Justin Stygles Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Name: Justin M. StyglesPosition: Intermediate Elementary TeacherHome Address: PO Box 515

Oxford, ME 04270207-743-5811

Certifications:

National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist, 2013)Maine Certified (092) Literacy Specialist, K-12.Maine Certified (020) Elementary Generalist, K-8.Maine Certified Social Studies teacher, 7-12 (Eligible)New York State Certification: Elementary (Pending)

Professional Preparation

Teacher Consultant, Southern Maine Writing Project (NWP)University of Southern Maine, 2015

M.Ed. University of Maine/OronoWestern Maine Literacy CohortMajor: Literacy SpecialistEmphasis: Vocabulary/MorphologyGranted: May, 2010

M.Ed. University of Southern Maine/GorhamExtended Teachers' Education Program (ETEP)Major: Teaching and LearningEmphasis: Preservice TeachingGranted: May, 2005

Professional Experience:

Current: Gr. 6 Teacher, Rowe Elementary School, Norway, Maine.

Highlights:14 years, public school experience, Grades 4-6 (11 assignments).3 years, private school & daycare experience, Grades toddler – 6.8 years, summer school developer/coordinator & interventionist (Grades K-12).

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Publications

Books:

Stygles, J.M. (Prepublication, 2017) “I Hate Reading!: Transforming Self-Perception with a Reading Workshop. Corwin Literacy: Thousand Oaks, CA.

Journal Articles

Stygles, J.M. (In review, Dec 2016). Diamond in the Rough: Discovering “Giftedness” through autonomy. Voices From the Middle.

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Engagement with historical fiction, grades 4-6 English Journal. New York State English Council.

Stygles, J.M. (Fall 2015): An emotional barrier to motivation. Leaflet. New England Association of Teachers of English.

Stygles, J.M. (May, 2014). Building Schema: Exploring content with song lyrics and strategic reading. The Language and Literacy Spectrum. (23)1.

Felt, J.L., Guerrette, M.L., & Stygles, J.M. (2014). Reading communities in the classroom and beyond: Repurposing reading and nurturing lifelong reading. New Jersey English Journal, Spring, 2014.

Stygles, J.M. (2012). The role of vocabulary awareness in comprehension at the intermediate level. New England Reading Journal, (47)2.

Stygles, J.M. (2011). Implementing morphological word study in the intermediate classroom. New England Reading Journal, (46)2.

Magazine Articles

Stygles, J.M. (Jan 2016). “Reading-Shame Resiliency.” ILA Today. International Literacy Association. Newark, DE.

Magazine Features

Stygles, J.M. (2012). “Finish line: Finishing, but not finished.” Hoof Beats. United States Trotting Association. Columbus, OH. December, 2012.

Archived Monographs

Stygles, J.M. (2000) The Battle of Hampden, 1814. Maine Historical Society. Portland, ME. Archived collection.

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Instructional Series Contributions

Choice Literacy

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). MSBA prediction & reaction responses. Big Fresh.

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Earbuds: Eliminating Distractions. Big Fresh.Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Considering Four F’s of Assessment. Big Fresh.Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Thirty books in thirty days. Big Fresh.Stygles, J.M. (Sept 2015) Non-Fiction Scrapbooks. Big Fresh.

https://www.choiceliteracy.com/member-login.php?article=2284Stygles, J.M. (Feb 2015). Integrating Paraprofessionals into the Reading

Workshop. Big Fresh. h ttp://www.choiceliteracy.com/articles-detail v iew.php?id=2169 Stygles, J.M. (Feb 2015). Google Earth & Visualizing Text. Big Fresh

http://www.choiceliteracy.com/articles-detail-view.php?id=2149Stygles, J.M. (Sept 2014). Reading Passports. Big Fresh.

https://www.choiceliteracy.com/ article=2078 Stygles, J.M. (May, 2014). Non-Fiction Book Blitz. Big Fresh.

https://www.choiceliteracy.com/article=1999Stygles, J.M. (May, 2014). Momentous Occasions: Year End Photo

Essays. Big Fresh. https://www.choiceliteracy.com/ article=2004

IRA Inspire

International Reading Association. Aug 2013-2014.http://www.reading.org/AccessFor/Members-only/ira-inspire

June 2014 Borrowing Ideas, Making Them Your Own.May 2014 Play in the Classroom.April 2014 Love the Game? Be the Expert.March 2014 Let’s Book Talk it OutFebruary 2014 Fighting for Freedom: Across America's HistoryJanuary 2014 Motivating Informational Writing with GamificationDecember 2013 What the Dickens Is a Reader to Do?November 2013 Passion Fuels Writing VoiceOctober 2013 Character Traits and Admirable Qualities:

Preventing BullyingSeptember 2013 21st Century Literacy:

It’s What the Kids are Talking AboutAugust 2013 Laying the Foundation for Strategic Reading

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Guest Blog Posts (Select)

Literacy Daily

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Shining A light: Mysticism for Intermediate Readers. International Reading Association.

