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Bessie Santiago 12/31/2009 City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.oov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 12-21-2007 Bessie Santiago ;.~CIBJECT: Committee for Quality Education in MB Congratulations! You have been appointed by Commissioner Jonah M. Wolfson to the agency, .board or committee named above for a term ending: 12/31/2009. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3543, commencing with terms beginning on or after January 1st, 2007, the term of board members who are directly appointed by a member of the City Commission shall automatically expire on December 31 of the year the appointing elected official leaves office. If you are unable to accept this appointment or have any questions, please call the City Clerk's Office at 305-673-7411. Please read the enclosed materials carefully. Congratulations again and good luck. Sincerely, S~ Robert Parcher City Clerk cc: Saul Frances, Parking Director Leslie Rosenfeld ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Appointment Oath City Code Ordinance section, applicable to agency, board or committee City Code Section 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-458 and 2-459 Ordinance No. 2006-3543 -Amendment to City Code Section 2-22 Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1 -Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance City Wide Permit Application - (Parking Department Form) Booklet -Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employee We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.aov OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, Robert Parcher, City Clerk Tel: (305) 673-7411, Fax: (305) 673-7254 TO Bessie Santiago RE: Community for Quality Education in MB I do solemnly swear or affirm to bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the Government of the United States, the State of Florida, and the City of Miami Beach, and to perform all the duties of a member of the above-mentioned board or committee of the City of Miami Beach to which I have been appointed for a term ending: 12/31/2009. I have been issued a copy of Section 2-11.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code (Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance), as well as theF/orida Commission on Ethics Guide to the Sunshine Amendment and Code of Ethics for Public ~cers and Employees, and understand that as a member of a City of Miami Beach Board and/or Committee, I must comply with the financial disclosure* require- ments of Miami-Dade County or the State of Florida (depending on the board or committee on which I serve) on July 1st, following the closing of the calendar year on which I hav~ed. Bessie Santiago Sworn to and subscribed before me this ~ day of , , 200 ~~ ~ Deputy Clerk *Please visit the City of Miami Beach website at www.miamibeachfl.gov under City Clerk/Board and Committees for additional information regarding the Financial Disclosure Requirements. We are committed fo providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. f NAME: QLast Name .~ IO HOME ADDRESS: ! ©D ,UU~~ ~~~/(~ No. ~} ~ Street PHONE: 3PJ..tT ~~ d - ©J~O~ -~'~~ ~~~ ome Work Business Name: Address: ~~ No. Professional License (describe) ~ Street "First Name MidtJfe itial ~/ - City State Zip Code ~ " Fax Email addr Position:GA I~ L'' /ill /~ eil~E'-~~ ~~ State Zip Code f Expires: Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a and b: Members of agencies, boards, and committees shall be affiliated with the city; this requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: a) an individual shall have been a resident of the city for a minimum of six months; or b) an individual shall demonstrate ownership/interest for a minimum of six months in a business established in the city. • Resident of Miami Beach for a minimum of six (ti) months: Yes~or No ^ • Demonstrate an ownership/interest in a business in Miami Beach for a minimum of six (ti) months: Yes ^ or No y,~ • Are you a registered voter in Miami Beach: Yes~or No ^ ' 1 • (Please check one): I am now a resident of: North Beach ^ South Beach~Vliddle Beach ^ . I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge, experience. Please list below: Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three 13) choices will be observed by the Citv Clerk's Office (Regular Boards of City) ^ Art in Public Places Committee ^ Beach Preservation Board ^ Housing Authority* ^ Beautification Committee ^ Loan Review Committee* ^ °oard of Adjustrrent* ^ fr"arine Authority* ^ Budget Advisory Committee ^ Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council ^ Committee on Homeless ^ Miami Beach Commission for Women Committee for Quality Education in MB ^ Miami Beach Florida Sister Cities Community development Advisory* ^ Normandy Shores Local Gov't Neigh. Improvement ^ Community Relations Board ^ Oversight Committee for General Obligation Bond ^ Convention