CLAUDYA A. LUM
5100 Eagleton Way
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 791 - 5061 (home)
(916) 791-5061 (fax)
[email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Education, 2003. College of Education, Department of Curriculum and
Instruction. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Dissertation: "Changing teacher practices from within: An action research study of
teacher adoption of the constructivist teaching model monitored, supported, and
facilitated by a fellow teacher. "
M.S., Teaching of Biology and General Science, 1995. College of Education,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Thesis: "Perceptions about a student teacher's attempt to implement constructivist
pedagogy in a traditional classroom placement"
B.S., Biological Sciences (Psychology minor), 1993. School of Biological Sciences,
University of California at Irvine, CA.
CERTIFICATION
Grades 6-12 Teaching Credential, State of Illinois, 1995. College of Education,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Professor of Science Education, 2004-2005. Department of
Bilingual/Multicultural Education at California State University, Sacramento, CA.
Educational Technologist, 2002 - 2003. Science Applications International
Corporation (SAIC). Developed and evaluated curriculum for two English as a Second
Language courses at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, NM.
Secondary Science Teacher, 1998 - 2001. Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL.
Courses taught: Biology and Physical Science.
Student Teacher Supervisor, 2001. Deerfield High School, Deerfield, IL. Mentored a
student teacher during the 2001 spring semester.
Secondary Science Teacher, 1997-1998. Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL.
Courses taught: Honors Biology and Physical Science.
Secondary Science Methods Instructor, 1997. College of Education, University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Il.
Student Teacher Supervisor, 1997. College of Education, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Secondary Science Teacher, 1996-1997. Part-time, Central High School, Champaign,
IL. Courses taught: Biology and Life Science.
Elementary Science Methods Co-Instructor, 1995 - 1996. College of Education,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Introduction to Secondary Science Methods Co-Instructor, 1995. College of
Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Educational Consultant, 1995. Illinois Science Teachers' Association (ISTA).
Developed the ISTA Elementary Science Safety Standards Handbook.
Elementary Science Methods Teaching Assistant, 1994. College of Education.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL. Dr. Renee Stoffiett, Ph.D. (spring, 1994),
Dr. Margery Osborne, Ph.D. (fall, 1994).
Supplemental Biology 120 Instructor, 1993 - 1994. School of Life Sciences,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
PRESENTATIONS
Lum, Claudya A. (2001). Using portfolio assessment in a standards-based biology
classroom. National Science Teachers Association Convention, St. Louis, MO.
Lum, Claudya A. (1998). Are those your socks. Ms. Lum? Part II. Illinois Science
Teacher Association Convention, Rosemont, IL.
Lum, Claudya A. (1996). Are those your socks. Ms. Lum? National Science Teachers
Association Convention, San FranciSCO, CA.
PUBLICATIONS
Lum, Claudya A. (2003). Beginner English Language Proficiency (BELP) course
instructional guide. Mclean, VA: Science Applications International Corporation (SAle).
Lum, Claudya A. (1995). Illinois Elementary Science Safety Standards handbook.
Springfield, IL: Illinois Science Teacher's Association.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
California Association for Bilingual Education (2004-2005)
National Science Teachers Association (1994-2001; 2004-2005)
American Educational Research Association (1994-1998; 2004-2005)
Association for Curriculum and Development (2000-2001)
Illinois State Teachers Association (1994-2001)
National Association for Research in Science Teaching (1994-1998)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Superintendent Recognition Award, 2001. District 113, Deerfield High School,
Deerfield, IL. Teacher research, teacher development, and teacher change.
Superintendent Recognition Award, 2000. District 113, Deerfield High School,
Deerfield, IL. Teacher collaboration and teacher leadership.
Outstanding Instructor, 1997. Secondary Science Methods, College of Education,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Co-Instructor, 1996. Elementary Science Methods, College of Education,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Co-Instructor, 1995. Introduction to Science Methods, College of
Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 1994. Elementary Science Methods, College of
Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 1994. Supplemental Biology 120, School of Life
Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 1994. Supplemental Biology 120, School of Life
Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant, 1993. Supplemental Biology 120, School of Life
Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL.