and Testing of a Textbook Evaluation Instrument, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Academic Vocabulary in Discourse: Noun Groups and Nominalizations, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Celebrate Norooz with me! Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Preparing Multilingual Learners for College & Career Success, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved March 4, 2022
. Reframing Literacies Through the Eyes of Refugees and SLIFE Students, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved June 14, 2022
. Asset Based Teaching Changing Perceptions to Create a Sense of Belonging, Ilene Winokur, Webinar, Retrieved May 27, 2022
. Empowering the Language Learner, Diane Larsen-Freeman, Webinar, The New School, Retrieved January 21, 2022
. Equity, Not Equality: Practical Racial Justice Strategies to Increase Awareness, Webinar, Coalition on Adult Basic Education, Retrieved March 18, 2022
. Universal Design for Learning, Self-Paced Reading, 2022
. Translanguaging as an Antiracist Practice, Webinar, Minnesota Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved November 4, 2022
. Standards Off the Shelf: CCRS with ESL Core Curriculum Textbooks, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved November 18, 2022
. Powerful Reading Routines for English Learners, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved December 2, 2022
. Title IX, EDI-AR Training, CCS, July 1, 2022
. Tenure Review Committee, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, October 14, 2022
. Prioritizing Self-care: The Importance of Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 17, 2022
. Racial Identity Development Models, On-demand Training Video, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC
. Unlocking the Key Literacies, On-demand Training Video, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC
. Is antiracist English language teaching possible? Reaching beyond the horizon for racial justice in TESOL, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Utilizing Universal Design for Learning in TESOL, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Welcoming Washington: A Collective Effort to Support Afghan Arrivals, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Writing Clear Instructions to Increase Equity for Multilingual Students, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Embodied Oral Reading for Enhancing English Language Teaching Course Content, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Post-Pandemic Equity Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Brain-Based Approaches to Teaching, Sarah Lynn, Webinar, The New School, Retrieved October 1, 2021
. Plain Language in Practice: A Pathway for Language Justice, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved November 4, 2021
. Navigating the Curriculum Process: Moving Course and Program Changes Through Curriculum Committee, TLC, SCC, March 8, 2021
. Article 4 Master Contract, Workload and Terms of Employment Training, CCS, March 18, 2021
. Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 30, 2021
. Competency Based Interviewing, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 30, 2021. Sexual Harassment Prevention, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 9, 2021
. 7 Deadly Sins: Ethics Case Studies, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 9, 2021
. Article 3 Master Contract, Academic Freedom and Safe Working Conditions, CCS, May 14, 2021
. Crucial Conversation on Racial Equity Part 2, Spokane Community College, (accessed on June 8, 2021)
. Applying TILT to Your Courses, On-demand Training Modules, TLC, SCC, Winter Quarter 2021
. Equity-Minded Instruction Strategies, On-demand Training Modules, TLC, SCC, Spring Quarter 2021
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 27, 2021
. Tenure Review Committee, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, October 14, 2021
. Strategies for Building Trust, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 22, 2021
. Facilitating Learning, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 22, 2021
. Grading Strategies, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, November 5, 2021
. Native-American Heritage, by Margo Hill, NASO, SCC, November 19, 2021
. Using Universal Design for Learning, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Fall Quarter 2021
. Webinar: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, Washington State Employee Assistance Program, Retrieved April 16, 2021
. Webinar: Stress Management, Washington State Employee Assistance Program, Retrieved April 23, 2021
. Webinar: Reclaim the JOY of Teaching: Optimism Amid Adversity, by Michelle Gielan, Accessed on May 28, 2021
. Canvas Essentials, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Panopto Basics, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Zoom Essentials, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Student Advice on How We Can Better Contribute to a “Color Brave” Atmosphere, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 15, 2020
. Crucial Conversation on Racial Equity Part 1, SCC, October 21, 2020
. Webinar: Strategies for a Hybrid Approach to Teaching English Learners, August 7, 2020
. Webcast: Hybrid Classroom, How to Teach Online And In-Class Students at The Same Time, September 18, 2020
. Webinar: Reading: From a Distance, COABE, September 25, 2020
. Webinar: Online Tips for Engaging Students in Online English Language Learning, Nov 13, 2020
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Faculty Training, February 11, 2020
. TILT for ESL Faculty, Designing Transparent Assignments, SCC TLC, February 21, 2020
. BEdA and Development Education Summit, March 6, 2020
. Cyber Security Awareness Training, March 7, 2020
. Webcast: Zoom 101, CCS eLearning, March 20, 2020
. Webcast: Canvas and Zoom Quick Start Guide, CCS eLearning, Mar 24, 2020
. Webcast: Zoom Tutorial Project, CCS eLearning, April 2, 2020
Spokane ESL Regional Conference, February 29, 2020
. Webinar: Using Games to Differentiate, Motivate, and Engage, COABE, January 31, 2020
. Webcast: Accessing and Using Office 365 Cloud Storage, CCS, February 21, 2020
. Webinar: Building Opportunities Through Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, COABE, February 24, 2020
. Webcast: How to Teach an Online Lesson with Zoom, March 18, 2020
. Webinar: Best Practices for Teaching Online, COABE, April 17, 2020
. Webinar: Distance Learning: Ideas from The Field, ProLiteracy, April 25, May 1, May 8, May 22,
. Webcast: How to Teach an Online Lesson with Zoom, April 3, 2020
. Webcast: Teach & Share: Teaching with Facebook, April 6, 2020
. Webcast: Use Your Facebook Group as a Learning Platform, April 7, 2020
. Webcast: Tutorial on Using Zoom for Class Instruction, April 9, 2020
. Webcast: Online Teaching Ideas for ESL Learners – Online Games, April 18, 2020
. Webinar: Student Engagement in Online Learning, COABE, April 20, 2020
. Webcast: How to Create a Google Forms Quiz (Test), April 30, 2020
. Webcast: Race in America, by Phil Vischer, June 14, 2020
. Webinar: CCRS in the ABE/ESL Classroom, MN ABE Professional Development, October 4, 2019. (Standards-based teaching practices focusing on Shift 2: Evidence, and on CCRS Reading, Speaking and Listening Anchors)
. Webinar: Fostering Metacognitive Skills and Critical Thinking in the Classroom, COABE, October 11, 2019. (Discovering metacognition activities, strategies, and lessons to build important thinking
skills which specifically benefit students with learning difficulties.)
. Webinar: Integrating Social Justice into Teacher Education & Classroom, TESOL, October 25, 2019. (Community-based pedagogies for infusing social justice in classrooms with interrupted formal education and refugee-background students)
. Webinar: Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, TESOL, November 8, 2019. (Using a strengths-based approach with students living with trauma, violence and chronic stress, participants learn practical strategies that will transform classrooms and schools into safe, supportive, productive and positive places)
. Webinar: Seamless: Soft Skills in the Classroom and Beyond, COABE, November 21, 2019. (Strategies for seamless integration of soft skills and academics)
. New Canvas Gradebook, SCC TLC/eLearning, October 21, 2019
. College and Career Readiness Standards 201, SCC, May 17, 2019. Reading Apprenticeship, SCC, TLC, April 19, 2019
. SCC Screening Committee – Faculty, April 2, 2019
. Course-level Student Learning Outcomes, SCC, Workshops 1-3, February 2019
. eLearning and Technology, SBCTC at SCC, February 8, 2019
. Transparency in Learning and Teaching, Designing Transparent Assignments, SCC, January 9, 2019
. Webcast, Comprehension: Helping English Language Learners Grasp the Full Picture, American Federation of Teachers, January 24, 2019
. Webinar: Teaching Reading 1, 2, 3 - The Order Matters, COABE, May 3, 2019. (Why sequence matters and identifying where students are along their path, allowing teachers to effectively target lessons to focus on the students' current skill level)
. Webinar: 10 Reading Strategies That Support Comprehension, COABE, May 13, 2019. (Tools to expand a teacher’s repertoire and broaden the scope of reading instruction)
. Webinar: Language Lifts to Help Them Soar: Planning ESL Instruction Using the English Language Proficiency Standards, COABE, May 13, 2019. (A scaffolded approach to meeting the College and Career Readiness Standards)
