Curriculum
vitae: full pdf version
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EDUCATION
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Ph.D, Education,
University of Michigan (2010)
Concentration in
Educational Foundations and Policy
Dissertation title: National
Identity and Young Children: A Comparative Study of 4th and 5th graders
in Singapore and the United States
Masters
of Arts, Education, University of Michigan (2005)
Concentration in Educational Foundations/Policy and Research
Methodology
Post-graduate Diploma in
Education, National Institute of
Education, Nanyang Technological University
(2000)
Specialization in the Teaching of Upper Secondary English Literature
and History
Bachelors of Arts
(Hons.), English Literature, National
University of Singapore (1999)
Majors in English Literature and European Studies.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Senior Assistant Director, Ministry of Information and Communications, Singapore (2012- present)
Research
Specialist, University of
Michigan (2011- 2012)
University
Center for
the Development of Language and Literacy
Research
Associate, University of
Michigan (2006-2010)
School of Education, Ready
to Learn Research Program
Principal Investigator: Susan B. Neuman
Writer,
Columbia University (2006- 2007)
National Center for Children in Poverty, Child Care and Early Education
Research Connections
Research Associate,
University of Michigan (2004- 2007)
School of Education, Project Great Start Professional
Development Initiative
Principal Investigator: Susan B. Neuman
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Lecturer,
University of
Michigan (Jan 2011- Apr 2011)
EDUC 695: Research and Educational Practice
Independent instructor
Lecturer, Eastern
Michigan University (Jan 2011- Apr 2011)
EDPS 667: Principles of Educational Research
Independent instructor
Graduate
Student Teaching Assistant,
University of Michigan (Summer 2008,
Summer 2009)
Institute for Social Research (ISR): Multilevel Analysis of Survey Data
(Hierarchical Linear Modeling)
Faculty Instructor: Valerie Lee
Graduate Student Teaching
Assistant, University of
Michigan (Fall 2006)
ED 898: Doctoral Professional Development Seminar
Faculty Instructor: Roger Goddard
Graduate Student
Instructor, University of
Michigan (Fall
2005)
ED 392: Education in a Multicultural Society (Download syllabus
and course
schedule)
Independent instructor
Graduate Student Teaching
Assistant, University of
Michigan (Winter 2005)
ED 392: Education in a Multicultural Society (Download syllabus)
Faculty Instructor: Gary D. Fenstermacher
Teaching Associate,
Child Development Center, University
of Michigan (Fall 2003- Summer 2004)
Preschool
Lecturer/Tutor,
Catholic Junior College, Singapore (2000 -
2003)
General Paper and English Literature
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AWARDS
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Stanley E. and Ruth B. Dimond
Outstanding Dissertation Award,
University of Michigan (2011)
Rackham
One-Term Dissertation Fellowship,
University of Michigan (2010)
The Center for the
Education of Women Student Research Grant,
University of
Michigan (2010)
Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant (Candidate),
Horace R.
Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan (2008)
David
L. Angus International Research Travel Award,
School of Education,
University of Michigan (2008)
Rackham
Graduate Student Research Grant (Pre-candidate),
Horace R.
Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan (2007)
School of Education
Masters Fellowship, School of
Education, University of Michigan (2003)
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PUBLICATIONS
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Peer-reviewed
Koh, S. (2011). Children and the National Identity Narrative. Childhood. (under review)
Neuman, S.B., Koh, S., and Dwyer, J.
(2008). Child/
Home Early Language and Literacy Observation (CHELLO). Early
Childhood Research Quarterly. 23
(2), 159-172.
Koh,
S. & Neuman, S.B. (2009). Professional Development in
Home-based Care: A Practice-based Approach.
Early
Education and
Development,
20(3),
537 – 562.
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Research
Instrument
Neuman, S.B., Dwyer J., and Koh, S.
(2007). Child/
Home Early Language and Literacy Observation
(CHELLO). Boston, MA: Brookes
Publishing.
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CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
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American
Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San
Diego,
CA (2009):
Symposium Title:
Strategies for Narrowing the Vocabulary Gap
Before Kindergarten.
Presentation Title: Theoretical Support for Teaching Vocabulary in
Taxonomic Categories and its Effects.
American
Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San
Diego,
CA (2009):
Symposium Title:
Practice-Based Professional Development in
Early Language and Literacy.
Presentation Title: The Efficacy of Practice-Based Professional
Development for Family Childcare Providers
National
Reading Conference (NRC) Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL (2008):
Presentation Title: The World of Words: A Theoretical Rationale
National
Reading Conference (NRC) Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL (2008):
Presentation Title: Project Great Start Professional Development
Initiative: A Practice-based Approach to Professional Development
National
Reading Conference (NRC) Annual Meeting,
Austin, TX (2007):
Presentation Title: The World of Words: The Impact of an
Embedded
Multimedia Vocabulary Intervention for At-Risk
Early
Literacy Learners
American
Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting,
Chicago, IL
(2007)
Symposium Title: Improving Teacher Knowledge, Teacher Practice, and
Child Outcomes in Early Childhood Settings
Presentation Title: Closing the Gap: Center-based preschool vs.
Home-based preschool
National
Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Meeting,
Atlanta, GA (2006):
Presentation Title: Child/ Home Early Language and Literacy Observation
(CHELLO): An Observation Protocol.
American
Education Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting,
San
Francisco, CA (2006):
Presentation Title: Re-thinking "a highly qualified teacher": A
multilevel analysis of teacher quality in the context of institutional
social disadvantage
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INVITED TALKS
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Washtenaw
Association for the Education of Young Children,
Ann Arbor, MI
(2008):
Talk Title: Nurturing Knowledge: Essential Early Literacy Principles
Garden City School
District, Garden City, MI (2008):
Talk Title: Early Literacy: Linking Literacy Development with Content
Knowledge
S. Rajaratnam School of
International Studies, Singapore
(2008):
Talk Title: School and Development of National Identity in Young
Children: An Interdisciplinary Comparative Study
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