Fernanda Capraro

Fernanda Capraro is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of English T/ESOL and University Writing Program at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She holds a Ph.D. in Foreign Language Education from The Ohio State University, an M.A. in Spanish Literature from Wayne State University, and a B.A. in Spanish and Bilingual/Bicultural Education from Eastern Michigan University.

Her research focuses on vocabulary development, academic writing support for multilingual learners, international teaching assistants, and integrating technology into language education. She has taught ESL, Spanish, and academic writing courses across various levels. Capraro is an active member of professional organizations including TESOL, Ohio TESOL, and the Consortium Graduate Communication.

Her teaching spans courses such as Graduate Writing (ENG 6040), Academic Composition (ESOL 5000/5010), and Linguistics for English Teachers (ENG 3800). She has presented at national conferences on topics like using visual prompts in writing instruction and leveraging digital tools like Kahoot! and Socrative for language learning.