Assistant Dean and Professor
Ed.D., Teacher Development and Leadership, Johns Hopkins University, 2005
Graduate Certificate, School Administration and Supervision, Johns Hopkins University,
2005
M.S., Education - Reading, Johns Hopkins University, 2000
B.S, Elementary Education - Science, University of Maryland, College Park, 1996
English Language Learners, Reading Motivation, Technology for Motivation, Adolescent
Literacy
Certification and Licensure:
English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) PreK – 12, Maryland State Department
of Education, 2006.
Administrator, Maryland State Department of Education, 2005.
Reading Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education, 2000.
Elementary and Middle School Teacher, Maryland State Department of Education, 1996.
Cruzado-Guerrero, J. R. & Martinez-Alba, G. (2021). Supporting elementary age ELs with limited or interrupted formal education: Literacy events for families using wordless books. In L. J. Penton Herrera (Ed.), English and students with limited or interrupted formal education. Springer.
Penton Herrera, L. & Martinez-Alba, G. (2021). Social-emotional learning in the English language classroom: Fostering growth, self-care, and independence. TESOL Press.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2020). Recruiting and retaining underrepresented students into education: Blogs 1-4 of a series. American Association for Employment in Education. https://aaee.org/Blog
Martinez-Alba, G., & Cruzado-Guerrero, J. R. (2018). Technology for reading and writing motivation. In J. I. Liontas (Ed.), The TESOL Encyclopedia of English Language Teaching. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0962
Cruzado-Guerrero, J. R., & Martinez-Alba, G. (2018). Teaching ELs: Attitudes, beliefs, and sense of preparedness of preservice teachers. Literacy Issues and Practices, 17 - 27.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Cruzado-Guerrero, J.R. (2018). Second language testing for student evaluation and classroom research. [Review of the book Second language testing for student evaluation and classroom research, by G. Gorsuch & D. T. Griffee]. Teachers College Record.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Cruzado-Guerrero, J.R. (2018). The ball is rolling: Recruiting underrepresented students. Profiles in Diversity Journal.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Penton Herrera, L. J. (2021, August-September). Social-emotional learning in the English Language Classroom: Fostering Growth, Self-Care, and Independence. [Keynote Addresses]. Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County ESOL Professional Development Days, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2019, May). íLatinx celebracion! Keynote Presented at Latinx Gala Celebration. Towson, Maryland.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2018, April). íLatinx celebracion! Keynote Presented at Latinx Gala Celebration. Towson, Maryland.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2018, March). Responding to the growing needs of schools with English learners: How a small project became a large project. Keynote Presented at National Council of Teachers of English Assembly on Research Conference (NCTEAR). Towson, Maryland.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Penton Herrera, L. J. (2021, April). Applying social and emotional learning strategies in your English learner classrooms: An interactive bilingual discussion to boost knowledge [Conference presentation]. National Association for Bilingual Education, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2021, March). English learners with dyslexia [Conference presentation]. TESOL International Convention, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Penton Herrera, L. J. (2021, February). Social-emotional learning in teacher education programs focused on English learners. [Conference presentation]. Association for Teacher Educators National Conference, Online.
Penton Herrera, L. J., & Martinez-Alba, G. (2021, February). Social and emotional learning in TESOL: Implications for teacher educators and practitioners [Conference presentation]. Higher Colleges of Technology: International Conference on Emotional Intelligence, Happiness & Well-Being in Higher Education. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Online.
Richman, L. J., Mullen, L., & Martinez-Alba, G. (2020, October). Ensuring Access and Equity in Educator Preparation Programs. Work Session at the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU) Fall Conference, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2020, October). Attracting underrepresented students into P-12 education career paths [Conference presentation]. American Association for Employment in Education Conference, Online.
Mullen, L., Martinez-Alba, G., & Richman, L. J., (2020, October). Serving English Language Learners. Presentation at the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU) Fall Conference, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G., Mullen, L., Richman, L. (2020, July). Ongoing development of a recruitment and retention plan for underrepresented students [Conference presentation]. Association for Teacher Educators National Conference, Online.
Richman, L. J., Mullen, L., & Martinez-Alba, G. (2020, July). Critically examining educator preparation curriculum and policies to ensure access and equity. Paper Presentation at the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Summer Conference, Online.
Martinez-Alba, G., Mullen, L., Richman, L. (2020, February). Teacher recruitment summer institute [Conference presentation]. Association for Teacher Educators National Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, United States.
Martinez-Alba, G., Mullen, L., Richman, L. (2019, October). TU teacher scholars’ summer institute: Attracting underrepresented students to the profession [Conference presentation]. Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities National Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Richman, L., Mullen, L., & Martinez-Alba, G. (2019, October). Transitioning to a clinical curriculum through practice-based teacher education pedagogies [Conference presentation]. Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities National Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2019, March). TESOL videographers discuss their moviemaking secrets. Presented at the Tea with Distinguished TESOLers for the TESOL International Convention. Atlanta, Georgia.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Turner, D. (2019, February). Caring, committed, and collaborative: School/community partnerships for responsive practice. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children’s National Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.
Martinez-Alba, G. (2018, November). Evidence-based online instruction: What is working? Presented at the Maryland TESOL Conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
Martinez-Alba, G., Xu, K., Jacobs, M., & Moran, M. (2018, March). Get published!: Writing a book for TESOL press. Presented at the TESOL International Convention. Chicago, Illinois.
Martinez-Alba, G., & Cruzado-Guerrero, J. (2018, March). Rethinking your online instruction: Going from zero to hero. Presented at the TESOL International Convention. Chicago, Illinois.
Cruzado-Guerrero, J. (2018, March). Reading fluency at all levels. Presented at the TESOL International Convention. Chicago, Illinois.
Towson University – Educator of the Year – 2018. Awarded for outstanding performance and dedication to students at the Center for Student Diversity.
Office of English Language Acquisition – 2017. English learners moving to proficient outcomes with engagement and rigor (EMPOWER). 2.2 million dollar grant for a five year period as the co-principal investigator.
International TESOL Ambassador – 2017. Awarded to seven out of 155 applicants to assist in promoting their international conference and mentor new members. The organization has over 11,000 members from all over the world.
Towson University - Office of Academic Innovation - Teaching Innovation Award - 2016. Awarded for an English learner focus faculty team project based in Baltimore City.