M.S.Malow 1 MICHELINE S. MALOW, Ph.D. 246-58 86th Road Bellerose, New York 11426 Phone: (917)365-2960 Email: micheline.malow@mville.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., City University of New York, The Graduate School and University Center, 2001 Major: Educational Psychology Specialization: School Psychology Honors: University Scholarship and Fellowship recipient 1994 & 1995 Dissertation Topic: The Influence of Siblings and Close Friendships on Early Adolescent Cigarette and Alcohol Expectancies M.S. Ed. & Professional Diploma in School Psychology, The City University of New York, Queens College, 1998 Major: School Psychology Permanent Certification: School Psychologist Honors: Corrine J. Weithorn Scholarship, 1994-1995 B. S., Michigan State University, 1981 Major: Retailing and Marketing of Clothing and Textiles. Honors: College of Human Ecology Award for Academic Scholarship, 1979 &1980 ______________________________________________________________________ HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE July 2006 – Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York Present Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, SOE Teaching: Graduate level courses in Foundations of Special Education, Instructional Strategies, Introduction to Learning and Behavioral Disorders and Child Development. Responsibilities: Student advisement, special education comprehensive exam, SOE committee work, Manhattanville College committee work, and professional development. Sept. 2001- Queens College, The City University of New York, Flushing, June 2006 New York Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Child Development; Psychology of Exceptional Children; Educational Psychology; Educational Research, and Master’s Thesis Supervision. Responsibilities: Student advisement; MAT admissions and advisement; EECE Alumni Newsletter editor; Teaching Fellow program liaison; and development of personal research agenda. M.S.Malow 2 Jan. 2000 - Queens College, The City University of New York July 2001 Flushing, New York; Substitute Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Teaching: Graduate level courses in Child Development; Psychology of Exceptional Children and Educational Psychology. Sept. 1997- Queens College, The City University of New York Dec. 2000 Flushing, New York; Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Child Development; Psychology of Exceptional Children; and Educational Psychology. Sept. 1996- Queens College, The City University of New York Dec. 2000 Flushing, New York; Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Secondary Education and Youth Services. Teaching: Undergraduate and graduate level courses in Educational Psychology. _______________________________________________________________________ RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2008Present Westchester Jewish Community Services Hartsdale, New York Licensed Psychologist / Weinberg Learning Center Consultant Responsibilities: Psycho-educational assessment coordinator, supervision of doctoral interns, externs and learning center staff in testing rotation. Provide and supervise psycho-educational assessments to individuals with developmental disabilities, and specialized learning and behavioral needs. July 1998Sept. 2005 Hospital Clinic Home Center Instructional Corporation Brooklyn, New York; School Psychologist / Consultant. Responsibilities: Conduct intellectual and social assessments, social history interviews, play therapy with children, behavioral observations, and consultation with teachers, parents and community agencies. April 1995June 2000 Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Queens College, Flushing, New York; Research Assistant; Teen Attitude Study. Responsibilities: Worked on longitudinal research project. Duties included literature research, administering surveys in schools, compiling data and statistical analysis, presentations at professional conferences. Sept. 1997- Hospital Clinic Home Center Instructional Corporation June 1998 Brooklyn, New York; School Psychology Doctoral Intern. Responsibilities: Worked as a school psychology intern under the supervision of the clinical director. Performed intellectual assessments, M.S.Malow 3 social history interviews, conducted parent groups and play therapy sessions, consulted with teachers and parents, and participated in individual and group supervision. Feb. 1997 - The Graduate School and University Center, C.U.N.Y. May 1997 Bellevue Hospital, New York, N.Y.; Practicum Experience. Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in intellectual and psychological assessment, consulted with teachers, attended grand rounds and case conferences. Sept.1996Dec. 1996 The Graduate School and University Center, C.U.N.Y. Ossining School District, Ossining, New York; Practicum Experience Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in behavioral observations, curriculum based assessment data collection, student counseling – individual and groups, and conducting academic and intellectual assessments. Feb. 1996June 1996 The International High School Consultation Project Long Island City, New York; Educational Consultant, Queens College, C.U.N.Y. Responsibilities: Provided supervised consultative services to student and high school teachers. Worked collaboratively with a young adult on assessment, interventions and tutoring. Feb. 1996May 1996 Queens College, C.U.N.Y. Elmont School District, Elmont, New York; Practicum Experience, Responsibilities: Conducted a triennial evaluation for presentation to the school district’s Committee on Special Education under the supervision of the school psychologist. Sept. 1994- Queens College, C.U.N.Y. Dec. 1994 Glen Head School District, Glen Head, New York; Practicum Experience, Queens College, C.U.N.Y. Responsibilities: Assisted school psychologist in academic and intellectual assessments, student counseling and consultations with parents and teachers. May 1988Feb. 1992 Madison York Residence for Seniors Rego Park, New York; Activities Assistant. Volunteer Responsibilities: Assisted activities director with recreational and artistic programming for ambulatory senior residents. Oct. 1991June 1992 Schneider's Children's Hospital, L.I.J.M.C. Floral Park, New York; Special Education Tutor. Volunteer M.S.Malow 4 Responsibilities: Tutored learning disabled children in the Department of Child Psychiatry. June 1990- Montessori Academy of New York Dec. 1991 Elmhurst, New York; Teacher’s Aide. Volunteer Responsibilities: Assisted in a nursery classroom as a teacher's aide. __________________________________________________________________________ PUBLICATIONS Book Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2008). Adolescents and Risk. Making Sense of Adolescent Psychology. Greenwood Press: Ct. Journal Articles – Peer Reviewed O'Connor, E.A., Malow, M.S., & Bisland, B.M. (2011). Mentorship and instruction received during training: Experiences and views of alternatively certified teachers. Educational Review. Malow, M.S., & Lombardo, M.H. (2011). Reflection and connection in the art classroom: Bridging theory and practice. Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices, 8(1), 83-93. Malow, M.S., Gomez, D.W., Austin, V.L, & Barowsky, E.I. (2011). Teacher efficacy: Perceptions of secondary students with emotional and behavioral disorders and concomitant learning problems. Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices, 8(1), 21-36. Austin, V., Malow, M., Gomez, D., Barowsky, E. (2011). Effective teacher behaviors evident in successful teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Winter 2011, Retrieved at http://www.naset.org Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B. M. (2007). Intention to return: Alternatively certified teachers’ support, ideology and efficacy. Teacher Development, 11, 263275. Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M. (2007). The impact of drug abuse on poor and minority families and children. The Journal of Drug Addiction, Education, and Eradication. 2, (3-4), 329 – 342. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006). Cross-sex best friendship influences on early adolescent substance use expectancies and behaviors. The Journal of Psychology, 140, 209 227. Chapters in Books Malow-Iroff, M. S., Benhar, M., & Martin, S. (2007). Educational reform and the child with disabilities. In Johnson, H. L. & Salz, A. (Eds.), What is Authentic Educational Reform? Pushing Against the Compassionate Conservative Agenda. (pp.71 – 85). N.Y., New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. M.S.Malow 5 Johnson, P., & Malow-Iroff, M. (2006). The impact of drug abuse on poor and minority families and children. In Metrosa, E.V. (Ed). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health and Healthcare (pp.205-218). N.Y., New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Johnson, H. (2005). Health and parenting issues in childhood and adolescence. In Farenga, S.J., & Ness, D. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of Education and Human Development (Vol. 3, pp. 867-902). Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. Published Conference Proceedings Malow-Iroff, M.S., & Stuerwalt, K. (2008). What aesthetic education practices can contribute to the education of students with special needs in an inclusive setting. Available from: http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/Education/conference.html On-line Professional Educator Articles Malow, M. (2011, September). Structuring the Environment to Promote Social Competence. Strategies for Successful Learning, 5(1), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html Malow, M. (2011, March). Aesthetic Education: Benefits for children with Learning Disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(4), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html Malow, M. (2011,January). Reflection and connection in the art classroom. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(3), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html Malow, M. (2010, November). The illusive joke: The comprehension of humor in children with Learning Disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(2), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-10_malow.html Malow, M. (2010, September). The benefit of high quality teacher-child relationships. Strategies for Successful Learning, 4(1), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v4/SSL01-11_malow.html Malow, M. (2010, March). Book Review. Reading Disabilities: Beating the Odds. By Howard Margolis and Gary G. Brannigan, 2009, New Jersey: Reading 2008 and Beyond, 301 pages. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(4), Available from http://www.ldworldwide.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/v3/SSL01-11_malow.html Malow, M. (2010, January). Increasing socialization in school settings with group therapy. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(3), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL01-10_malow.html Malow, M. (2009, November). Friendship characteristics and students with learning disabilities. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(2), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL11-09_html M.S.Malow 6 Malow, M. (2009, September). Facilitating social interactions with classroom environment. Strategies for Successful Learning, 3(1), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL09-09_html Malow, M. (2009, May). Structuring classrooms to create social supports. Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(5), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL05-09_html Malow, M. (2009, March). Home-school connections. Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(4), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL0309_html Malow, M. (2009, February). Social skills interventions in inclusive classrooms. Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(3), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL02-09_html Malow, M. (2008, December). Non-verbal Learning Disorders and social-skill difficulty. Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(2), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL12-08_html Malow, M. (2008, September). The responsive classroom approach. Strategies for Successful Learning, 2(1), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL09-08_html Malow, M. (2008, April). School-wide positive behavioral supports. Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(5), Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL04-08_html Malow, M. (2008, March). A model for teaching social skills in the classroom. Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(4). Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL03-08_html Malow, M. (2008, February). Communication and language processing skills. Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(3). Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL02-08_html Malow, M. (2008,January). Why do my learning disabilities impact on my social relationships? Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(2). Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL01-08_html Malow, M. (2007, September/October). Developing friendships:What’s necessary. Strategies for Successful Learning, 1(1). Available from http://www.ldam.org/ldinformation/educators/ssl/SSL-07_html Other Publications Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O'Connor, E.A. (2009) Beliefs and Issues in Social Studies Instructional Practices: A Case Study of Alternatively Certified Elementary Teachers. Eric Document Reproduction Service No.ED507406, available from eric.ed.gov. M.S.Malow 7 Akiba, D. Malow-Iroff, M. & Rukenstein, A. (2006). The roles of extracurricular activities in the lives of children in theater: A school based contextual analysis. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED491466, available from eric.ed.gov Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2006). Alternatively certified teachers: Efficacy beliefs and ideology. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED490453, available from eric.ed.gov. Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2006). Pupil control and teacher efficacy in a group of alternative certification teachers in New York City. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED490204, available from eric.ed.gov. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006). Developmental changes in friendship alliance and its impact on early adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies and use. PSC CUNY 34 Grant Report. Queens College – CUNY, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED490542, available from eric.ed.gov. Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2006). Social studies instructional practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers: The New York City Teaching Fellows. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED490673, available from eric.ed.gov. Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2006). Instructional practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED491550, available from eric.ed.gov. Malow-Iroff, M.S. (Ed.). (2004-2005; 2003-2004; 2002-2003). The EECE Newsletter. (Available from the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department, CUNYQueens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, New York, 11367). Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2003). Early adolescent cross-gender friendship influences of substance use expectancies and behaviors. PSC CUNY 33 Grant Report. Flushing, New York: CUNY- Queens College, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. ERIC Document Reproduction Service No.ED477923, available from eric.ed.gov. Manuscript under Review Malow, M., Krute, L., & Wepner, S. (revise and resubmit 2011, November). Using Student Feedback to Examine Teacher Education Programs. Excelsior. Manuscript in Preparation Bisland, B.M., O'Connor, E.A., & Malow, M.S. Perspectives, practices and constraints in social studies intstruction: A case study of alternatively certified teachers. Grant Funded Research Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2005 - June 2006). Friendship Formation in a Special Education Preschool. PSC CUNY 36 Funded Grant (Second round of PSC support). M.S.Malow 8 Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2004 - June 2005). Friendship Formation in a Special Education Preschool. PSC CUNY 35 Funded Grant. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2003 – June 2004). Developmental Changes in Friendship Alliance and it’s Impact on Early Adolescent Cigarette and Alcohol Expectancies and Use. PSC CUNY 34 Funded Grant. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (July 2002 – June 2003). Early Adolescent Cross-Gender Friendship Influences on Substance Use Expectancies and Behaviors. PSC CUNY 33 Funded Grant. Unfunded Research Weppner, S.,Krute, L.,& Malow, M.(2008- 2011). Manhattanville Student Exit Survey. Unsponsored longitudinal research project. Austin, V., Barowsky, E., Malow, M.S., & Gomez, D. (2008 – 2009). An Investigation of Effective Teacher Behaviors for Teachers of Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Unsponsored research investigation. Malow-Iroff, M.S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B. (2003-2006). The Teaching Fellow’s Exit Survey. Unsponsored longitudinal research investigation. ___________________________________________________________________________ PAPER, POSTER, & WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS International Austin, V., & Malow, M. (2010, November). The concomitance of learning and behavior problems: An investigation of frequency, typology, and effective interventions. Paper presented at the XV International Child and Adolescent Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Malow, M. (2010, October). Teaching social and emotional skills through books. Presentation at the 19th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Fairfield, New Jersey. Malow, M.S. (2009, October). Successfully advocating for your child. Workshop presented at the 18th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. Malow, M.S., Austin, V., Gomez, D., & Barowsky, E. (2009, October). Classroom management fundamentals for teachers: Foundations to applications for elementary and secondary educators. Full day workshop presented at the 18th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. Austin, V., Malow, M., Barowsky, E., & Gomez, D. (2009, September). Report on an investigation of effective teacher behaviors for teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Paper presented at the 8th Biennial International Conference on Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders. Denver, Colorado. Malow, M.S. (2008, November). Preparing parents to address common social skills M.S.Malow 9 difficulties in children. Workshop presented at the 17th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. Malow, M.S. (2008, June). Mental health progression: From adolescence to young adulthood. Panel paper presentation at the Jean Piaget Society Conference, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Malow, M.S. (2007, November). Encouraging friendships in an inclusive school setting: Tools for teachers. Paper presented at the 16th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. Malow, M.S. (2007, November). Teaching social skills at home: What parents can do to help their children develop healthy friendships. Paper presented at the 16 th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. Malow, M.S. (2006, October). Aesthetic education and the learning disabled child: The encouragement of healthy risk taking behavior in the classroom. Paper presented at the 15th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities, Burlington, Massachusetts. National Bisland, B.M., Malow, M.S., & O’Connor, E.A. (2009, November). Beliefs and issues in social studies instructional practices: A study of alternatively certified elementary teachers. Paper presented at the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Atlanta, GA. Bisland, B. M., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. A. (2006, April). Instructional practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2006, March). Early adolescent alliance and its influence on cigarette and alcohol intentions. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, San Francisco, CA. Bisland, B., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & O’Connor, E. (2005, November). Social studies instructional practices among alternatively certified elementary teachers. Paper presented at the College and University Faculty Association of the National Council for the Social Studies, Kansas City, Missouri. O’Connor, E., Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Bisland, B.M. (2005, April). An alternate route to teaching certification: New York City Teaching Fellows’ exit investigation. