Dr. Guadalupe Valdés

Professor

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Biography

Guadalupe Valdés is a distinguished Bonnie Katz Tenenbaum Professor Emerita at the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Her research focuses on bilingualism, particularly related to teacher training, instructional methods, and the sociolinguistic processes of language acquisition among diverse learners. Valdés's work addresses the experiences of students who engage in elective bilingualism within formal educational settings as well as those who develop circumstantial bilingualism through their day-to-day interactions in immigrant communities. Her extensive research has made her an eminent authority on Spanish-English bilingualism in the United States. In addition to her role at Stanford, she has served as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and held various appointments throughout her career. Valdés is a recognized member of esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Education, reflecting her significant contributions to the field of education. She is also the founder and Executive Director of

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Emeritus faculty at the Graduate School of Education.

Professor

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA

Professorship at Stanford focusing on bilingualism and education.

Professor

— Present

Division of Language Literacy, University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Taught and researched in the field of language literacy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Foreign Languages, New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

Early academic position focusing on language education.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Language and Literature, Western New Mexico University • Silver City, NM

Developed curriculum and taught language and literature.

Awards

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Elected Member

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Elected Member

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Fellow

Courses

EDUC 480 EDUC 180 EDUC 490 EDUC 190 EDUC 140 EDUC 185 EDUC 470 URBANST 199 INTNLREL 198 EDUC 380

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.