معرفی
Phyllis Hakeem is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Education at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusive practices, diverse learning modalities, and universal design for learning (UDL) principles, incorporating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic scaffolds. She teaches courses in literacy assessment, instructional methodology, and educator preparation, with a focus on flexible presentation methods and competency-based evaluation.
- Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, MCLA (2007)
- M.A., St. Joseph's Seminary Institute of Religious Studies (2000)
- B.S., Chestnut Hill College (1991)
Her research spans education and neuroscience, blending academic instructional coaching, literacy acquisition/assessment, and the neuroscience of reading. Publications exhibit a dual focus on literacy pedagogy and neurological research (Parkinson’s disease studies). Articles reflect interdisciplinary keywords: Education, Literacy, Neurology, and Clinical Research.
Scientific Awards
- Eastern Psychological Association Excellence in Research Certificate
- New York State Academy of Teaching and Learning Listing
- Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities Listing
- Outstanding Young Woman of America
Hakeem actively maintains multiple certifications in literacy instruction (Language Circle Project Read, LETRS, Wilson Academy) and educational technology. She has participated in federal grants for technology literacy and conducted presentations on literacy frameworks and educational innovation.
