George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Sharmaine Itwaru,
MEd, EdD
Biography
Dr. Sharmaine Itwaru is currently a professor at George Brown Polytechnic. She holds graduate degrees from both the University of Toronto (OISE) in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (M.Ed) and the University of Calgary in Adult Education (EdD). For the past fifteen years, she has served a dual capacity at the College level as both teaching faculty and coordinator in the English for Academic Purposes program with the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies. Within these roles, she has designed and delivered instructor education courses for the Teaching English as a Second Language and EAP programs as well as taught internationally trained professors in the College Teacher Training program.
Sharmaine is research active and is a member of the School of ESL’s Scholarship o f Teaching and Learning
Academic Credentials
- Doctor of Education, Adult Education, University of Calgary, 2017
- Master of Education, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, University of Toronto, 2005
- Bachelor of Education, York University, 1996
- TESL Certificate, York University, 1991
Areas of Specialization
- English for Academic Purposes
- Teaching English as a Second Language Program
Areas of Expertise
- English for Academic Purposes
- Instructor Education
Career Highlights
- 2004-Present – Professor (Coordinator, Curriculum Developer), George Brown Polytechnic
- 2017- Present- Instructor-Facilitator, Brock University
- 2009-2012 – TESL Practicum Coordinator, Centennial College
- 2000-2001- Instructor, University of Saskatchewan
- 2000-2001 – Instructor, Seneca College
Other Activities
- Workshop Facilitator for Newcomers – Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
Awards
- Leadership Recognition- Academic Coordinating, Centennial College, Toronto, 2012
Publications
- Itwaru, S. (2017). How Important is Quality Teaching and Learning within the Community College System and What Supports are Available and Effective in Promoting Quality Teaching? University of Calgary. https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/26391