Stephen G. Peridore
Las Vegas
Summary
Seasoned Department Chair with a strong background in overseeing academic departments and spearheading curriculum development. program assessment, and accreditation. Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environments, build relationships, and lead strategic planning initiatives. Strengths include effective management skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to promoting academic excellence.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair, World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated departmental communication through meetings and communication tools to enhance collaboration.
- Manages departmental language lab budgets
- Oversaw course schedules in collaboration with departmental leadership and academic dean to ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Collaborated with the Dean to resolve student issues and provide recommendations.
- Provides oversight and administration of CSN and NSHE policy for the department, in conjunction with the Dean.
- Oversaw the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of part-time faculty within the department with support from academic leaders.
- Serves as the department representative to the College.
- Provides oversight and administration in matters of curriculum development and modification.
- Engages in recruitment and hiring processes for staff and full-time academic faculty.
- Conducts program reviews, while engaging in strategic planning and accreditation for the department.
- Oversees assessment activity associated with student learning outcomes.
- Ensures professional development opportunities for faculty and staff within the department.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Developed and maintained World Languages master schedule of classes for fall, spring, and summer terms to optimize course offerings.
- Facilitate full-time faculty course selections for fall, spring, and summer terms
- Assign & manage full-time faculty workload & overloads
- Monitor World Languages enrollment & make appropriate adjustments course & faculty workload adjustments
- Manage hiring / staffing / evaluation of adjunct faculty
- Oversee development, revision and maintenance of all standardized course syllabi, quizzes, and exams and supplemental materials for all World Languages courses
- Coordinate systematic language discipline program reviews including modification to curriculum, course outcomes, and assessment instruments
- Oversee and coordinate ongoing renewal process for CEA accreditation of the ESL program
- Coordinate professional development workshops for World Languages full- & part-time faculty
- Systematically review textbooks for possible course adoptions
- Oversee annual discipline Program Assessment Plans & Reports (data collection, interpretation, & report)
- Develop & maintain innovative relationships with Clark County School District and workforce-development partners when opportunities arise
- Participate in ESL placement activities at all campuses (evaluate tests/essay results & make all course placements)
- Resolved student conflicts by mediating discussions and finding mutually agreeable solutions.
- Develop and oversee World Languages yearly fiscal budget for both the department and the two World Languages Labs
- Conduct yearly full-time faculty performance evaluations
Tenured Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL), Dept. International Languages
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2003 - Current
Developer & Coordinator, English Guided Self Placement (GSP) Questionnaire
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered ongoing GSP training to counselors and academic advisors during annual Fall Registration events, enhancing their ability to guide students effectively
- Revised GSP to incorporate a 'Sub Score' for assessing students' English language experience, enabling clearer differentiation between native and non-native speakers
- Developed ESL section and enhanced overall layout of GSP Questionnaire to improve student accessibility and engagement
- Acted as liaison to CSN Testing Center and English Department for all matters related to the GSP.
ESL Testing Coordinator, Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Administered ESL assessment instruments to ensure accurate evaluation of student proficiency.
- Scheduled and coordinated the activities of oral interviewers, essay readers, and evaluators for ESL testing sessions.
- Coordinated training meetings for new interviewers and evaluators to enhance assessment quality.
- Coordinated the overall activities related to the assessment and placement of ESL students by the Testing Center.
- Collaborated with ESL faculty to identify and implement improvements in the assessment process.
- Provided in-service training to ESL faculty on matters related to assessment.
- Interpreted and explained test scores and interview results as well as responded to student challenge petitions.
- Conducted oral interviews and essay evaluations.
- Compile and maintain data and records relevant to all instruments used for ESL assessment.
- Assisted Office of Institutional Research in data collection, including instrument and cut score validation.
- Served as liaison with English Department faculty on issues of assessment in reading and writing and with Counseling Division faculty on the ESL program and course content.
- Provided guidance to students in regard to the ESL program and course content.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends and developments in ESL assessment.
