William J. Tolley
3060 Crescent Street 5E • Astoria, NY 11102
wjt2103@columbia.edu • http://idealjetsam.typepad.com/ • (646) 361-9630
Areas of Study, Specialization and Mastery
• World, Global and Asian History
• Differentiated Instruction
• Deliberation and Discussion Strategies
• ESL and ELL Learning
• Internet Resource Development (blogs, wikis, discussion fora)
• Test-Taking Strategies
• Multicultural and Global Understandings
• Mentoring Peer Instruction and Tutoring
• Student-Centered Learning
• Writing Instruction
• Incorporation of Film, Literature and Art in History Instruction
• Curriculum Design
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Education
Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY
Master of Arts Degree in Social Studies Education, August, 2007
Master's Project:
The Fractal Continuum: Complexity, Conversation and Compassion in the Teaching of Social Studies
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Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. Double-Major in History and Middle-Eastern Studies, May 1997
Honors Thesis:
Marabouts, Murids and Mahdis: A Comparative Study of the Influence of Sufism on 19th Century Anti-Colonial Resistance.
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Honors
- Rutgers University: cum laude
- History Department: summa cum laude
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Awards
- 1997 Henry Rutgers Scholar, Rutgers College, Rutgers University1996-1997
- 1997 Harold L. Poor Memorial Scholarship, 1st Prize (Award for Honors Thesis)
- 1997 Phi Beta Kappa
- 1996 Phi Alpha Theta (History Honors Society)
- 1996 Golden Key National Honor Society
- 1995 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence
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Professional Certifications
- New York State Teaching Certification, Social Studies 7-12
- Trinity College London TESOL Certificate
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Academic Positions Held
Sept 2007
Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics, New York, NY
Teacher (and Student Teacher)
While serving as a student teacher, received a principal’s appointment (June 2007) to teach AP World History and Global History to 10th Grade students at a selective, high-need population high school in East Harlem.
- Collaborated on a Global History/AP World History curriculum development team.
- Launched a social studies peer-tutoring program that achieved a 100% pass rate on the NY State Regents Exam in Global History and Geography among participating students.
- Designed and maintained weblogs, discussion fora and wiki pages for student interaction within MCSM and with participating schools in New York and San Francisco.
- Developed extensive issues and theme-based lesson, unit and course plans.
- Organized enrichment and visitation programs with local Islamic and Buddhist community centers.
- Actively participated in global history research projects at Teachers College, Columbia University.
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Sept 2005-Aug 2006
Hatap Middle School, Bundang, South Korea
Instructor/Curriculum Developer
Designed and supervised a tuition-free foreign language (specialized/magnet) high school preparation course in writing and debate for students from low-income households at a high-needs middle school.
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March 2002-Dec 2004
Ewha Girls Foreign Language High School, Seoul, South Korea
Academic Counselor/Instructor
Counseled high school students wishing to study abroad. Coordinated with university representatives from U.S. colleges and supervised all matters concerning student preparation for college study. Developed curricula and resources for and taught courses in courses in composition, literature, world history and ESL reading.
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August 2001-Feb 2002
Sejong Foreign Language Institute, Seoul, South Korea
Composition/Comprehension Instructor
Taught returnee students native-level writing and reading skills in preparation for Korean high school and college entrance exams, and SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject tests.
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Jan 1999-August 2001
E-One Language/Culture Academy, Seoul, South Korea
Academic Director
Managed foreign staff of seven. Taught American-based language arts curriculum and Korean college entrance exam English. Created course plans, selected and developed materials, and recruited staff.
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Sep 1997-Sep 1998
YBM Sisa Yong-o Sa, ECC Daechi, Seoul, South Korea
English Instructor
Taught English conversation, phonics and Kindergarten multiple skills to students aged 4-17.
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Languages
- Proficiency in Korean
- Academic reading and basic speaking competence in German
- Reading knowledge of French
- Basic knowledge of Arabic, Hindi and Urdu
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International Experience
Extensive travel & foreign living experience including visits to more than 50 countries while living in Europe (1989-1991) and Asia (1997-2006). Extended stays in Germany, South Korea, India, Indonesia and Thailand.
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Military Experience
- 1994-1997 National Guard, 2/113th Infantry Regiment, Woodbridge, NJ
- 1991-1993 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, KY
- 1989-1991 8th Infantry Division, Mainz, Germany
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Professional Affiliations
- National Council for the Social Studies
- World History Association
- American Historical Association
- Association for Asian Studies
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Seminar & Institute Participation
- 2007 National Consortium for Teaching about Asia Summer Institute, Columbia University
- 2007 Korea For Beginners, The Korea Society
- 2007 America in the Age of Globalization, The New York Historical Society
- 2008 America Between the Wars, The New York Historical Society
- 2008 Decade of Change—the 1960s, The New York Historical Society
- 2008 Global Videogames Research, Columbia University
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Personal Interests
Traveling; hiking; walking; Comparative Asian literature; writing (haiku and essays); poetry and lyrics translation; blogging; languages; international music; Seon and Zen Buddhist philosophy.
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