Carol Bruzzano

Carol Bruzzano is a fulltime NJIT university lecturer currently teaching ENGL101 and 102 courses. Work history and related professional experience include collaborating with NJ schools' administration and teachers to improve student learning outcomes through improved instructional practices as a Professor-in-residence through the William Paterson University's school of education and serving as a clinical supervisor for graduate student teachers returning to school for advanced certification in special education. Other related experience includes peer reviewing proposals for national conferences and manuscript submissions for education journals. Carol Bruzzano also teaches as an adjunct instructor, online and onsite, which began in 1998. Locations include Bloomfield College, Hudson County Community College, Ramapo College, Montclair State University, and Passaic County Community College.

Currently, Carol Bruzzano is a full time graduate student and doctoral candidate at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Educational Doctoral program with a research focus on equity in teaching and learning for all student groups in higher education undergraduate programs. This includes research on current practices and designs of transition programs for graduating high school students most at-risk of not completing the first year of higher education studies.

Nominations and Awards
NJIT active learning grant ($1,000) for Fall 2022 ENGL101 and ENGL102 Classes
NJIT HSS Nomination: Excellence in teaching by a university lecturer 2022
NJIT Nominations: Excellence in teaching award by adjunct instructor 2021
VOYA "Unsung Heroes Award" for innovation in teaching, 2017
Newark Public Schools Teacher's Award for Student Achievement, 1999

Professional Certifications:
"Quality Matters" certified for online course design & evaluation
Florida k-12 Certifications: Administration; teacher for students with exceptionalities; art teacher; k-12 English
New Jersey k-12 Certifications: Administration; English - k-12 highly qualified; art; elementary.

Master's of Education; Saint Peter's University; Educational Administration ; 1996

B.A.; Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus; Fine Arts; 1991

Research methods; teaching strategies; metacognition and self-assessment;
Professional development /active learning for k-16 educators

k-16 pedagogy and active learning which includes the following: full k-16 inclusion; equity in k-16 classes, all content areas; sustainable practices in first year writing programs; equity in teaching and learning in higher education; high school to college transition programs for at-risk student populations.