. Webinar: ELA Instruction in the Contextualized Classroom: A Standards-Based Approach to Soft Skills-Infused Instruction, COABE, May 21, 2019. (Strategies in teaching academic and soft skills in the classroom in a way that will most benefit ESL students)
. Tenure-Track Faculty and Tenure Committee Training, SCC, October 17, 2018
. Academic Employee Training, CCS, September 17, 2018
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Mukogawa Institute, February 2011-2015, 2018
. Webinar, Read Naturally GATE (Group and Tutoring Edition): Reading Intervention for Small Groups, Read Naturally Inc., November 14, 2018
. Webinar, Foundational Reading Skills: Standards Tell Us What Research Tells Us How, Read Naturally Inc., November 21, 2018
. Webinar, What We Need to Know About Reading Fluency, Read Naturally Inc., November 21, 2018 . Annual eLearning Academy, Community Colleges of Spokane, September 16-17, 2014
. TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Convention, Boston, Massachusettes, March 24 - March 27, 2010
. COABE (Commission on Adult Basic Education) Conference, Loiusville, Kentucky, April 17 - 20, 2009
· TESOL Convention, Seattle, Washington, March 21 – March 24, 2007
· TESOL Convention, Long Beach, California, March 31 - April 3, 2004
· TESOL Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 19 - 23, 2002
· Teaching Pre-literate Adult Refugee Students Part 2, Fall Workshop, Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, Washington, November 4, 2005
· Teaching Pre-literate Adult Refugee Student Part 1, Spring Workshop, Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, Washington, May 14, 2005
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, February 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
· Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Gonzaga University, February 1999 – 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009
· Literacy Workshop: Learning Differences, IEL, ABE, March 17, 2005
· ESL Literacy Workshop: Preliterate and Beginning ESL Literacy, IEL, ABE, April 30, 2004
· ESL Literacy Training: Have Text, Will Travel, Will Talk, IEL/ABE, May 2002
· Program Development In-service Training, IEL, ABE, 1999 – 2015
. Screening Committee Guidelines, LinkedIn Learning, February 2024
. Trauma-Informed and Trauma Responsive Pedagogy, TLC, March 2024
. Universal Design for Learning, On-demand Canvas Training, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Retrieved March 2024
. Hey Chat GPT: Practical Uses for Designing ESL Instruction Using GenAI, Campus Development Day, May 2024
. Antiracism, Colorblindness, and Coalition Building, CDD, May 2024
. Increasing International Inclusivity, TLC On-Demand Canvas CDD Training, May 2024
. Making Space for Creativity and Innovation, Hagan Center Speaker Series, May 2024
. Transcending in Time & Love, DEI Art Inclusive Mural Project, SCC, May 2024
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Gonzaga University, February 24, 2024
. Sparking Student Engagement & Empowerment through Project-Based Language Learning, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 24, 2024
. Dusting Off the Power of Visuals, SREC, February 24, 2024
. Facilitate Change in Your Students Lives, SREC, February 24, 2024
. UDL-Infused AR Tools for Multilingual Learners, SREC, February 24, 2024
. Keys to Unlocking the Treasures of Academic Content, Webinar, Minnesota Adult Education Professional Development, March 2024
. Remedying the Adult Reading Rift: From Foundational Skills to Reading Proficiency, Webinar, Coalition on Adult Basic Education, April 2024
. UDL for Language Learners, Webinar, CAST Webinars, May 2024
. Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach, Webinar, CAST Webinars, May 2024
. Accelerating Literacy Acquisition for Multilingual Learners, Webinar, COABE, June 2024
. Long-term Vocabulary Retention for Adult ELLs through Retrieval Practice, Webinar, COABE, June 2024
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Amplifying Opportunities for Multilingual Learners: Where Do We Begin? Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Information Gaps & Barrier Games: Beyond the ELL Classroom; Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Marshallese Cultural Values Shaping Our Students, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Developing Teacher and Leader Expertise for Equitable Instruction for Multilingual Learners, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 25, 2023
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, February 23, 2022
. Trauma Informed Care, CDP, On-Demand Training, TLC Canvas, October 2023
. Native 101: Sharing Native Knowledge & Humor, NASO Event, November 2023
. Project Management, Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan, On Demand Professional Development, December 2023
. Benefits of Language and Accent Diversity among ABE Teachers and Volunteers, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved January 20, 2023
. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Culturally Responsive Teaching, Webinar, Teaching and Learning Center for Excellence, Columbia Basin College, Retrieved April 7, 2023
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, March 17, 2023
. Competency Based Interviewing, Al a Carte Training, CCS, March 21, 2023
. ESL Sharing Session/Collaboration for What Works or Best Practices, Facilitator, ESL Materials Adoption Committee, Campus Development Day, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Learners Through Culture Shock, CDD, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Improving Students’ Self-Efficacy Through Strengths-Based Teaching, CDD, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 2, 2023
. Creating Equitable Learning Environments – Addressing Microaggressions, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, May 22, 2023
. CCS EDI-AR Diversity Training, CCS, June 16, 2023
. Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work, EDI-AR LinkedIn Learning, Retrieved June 16, 2023
. Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences, EDI-AR LinkedIn Learning, Retrieved June 20, 2023
. Ungrading, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Winter Quarter 2022
. Designing Culturally Responsive Curriculum, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Spring Quarter 2022
. Best Practices for Working with Immigrant and Refugee Students, TLC, SCC, May 5, 2022
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Facing the Reflections in Mirror: An Intersectional Analysis of how Race, Language, and Class impact Teaching in a Heterogeneous Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous Dual Immersion Program, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Community-Based: ESL Teaching Strategies for Immigrant Adults, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Development and Testing of a Textbook Evaluation Instrument, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Academic Vocabulary in Discourse: Noun Groups and Nominalizations, Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Celebrate Norooz with me! Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 26, 2022
. Preparing Multilingual Learners for College & Career Success, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved March 4, 2022
. Reframing Literacies Through the Eyes of Refugees and SLIFE Students, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved June 14, 2022
. Asset Based Teaching Changing Perceptions to Create a Sense of Belonging, Ilene Winokur, Webinar, Retrieved May 27, 2022
. Empowering the Language Learner, Diane Larsen-Freeman, Webinar, The New School, Retrieved January 21, 2022
. Equity, Not Equality: Practical Racial Justice Strategies to Increase Awareness, Webinar, Coalition on Adult Basic Education, Retrieved March 18, 2022
. Universal Design for Learning, Self-Paced Reading, 2022
. Translanguaging as an Antiracist Practice, Webinar, Minnesota Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved November 4, 2022
. Standards Off the Shelf: CCRS with ESL Core Curriculum Textbooks, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved November 18, 2022
. Powerful Reading Routines for English Learners, Webinar, MN Adult Education Professional Development, Retrieved December 2, 2022
. Title IX, EDI-AR Training, CCS, July 1, 2022
. Tenure Review Committee, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, October 14, 2022
. Prioritizing Self-care: The Importance of Putting Your Oxygen Mask on First, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 17, 2022
. Racial Identity Development Models, On-demand Training Video, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC
. Unlocking the Key Literacies, On-demand Training Video, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC
. Is antiracist English language teaching possible? Reaching beyond the horizon for racial justice in TESOL, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Utilizing Universal Design for Learning in TESOL, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Welcoming Washington: A Collective Effort to Support Afghan Arrivals, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Writing Clear Instructions to Increase Equity for Multilingual Students, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Embodied Oral Reading for Enhancing English Language Teaching Course Content, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Post-Pandemic Equity Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners, WAESOL, October 23, 2021
. Brain-Based Approaches to Teaching, Sarah Lynn, Webinar, The New School, Retrieved October 1, 2021
. Plain Language in Practice: A Pathway for Language Justice, Webinar, Center for Applied Linguistics, Retrieved November 4, 2021