Assistant Department Chair, Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Worked closely with the Chair and Dean in developing and administering the departmental Unit Plan and departmental strategic and operational planning
- Executed departmental projects in alignment with Department Chair's vision and strategic goals
- Supported Chair in managing daily operations of World Languages Department, ensuring smooth functioning
- Supervised staff and part-time faculty, fostering collaboration and professional development
- Acted as a proxy for the Chair in departmental meetings and represented the department.
- Represented the World Languages Department in external and internal meetings
- Provided oversight and support of departmental language programs, programming, events and activities.
- Supported faculty in developing and reviewing curriculum
Lead Faculty, English as a Second Language (ESL), Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.2006 - 12.2020
- Developed / modified / maintained ESL master schedule of classes for fall, spring, and summer terms
- Assigned & managed full-time faculty workload & overloads
- Monitored ESL/ENG enrollment & made appropriate adjustments course & faculty workload adjustments
- Managed hiring / staffing / evaluation of adjunct faculty
- Coordinated adjunct orientation meetings during Fall/Spring convocation week
- Developed, revised, and maintained all standardized course syllabi, quizzes, and exams and supplemental materials for all 16 ESL courses
- Coordinated systematic ESL program review including modification to curriculum, course outcomes, and assessment instruments
- Coordinated ongoing renewal process for CEA accreditation of the ESL program
- Coordinated professional development workshops for ESL full- & part-time faculty
- Ordered & managed instructor desk copies of all ESL texts & materials
- Ordered & managed ESL textbooks & materials for all campus bookstores
- Systematically reviewed textbooks for possible course adoptions
- Prepared annual ESL Program Assessment Plan & Report (data collection, interpretation, & report)
- Developed and maintained innovative relationships with workforce-development partners, including Pulte Homes and Stratosphere.
- Participated in ESL placement activities at all campuses (evaluate tests/essay results & make all course placements)
- Resolved conflicts between students through mediation and communication strategies.
Conference Chair
Southern Nevada CATESOL Annual Conference
Las Vegas
01.2002 - 12.2007
Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL), Dept. International Languages
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
01.1999 - 12.2003
Adjunct Faculty Associate, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Pima Community College-DVC
Tucson
01.1997 - 12.1999
French Graduate Teaching Associate, Dept. of French & Italian
University of Arizona
Tucson
01.1994 - 12.1999
Adjunct Faculty, ESL Endorsement Program, Practicum & ESL Materials Development, Dept. of Linguistics
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
06.1998 - 08.1998
ESL Curriculum Developer / Writer, Academic Bridge Course in Reading and Writing
Pima Community College
Tucson
06.1998 - 08.1998
Adjunct Instructor, Center for English as a Second Language (C.E.S.L.)
University of Arizona
Tucson
03.1998 - 05.1998
EFL Instructor
Prytanée National Militaire
LaFlèche
01.1993 - 12.1994
- Coordinated curriculum development with Arizona State University’s Department of French Graduate Student Exchange Program to enhance student learning experiences.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, French Section, Dept. Languages & Literature
Arizona State University
Tempe
01.1992 - 12.1994
English Teaching Assistant
Ecole Nationale Supérieure Louis Lumière
Paris
03.1985 - 05.1985
- Fostered active student participation in Alma College’s Practicum course.
- Assisted instructors in preparing lesson plans and course materials.
- Supported students with language exercises and comprehension activities.
- Facilitated group discussions to enhance language skills and cultural awareness.