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2004, July). Alternatively certified teachers: Efficacy beliefs and ideology. Poster presented at the 112 th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii. Malow-Iroff, M. S., O’Connor, E., & Bisland, B.M. (2004, April). Pupil control and teacher M.S.Malow 10 efficacy in a group of alternative certification teachers in New York City. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Convention, San Diego, CA. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2004, March). The impact of best friendship alliances on early adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies and use. Poster session presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Baltimore, Maryland. Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (2002, April). Cross-gender friendships and early adolescent cigarette and alcohol use. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, New Orleans, Louisiana. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2001, April). Developmental changes in early adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (2000, March). Best friend and gender influences on pre-adolescent cigarette and alcohol expectancies. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, Illinois. Malow-Iroff, M. S., & Saxman, L. (1999, April). The influence of close relationships on cigarette and alcohol expectancies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association, Washington, D.C. Regional Malow, M.S. (November, 2011). PBS: A behavioral approach to compliment RTI. Workshop presented at the Bridgehampton Union Free School District, Learning Disabilities Worldwide Conference, Bridgehampton, New York. Gomez, D., Lang, D., Malow, M., & Soodak, L. (2011, April 8). Found in translation: Understanding student behavior. Workshop presented at the CSI Educational Conference, Manhattanville College, Purchase, New York. Malow, M. (2010, December). The dog ate my homework: Homework success for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Workshop presented at the Autism Family Center, White Plains, New York. Looney, J., Black, J., Kelly, M., Malow, M., Schreier, L., Soodak, L, Tietze, D., & Weiner, R. (2010, October). Supporting students with disabilities: How to engage liberal arts faculty. Presentation at the state wide fall conference NYS Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, Saratoga Springs, New York. Malow, M. & Benhar, M.D. (2010, March 19). Behavior management training for teaching assistants. Ben Franklin Elementary School, Lakeland Central School District, Yorktown Heights, New York. Malow, M. & Benhar, M.D. (2010, March 19). Developing student's social skills for teachers. Walter Panas High School, Lakeland Central School District, Cortland M.S.Malow 11 Manor, New York. Malow, M., Austin, V., & Gomez, D. (2009, April). Inclusive field experiences. Presentation at the state wide fall conference NYS Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, Albany, New York. Barowsky, E., Austin, V., Malow, M., Gomez, D., & Sadoff, S. (2009, March). Classroom Management: A Preventive Approach. Workshop for Teacher Aides, Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York. Austin, V., Malow, M., & Barowsky, E. (2008, November). Classroom management and students with learning and behavior problems: In the age of zero tolerance policies and the one-size fits all philosophy. Paper presented at the One Voice North Eastern Region Conference, The One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education, Tarrytown, New York. McIntyre, T., Barowsky, E., Austin, V., Gomez, D., & Malow, M. (2008, November). Classroom Management: A Preventive Approach. Workshop for Teacher Aides, Mamaroneck School District, Mamaroneck, New York. Malow-Iroff, M.S., & Stuerwalt, K. (2007, March). What aesthetic education contributes to classroom motivation for students with learning disabilities. Paper presented at the Equity Studies Research Center conference on Aesthetic Education: Expanding Notions of Excellence in K-18 Learning Communities. Queens College-CUNY, Flushing, New York. Malow-Iroff, M.S. (2006, February). What can we learn from populations with special needs: What aesthetic education strategies will best serve us in our work as teaching artists? Lincoln Center Institute Enchanting Evening, Teaching Artist Professional Development Workshop. New York City, New York. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2004, December). Issues influencing the retention of beginning urban teachers: The New York City Teaching Fellows. Paper presented at the CUNYGraduate Center conference on Emerging Scholarship in Urban Education, New York City, New York. Malow-Iroff, M. S., Benhar, M., & Martin, S. (2004, October). Educational reform and the child with disabilities. Workshop presented at the CUNY- Queens College conference on Authentic Educational Reform: Teachers and Parents Speak Out, Flushing, New York. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2003, November). Attachment formation in a special education preschool classroom. Teacher In service. Hospital Clinic Home Care Instructional Corporation, Brooklyn, New York. Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2001, November). Developing self-esteem in a special education preschool classroom. Teacher In service. Hospital Clinic Home Care Instructional Corporation, Brooklyn, New York. M.S.Malow 12 Malow-Iroff, M. S. (2000, October). Influence of best friends on early adolescent substance use. Paper presented at the Lawrence/Woodmere Parent Teacher Association monthly meeting. ____________________________________________________________________________ SERVICE Manhattanville College Academic Policy Committee (elected member 2009-2012). Academic Policy Committee (Secretary 2010-2012). Institutional Review Board (member – appointed by Provost 2009) 2009 - Present Academic Integrity Assessment Committee, Spring 2011 - Present Committee on Assessment of Student Learning (appointed member – 9/20096/2010). Manhattanville Retreat, May 2010. AAC&U Conference attendance, General Education and Assessment: Maintaining Momentum, Achieving New Priorities, February 18-20, 2010, Seattle Washington. APC representative on General Education Sub-committee, 2009. Board of Academic Standards committee (appointed member 2006-2009). General faculty meeting attendance. May 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Graduation and Commencement ceremonies attendance: Graduate, Baccalaureate, and Undergraduate. School of Education Graduate Academic Standards Committee, 2008-2012. School of Education IRB representative, 2009 – present. School of Education Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee (RAPT) 2009- 2011. Hudson-Region Higher Education Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling, SOE Representative, 2006- Present. Faculty Liaison Manhattanville College Student Chapter of Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - Chapter Organizer and Representative 2006-Present. Manhattanville College School of Education Changing Suburbs Institute Hispanic Parents Leadership Conference panel participant and supporter, May 2009, June 2010, April 2011. SOE New Faculty Mentor Special Education Advisement. Special Education Portfolio and Exam Review. SOE Research Committee, 2009 – 2010. School of Education Search Committee member, Literacy spring 2008 School of Education Search Committee member, Special Education and TESOL fall 2006 - summer 2007. School of Education Student Achievement Research Committee, spring 2007 – 2008. School of Education Success Stories focus group facilitator, spring 2008. School of Education Arts in Education committee and survey development, spring 2008. School of Education Writing Assessment Review, 2006-2009 School of Education Faculty Retreat planning Committee, Spring 2007 M.S.Malow 13 School of Education NCATE Planning and Assessment Committee 2007 School of Education Open House Special Education Representative School of Education event volunteer – Michael Winerip, November 2006. School of Education faculty meeting attendance. Department of Special Education faculty meeting attendance. Profession Guest editor themed issue, Insights on Learning Disabilities: From Prevailing Theories to Validated Practices, March 2011 edition. Co-editor and writer, Strategies for Successful Learning, 2009-2011. Learning Disabilities Worldwide on-line teacher publication. Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Research on Adolescence. 2009, 2010. NYSHESC (New York State Higher Education Support Center for Systems Change) Task Force member 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Learning Disabilities Worldwide Executive Board member, secretary, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Learning Disabilities Worldwide Conference Program Committee, 2008, 2009, 2010. Society for Research on Adolescence conference proposal peer review volunteer, 2008. Guest speaker on local radio show, Nora’s Neighbors – “What parents can do to alleviate back to school difficulties.”, September 4, 2008, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Nora Murphy – Host, WVOX: New Rochelle, New York. Kappa Delta Pi Special Education Panel presentation organizer, 2007. American Educational Research Association Conference Proposal Peer Review, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. CUNY Graduate Center Alumni Panel, 2006. Reviewer, Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 2005. Video Development Consultant for Child Development: Observation Video (working title). McGraw-Hill Higher Education, NY, NY. (June 2004). Editorial Consultant for Belsky, J., Experiencing the Life Span. Worth Publishers, NY, NY. Chapter Reviews: Chapter 10, Adolescence 2: The Cognitive and SocioEmotional Dimensions, (March 2004). Chapter 7, Socio-emotional Development, (May 2004). Chapter Review (November 2002). The School Years: Biosocial Development. From Berger, K.S., The Developing Person Through the Life Span. Worth Publishers, NY, NY. _________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW) New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) American Psychological Association (APA)