. Navigating the Curriculum Process: Moving Course and Program Changes Through Curriculum Committee, TLC, SCC, March 8, 2021
. Article 4 Master Contract, Workload and Terms of Employment Training, CCS, March 18, 2021
. Mandatory Reporter of Child Abuse, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 30, 2021
. Competency Based Interviewing, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 30, 2021. Sexual Harassment Prevention, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 9, 2021
. 7 Deadly Sins: Ethics Case Studies, Academic Employee Training, CCS, April 9, 2021
. Article 3 Master Contract, Academic Freedom and Safe Working Conditions, CCS, May 14, 2021
. Crucial Conversation on Racial Equity Part 2, Spokane Community College, (accessed on June 8, 2021)
. Applying TILT to Your Courses, On-demand Training Modules, TLC, SCC, Winter Quarter 2021
. Equity-Minded Instruction Strategies, On-demand Training Modules, TLC, SCC, Spring Quarter 2021
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, February 27, 2021
. Tenure Review Committee, Academic Faculty Training, CCS, October 14, 2021
. Strategies for Building Trust, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 22, 2021
. Facilitating Learning, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, October 22, 2021
. Grading Strategies, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, November 5, 2021
. Native-American Heritage, by Margo Hill, NASO, SCC, November 19, 2021
. Using Universal Design for Learning, On-demand Canvas Training Modules, Teaching and Learning Center, SCC, Fall Quarter 2021
. Webinar: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, Washington State Employee Assistance Program, Retrieved April 16, 2021
. Webinar: Stress Management, Washington State Employee Assistance Program, Retrieved April 23, 2021
. Webinar: Reclaim the JOY of Teaching: Optimism Amid Adversity, by Michelle Gielan, Accessed on May 28, 2021
. Canvas Essentials, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Panopto Basics, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Zoom Essentials, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 14, 2020
. Student Advice on How We Can Better Contribute to a “Color Brave” Atmosphere, eLearning Academy, CCS, September 15, 2020
. Crucial Conversation on Racial Equity Part 1, SCC, October 21, 2020
. Webinar: Strategies for a Hybrid Approach to Teaching English Learners, August 7, 2020
. Webcast: Hybrid Classroom, How to Teach Online And In-Class Students at The Same Time, September 18, 2020
. Webinar: Reading: From a Distance, COABE, September 25, 2020
. Webinar: Online Tips for Engaging Students in Online English Language Learning, Nov 13, 2020
. Screening Committee Guidelines, Faculty Training, February 11, 2020
. TILT for ESL Faculty, Designing Transparent Assignments, SCC TLC, February 21, 2020
. BEdA and Development Education Summit, March 6, 2020
. Cyber Security Awareness Training, March 7, 2020
. Webcast: Zoom 101, CCS eLearning, March 20, 2020
. Webcast: Canvas and Zoom Quick Start Guide, CCS eLearning, Mar 24, 2020
. Webcast: Zoom Tutorial Project, CCS eLearning, April 2, 2020
Spokane ESL Regional Conference, February 29, 2020
. Webinar: Using Games to Differentiate, Motivate, and Engage, COABE, January 31, 2020
. Webcast: Accessing and Using Office 365 Cloud Storage, CCS, February 21, 2020
. Webinar: Building Opportunities Through Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, COABE, February 24, 2020
. Webcast: How to Teach an Online Lesson with Zoom, March 18, 2020
. Webinar: Best Practices for Teaching Online, COABE, April 17, 2020
. Webinar: Distance Learning: Ideas from The Field, ProLiteracy, April 25, May 1, May 8, May 22,
. Webcast: How to Teach an Online Lesson with Zoom, April 3, 2020
. Webcast: Teach & Share: Teaching with Facebook, April 6, 2020
. Webcast: Use Your Facebook Group as a Learning Platform, April 7, 2020
. Webcast: Tutorial on Using Zoom for Class Instruction, April 9, 2020
. Webcast: Online Teaching Ideas for ESL Learners – Online Games, April 18, 2020
. Webinar: Student Engagement in Online Learning, COABE, April 20, 2020
. Webcast: How to Create a Google Forms Quiz (Test), April 30, 2020
. Webcast: Race in America, by Phil Vischer, June 14, 2020
. Webinar: CCRS in the ABE/ESL Classroom, MN ABE Professional Development, October 4, 2019. (Standards-based teaching practices focusing on Shift 2: Evidence, and on CCRS Reading, Speaking and Listening Anchors)
. Webinar: Fostering Metacognitive Skills and Critical Thinking in the Classroom, COABE, October 11, 2019. (Discovering metacognition activities, strategies, and lessons to build important thinking
skills which specifically benefit students with learning difficulties.)