Education
Ph.D. (ABD) - Second Language Acquisition & Pedagogy
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ01-1999
Master of Arts - French Linguistics
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01-1994
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Culture
Arizona University
Tempe, AZ12-1991
Skills
- Operations oversight
- Department vision
- Strategic planning
- Faculty & student engagement
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Expectation setting
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Work ethic
Affiliations
- Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
- California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL)
- Hawai’i Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (HITESOL)
- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Accomplishments
- Twenty five Year Service Award, College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/24
- Twenty Year Service Award, College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/19
- Fifteen Year Service Award, College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/14
- Ten Year Service Award, College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/09
- Five Year Service Award, College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/04
- Tenure, Community College of Southern Nevada, 01/01/03
- Award of Excellence in Recognition of Outstanding Service & dedication to the College, 01/01/02
- Nevada Board of Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, 01/01/01
- Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, Pima Community College, 01/01/99
- M.A. French Linguistics, Summa Cum Laude, 01/01/94
- M.A. Comprehensive Exam, pass with distinction, 01/01/94
- B.A. French, Summa Cum Laude, 01/01/91
- Regents Academic Scholarship Recipient, Arizona State University, 01/01/90
Phone
Voice: 702-651-7674
Fax: 702-651-7609
Publications
Native speaker speech adjustments to non-native speakers in foreigner talk discourse., Proceedings of the First International Portuguese Meeting on Social Discourse Analysis, Lisbon, Portugal, 01/01/96
Conference Attendance
- TESOL 2023 Conference: Inspiring Innovation, Empowering ELT Professionals, Portland, OR, 03/21/23, 03/24/23
- CATESOL 2015 Conference, Anaheim, CA, 11/12/15, 11/15/15
- TESOL 2014 Conference: ELT for the Next Generation, Portland, OR, 03/26/14, 03/29/14
- TESOL 2013 Conference: Harmonizing Language, Heritage, & Cultures, Dallas, TX, 03/20/13, 03/23/13
- CATESOL 2013 Conference, San Diego, CA, 10/24/13, 10/27/13
Conference Presentations
- An Online Educational Framework for Teaching Listening and Speaking Skills to English Language Learners, The 5th IAFOR International Conference on Education, Barcelona, Spain, 11/12/24, 11/16/24
- An Online Educational Framework for Teaching Listening & Speaking Skills to English Language Learners, The 3rd Annual IAFOR International Conference on Education, Paris, France, 07/13/24, 07/17/24
- An Online Educational Framework for Teaching Pronunciation Skills to English Language Learners, The IAFOR International Conference on Education in Hawaii, Waikoloa, HI, 01/03/24, 01/07/24
- An Online Educational Framework for Teaching Second Language Reading & Writing, World CALL 2023 International Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 11/09/23, 11/13/23
- An Online Educational Framework for Innovative and Cutting-edge Second Language Teaching & Learning, IAFOR International Conference on Education, Barcelona, 09/19/23, 09/23/23
- Toward a Guided Self-Placement Testing Model for Greater Equality and Social Justice among Underrepresented College Student Populations., The 8th Annual IAFOR International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI, 01/05/23, 01/08/23
- International Education Conference on Education by Clute Institute, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, HI, 01/01/17, 01/05/17
- Best Practices for the Development and Teaching of ESL Online Reading and Writing Courses., ELEARN 2015 Conference, Marriott Waikoloa Beach Hotel, Kona, Hawai’i, 10/19/15, 10/22/15
- Best Practices for the Development and Teaching of ESL Online Reading and Writing Courses., CATESOL 2014 Conference, Santa Clara, CA, 10/23/14, 10/26/14
- Best Practices for the Development and Teaching of ESL Online Reading and Writing Courses., CATESOL 2012 Conference, Oakland, CA, 04/12/12, 04/15/12
