University Address:                               Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

                                                                P.O.Box 161348

                                                                University of Central Florida

                                                                Orlando, Florida 32816-1348

                                                                E-mail: fmm5810@gmail.com

Assistant Professor in TESOL

University of Central Florida

08/06-Present              Assistant Professor. TESOL Program, Department of Modern

Languages and Literatures, University of Central Florida. Responsible for teaching courses in applied linguistics and TESOL

at undergraduate and graduate level.

08/04-08/06                 Visiting Assistant In. Multilingual/Multicultural Education Program, Department of Middle and Secondary Education, Florida State University.  Responsible for teaching various professional preparation courses at undergraduate and graduate level for pre-service and in-service teachers.

08/03-07/04                 Instructor. Multilingual/Multicultural Education Program,

Department of Middle and Secondary Education, Florida State University.  Taught professional preparation courses at undergraduate level for pre-service teachers. Courses delivered either traditionally or through Internet Television (ITV).

01/02-07/04                 Testing Coordinator/Instructor. Center for Intensive English Studies (CIES), Florida State University. As Testing Coordinator, responsibilities included administering the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), as well as various placement and achievement tests (Test of Written English, Test of Spoken English). As Instructor, responsibilities included teaching general English courses.

01/00-07/04                 Instructor. Center for Intensive Studies (CIES), Florida State University. Taught general English courses and TOEFL preparation classes.         

08/98-05/01                 Graduate  Assistant. Multilingual/Multicultural Education Program, Department of Middle and Secondary Education, Florida State University. Teaching and grading assignments for EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations.

05/97-08/97                 Graduate Assistant. College of Education, Florida State University. Teaching and grading responsibilities for EDH 5305 Effective Teaching in the Community College.

03/96-12/99                 Library Student Assistant. Strozier Library, Florida State University. Responsibilities included lending and borrowing assignments in the Interlibrary Loan Department.

09/92-05/95                 English Instructor. Casa Sindicatelor, Iasi, Romania. Taught general English courses and English for Specific Purposes (ESP).

1998-2003                   Doctor of Philosophy.  Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Major: Multilingual/Multicultural Education. Minor: International/Intercultural Education. Graduate Teaching Assistantship.

1995-1997                   Master of Science. Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Major: Multilingual/Multicultural Education.

1988-1992                                     Bachelor of Arts. Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania.

Majors: English and Romanian Language and Literature.

Recipient of Baltic and Eastern Europe Program (BEEP) Award, United States Agency for International Development (1996).

Recipient of Florida-Eastern Europe Linkage Institute Award (1996-1999).

Recipient of Fordyce Award for Outstanding Teaching, Center for Intensive English

Studies, Florida State University.

American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL).

International Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

International Association for Applied Linguistics (AILA)

Pi Lambda Theta- International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education

Sunshine State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (SSTESOL).

Mihai, F.M. (2003). Reforming English as a Foreign Language (EFL) curriculum in Romania: The global and the local contexts. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64 (10), 3585. (UMI No. AAT 3109517).

Mihai, F.M. (2005).The teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in Romania after 1989: A comprehensive analysis   Analele stiintifice ale Universitatii "Al. I. Cuza" din Iasi. Serie noua. Limbi si literaturi straine. Iasi: Editura Universitatii "Al. I. Cuza" din Iasi.

Mihai, F.M. & Pappamihiel, N.E. (2006). Assessing English Language Learners in the mainstream classroom. In  J.M. Govoni (Ed.), Perspectives on teaching English Language Learners in the K-12 Classroom. USA: Pearson Longman.

Pappamihiel, N.E. & Mihai, F.M. (2006). Assessing English Language Learners in the middle school content classroom: Adaptation and accommodation of traditional evaluations. Accepted for publication in Middle School Journal.

Mihai, F.M. & Platt, E. (2006). Encouraging learners to use English: Lessons from Trailer Park ESL. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED490599)

Reviewer, Reflections on English Language Teaching-focuses on classroom practices and activities, materials development, testing techniques and evaluation, and curriculum design.

