Caza, Annie
Annie Caza
Faculty | College of Psych. and Liberal Arts: School of Arts and Communication
Instructor
Contact Information
Personal Overview
Professor Caza is an accomplished ESL and writing instructor dedicated to empowering international students at Florida Tech and adult learners in online classes. With over three decades of experience in second language acquisition, she holds a Master of Arts degree in English, specializing in TESOL.
Driven by a profound fascination with our increasingly interconnected world, Professor Caza recognizes the importance of integrating global perspectives, diversity, and intercultural communication into the learning process. She firmly believes in striking a harmonious balance between students' overall educational experience and the curriculum. Embracing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B), she is deeply committed to fostering an environment that nurtures these values in her classroom. In her view, higher educational institutions, especially universities, should actively cultivate a community that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences while staunchly opposing discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or religious beliefs. She aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students feel at ease and well-prepared for their personal and professional journeys.
During her leisure time, Professor Caza indulges in her passion for running. You can often find her pounding the pavement along the picturesque Melbourne Causeway or enjoying the serenity of the beach, accompanied by her beloved Dalmatian companion, Phoebe. In addition to her athletic pursuits, she revels in the joy of training, exploring new destinations, and immersing herself in different cultures through travel.
Educational Background
D.E.C. College Edouard Montpetit 1981
B.A. Dalhousie University 1985
B.Ed. Dalhousie University 1987
M.A. Dalhousie University 1987
Professional Experience
Professor Caza currently holds a position as a sought-after instructor at the Florida Institute of Technology, where she imparts her expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL) in English Writing Review and Composition and Rethoricsa writing classes designed specifically for international students.
Her illustrious career began after successfully completing her M.A. degree at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Eager to embark on her professional journey, Professor Caza ventured to Victoria, British Columbia, where she made significant contributions for 12 years. During this time, she adeptly taught French Immersion classes at Sir James Douglas School and taught French as a Second Language (FSL) at the distinguished University of Victoria.
Searching for new experiences and knowledge, Professor Caza relocated to Seattle, Washington, where she served as an ESL instructor at Kaplan, on the prominent campus of the University of Washington.
In 2004, Professor Caza eagerly embraced the opportunity to move to the warmer climate of Florida. She first taught at the ESL Center on the local campus before transitioning to Eastern Florida State College, where she continued to share her passion for ESL education. Finally, in August 2007, she secured her current position at the renowned Florida Institute of Technology, where she is an integral part of the institution's educational landscape.
Additional Duties
IPSA (International Proficiency Speaking Assessment) Proctor
Tutor in Writers' Den
Advisor, Rainbow Alliance
Creative Writing Institute
Current Courses
- ESL 0402 — Advanced Oral Communication
- ESL 0403 — Advanced Listening Comprehension
- ESL 0404 — Advanced Reading
- ESL 0405 — Advanced Writing
- WRI 0100 — English Writing Review
- COM1101 - Composition and Rhetorics
- COM 1102 - Writing About Literature
- WRI 0105 - Sentences and Paragraphs
- WRI 1000 - First-Year Writing 1
- WRI 1001 - First-Year Writing 2
Selected Publications
Curriculum Vitae is available upon request.
Recognition & Awards
Curriculum Vitae is available upon request.
Research
Research & Project Interests
- Computers and Internet Use in Language Classes
- Social Media Use in Language Classes
- Cultural "Mapping" and Communication Styles
- Cultural Differences in Language Classes
- Diversity in Language Classes
- DEI&B
- Second Language acquisition
- Use of AI in Composition Classes