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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

20212023

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

20192021

Adjunct Professor, Florida International University

20182023

Dual Enrollment Lecturer, Florida International University

20162021

FOR-PD Online Facilitator, University of Florida - Gainesville

20082010

Barbara Goleman Senior High School ESE Teacher, Miami-Dade County Public Schools

20012008

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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