ANDREA FERRER
Linkedin.com/in/andrea-c-ferrer
Summary
Higher education instructor focused on first-year composition, rhetoric, and multilingual writing. Developed scaffolded curricula and authentic assessments that enhanced student engagement and success, while integrating digital pedagogy into writing instruction. Dedicated to mentoring diverse learners through inclusive, research-informed teaching practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Miami Dade College
01.2025 - Current
- Teach ENC 1101, ENC 1102, and Honors English courses.
- Designed and taught an Honors literature seminar exploring magical realism, identity, memory, and narrative.
- Develop scaffolded curricula, Canvas modules, authentic assessments, and mentor multilingual and first-generation students.
Adjunct Instructor, English for Academic Purposes
Florida International University
01.2024 - Current
- Teach academic writing, pronunciation, oral communication, and English for Academic Purposes using communicative, research-informed instruction.
Adjunct Instructor, ESL
The College of the Florida Keys
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed outcomes-based ESL curriculum and authentic assessments to enhance workplace and academic communication skills.
Founder & Instructor
Andrea's Tutoring Academy
01.2017 - Current
- Develop individualized curricula in writing, English language learning, and standardized test preparation.
Education
M.A. - Comparative Literature
University of Bonn
Bonn, Germany01-2022
B.A. - German Language & Literature
University of Florida
Gainesville01-2012
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Assessment design
- ESL curriculum
- Educational technology
- Academic writing
- Classroom management
- Collaborative learning
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
Certification
- Faculty Fellow, Fiction–Science Institute (Summer 2026,
Miami, FL) Selected for an interdisciplinary faculty fellowship connecting fiction and STEM. Collaborate with a STEM faculty partner to develop innovative 'jigsaw' instructional modules integrating literary analysis and scientific thinking for implementation in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 courses.
University Courses Taught
- ENC 1101 - College Composition I
- ENC 1102 - College Composition II
- ENC 1101H - Honors First-Year Composition
- Honors Literature: Magical Realism, Identity, and Narrative
- English for Academic Purposes
- Academic Reading & Writing
- Professional Communication
- Pronunciation & Oral Communication
- ESL Grammar & Writing
Fellowships
Faculty Fellow, Fiction-Science Institute, 06/26, Miami, FL, Selected for an interdisciplinary faculty fellowship connecting fiction and STEM. Collaborate with a STEM faculty partner to develop innovative 'jigsaw' instructional modules integrating literary analysis and scientific thinking for implementation in Fall 2026 and Fall 2027 courses.
Research Interests
- Composition & Rhetoric
- Comparative Literature
- Magical Realism
- Identity & Narrative
- Literature and Science
- Digital Pedagogy
- AI in Writing Instruction
- Multilingual Writing
Certifications Languages Technologies
Advanced TESOL, Foundational TESOL, TELC German B2, Washington, D.C. Teaching Certification (in progress), English, Native, Spanish, Native, German, Full Professional Proficiency, Canvas LMS, Zoom, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Acrobat, PlayPosit, H5P, Perusall, Harmonize
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Miami Dade College
01.2025 - Current
Adjunct Instructor, English for Academic Purposes
Florida International University
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor, ESL
The College of the Florida Keys
01.2024 - 12.2024
Founder & Instructor
Andrea's Tutoring Academy
01.2017 - Current
M.A. - Comparative Literature
University of Bonn
B.A. - German Language & Literature
University of Florida