Mihai, F.M. Global trends in EFL/ESL development: En route for a trans-national Curriculum? Paper accepted at the Joint American Association for Applied Linguistics and Association canadienne de linguistique appliquée/Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics 2006 Conference. Montréal, Quebec. Canada. June 17 - 20, 2006. 

Platt, E.J & Mihai, F.M. L2 learning the first time around. Paper presented at the 14th World Congress of Applied Linguistics hosted by the American Association for Applied Linguistics. Madison, WI. July 24-29, 2005

Mihai, F.M. (April 2005). International trends in English as Foreign/Second Language curriculum. Paper presented at Sunshine State TESOL 29th Annual Conference, Tampa, Florida.

Platt, E.J., Mihai, F.M., and Gomez, B. (March 2005). Fostering independent functioning in Trailer Park ESL. Paper presented at TESOL's 39th Annual Convention and Exhibit, San Antonio, Texas.

Mihai, F.M. & Kennell P. (May 2003). Getting to know each other better: A yearbook project. Paper presented at Sunshine State TESOL 27th Annual Conference, Jacksonville, Florida.

Mihai, F.M. (May 2002). Navigating Stormy Weather: Alternative approaches to teaching ESL reading. Paper presented at Sunshine State TESOL 26th Annual Conference, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Kennell, P. & Mihai, F.M. (May 2001). Assessing perceived student needs in an Intensive English Program. Paper presented at Sunshine State TESOL 25th Annual Conference, St. Petersburg, Florida.

McNeil, J. & Mihai, F.M. (May 2000). Preparing teachers for diversity through community service.” Paper presented at Sunshine State TESOL 24th Annual Conference, Daytona Beach, Florida.

Mihai, F.M. (November 2004). Trends in K-12 school demographics: A focus on English Language Learners. Presentation to undergraduate students in education at Florida State University.

Mihai, F.M. (July 2002). New research on reading and the brain: Implications for English Language Learners. Professional development workshop for in-service Florida teachers.

Teaching-Graduate Level

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

EDH 5305 Effective Teaching in the Community College

FLE 5295 Second Language Reading

FLE 5795 Applied Linguistics in Foreign/Second Language Teaching

TSL 5325 ESOL Strategies in the Content Areas

FLE 5796 Pedagogical Grammar

TSL 5908 Self-Efficacy in Second Language Acquisition (Direct Individual Study)

TSL 5908 Social and Psychological Perspectives in Second Language Acquisition (Direct Individual Study)

TSL 5908 Testing and Minority Students (Direct Individual Study)

Teaching-Undergraduate Courses

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations

FLE 4591 Applied Linguistics for Second Language Learners

FLE 4794 Assessment for Second Language Learners

FLE 4905 ESOL Teachers Attitudes (Direct Individual Study)

TSL 4324 ESOL in the Content Areas

Teaching-Other Courses

Center for Intensive English Studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Speaking for Second Language Learners

Listening for Second Language Learners

Reading for Second Language Learners

Writing for Second Language Learners

Grammar for Second Language Learners

TOEFL Preparation Course

Casa Sindicatelor, Iasi, Romania

English as a Foreign Language (EFL): Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading, And Grammar.

Business English

English for Office Managers

Course Development

Center for Intensive English Studies, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Developed a new ESL curriculum for the center (January-April 2003)

Brief Biography:

Currently an Assistant Professor in TESOL at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Florin M. Mihai holds a PhD and a M.S. in Multicultural and Multilingual Education from the Florida State University, as well as a B.A. in English and Romanian from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Iasi, Romania. He taught TESOL, second language testing, and applied linguistics courses at the Florida State University, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at the Center for Intensive English Studies in Tallahassee, Florida, and English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at a private language institute in Romania. His research interests include on the one hand, the effects of globalization on foreign language curriculum development, and on the other hand, the consequences of Florida’s Consent decree on pre- and in-service content area/ESOL teacher education in Florida.