Center Advisory Board ^ Parks and Recreation Facilities Board ^ Debarment Committee ^ Personnel Board* ^ Design Review Board* ^ Planning Board* ^ Disability Access Committee ^ Police Citizens Relations Committee ^ Fine Arts Board ^ Production Industry Council ^ Golf Advisory Committee ^ Public Safety Advisory Committee ^ Health Advisory Committee ^ Safety Committee ^ Health Facilities Authority Board ^ Transportation and Parking Committee ^ Hispanic Affairs Committee ^ Visitor and Convention Authority* ^ Historic Preservation Board* ^ Youth Center Advisory Board * Board Required to File State Disclosure form 1 Note: If applying for Youth Advisory Board, please indicate your affiliation with the Scott Rakow Youth Center: 1. Past service on the Youth Center Advisory Board: Yes ^ NYears of Service: 2. Present participation in Youth Center activities by your chi n Yes^ No~lf yes, please list the names of your children, their ages, and which programs. List below: Child's name: Age: Program: Child's name: ~---°~ Age: Program: "-"--~ .Have you ever been convicted of a felony: Yes ^ or N~~If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes: Yes ^ or No~i. If yes, please explain in detail: • Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money: Yes ^ or No~ If yes, explain in detail • Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees: Yes ^ or No~lf yes; which board? • What organizations in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name: Title: Name: `""-_'+.- " Title: • List all properties owned or have an interest in, which are located within the City of Miami Beach: • I am now employed by the City of Miami Beach: Yes ^ or No~Which department? • Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent ^, spou/s~~^ child ^, brother ^, or sister ^ who is employed by the City of Miami Beach? Check all that apply. Identify the department(s): i' ~" ~ /7 This section is "not required" but desired: Age: ~ years old Gender: Male ^ Female Ethnic Origin (Check one) V"i~hite ^Afrlcan-American/Black ^ Hispanic~Asian or Pacific Islander ^ Amercan Indian or Alaskan Native ^ Employment Status: Employed ^ Retired ^ Home-maker ^ Other ^ "I hereby attest to the accuracy and truthfulness of the application and have received, read and will abide by Chapter 2, Article VII - of the City Code "Standards of Conduct for City Officers, Employees and Agency Members." Applicant's Si n ture Date Name of Applicant (PLEAS RINT) Please attach a copy of your resume to this application NOTE: Applications will remain on file for a period of one (1) calendar year. Received in City Clerk's Office by Name of Deputy Clerk~~ Document Control Number (Assigned by the City Clerk's Office) --~! /~~Entered Date Bessie N. Santiago, Ph.D 900 West Avenue, Apt. 721 Miami Beach, Florida 33139-5212 (305)-538-0105 Fax: (305)-538-3257 e-mail: bessiesantiago@bellsouth.net EDUCATION Postdoctoral Bilingual-Crosscultural Certificate of Comptence Target Language and Culture: Issued by the State of California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing -June 1982 Doctoral The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan Ph.D. Degree in Adult and Continuing Education -May 1980 Area of Specialization: Teaching English as a Second Language and Linguistics Graduate Saint Michael's College Winooski, Vermont Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language -August 1968 Area of Specialization: Teaching English as a Second Language 2 AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES Undergraduate University of Havana Havana, Cuba The equivalent to a B.A. with a major Concentration in law and a minor con- centration in math and liberal arts - June 1959 University Fellowhins for Minority Students From 1972 to 1979 Rackham dissertation grant -The University of Michigan -1976 Center for Continuing Education of Women Grants -1973 -1976 -1979 Pan American Union scholarship -From 1967 to 1968. A Distinguished Service Award Diploma conferred by Compton Education Associa- tion in recognition of sustaining interest in and contribution to public education-On National Teachers Day: April 19, 1983. Instructor of English as a foreign lan- guage for adults and adolescents at evening vocational public schools in Havana, Cuba. From September 1952 to October 1961. Instructor of English as a second language at Bronx Community College, New York. In addition to my duties as an ESL instructor, I assisted in curriculum Planning. From June 1969 to May 1971. Instructor of English as a second lan- guage at Jordan-Locke Community Adult School (Main Street Branch), 11230 South Main St., Los Angeles, California 90061. From September 1980 to June 1981. 