Vitae
Andrea Boykin
Address: 621 S. Walter Reed Drive, Apt 492B, Arlington, VA 22204
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, George Mason University, Fairfax VA 2012- present
Concentration: Special Education
Specialization: Assistive Technology
Masters of Education, George Mason University, Fairfax VA 2011-2012
Major: Special Education
Bachelors of Arts, Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA 2002-2007
Major: English/Technical Writing
Minor: Art History
Certifications
Virginia: Teaching Students with Disabilities who Access the General Curriculum
Washington D.C: Regular I Non-Categorical Special Education K-12- License
Awards
George Mason University 2012-present
ASCEND Leadership Fellowship (2013-present)
College of Education and Human Development Fellowship (2012)
University Experience
George Mason University 2014-present
Graduate Teaching Internship (Spring, 2014)
Co-taught a doctoral level course, Applications of Research in Special Education. Participated in planning and evaluation activities with the lead professor. Independently developed activities and presentations for the course.
George Mason University 2014-present
Research Supervisor (Spring, 2014)
Site research supervisor for intervention research related to Project We Got IT, a technology and writing grant. Lead the professional development and intervention research at the school site and participated in additional research related activities associated with the project. Monitored teacher implementation of the lessons, developed and modified research products including the computer based graphic organizers and additional student activities and materials.
George Mason University 2013
Guest Lecturer (Fall, 2013)
Guest lecturer for the graduate course Elementary Reading, Curriculum, and Strategies for Students who Access the General Education Curriculum. Developed and presented an assistive technology for reading and writing lecture.
George Mason University 2013
Guest Editor, Exceptional Children (Fall, 2013)
Guest editor for Exceptional Children. Reviewed articles, provided feedback, and provided recommendation for publication.
George Mason University 2012-present
Graduate Research Assistant
Providing assistance to university professors on various research projects. Working and contributing on collaborative research teams. Providing support to research staff in the form of interview transcription, collecting data sources, researching specific topics and coding, implementing interventions and collecting data. Writing and collecting sources for introductions and literature reviews for specific research studies. Contributing to research activities related to federal funded research grants.
Related Experience
Volunteer, High Road Primary School- Washington, DC 2012- present
Volunteer at a private special needs school for students with high incidence disabilities. Provides strategy and assistive technology suggestions. Works with students independently and in group settings to reinforce learning and behavioral goals.
Attendant, Public Partnerships- Fairfax, VA 2012-2013
Attendant for child diagnosed with a severe disability. Provided respite support for family, reinforces therapy goals, and provided medical support.
Tutor, Linking and Learning- Reston, VA 2012- present
Tutor for students diagnosed with autism, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and dyslexia. Implements research strategies into tailored lesson plans for students. Creates reports and provides suggestions for teachers and parents.
Special Education Teacher, High Road Primary School- Washington, DC 2009- 2012
Provided planned, and implemented individualized instructional programs for children with cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders aged 6-10. Develop and implemented creative, adaptive lesson plans based on grade appropriate learning standards in conjunction with IEP goals. Also incorporates various forms of technology, create reports and logs to monitor behavior and progress, and establishes and maintains a creative, flexible environment conducive to learning.
Assistant Teacher, Churchland Elementary School- Portsmouth, VA 2007- 2009
Provided one-on-one instruction and assessment for a non-verbal student with a severe disability in an inclusion setting. Developed methods for student to interact with peers and the curriculum through adaptation of curriculum, positioning, and communication. Incorporated therapy goals into daily activities. Led small reading, math, and writing groups with students with various disabilities.
Volunteer, Williamsburg Public Schools 2006-2007
Volunteer in a self-contained special education classroom for students with low incident disabilities. Worked with students individually and in small group settings to reinforce specific goals. Created lesson plans, activities, and worksheets for students’ specific needs.
Technical Writer, Chenega, LLC 2006-2007
Provided written and administrative support to senior technical writers. Drafted, revised and edited contracting proposals for the government. Conducted pipeline searches for applicable contracts. Designed PowerPoint presentations and cover art for proposals. Created newsletters, portions of proposals, and other documents regarding contracts.
Youth Facilitator, Healthy Families Partnership 2001-2005
Developed and facilitated educational curricula for children aged 1-18, with and without disabilities, in a collaborative, counseling based setting.
Presentations
Evmenova, A. S., Behrmann, M. M., Neuber, K., & Kinas Jerome, M., Boykin, A. (2013, April). Accessible instructional materials: students’ perspectives on maximized access. Paper session presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Evmenova, A.S., Boykin, A. (2013, October). Computer based graphic organizers with embedded self-regulation strategies to support writing. Paper session presented at the Closing the Gap Convention, Minnesota, MN.
Regan, K., Evmenova, A.S., Boykin, A. (2013, October). Writing instruction for students with LD: The technology teachers use. Paper session presented at Division for Learning Disabilities Convention, Austin, TX.
Evmenova, A.S., Boykin, A. (2014, January). Assistive technology for writing: What do middle school teachers use? Paper sessions presented at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Convention, Orlando, FL.
Evmenova, A., Regan, K., Hughes, M., Sacco, D., Boykin, A., Prickett, N., Good, K., Mastropieri, M. (2014, April). Integrating writing across subject areas supported by innovative technology: A national survey. Paper presented at the 2014 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Evmenova, A., Regan, K., Boykin, A., Good, K., Hughes, M., Prickett, N., Sacco, D., M. Mastropieri (2014, April). Support writing for students with high incidence disabilities: Technology. Paper presented at the 2014 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Mastropieri, M., Scruggs, T., Boykin, A. (2014, April). The key to successful teaching: motivating students to learn! Poster session accepted at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Boykin, A. (2014, April). Increasing student motivation: can academic interventions help? Poster session submitted for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Boykin, A. (2014, April). Closing the gap: Can embedded supports help students with learning disabilities comprehend grade level science text? Poster session submitted for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention, Philadelphia, PA.
Honors and Recognitions
2013- Member, Phi Kappa Phi National Higher Education Honor Society