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Timothy Jason Wall (Tim)

Faculty Rank, Programs

Instructor, Educational Leadership
Director of Educational Assessment, Northwest Missouri State University
Director, Teacher Education Student Services

Degrees

B.A. (1997). Truman State University. History. Minors: French and English.
M.S.Ed. (2001). Northwest Missouri State University Teaching History.
Doctoral Work, Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004-2007. ABD

College and University Faculty Experience

Instructor, Educational Leadership, College of Education, Northwest Missouri State University (2002-present). Member of Undergraduate and Graduate Faculty (2002-2004). Responsible for teaching undergraduate courses, advising education students, directing Education Assessment and Teacher Education Student Services, and conducting research.
Instructor, History and Humanities, Iowa Western Community College (2000-2002). Responsible for developing and teaching courses in Western Civilization I & II, American History to 1877 and Contemporary American History (to present), and independent study work in Asian History.

Teaching Assignments: Fall, 2007

Secondary Teaching Practicum I, 65-260
Secondary Teaching Practicum II, 65-360
Middle School Secondary Teaching Practicum I, 63-260
Middle School Secondary Teaching Practicum II, 63-360
Previously taught Improvement of Teaching, 61-650.

University Administrative Experience

Director, Educational Assessment, College of Education and Human Services, Northwest Missouri State University (2002-2007) Responsibilities include developing and implementing assessment plan to meet and exceed state and national accreditation standards, coordinate teacher education assessment at the student, program, unit and institutional levels, research trends and prepare reports to analyze policy changes and decision making processes for the Council of Teacher Education (COTE) and Assistant Director and Dean of the College of Education, aggregate, disaggregate, and analyze test scores and Teacher Work Sample and Portfolio information, data-based training advisors and students, collaborate with Northwest Institutional Technology team to design and build an assessment system. Professional responsibilities include serving on and preparing assessment reports for numerous committees including COTE, Teacher Education Assessment Group, Teacher Education Appeals Committee, Unit Leadership Team, Assessment System Redesign Team, Authentic Assessment Committee, University-Wide Assessment Committee, K-16 Coalition Team, NCATE-DESE Steering Team, and Teacher Education Guidance Committee. State and national accreditation responsibilities include: providing data to prepare reports for all DESE programs and co-author of NCATE standard II, Assessment system, for successful 2005 NCATE accreditation visit. Additional responsibilities include, with Assistant

Director of Teacher Education Student Services. Developed data system for College of Education and Human Services, Northwest Missouri State University (2002-2007). Responsibilities included providing information and assisting student in entering the College of Education. Monitoring processes and criteria required to progress through the College of Education to certification. Providing reports of individual candidate and aggregated data to decision making bodies of the college of education is a responsibility for the TESS director, as well as selecting and training graduate assistants to meet customer service and college of education assessment program goals. The TESS Director supervises the development of Teacher Work Sample Day each semester, in collaboration with the Director of Field Experiences and professional support staff.

Research Interests – Professional Consulting Experience

Standardized Testing, Leadership, Higher Education Assessment, Accountability, High-Stakes Testing, Policy, State and National Accreditation.
Mr. Wall has developed and presented more than 50 standardized test-preparation programs and workshops for 15 educational institutions since 2001 to assist students in preparation for the ACT, PRAXIS-II, and C-BASE examinations. Worked with counselors, teachers, and school districts to develop school-wide programs to assist students in deconstructing the language of high-stakes testing through tips, tricks, and techniques to improve test-wiseness and reduce test anxiety.

Publications (Most current)

Articles in Refereed Journals
Reusser, J., Butler, L., Vetter, R., Symonds, M. & Wall., T.J. (2007). An assessment system for teacher education program quality improvement. International Journal of Educational Management, 21, Issue 2, 105-113.
Papers Published in Refereed Proceedings
Piveral, J. & Wall, T.J. (2005). Bridging the Achievement Gap from the Ivory Tower: A K-16 Response to Increasing Teacher Candidate Diversity in the Era of Accountability and High Stakes Testing. Paper presented at the Annual UCEA Conference in Kansas City, MO and published as conference proceedings CD
Articles Published in Non-Refereed Publications
Wall, T.J. (2007). Dear Friends: One step closer to a lofty vision. Northwest Alumni Magazine. 40, 5.
Wall, T.J. (2005). Teacher education that makes a difference. Maryville Daily Forum, pp. 4.
Research and Technical Reports
Piveral, J.A., Wilson, A., Wall, T., Ruhl, M., & Malm, C. (2006). A Teacher Education Program Making a Difference. Application for the Christa McAuliffe Award from American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Wall, T.J. & Marilyn Feldmann. (2006, April). Webster University, “NCATE, DESE, and Accreditation: Tips, Techniques, and Strategies: A Mock Visit in Preparation for fall 2006 State and National Accreditation.” Presented to Division of Education, Dean, and faculty of Webster University.