3 OTHER EXPERIENCES EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS Instructor of Bilingual Education Philosophy, Methods, and Techniques; Spanish as a second language; and Bilingual Methodology at Compton Community College, Humanities Department, Room H-25, 1111 Artesia Blvd. Compton, California 90021. These courses were deisgned for teachers and teacher aides who need to teach ESL and bilingual education. From February 1981 to June 1982 and From February 1985 until June 1985. Instructor of English as a second language, bilingual bilingual education and Spanish as a foreign language to secondary and adult school students at Compton Unified School District, 604 South Tamarind, Compton, California 90220. I have been a consultant for the selection of educational material as well as in curriculum planning and provided counseling services for the multicultural community in the school district. From September 1981 to August 1985. Instructor of English as a second language and Spanish at Lincoln Senior High School, 3501 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90031. From September 9, 1985 to October 13, 1995. My retirement started on October 14, 1995. Translating Sevices for the Embassy of Switzerland in Havana. from 1961 to 1962 Secretarial work in English and Spanish at the United Nations; Cuba; Miami; Puerto Rico; Washington, D.C.; Bethesda, Maryland; Boston; New York; Ann Arbor, Michigan. To implement an integrated program of English and Spanish as a second language for adults. The purpose of the program is to promote mutual understanding of cultures 4 RESEARCH INTERESTS: LANGUAGES: PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATIONS and values among learners who have different linguistic backgrounds. A major characteristic of the program is that learners of a new language will also be playing the roles of teachers of their native language. The criteria to select the teaching staff is unique. To continue further research in second language acquisition to relate levels of ORAL-AURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH AMONG ADULT IMMIGRANTS AND EXILES. This was the title of my Ph.D. dissertation. Spanish (native) English (second) Ph.D. Dissertation: ORAL-AURAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH AMONG ADULT IMMIGRANTS AND EXILES Master Thesis TEACHING CULTURE: THROUGH A PLANNED PROGRAM OF THE STUDY OF THE LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON A FRESHMAN UNIVERSITY LEVEL. "Guidelines for an Integrated Program for Teaching Oral-Aural Communication Skills to Adult Learners of a New Language" Paper delivered at the Sixth Annual Bilingual Education Conference, California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) February 14, 1981 -Pasadena Convention Center -Pasadena, California "A New Focus for the Learning of a New Language" Article published in In Focus, a publication of the Compton Unified School District: Volume 1, No. 3, p. 7, April 1983. My Spanish version of the forementioned article appeazs on the same page under the title: "Un nuevo enfoque en el aprendizaje de un nuevo idioms" "American Literature to Orient the Perceptions of ESL Students." SIGNIFICANT CONFERENCES TESOL 86-20~' Annual Convention - 3-8 AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDEDED Mazch 1986, Anaheim Hilton Anaheim, California. Competency-Based Education Life Skills Workshop (For Adult Basic Education/English as aSecond Language Personnel in Los Angeles County) at Schurr High School, 820 North Wilcox Avenue, Montebello, California 90640- May 12, 1984 Developing Commmunicative Syllabuses Workshop -Long Beach City College Long Beach, California May 30, 1981 English as a Second Language Department Chairperson Meeting followed by a Mini- Workshop: The Nonliterate Adult ESL Student sponsored by: Los Angeles Unified School District-Division of Cazeer Planning and Placement-Third Street Annex, Los Angeles, California-April 25, 1981 English as a Second Language Department Chairperson Meeting followed by a Mini- Workshop: 'T'he Nonliterate Adult ESL Stiid~nt sponsored by: Los Angeles Unified School District-Division of Career Planning end 1'lac~mont-Third Street Annex, Los ~i~e~es, Caf~fornia-Apri125, 1981 6 Adult ESL Literacy: An Introduction Long Beach City College Long Beach, California -March 25, 1981 Sixth Annual Bilingual Education Conference California Association for Bilingual Education (CABS)-February 11- 14, 1981, Pasadena, California Third Annual District-Wide Teacher to Teacher Workshop-Evans Community Adult Schoo1717 North Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California January 17, 1981 Forum in Bilingual Education June 12-14, 1981 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Linguistic Summer Institute July 5 -August 28, 1973 The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 CALIFORNIA CREDENTIALS Single Subject Credential in English English as a Second Language Credential Spanish Credential. Certificate ofCompetence-Target Language And Culture: Spanish (BCC) California Community College Instructor Credential: Language Arts and Literature. Basic Education Designated Subjects (Adult Basic Education, English and Speech Arts) REFERENCES Available upon request