DR. VIRGINIA LYN NEYLON
CUYAMACA COLLEGE
(619)660-4241 lyn.neylon@gcccd.edu
www.cuyamaca.edu/lyn.neylon
ACADEMIC TRAINING
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Comparative Literature
University of California, Riverside, 1999 GPA 3.9
Fields: European Romanticism, Psychology and Literature, World Literature
Dissertation: “The Role of Psychological Research in the Interpretation of Literature”
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Humanities
CSU Dominguez Hills, 2010 GPA 3.8
Thesis: “The Baroque Orpheus and the Positive Power of Art: A Study in Music and
Painting”
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
United States International University, 1992 GPA 3.9
Master’s Project: Intensive Program Curriculum Design (beginning to intermediate
levels)
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREES
English Literature, Modern Literature Track
San Diego State University, 1994 GPA 3.9
Summa Cum Laude with distinction in English
Psychology with Sociology minor
San Diego State University, 1991 GPA 3.8
Summa Cum Laude with distinction in Psychology
CERTIFICADO BASICO
Spanish Language and Culture, intermediate-superior level
Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain, 1993
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TENURED FACULTY – PROFESSOR
Cuyamaca Community College, El Cajon (Fall 1993 - present)
Courses Taught:
English Composition, reading and other writing
Engl 98 English Fundamentals
Engl 110 College Composition
Engl 120 College Composition and Reading [CAN ENGL 2]
Engl 124 Advanced Composition: Critical Reasoning and Writing
Engl 135-138 Newspaper Production
English Litertaure
Engl 122 Introduction to Literature [CAN ENGL 4]
Engl 207 Romance Fiction
Engl 217 Fantasy and Science Fiction Survey
Engl 221-222 British Literature I & II [CAN ENGL 8 & 10]
Engl 231 American Literature I [CAN ENGL 14]
Engl 270-271 World Literature I & II
English as a Second Language
ESL 96, 100, 103, 106 English as a Second Language I,II,III,IV
ESL 97,101,104 Listening and Speaking I,II,III
Humanities
HUM 115 Mythology
HUM 120 European Humanities
Department Service:
Academic Master Plan creation and assessment for English and ESL
Adjunct faculty assessment and mentoring for English and ESL
Curriculum Development for English and ESL
On-line and Hybrid Course Design for composition, literature and humanities
Placement Exam evaluation for English and ESL
Program Coordinator, ESL 1995-1999
Program Review for English and ESL
Recruitment plan and materials for ESL
SLO Identification and Assessment for English, ESL, and Humanities
College Service:
Academic Senator 1995-2000, 2006
Accreditation Committee member 2005-2006
Budget Committee member 2007 - present
Curriculum Committee Co-Chair 1995-1997
Curriculum Committee member 2001-2002
Facilities Master Plan member 2004-2006
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Innovation and Planning Council member 2007 - present
Instructional Technology Council member 2004 - 2009
Matriculation Committee member 1995-2001
SDICCCA Study Abroad Coordinator 2003-2004, 2007 - present
SDICCCA Study Abroad Instructor 2002, 2006, 2009
Grants:
Instructional Mini-Grant “Lecture Videos for ESL Listening and Speaking Courses”
Title III Grant “Course Sequence Videos for English and ESL”
Teaching and Academic Honors:
President’s Award “English Composition Curriculum Development”
Golden Coyote Award for Excellence “Course Sequence Videos for English and ESL”
Golden Coyote Award for Excellence “Study Abroad Coordinator”
ADJUNCT FACULTY - ESL
Southwestern Community College, Chula Vista (Fall 1993 -1995)
Courses Taught:
ESL grammar and composition courses – beginning through advanced
ESL INSTRUCTOR
UC San Diego English Language Program, La Jolla (Summer 1993)
Courses Taught:
Low-level integrated grammar and reading skills course
Upper-level course in American Television
Department Service:
Academic advisor
Testing and level placement evaluation
EFL INSTRUCTOR
Mod-Lang, Zaragoza, Spain (1992-1993)
Courses Taught:
TOEFL
College Preparation
All-skills intensive English courses
Department Service:
Developed curriculum for business English and conversation courses
New materials creation for regular courses and language lab
Participated in children's English and sport summer camp as EFL instructor and coach
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ESL INSTRUCTOR, VOLUNTEER
Project Alba, La Mesa/Spring Valley School District (1991-1992)
Courses Taught:
Designed and taught a family literacy course for Hispanic adults
ESL TEACHER
EF International Language School, San Diego (1991-1992)
Courses Taught:
Beginning through intermediate conversation
Beginning through advanced integrated skills immersion courses
Listening and Pronunciation Laboratory
BOARD EXPERIENCE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, DISTRIC 2
SERVING 42 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ADMINISTRATING THE JUVENILE COURTS AND
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IN SAN DIEGO
Elected for 4 year term (2013-2017) & responsible for:
Approving the annual county office budget
Adopting policies governing the operation of the Board
Acting as the appeals board for student expulsions
Acting as the appeals board for inter-district transfers
Acting as the appeals board for Charter School petitions
Establishing the County Superintendent’s salary
And may serve as the landlord and owner of property
CONFERENCE PAPERS
2005
“Plagued by Plagiarism” CATE Conference, Anaheim, co-presenter with Mary Graham
2003
“Reading and Writing the Romance Novel” CCCC Conference, New York
1995
“Music Videos: Enhancing Writing, Listening and Speaking” International TESOL
Conference, Long Beach
1991
“Gender Differences in Intimate Relationships” Poster Session – Western Psychology
Conference, Los Angeles
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AFT/NEA Higher Ed Conference, San Jose 2010
CATE Conference, Anaheim 2005
CSBA Conference, San Francisco 2012
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League for Innovation Conference on Technology, Tampa 2005
Modern Language Association, member since 2000
- attended conference, San Diego 2003
National Council of Teachers of English, member since 2000
- attended CCCC Conference, New York 2003
- attended TYCA Conference, San Diego 2005
SDSU Writer’s Conference, San Diego 2003
Tech Ed Conference on Educational Technology 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006
- completed certification course in Dreamweaver software 2004
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), member 1991-2000
- attended international conferences 1992, 1995, 1999
- attended regional conferences 1991, 1993