Talyia Eve Riemer, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty - Education and Reading Studies
773-552-8747
Office Hours
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| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | |||
| By appointment | By appointment |
Profile
Talyia Eve Riemer, Ed. D., brings more than two decades of experience as an educator and administrator in the third-largest school district in the country. As an administrator, Talyia was instrumental in the adoption of an individualized approach to Professional Development, identifying needed supports and resources for trans students and their families, and supporting her school in maintaining accreditation as an International Baccalaureate Programme provider. Talyia holds both Master's and Doctorate degrees in the field of Curriculum and Instruction, as well as certifications and endorsements in ESL Instruction, Mathematics, and School Administration. For the past 10 years, Dr. Riemer has provided new teacher mentoring and designed and delivered Professional Learning and Instructional Coaching to teachers across the country, from novice to veteran. Some of the workshop topics that she has presented include LGBTQ Equity in the Classroom, Cultural Consciousness, Curriculum Mapping, Performance Evaluation, Reading as Formative Assessment, and Differentiation and Assessment. Talyia is a National Board Certified educator and has been awarded the Golden Apple Foundation’s Teacher of Distinction Award. She currently supports new teachers entering the profession by providing undergraduate education, post-graduate mentoring, and professional learning.
Classes Taught
Spring Flex Start 2025
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 Credits | ||||
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Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Notes: During this course students will conduct a minimum of 15 hours of field experience in a P-12 classroom environment, often requiring an IVP fingerprint clearance card. To begin the IVP card process, go to www.azdps.gov/services/fingerprint/#1 and click on Apply for a Card. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26352 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Open 24 of 25 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity In Education | 3 Credits | ||||
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Examination of the relationship of cultural values to the formation of self-concept and learning styles. Examination of the role of prejudice, stereotyping and cultural incompatibilities in education. Emphasis on teacher preparation (preservice and/or inservice) to offer an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural groups. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27130 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture
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01/28/2025 - 05/09/2025 |
Tu |
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM |
Open 24 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
- LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
- 2004, Doctorate in Education- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dissertation Topic: Attitudes Regarding the Implementation of Inclusion at a Chicago Public School (Special Education)
- 2004, Doctorate in Education- Curriculum and Instruction
- Post Doctoral Studies:
- 2008, Administration & Supervision, Loyola University Chicago
- 2010, English as a Second Language, American College of Education
- 2011, Middle School Mathematics, The University of Chicago
- 2024, Leading for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Michigan State University
- OLIVET-NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, BOURBONNAIS, IL M.A.E. in Curriculum and Instruction 2001
- WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY B.S.Ed. 1997
- NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS Middle Childhood Generalist 2005 & 2015
- Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction Award, 2011
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