- Best Practices for the teaching of Online Pronunciation Courses, HAWAI'I TESOL 2012 Conference, Tokai International University, Honolulu, Hawai’i, 02/11/12, 02/11/12
- Enhancing Cultural Awareness in an ESL Conversation Course, ELEARN 2011 Conference, Sheraton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Honolulu, Hawai’i, 10/17/11, 10/21/11
- An Online Model for Teaching Reading and Writing, HAWAI'I TESOL 2011 Conference, Brigham Young University, Laie, Hawai’i, 02/19/11, 02/19/11
- A Content Approach to Designing and Teaching ESL for Hospitality and Gaming, HAWAI'I TESOL 2010 Conference, Leeward Community College, Pearl City, Hawai’i, 02/13/10, 02/13/10
- The Effects of Simplified / Elaborated versus Authentic Texts on the Reading Comprehension of Adult ESL Learners, HAWAI'I TESOL 2009 Conference, University of Hawai'i, Hilo, 02/14/09, 02/14/09
- The Effects of Modified versus Authentic Texts on the Reading Comprehension of Adult ESL Learners, Southern Nevada CATESOL 2002 Conference, CCSN, Las Vegas, NV, 10/11/02, 10/11/02
- The Effects of Modified versus Authentic Texts on the Reading Comprehension of Adult ESL Learners, Southern Nevada CATESOL 2001 Conference, CCSN, Las Vegas, NV, 10/12/01, 10/12/01
- Changing Demographics & the New ACT COMPASS/ESL Placement Tests, Annual ACT Institutional Effectiveness Conference, Las Vegas NV, 05/15/01, 05/15/01
- Native Speaker Speech Adjustments to Non-native Speakers in Foreigner Talk Discourse, First International Portuguese Meeting on Social Discourse Analysis, Lisbon, Portugal, 06/17/96, 06/19/96
- Native Speaker Speech Adjustments to Non-native Speakers in Foreigner Talk Discourse, The European Second Language Association 6, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, 05/31/96, 06/02/96
- Face Validity: Examinee Feedback by Students of Intermediate French, 27th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 05/23/96, 05/25/96
- Native Speaker Speech Adjustments to Non-Native Speakers in Foreigner Talk Discourse, American Association of Applied Linguistics Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, 03/23/96, 03/26/96
- Face Validity: Examinee Feedback by Students of FRE 102 & 201, Arizona Language Association Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ, 09/22/95, 09/23/95
- Does A Process Approach to L2 Writing Produce Better L2 Writers than the Product Approach?: A Case Study of a French 102 Student at the University of Arizona, 12th Annual Tucson Area Second Language Teacher’s Symposium, University of Arizona, 09/15/95, 09/16/95
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Certification
TESOL
Timeline
Department Chair, World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
01.2023 - Current
Developer & Coordinator, English Guided Self Placement (GSP) Questionnaire
College of Southern Nevada
01.2021 - 12.2023
ESL Testing Coordinator, Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Department Chair, Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
01.2014 - 12.2020
Lead Faculty, English as a Second Language (ESL), Department of World Languages
College of Southern Nevada
01.2006 - 12.2020
Tenured Professor, English as a Second Language (ESL), Dept. International Languages
College of Southern Nevada
01.2003 - Current
Conference Chair
Southern Nevada CATESOL Annual Conference
01.2002 - 12.2007
Instructor, English as a Second Language (ESL), Dept. International Languages
Community College of Southern Nevada
01.1999 - 12.2003
Adjunct Faculty, ESL Endorsement Program, Practicum & ESL Materials Development, Dept. of Linguistics
University of Utah
06.1998 - 08.1998
ESL Curriculum Developer / Writer, Academic Bridge Course in Reading and Writing
Pima Community College
06.1998 - 08.1998
Adjunct Instructor, Center for English as a Second Language (C.E.S.L.)
University of Arizona
03.1998 - 05.1998
Adjunct Faculty Associate, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Pima Community College-DVC
01.1997 - 12.1999
French Graduate Teaching Associate, Dept. of French & Italian
University of Arizona
01.1994 - 12.1999
EFL Instructor
Prytanée National Militaire
01.1993 - 12.1994
Graduate Teaching Assistant, French Section, Dept. Languages & Literature
Arizona State University
01.1992 - 12.1994
English Teaching Assistant
Ecole Nationale Supérieure Louis Lumière
03.1985 - 05.1985
Ph.D. (ABD) - Second Language Acquisition & Pedagogy
University of Arizona
Master of Arts - French Linguistics
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Culture
Arizona University