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Nina Benegas serves as Assistant Professor and Faculty Fieldwork Coordinator in the Teacher Education Department at University of La Verne, leveraging her academic foundation in rhetoric and composition to shape practical teacher training programs. Her career bridges scholarly research and hands-on educational administration.
Her educational background includes:
- Master of Arts in English (Rhetoric and Composition emphasis), Loyola Marymount University, 2018
- Additional graduate studies in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University
Dr. Benegas's research integrates teacher education methodology with her expertise in rhetorical theory. She develops innovative fieldwork coordination frameworks that transform how pre-service teachers gain classroom experience, emphasizing reflective mentorship and structured observational learning. Her work addresses critical gaps in teacher credentialing through systematic pairing of candidates with veteran educators and evidence-based professional development resources.
Recognized with Loyola Marymount University's Professional Development Award for Significant Research Contribution, her scholarly impact includes:
- Co-authored publication with LMU and Cal Poly Pomona faculty
- Four conference presentations (three domestic, one international) during graduate studies
- Ongoing development of an article and book prospectus
In her dual teaching-administrative role, Dr. Benegas manages all fieldwork operations for credential candidates while maintaining instructional responsibilities. She strategically balances full-time faculty duties with caregiving through her non-tenure-track position's flexibility, positioning herself for future tenure-track opportunities as her scholarly portfolio expands. Her fieldwork coordination office functions as the operational hub connecting university training with real-world classroom experiences.
