Phyllis E. VanBuren

Phyllis E. VanBuren
(Colaboradora, Minnesota)

Experiencia profesional

1979-2012         St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

                        Profesora, catedrática en español, alemán, pedagogía de lenguas extranjeras

Dicto clases a todos los niveles, desde los principiantes hasta los graduados.  Dirijo programas estudiantiles en el extranjero.

2000-2003           Bethel College (universidad), St. Paul, MN

                        Profesora, catedrática en español, pedagogía de lenguas extranjeras, pedagogía en la secundaria

                        Dicté clases en una universidad privada durante un año de sabático.

1994                 Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica

                        Profesora invitada para enseñar un semestre intenso (en un mes) de capacitación para los profesores costarricenses en la enseñanza del español como segunda lengua

1970-1979         St. Cloud Public Schools, St. Cloud, MN

                        Maestra de los niveles I-IV en la escuela secundaria

1969-1970         Red Wing Public Schools, Red Wing, MN

                        Maestra de los niveles I-IV en la escuela intermedia y la escuela secundaria

Formación académica

1990-1992         Doctorado (la lingüística aplicada en español, la pedagogía de lenguas extranjeras)

                        The Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH

1970-1976         Maestría (pedagogía, español, alemán)

                        St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

1965-1969         Bachillerato (español, alemán, pedagogía)

                        St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Idiomas           inglés:  lengua materna
                       español:  superior, la escala de proficiencia de ACTFL/LTI
                       alemán:  avanzado alto, la escala de proficiencia de ACTFL/LTI

Informática:   Conocimiento al nivel de usuario de Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Wiki, Desire2Learn, Skype, GoToMeeting, Outlook

Logros profesionales:

2011                 dos artículos publicados,  III Congreso Internacional de Lingüística Aplicada CILAP 2011, Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica

2011-2013         Presidenta estatal de Delta Kappa Gamma Sociedad Internacional de Educadoras Destacadas

2010-2013         Miembro de la Mesa Directiva de la Asociación de Profesores del Español y Portugués (AATSP)

2009                 Premio estatal por el servicio extraordinario en Delta Kappa Gamma

2008                 Premio Percy Fearing en el estado de Minesota por una unidad innovadora en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras

2006                 Premio Emma Birkmaier en el estado de Minesota por años de promover el estudio de lenguas y culturas en el estado

2002                 Premio Ricardo Narváez por ser nombrada la mejor profesora de español en el estado (premio anual)

Selected Publications: 
VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2011).  Integrating Form to Focus on the Message:  Using Stories to Teach the Verbal Forms of Spanish.  Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2011).  Web 2.0 Tools: Students Use Technology to Post Their Oral and Written Work Online.  Universidad Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2008).   Online Pre- and Post-tests for the 6^th edition of Interacciones, E. Spinelli, et. al.  Cengage, Boston, MA.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2008).   Revision of the Web-based activities for the 6^th edition of Interacciones, E. Spinelli, et. al.  Cengage, Boston, MA.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (2007).  Frida Kahlo:  Mujer e ícono.  In AP Spanish Language 2007-08 Professional Development Workshop Materials.  Special Focus: Teaching Writing.  College Board, New York, New York.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  St. Cloud Times Writers Group.  St. Cloud Times.   St. Cloud, MN.  (monthly since October 2004)  In particular, January, 2005—The Year of Languages; February, April, June, 2005 related to teachers, schools and teaching; February and March 2006 related to cultural differences between the USA and Guatemala, March 2007 invited participation in the legislative process to realize articulated long-sequences of the study of other languages and cultures in MN schools

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2005)   Are the Standards Standard Practice? (Feature Article)  Minnesota Language Review, 33 (3), 5-7.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2004).  A Capitol Trip.  Minnesota Language Review,  32 (3), 1&6.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2002).  An “Accomplished” Teacher Describes the Process for National Board

Certification at the MCTLC Fall conference 2002..  Minnesota Language Review,  31 (1), 17..

