Tina Cafasso
- Part-Time Instructor
Tina's Affilations: Swanson School of Engineering, College of General Studies
Tina Cafasso has been teaching since 2003. Her journey began in the K-12 sector. She has taught undergraduate courses at Butler County Community College, Point Park University, and Carnegie Mellon University. Tina has also taught master of education courses online at Point Park University. At Pitt, she teaches writing-intensive courses, including Seminar in Composition, Written Professional Communication, and Professional Uses of Social Media. She is an experienced writing consultant who has previously worked in Pitt's Writing Center. She currently serves as the Industrial Engineering Senior Capstone Course Writing Consultant.
Courses Taught:
Seminar in Composition
Seminar in Composition - Engineering
Written Professional Communication
Professional Uses of Social Media
Engineering Communication in a Professional Context
Education & Training
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Point Park University
- Master of Arts in Adult Learning and Training from Point Park University
- Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Point Park University
- Bachelor of Science in Communications from Clarion University. Pennsylvania
- Certified Teacher in Communications 7-12, English 7-12, and Technology Education K-12
Representative Publications
Research Interests
Andragogy and Adult Learning Methods; Best Practices for Transitioning Students from High School Writing Courses to College Writing Courses; Student Mental Health Awareness and Accommodations
