Date Updated

4-30-2026

Department

Teacher Education

Academic Rank

Professor

Year Retired from SJSU

2018

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

Dissertation Title

Teaching metacognitive strategies to English-language learners in the upper elementary grades: A participatory study with bilingual teachers

Teaching Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pioneer High School, ESL Teacher, 1990-1991

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

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

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

Administrative and Professional Experience

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

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

Coordinator of El Salvador Educational Collaboratives, SJSU, 2001-2003 

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

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

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 Instruction and Student Affairs Committee (2006-2008)

SJSU Organization and Government Committee, 2001-2004

See CV for Service On SJSU College and Departmental Committees and CV for Consulting and Other Professional Assignments

Selected Publications

  • 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.
  • Dresser, R. & Mathur, R. (2015). Becoming Educational Advocates Experience-based Tips. Higher Education for the Future, July 2015 vol. 2 no. 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/2347631115584118
  • Dresser, R. & Assato, J. (2013). Coaching, not correcting: An alternative model for minority students. Multicultural Education 22 (1) 46-50. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1065408
  • 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
  • Dresser, R. (2012). The impact of scripted literacy instruction on teachers and students. Issues in Teacher Education 21 (1) 71-87.  https://www.itejournal.org/ojs/index.php/ite/article/view/50
  • 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,  
  • Dresser, (2012). Reviving oral reading practices with English language learners by integrating social-emotional learning. Multicultural Education 20 (1). https://crtwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dresser.-Reviving-Oral-Reading-Practices-with-English-Learners-by-Integrating-Social-Emotional-Learning.pdf
  • Dresser, R. (2007). The effects of teacher inquiry in the bilingual language arts classroom. Teacher Education Quarterly 34 (3), 53-66. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ795172.pdf
  • Dresser, R. (2006). Voices of the teachers: reading comprehension strategies that work for ELLs. International Journal of Arts and Sciences 1(1), 34-37.
  • Dresser, R. & Robledo, C. (2005). Cross cultural connections: A pathway to empowerment.  NABE News 28 (4), 26-29. 
  • Dresser, R. (2003). Teaching beyond the standards in a bilingual democratic classroom. The Multilingual Educator journal, 4 (1), 32-35.
  • Dresser, R. (2003). Desarrollando la capacidad de la lectura comprensiva (Promoting Reading Comprehension). Revista Electrónica de Educación, Ciencias y Tecnología TRIVIUM.

Other Publications – Novel 

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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