Nasser Cortez
- Associate Professor of Clinical Education
Research Concentration
- Teacher Education
Education
EdD, Educational Leadership
MA, Education
BA, English
Expertise
- Teacher Education • Special Education
Bio
Nasser Cortez is an assistant professor of clinical education at the University of Southern California in the Rossier School of Education. Cortez is an experienced education specialist for students with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities. He is an instructor for the USC Rossier School of Education and works with future teachers who are earning their Multiple Subjects, Single Subjects and Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) credentials. Cortez is an advocate for inclusion, and his classes focus on developing inclusive educators, classrooms and schools.
Courses Taught
GESM 131: The Bilingual-Bicultural Experiences in America: A Focus on Latinos
EDUC 575: Assessment and Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
EDUC 576: Establishing and Maintaining an Effective Classroom Environment
EDUC 577: Guided Practice (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)
EDUC 673: Applications of Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDUC 674: Identifying and Teaching to Student Differences
EDUC 676: Literacy Development and Instruction in Secondary Education
EDUC 677: Applications of Curriculum and Pedagogy for Students with Learning Differences
Certifications
Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)
Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)
Multiple Subjects
Single Subjects (English)
Autism Authorization