Wall, T.J. & Reusser, J., (2005, April). NCATE Institutional Report Chapter 2, Assessment System (IR). Submitted to NCATE/DESE review team and passed all six standards. Assessment coordinator (co-author).
National Scholarly Presentations (Most current)
Wall, T. J. (2007, February). “Templates and Forms that Make Accreditation Visits Easier,” Poster presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Annual Meeting (AACTE). New York, N.Y.

Papers Presented and Presentations Made at Professional/Technical Meetings (In addition to papers listed earlier as published in proceedings)

International and National Meetings (Most Recent)
Wall, T. J., Piveral, J. A., Ruhl, M., Edmonds, C. (2007). Templates and forms that make accreditation easier. AACTE 2007 Annual Conference in New York.

Wall, T. J. & Piveral, J. A., Reusser, J. (2006, February). “An Assessment System that Instigates Teacher Education Program Improvement and Increases Quality,” Paper presentation at the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Annual Meeting (AACTE). San Diego, CA.

Wall, T. J. (2002, February). Standardized tests as a predictor of quality: impact and implications in an era of competition and increased accountability. Paper presented at 54th Annual AACTE Meeting in New York, NY.
Regional Meetings
Wall, T. J., Reusser, J., Kilmer, L. C., & Piveral, J. A. (2003, February). Increased standards and a new theory of relativity: Developing and implementing a comprehensive, quality-driven assessment system that creates a kinder, gentler teacher education program. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association: 26th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Piveral, J. P., Wall, T. J., Ruhl, M., Oehler, D. & Tapia Herrera, R. (2003, November). Now that we have the data, how do we turn it into information? Presented at the Missouri Quality Award Conference sponsored by the Excellence in Missouri Foundation at Osage Beach, MO. [Invited]
State-Level Scholarly Presentations (Most current)
Wall, T.J. (2006, February). Boost your score on the ACT: deconstructing the language of testing. Presented to students at Missouri National Education Association Annual Conference, Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Wall, T.J. & Symonds, M. (2005, November). Helping Kinesthetic Learners Pass the Praxis. Presented to Students at the Annual Meeting of the Missouri Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Wall, T. A., & Piveral, J. A. (2005, April). Surviving NCATE, enjoying DESE, and helping students learn anyway. Presented at the MACTE Annual Spring Conference at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO. [Invited]

Piveral, J. A. & Wall, T. A. (2004, April). Data to make a difference: Gathering information for program evaluation, accreditation and student performance. Presented at the MACTE Annual Spring Conference in Kansas City, MO. [Invited]

Piveral, J. A. & Wall, T. J. (2004, April). Value-added teacher education at Northwest Missouri State: Using data to increase candidate achievement. Presented at the MACTE Spring Conference in Kansas City, MO. [Invited]
Professional Consultation Presentations (Most current).
Wall, T.J. (2007, February). “Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Improve Performance on the C-BASE.” Presented to the students and faculty of William Jewell College.

Wall, T.J. (2006, December). Developing programs to assist students and improve performance on the ACT. Presented to staff of Pattonsburg (MO) High School.

Wall, T.J., Ruhl, M. & Rasch, K. (November, 2006). NCATE Accreditation: A Mock Visit in Preparation for Spring, 2007 State and National Accreditation. Presented to the Division of Education, Dean, and Faculty of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Wall, T.J. (2006, October). Templates and forms that make accreditation easier. Presented to faculty, staff, and Associate Dean of the Division of Education at Park (MO) University.

Wall, T.J. (2005, April). NCATE, DESE, and Accreditation: Tips, Techniques, and Strategies to Develop Assessment Systems. Presented to the Division of Education, Dean, and Provost of Lincoln (MO) University.

Piveral, J. A. & Wall, T. J. (2004, April). Value-added teacher education at Northwest Missouri State: Using data to increase candidate achievement. Presented at the MACTE Spring Conference in Kansas City, MO.

Funded Grants (Most Recent)

Wall, T.J. (2006-2007). Culture of Quality Grant, Northwest Missouri State University. Extended Field Experience for Secondary Education Majors before the Student Teaching Semester. [F], $4,000

Wall, T.J. (2005). The Bridges Program: Increasing at-risk Kansas City Missouri School District High-School Student Performance on the ACT by Translating the Language of Testing: A 15-week Intervention. Approved by the KCMSD and the Higher Educational Partnership of Missouri, [F], $33,000

Wall, T.J. (2004). ACT preparation for at-risk student in the Kansas City Missouri School. District. [F], $1,800.

