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Work History
Education
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE/COURSES
Certification
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Luisa Ferreira

Lagrangeville,USA

Summary

Dynamic English and Humanities Professor with extensive experience, excelling in curriculum development and student assessment. Proven ability to enhance literary analysis skills and foster critical thinking through engaging discussions. Adept in educational technology and multilingual communication, committed to mentoring students, and driving academic success.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of English and Humanities

Berkeley College
New York, New York
09.1993 - Current
  • Engaged in scholarly research, publishing articles and presenting at professional conferences.
  • Instructed students on grammar usage and literary analysis techniques to enhance understanding.
  • Reviewed student work, providing constructive feedback to facilitate improvement.
  • Attended conferences and workshops to stay current on teaching methods and trends in the field of English literature.
  • Served on university-wide committees that review policies regarding academic integrity or student conduct.
  • Engaged in scholarly research activities such as writing articles for publication or presenting at professional conferences.
  • Provided guidance on research papers and other written assignments.
  • Held office hours to provide additional assistance to students who need it.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments such as essays, exams, presentations, projects, and other activities.
  • Mentored individual students who needed extra help with their studies.
  • Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
  • Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
  • Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels.
  • Mentored individual students needing additional academic support during office hours.

Adjunct Professor of English and Humanities

Westchester Community College
Valhalla, New York
09.1996 - Current
  • Assessed student performance by assigning grades based on test scores, essays, class participation, and other criteria.
  • Provided support for student writing projects, including essay assignments and research papers.
  • Developed and taught English composition courses to students of all levels, from remedial to advanced.
  • Encouraged critical thinking through the use of discussion forums and small group activities.
  • Conducted weekly office hours to assist struggling students with their coursework.
  • Made difficult concepts understandable to students.

Education

Ph.D. - English (Northern Irish Literature)

Fordham University
Bronx, New York
12.2007

Certificate - Irish Studies

Queen's University
Belfast, Northern Ireland
08.2004

M.A. - English

Iona College
New Rochelle, New York
05.1993

B.A. - English and Philosophy

Iona College
New Rochelle, New York
06.1989

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Literary analysis
  • Student assessment
  • Research methodology
  • Writing instruction
  • Educational technology
  • Peer evaluation
  • Instructional strategies
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Public speaking
  • Online teaching
  • Creative writing
  • Academic writing
  • Conference presentations
  • Student mentoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional development
  • Learning management systems (Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard)
  • Multilingual communication(Portuguese and Spanish)

Awards

Magna Cum Laude, Iona College, June 1989, Medals of Excellence in English and Philosophy, Iona College, 1989, Faculty of the Year, Berkeley College, 2002, Student Service Award, Berkeley College, 2012

Publications

  • "Enduring Borders: Jason Johnson's Woundlicker." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Elms College, Chicopee, MA. October 2019.
  • "The Earth and I: Challenges and Hope." Introduction to Earth Day. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. April 22, 2019.
  • "A History of Love." Lecture for blueprint. Berkeley College, New York, NY. February 2019.
  • "Belfast: In Between War and Peace in Northern Irish Fiction." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Villanova University, Villanova, PA. November 2018.
  • "Is It Always His Fault? A Look at Men's Rights for this Generation." Introduction to Women's History Month. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. March 2018.
  • "Celebrating Latin American Culture." Presentation for Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. October 2018.
  • "Consider This: Rethinking Race." Presentation for Black History Month. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. February 2017.
  • "Rethinking History and Heroes in the Post-Troubles Novel." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Massachusetts Maritime College, Buzzards Bay, MA. November 2016.
  • "The Death of Kathleen ni Houlihan: Changing Roles of Women in the Contemporary Northern Irish Novel." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Daemen College, Amherst New York. November 2012.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE/COURSES

  • Berkeley College:
  • Advanced Writing (ENG 3315)
  • Creative Writing (ENG 3313)
  • Honors Writing and Research (HON 1105)
  • Pre-Honors Seminar (Hon 2210)
  • Journeys in Fiction (ENG 3332)
  • Literature of the American Experience (ENG 2210)
  • Public Speaking (ENG 2215)
  • Writingthrough Literature (ENG 2205)
  • Writing and Research (ENG 1105)
  • Westchester Community College:
  • Writing and Literature (English 102)
  • Writing and Research (English 101)
  • Iona College:
  • Writing I (ENG 120)

Certification

  • Irish studies

Papers and Presentations

"Enduring Borders: Jason Johnson's Woundlicker. "Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Elms College, Chicopee, MA. October 2019.

"The Earth and I: Challenges and Hope." Introduction to Earth Day. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. April 22, 2019.

"A History of Love." Lecture for blueprint. Berkeley College, New York, NY. February 2019.

"Belfast: In Between War and Peace in Northern Irish Fiction." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Villanova University, Villanova, PA. November 2018.

"Is It Always His Fault? A Look at Men's Rights for this Generation." Introduction to Women's History Month. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. March 2018.

"Celebrating Latin American Culture." Presentation for Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month. Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. October 2018.

"Consider This: Rethinking Race." Presentation for Black History Month.

Yonkers Activity Council. Westchester Community College, Yonkers, New York. February 2017.

"Rethinking History and Heroes in the Post-Troubles Novel." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Massachusetts Maritime College, Buzzards Bay, MA. November 2016.

"The Death of Kathleen ni Houlihan: Changing Roles of Women in the Contemporary Northern Irish Novel." Paper. American Conference for Irish Studies. Daemen College, Amherst New York. November 2012.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor of English and Humanities

Westchester Community College
09.1996 - Current

Professor of English and Humanities

Berkeley College
09.1993 - Current

Ph.D. - English (Northern Irish Literature)

Fordham University

Certificate - Irish Studies

Queen's University

M.A. - English

Iona College

B.A. - English and Philosophy

Iona College

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