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Divine Reading Intervention. International Literacy Association.

Stygles, J.M. (In review, 2016). Investing in professional development in the Pinterest era. International Literacy Association.

Stygles, J.M. (Dec 2015). Retiring a holiday favorite. International Literacy Association. http://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2015/12/02/retiring-a-holiday-favorite

Stygles, J.M. (July 2015). Inspired by fiction, Convinced by fact. International Literacy Association. http://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/literacy-daily/2015/07/23/inspired-by-fiction-convinced-by-fact

Stygles, J.M. (June 2015). Deterring Shame in Reading Instruction. International Literacy Association. http://www.reading.org/literacy-daily/post/engage/2015/06/02/deterring-shame-in-reading-instruction

Stygles, J.M. (Feb 2015). Literacy Daily. Love Stories Ignite a Romance with Reading. International Literacy Association. http://www.reading.org/literacy-daily/post/engage/2015/02/04/love-stories-ignite-a-romance-with-reading

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Presentations (Select)

Invited Presentations: General Session

Stygles, J.M. (Oct 2016).” I hate reading” Strategies transforming negative self-perceptions into confidence. Keystone State Reading Association, Seven Springs, PA.

Invited Presentations: Featured Sessions

Stygles, J.M. (Mar 2017). Eliminating the shame in reading. State of Maryland International Reading Council. Hunt Valley, MD.

Invited Presentations:

Stygles, J.M. (Nov 2015). “Is This What You Want?” Diversifying Reading Responses. Writing Across the Curriculum Conference. Maine Writing Project. Augusta, ME.

Stygles, J.M. (Aug 2013) Learning to be motivated: Using reciprocal teaching to motivate readers. MSAD #10 Summer Literacy Institute. Hartford, ME

Stygles, J.M. (Aug 2012). Vocabulary awareness and comprehension. RSU #10 Summer Literacy Institute, Hartford, ME.

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National Conferences:

Stygles, J.M. (July 2016) I hate reading! Strategies transforming negative self-perceptions into confidence. International Literacy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Stygles, J.M. (July 2016). Harnessing the drama triangle: Transactional and Interpersonal relationships with Middle-Grade Text. Middle School Reading SIG. International Literacy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

Stygles, J.M., DiBartolo, K., Hunt, L.M., Graff, L. & Mizerny, C. (Nov 2015). Revising the story: Reluctant readers overcoming shame. National Council of Teachersof English Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN

Stygles. J.M. (Nov 2014). Mother Goose Rhymes Revisited: Writing Ideas for Intermediate Writers. Literacy For All. Providence, RI

Stygles, J.M. (July 2015) I hate reading! Strategies transforming negative self-perceptions into confidence. International Literacy Association Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Stygles, J.M. (July 2015) Middle School Special Interest Group - Director's Cut: Transaction between movies and text. International Literacy Association Annual Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Stygles, J.M., DiBartolo, K., Hunt, L.M. Shurtlieff, L. & Guerrette, M.L. (Nov. 2014). Revising the story: Reluctant readers overcoming shame. National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.

Stygles, J.M. & Felt, J. (Nov 2014). Evaluating reading comprehension through writing: Assessment through reading-writing reciprocity. Literacy For All Annual Conference. Providence, RI.

Stygles, J.M. (Nov 2014) “I suck at reading:” Rebuilding confidence in the disenchanted reader. Literacy For All Annual Conference. Providence, RI.

Stygles, J.M. (May 2014). Schema building & close reading: Linking lyrics and primary sources. International Reading Association Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.

Stygles, J.M. (May 2014) Middle School Special Interest Group – Improving Reading Motivation with Pen Pal Letters. International Reading Association Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.

Guerrette, M.L. Stygles, J.M., & Felt, J. (Nov. 2013). (Re)Inventing reading communities with independent readers and partnerships with business and community groups. National Council of Teachers of English Convention. Boston, MA.

Stygles, J.M. (Nov. 2013). Music and lyrics: Reinventing reading with short text and close reading. National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention. Boston, MA.

Stygles, J.M. & Felt, J. (Nov. 2013). Reading and writing reciprocity: Reinventing intermediate writing. Literacy For All Conference, Providence, RI.

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