Wall, T.J & Foley, N. Culture of Quality Grant, Northwest Missouri State University. (2004). ACT preparation research for at-risk NWMSU teacher education candidates. [F], $600

Wall, T.J. Culture of Quality Grant, Northwest Missouri State University. (2002-2004). Standardized Test Preparation for at-risk NWMSU teacher education candidates. [F], $500

Public School Experience

(2006-2007) Developed innovative weeklong internship/teaching practicum for Middle and Secondary Education majors at Northwest Missouri State University in partnership with the following schools:

Park Hill (MO) High School
Park Hill South (MO) High School
Liberty (MO) High School
Jefferson (MO) High School, Conception Junction, MO
Benson High School (Omaha, Nebraska Public School)
Congress Middle School (Park Hill School District)
Lakeview Middle School (Park Hill School District)

(2002-2007) Developed programs to assist students in preparing for ACT examination used in the following schools:

Central (Kansas City, Missouri School District) High School
Northeast (Kansas City, Missouri School District) High School
North Nodaway (MO) High School
Maryville (MO) Middle School
Maryville (MO) High School
South Nodaway High School
Pattonsburg (MO) High School
Chillicothe (MO) High School
Brookfield (MO) High School

Valid Teaching Certifications Held in Missouri, 2007:

Social Science Education (7-12)
Social Science Education (5-9)
English (9-12)
Mathematics (5-9)
Physical Education (K-12)
French (K-12)
Industrial Technology (9-12)
Business Education (9-12)
Speech and Theater (9-12)
Library Media Specialist (K-12)
Industrial Technology (5-9)
Language Arts (5-9)
Early Childhood Education (K-3)
Elementary Education (k-6)
Early Childhood Education

Also successfully passed the Counseling Psychology Praxis-II examination required for School Counselor licensure.

Awards/Honors

National
Recognized for Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. Presented at American Association of State Colleges and Universities (2006). Co-authored Northwest Missouri State University application for the award and coordinator/developer for several initiatives and instruments leading to achievement.
Institutional (Most Recent)
Recognized for Christa McAuliffe Award. Recognized by Board of Regents, Northwest Missouri State University. Presented Board of Regents Meeting. (2007). Co-authored McAuliffe application.

Award from Northwest Council on Teacher Education for Service. Presented for recognition of service to COTE (2005-2007).

Recipient of the 2006 Commitment to Quality Award for Outstanding Service to Northwest Missouri State University. Highest University Recognition/Service Honor.
Recipient of 2005 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding and Dedicated Service as an Institutional Report Writer and Service on the NCATE-DESE Steering Team, Northwest Missouri State University.

Recipient of 2005 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding and Dedicated Service as a D.E.S.E. Program Report Writer, Northwest Missouri State University.

Finalist, University of Missouri System Student Entrepreneur of the Year. Recipient of Recognition from Chancellor, Provost of University of Missouri System for development of diversity-friendly, proactive assessment systems. Honor received during MU System Technology Transfer Showcase while pursuing coursework for MU Cooperative Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, spring 2005, 2006.

(With Dr. Joyce Piveral) Invited by NWMSU President Dr. Dean Hubbard to give opening faculty presentation for all NW faculty and Staff On “Using Data to Increase Student Performance,” January 2004.

Recipient of several positive “Culture of Quality” Cards for service to students, faculty, and university – Northwest Missouri State University, 2002-2006.

Service

Professional Service
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Board of Examiner Training, 2003-2004.
Missouri Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Executive Board: Public School Representative (elected 2004, 2007 to three-year term)

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education: Helped revise teacher
Education program standards (2006).

Area Coordinating Board of Higher Education, United Methodist Campus Ministry Representative (2004-2007)
Institutional Service (Most Recent)
2006-2007 High School to College Advisory Team—participating on team to assist in composing a grant proposal to aid students in transitioning from high school to college and persisting to graduation.

Co-authored the Christa McAuliffe Award—(2006)

Freshman Seminar Instructor, 2006

Assessment Committee (2004-present)

Council on Teacher Education (2002-present)

Teacher Education Unit Leadership Team (2003-present)

NCATE-DESE Steering Team (2002-present)

Chair, Teacher Education Appeals Committee (2002-present)

Baldrige National Quality Award University Subject Matter Expert, 2003-2005

Presented Seminars for test preparation for ACT, C-BASE and Praxis-II
Professional Memberships:
Elected Representative on the Executive Board of Missouri Association of College Teachers of Education (MACTE), elected in 2004 and 2007 as Missouri Public College and University Representative.

(2007, June). MACTE Representative Delegate to the AACTE (American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education) Summer Leadership Institute in Washington, DC.
- Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE)
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
- Southwest Regional Educational Research (SERA)
- University Council of Educational Research Association (UCEA)
- Phi Alpha Theta – Alpha Alpha Gamma Chapter

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