. Webinar: Integrating Social Justice into Teacher Education & Classroom, TESOL, October 25, 2019. (Community-based pedagogies for infusing social justice in classrooms with interrupted formal education and refugee-background students)
. Webinar: Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, TESOL, November 8, 2019. (Using a strengths-based approach with students living with trauma, violence and chronic stress, participants learn practical strategies that will transform classrooms and schools into safe, supportive, productive and positive places)
. Webinar: Seamless: Soft Skills in the Classroom and Beyond, COABE, November 21, 2019. (Strategies for seamless integration of soft skills and academics)
. New Canvas Gradebook, SCC TLC/eLearning, October 21, 2019
. College and Career Readiness Standards 201, SCC, May 17, 2019. Reading Apprenticeship, SCC, TLC, April 19, 2019
. SCC Screening Committee – Faculty, April 2, 2019
. Course-level Student Learning Outcomes, SCC, Workshops 1-3, February 2019
. eLearning and Technology, SBCTC at SCC, February 8, 2019
. Transparency in Learning and Teaching, Designing Transparent Assignments, SCC, January 9, 2019
. Webcast, Comprehension: Helping English Language Learners Grasp the Full Picture, American Federation of Teachers, January 24, 2019
. Webinar: Teaching Reading 1, 2, 3 - The Order Matters, COABE, May 3, 2019. (Why sequence matters and identifying where students are along their path, allowing teachers to effectively target lessons to focus on the students' current skill level)
. Webinar: 10 Reading Strategies That Support Comprehension, COABE, May 13, 2019. (Tools to expand a teacher’s repertoire and broaden the scope of reading instruction)
. Webinar: Language Lifts to Help Them Soar: Planning ESL Instruction Using the English Language Proficiency Standards, COABE, May 13, 2019. (A scaffolded approach to meeting the College and Career Readiness Standards)
. Webinar: ELA Instruction in the Contextualized Classroom: A Standards-Based Approach to Soft Skills-Infused Instruction, COABE, May 21, 2019. (Strategies in teaching academic and soft skills in the classroom in a way that will most benefit ESL students)
. Tenure-Track Faculty and Tenure Committee Training, SCC, October 17, 2018
. Academic Employee Training, CCS, September 17, 2018
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Mukogawa Institute, February 2011-2015, 2018
. Webinar, Read Naturally GATE (Group and Tutoring Edition): Reading Intervention for Small Groups, Read Naturally Inc., November 14, 2018
. Webinar, Foundational Reading Skills: Standards Tell Us What Research Tells Us How, Read Naturally Inc., November 21, 2018
. Webinar, What We Need to Know About Reading Fluency, Read Naturally Inc., November 21, 2018 . Annual eLearning Academy, Community Colleges of Spokane, September 16-17, 2014
. TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) Convention, Boston, Massachusettes, March 24 - March 27, 2010
. COABE (Commission on Adult Basic Education) Conference, Loiusville, Kentucky, April 17 - 20, 2009
· TESOL Convention, Seattle, Washington, March 21 – March 24, 2007
· TESOL Convention, Long Beach, California, March 31 - April 3, 2004
· TESOL Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah, April 19 - 23, 2002
· Teaching Pre-literate Adult Refugee Students Part 2, Fall Workshop, Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, Washington, November 4, 2005
· Teaching Pre-literate Adult Refugee Student Part 1, Spring Workshop, Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, Washington, May 14, 2005
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, February 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
· Spokane Regional ESL Conference, Gonzaga University, February 1999 – 2003, 2005, 2008, 2009
· Literacy Workshop: Learning Differences, IEL, ABE, March 17, 2005
· ESL Literacy Workshop: Preliterate and Beginning ESL Literacy, IEL, ABE, April 30, 2004
· ESL Literacy Training: Have Text, Will Travel, Will Talk, IEL/ABE, May 2002
· Program Development In-service Training, IEL, ABE, 1999 – 2015
Professional Affiliations
. COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education)
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference
. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Association
. Spokane Regional ESL Conference
. TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) International Association
Computer Technology Skills
· Website Developer, Trellix Site Builder, Blackboard Learn, Canvas Leaning Management System, PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher,
Languages
· English, Tagalog (Pilipino), some Spanish, and some Micronesian
Volunteer Experience
Languages
· English, Tagalog (Pilipino), some Spanish, and some Micronesian
Volunteer Experience
. Life Center Church, Spokane, WA, 2017-2020
. Timberview Christian Fellowship, Mead, WA, 1995-2014, Sunday School Teacher, Greeter, Teller
. Union Gospel Mission & City Gate Ministries, Spokane, WA, Occassional Kitchen/Dining Room Assistant
. Barton School, First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, Washington, 1994-1995, ESL Tutor
. Filipino Association in Micronesia, Community development and fundraising projects, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1987-1993, Secretary
