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About
Elizabeth M. Aguila, Ph.D.; is currently an assistant professor for the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice. She teaches courses such as ESED 4550 Methods and Materials for Specific Learning Disabilities and EDUC 2010 Foundations of Education, among others. Before teaching at NSU, she was an adjunct professor at FIU. She was also a full-time high school teacher for Florida Virtual School, where she taught English/Language Arts and helped to launch the district's virtual Teaching Academy. Prior to this, she developed a successful Teaching Academy at Miami Dade County Public Schools that included the direction of an on-campus preschool and a student enrollment of over 500 students. These programs begin to prepare high school students for careers in education. Dr. Aguila has been teaching since 2001 and has taught many subjects and supported many students at different levels.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Teaching and Learning, Florida International University
M.S. Special Education - ESE Varying Exceptionalities, Florida International University
B.S. Special Education - Specific Learning Disabilities, Florida International University
External positions
High School Teacher, Florida Virtual School
2021 → 2023
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2019 → 2021
Adjunct Professor, Florida International University
2018 → 2023
Dual Enrollment Lecturer, Florida International University
2016 → 2021
FOR-PD Online Facilitator, University of Florida - Gainesville
2008 → 2010
Barbara Goleman Senior High School ESE Teacher, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2001 → 2008
Hialeah Gardens High School, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
… → 2008
Academy of Education Lead Teacher, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
… → 2021
Research Interests
- teacher identity
- emergent teacher identity
- CTE (Career and Technical Education)
- student motivation
- teaching and learning
- communities of practice
Disciplines
- Education
- Special Education and Teaching
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Developing Emergent Teacher Identity: A Study of a High School CTE Teaching Academy
Aguila, E., Oct 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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An Examination of Motivation and Teacher Identity in Minority High School Students Enrolled in a Career and Technical Education Teacher Preparation Program
Aguila, E. M., Jan 5 2021, Florida International University.Research output: Thesis, Dissertation, or Capstone › Master's Thesis
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Prizes
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2021 FIU Real Triumph Graduate
Aguila, E. (Recipient), 2021
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2021 NAF (National Academy Foundation) Janet Linton Leadership Award
Aguila, E. (Recipient), 2021
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Distinguished Academy distinction by NAF- National Academy Foundation - May 2020
Aguila, E. (Recipient), May 2020
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FIU 41st CASE Student Academic Achievement and Student Award
Aguila, E. (Recipient), 2020
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FIU Worlds Ahead Graduate Recognition - 2020
Aguila, E. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)