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2002).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  31 (1), 1-2.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2003).  What is Advisory Council?  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (3), 29.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2003).  News from DC.  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (3), 8.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2003).  Success Stories Across the CSC States.  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (3), 7.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2003).  Bringing CSC Back to Minnesota: (1) The Power of the Past; (2) Contextualization:  The Open Door for Grammar.  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (3), 5.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2002).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review, 30 (3), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  A Visit to the Hill.  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (1), 7-8.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  30 (1), 1-2.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  MCTLC Best Practices Workshop.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (4), 18.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (4), 1-2.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  A Tapestry and a Spider Web.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (3), 5-6.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (3), 1-2.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2001).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (2), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  From MCTLC:  Professional Development.  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  February, 2001.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  A Look Forward.  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  January, 2001.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  National Certification for Teach of World Languages Other than English (WLOE).  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  January, 2001.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  The BIG News.  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  December, 2000.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  MCTLC Joins in Panel Selection.  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  December, 2000.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  From MCTLC.  The Minnesota Language Education Update: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  November, 2000.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  Languages and Administrators 101.  The Minnesota Language Education Upate: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  November, 2000.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  Expand Your Horizons:  Embrace the Future.  The Minnesota Language Education Upate: News, Information, and Resources for Minnesota World Language and ESL Teachers.  October, 2000.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  CFL Brings Professional Development Opportunity to the WL Teachers.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 11.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  Foreign Language:  Education for a Global Tomorrow.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 15-16.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  A Pat on the Back for Minnesota’s Teachers.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 17.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  Record FL Enrollments Reported.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 14.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  What’s Happening n MCTLC?.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 13.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  World Language Teachers—You Are Networked.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 11.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  Why Should I Join MCTLC?  Isn’t my AAT Enough?.  Minnesota Language Review,  29 (1), 13-14..
 

McCready-Johnson, JaNahne and VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  A Visit to Capitol Hill.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (4) 25. 
 

Pettersen, Cherie and VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  Characteristics of Effective Foreign Language Teachers.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (4), 16-24.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  ACTFL K-12 Performance Guidelines.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (3), 3-4.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999-2000).  Best of the Northeast Conference.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (2), 26-27.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999-2000).  From the Classroom to the Boardroom.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (2), 27.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  28 (1), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999-2000).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  28 (2), 1-3.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  28 (3), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (2000).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review,  28 (4), 1.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999-2000).  Moving from Traditional to Authentic Assessment.  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (2) 26.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999-2000).  NAEP is Coming in 2003 to Foreign Language Classrooms Across Our Nation!!  Minnesota Language Review, 28 (2), 37-38.
 

Raschio, Richard and VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  Student Views and Suggestions for the Improvement of Study Abroad Programs.  Minnesota Language Review,  22 (4), 20-23.

Barboza, M., Herrera, G, and Urbina, S.  (1998)  Destrezas.  (Invited to write preface).  San José, Costa Rica:  Universidad de Costa Rica.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1998).  CSC “The Friendly Conference...”.  Minnesota Language Review,  27 (4), 37.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review, 27 (2), 1-3.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review, 27 (3), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  From the Desk of the President.  Minnesota Language Review, 27 (4), 1-2.
 

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1999).  Grad Standards Update:  Coordinated Proposal from MC

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1998).  Central States Founders Award Goes to MCTLC Member:  Hats Off to John J. Janc!!  Minnesota Language Review,  27 (3), 21.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1997-98).  A Taste of ACTFL:  Performance and Assessment.  Minnesota Language Review, 26 (2), 6. 

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1998).  History and Culture of Mexico. Hispania  81 (3), 592-593.

Savage, Mary Anne, and VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1996-97)  News from around the State:  East Central Region.  Minnesota Language Review, 25 (2-3), 10.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  Did You Know that...?  Minnesota Language Review,  26 (4), 46-47.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1997).  Español Dinámico.  Hispania.  80 (3), 536-539.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  From the President-elect.  Minnesota Language Review,  26 (4), 2.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  History and Culture of Spain. Hispania  80 (4), 819-821.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  MCTLC Needs You!  Minnesota Language Review,  25 (4), 15.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  Mundo 21. Hispania  80 (1), 114-116.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  News from around the State:  East Central.  Minnesota Language Review,  25 (2-3), 10.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  Spanish Partner:  Introductory Spanish Exercises for Personal Computers. Hispania  80 (3), 527-528

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1997).  A Taste of ACTFL: Performance and Assessment.  Minnesota Language Review,  26 (2), 6.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1996).  Articulating Language Instruction Across Educational Systems:  FIPSE / NEH Project Update.  Minnesota Language Review,  24 (2), 26-27.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1996).  Language Discovery. Hispania  79 (1), 110-111.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1996).  Mosaico Cultural:  Images from Spanish-speaking Cultures.  Hispania 79 (2), 282-284.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1996).  Language Discovery.  Hispania  79 (1), 110-111.

VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1995).  Stephen Krashen’s Approach to Literacy Development OR “Gain But No Pain.”  Minnesota Language Review, 23 (4), 4.

Carter, Elaine Fuller, O’Neill James E., and VanBuren, Phyllis E.  (1995).  Observations of an Eavesdropper:  Cuba (Re)visited:  Three Perspectives.  Minnesota Language Review,  23 (3),  22-26.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1995).  Reading with Peter Cottontail:  “The Chase” / ”La carrera”. Hispania  78 (4), 848-850.

VanBuren, Phyllis E. (1995).  TravelTur:  An Introductory Spanish video. Hispania  78 (3), 549-550.