. Berea Christian Church, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1986-1993, Sunday School Teacher
. Filipino Association in Micronesia Newsletter, Chuuk, FSM, 1986-1988, Editor/Writer
. Christ Ambassadors Fellowship, Pasig, Philippines, 1984-1986, Secretary
. Pasig Bethel Temple, Manila, Philippines, 1983-1986, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Youth Worker
. Timberview Christian Fellowship, Mead, WA, 1995-2014, Sunday School Teacher, Greeter, Teller
. Union Gospel Mission & City Gate Ministries, Spokane, WA, Occassional Kitchen/Dining Room Assistant
. Barton School, First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, Washington, 1994-1995, ESL Tutor
. Filipino Association in Micronesia, Community development and fundraising projects, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1987-1993, Secretary
. Berea Christian Church, Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, 1986-1993, Sunday School Teacher
. Filipino Association in Micronesia Newsletter, Chuuk, FSM, 1986-1988, Editor/Writer
. Christ Ambassadors Fellowship, Pasig, Philippines, 1984-1986, Secretary
. Pasig Bethel Temple, Manila, Philippines, 1983-1986, Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Youth Worker
Other Work Experience
· Merchant Services Representative, Bank of America, Spokane, WA, January 1998 - August 1998
· Secretary/Receptionist, Celso Delmundo MD, PC, Chicago, Illinois, August 1993 - June 1994
· New Accounts Representative; Teller, Bank of the Philippine Islands, Manila, Philippines, August 1981 - June 1986
· Secretary/Receptionist, Countryside Medical Dental Clinic, Manila, Philippines, March 1980 – July 1981
Bio
Cielito Brekke teaches ESL to immigrants and refugees at the Adult Basic Education division of Spokane Community College. She has been teaching ESL since 1985. She taught ESL in the Federated States of Micronesia for 7 years, and has been teaching ESL at SCC since 1998. Cielito has a Master of Education degree, major in Adult Education, with emphasis in ESL literacy from Eastern Washington University.
Cielito also taught at Whitworth University, School of Education and TESOL Program as an adjunct instructor. She also taught in the Master in Teaching ESL department of Gonzaga University. She has conducted numerous ESL literacy training workshops at the Institute for Extended Learning/SCC, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, and Jewish Family Services, Columbus, Ohio. She was a guest lecturer/speaker on several occasions to student teachers enrolled in the ESL teacher certification program of Eastern Washington University. She often speaks and presents in the MA/TESL program of Gonzaga University and ELL Endorsement program of Whitworth University. She has also given ESL presentations at Spokane ESL Regional Conferences, international TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) conferences, and the national COABE (Commission on Adult Basic Education) conference. She also published a curriculum for ESL teachers, tutors, and volunteers on the COABE and Proliteracy web sites.
Cielito received the Exceptional Faculty Award given by the Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation and the Spokane Teachers Credit Union in September 2008. She also won the Incentive Grant award from Commission on Adult Basic Education in 2008, CCS Foundation Mini-Grant Award in 2009, and the IEL/SCC Equity Diversity Mini-Grant in 2011. Other awards that she has received include the Commendable Service Award from College of Micronesia in 1993, and the Outstanding Service and Contributions Award from Berea Christian School in 1992. Both awards were given when she was teaching in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Cielito has received numerous stipends from the Institute for Extended Learning/SCC to work on ESL literacy projects: developing ESL assessments, writing ESL curricula, facilitating ESL literacy workshops, writing a manual for training ESL tutors and volunteers, and designing an ESL literacy website.
Cielito has served on numerous professional committees. At the ABE/ESL division, Cielito has served on the following committees: Tenure-Track Review Committee, ESL Materials/Curriculum Committee, ESL Full-Time Committee, ABE Full-Time Executive Committee, ESL Full-Time Tenure-Track and Annualized Screening Committee, Academic Support Program, BEdA Employee Handbook, College and Career Readiness Standards, ESL Assessment, ESL Curriculum, ESL Program Review, ESL Steering, Faculty Development, ABE/ESL Graduation Committee, Program Development Day Committee, Professional Development, SCC Building 15 Workgroup, and Technology Committee. At SCC and CCS, Cielito has served on the Hagan Foundation Center Committee, Professional Leave Committee, Exceptional Faculty Award Committee, Teaching and Learning Center, Diversity, Equity, and Global Awareness Committee, Student Holistic Supports-Guided Pathways Committee, and District Equity Council. At the College of Micronesia and Berea Christian School, she served on the World History Steering Committee, ESL Steering Committee, Micronesian Civics Steering Committee, Student Government Committee, and Social Studies Steering Committee.
Cielito is married, and has two wonderful adult children and two beautiful grandchildren.
