Date Updated

4-27-2026

Department

Teacher Education

Academic Rank

Professor

Year Retired from SJSU

2018

Facebook or Website URL

https://www.facebook.com › rocio.dresser

Educational Background

University of San Francisco, International and Multicultural Education, Ed.D. 2000

San Jose State University, Elementary Education (Bilingual Education Emphasis), M.A. 1996

San Jose State University, BCLAD (Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Credential, 1992

San Jose State University, Creative Arts, B.A. 1990

Teaching Experience

2017-2017       University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, adjuct Professor, Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development

2015- 2017      San José State University, Professor, Ed.D. Educational Leadership Program 

2015-2017       San José State University, Professor, Teacher Education Department 

2007-2014       San José State University, Associate Professor, Elementary Education Department 

2001-2007       San José State University, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education Department  

1996- 2000      San José State University, Bilingual and CLAD Lecturer/ Supervisor

1995-1996       Bilingual Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher, Mathson 

Middle School    

1991-1995       Bilingual Teacher and Bilingual Coordinator, César Chávez Elementary 

1990-1991                                                                                                                      ESL Teacher, Pioneer High School 

1989-1990          Bilingual Computer Lab Coordinator and Tutor, Markham Middle School

1984-1985          Kindergarten Bilingual Teacher, Colegio Internacional, Bogotá, Colombia

See CV for details on Academic Assignments at San Jose State University

Administrative and Professional Experience

2009 - 2016     Coordinator of the Bilingual Teacher Preparation Program (BTPP)

2008-2011       Coordinator of the Spanish Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Academic Development Program (BCLAD)

2001-2003       Coordinator of El Salvador Educational Collaboratives, SJSU 

2000-2001       Coordinator of the Spanish Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Academic Development Program (BCLAD)

1991-1992       Bilingual Teacher and Bilingual Coordinator, César Chávez Elementary

See CV for lists of Grants Awarded, Committees and Projects, and Professional Organizations, International Consulting, Presentations at International Conferences, National Conferences, State Conferences, Local Presentations and Presentations at Schools

Service

University Committees

SJSU Retention and Tenure University Committee (2016)

SJSU Professional Standards Policy Committee (2014-2016)

SJSU Student Evaluation Review Board SERB (fall 2011-2013)

SJSU nstruction and Student Affairs Committee (2006-2008)

SJSU Organization and Government Committee, 2001-2004

See CV for Service On SJSU College and Departmental Committees

See CV for Consulting and Other Professional Assignments

Selected Publications

  1. Dresser, R., & Sugishita, J. (2016). Embedding social-emotional learning into teacher education coursework and practice. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) / often circulated through teacher education journals and conference proceedings.
  2. Dresser, R. & Mathur, R. (2015). Tips to becoming educational advocates: lessons learned. SAGE (in press).Becoming Educational Advocates Experience-based Tips', which was published in Higher Education for the Future, July 2015 vol. 2 no. 2
  3. Dresser, R. & Assato, J. (2013). Coaching, not correcting: An alternative model for minority students. Multicultural Education 22 (1) 46-50.
  4. Dresser, R. (2013). Paradigm shift in education: Weaving social-emotional learning into language and literacy instruction. i.e.: inquiry in education: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 2. Retrieved from: http://digitalcommons.nl.edu/ie/vol4/iss1/2
  5. Dresser, R. (2012). The impact of scripted literacy instruction on teachers and students. Issues in Teacher Education 21 (1) 71-87.  
  6. Dresser (2012). Prólogo. En Truscott de Mejia, A.M., Peña Dix, B., Arciniegas de Vélez, M.C.,  & Montiel Chamarro, M. L. (Eds). Exploraciones sobre el aprendizaje de lenguas y contenidos en programas bilingües (pp. XV-XVII). Bogotá: Ediciones Uniandes,  
  7. Dresser, (2012). Reviving oral reading practices with English language learners by integrating social-emotional learning. Multicultural Education 20 (1). 
  8. Dresser, R. (2007). The effects of teacher inquiry in the bilingual language arts classroom. Teacher Education Quarterly 34 (3), 53-66.
  9. Dresser, R. (2006). Voices of the teachers: reading comprehension strategies that work for ELLs. International Journal of Arts and Sciences 1(1), 34-37.
  10. Dresser, R. & Robledo, C. (2005). Cross cultural connections: A pathway to empowerment.  NABE News 28 (4), 26-29. 
  11. Dresser, R. (2003). Teaching beyond the standards in a bilingual democratic classroom. The Multilingual Educator journal, 4 (1), 32-35.
  12. Dresser, R. (2003). Desarrollando la capacidad de la lectura comprensiva (Promoting Reading Comprehension). Revista Electrónica de Educación, Ciencias y Tecnología TRIVIUM (www.garciaflamenco.edu.sv/trivium). El Salvador. 
  13. Other Publications – Novel  
  14. Life in My Father’s Shadow: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1913822818?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520 La vida a la sombra de mi padre: https://a.co/d/6rXFQqd

Personal Commentary

Awards

  • The College of Education Dean’s Award for Excellence, 2005
  • Bilingual teacher of the year, Alum Rock School District, San José California, 1996
  • College of Education Dean’s certificate for exemplary contributions in multicultural education, San José State University, April 1995
  • College of Education Dean’s certificate for outstanding achievement in multicultural education, San José State University, May 1991

Languages 

Spanish and English 

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