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Ambareen Nasir

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Ambareen Nasir prepares and strengthens equity-driven practices of educators who support multilingual learners. Drawing on her experience as a former Chicago Public School teacher and instructional coach, she leads curriculum and instructional work that centers student voice, identity, and funds of knowledge. Her focus includes action research for teacher development, curriculum design, culturally responsive teaching, and second-language literacy methods. Dr. Nasir continues to share her work and inspire others through leadership and service to the community. Her life-long journey as an educator is inspired by learning and teaching and is grounded in her faith.

Education

  • PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Research Interests

  • Action research for teacher development
  • Curriculum design
  • Linguistically and culturally responsive teaching
  • Second language and literacy methods in content areas

Courses Taught

  • TLSC 210 - Educational policy for diverse students
  • TLSC 222 - Individualized assessment and instruction
  • TLSC 240 – Language, culture, and pedagogy
  • TLSC 340 - Teaching and learning in an area of specialization
  • TLSC 350 - Teaching and learning with a global framework
  • TLSC 407 - Assessment of bilingual students
  • CIEP 509 – Literacy teaching for bilingual and multilingual students