Research Discipline/Bio
David O. Beauzil is currently an ELA teacher with the NYCDOE and an Adjunct Professor at CUNY Queens College, Teachers College, Columbia University, and New York University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from St. John’s University in 2014 and his Master of Arts in Teaching from CUNY Queens College in 2019.
In 2023, David received the NYC Men Teach Role Model Award, recognizing his commitment to education and mentorship. As a Ph.D. candidate at Teachers College, Columbia University, he aims to leverage his diverse experiences to create equitable opportunities for students in urban schools. His passion for education stems from witnessing students grow intellectually and emotionally, and he is dedicated to empowering them through essential skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In his free time, David enjoys personal training, playing the piano, and traveling the world.
Educational Background
Teachers College, Columbia University - Doctorate of English Education - May 2025
CUNY Queens College - Masters of Teaching of English - May 2019
St. John’s University - Bachelors of Arts - English - May 2014
Honors/Awards
Institute for Teachers of Color Fellow 2022-2023
NYC Men Teach Role Model Award 2023
New Prep Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
Teachers College, Columbia University Department Minority Scholar 2020-2021
Kappa Delta Pi Honors 2019
Publications/Exhibitions
Liu, D., Beauzil, D., & Sealey-Ruiz, Y.. Our Identities as Academic Writers: An Autoethnographic Approach Toward Linguistic Solidarity. Multicultural Perspectives Journal.
Beauzil, D., Liu, D., Sealey-Ruiz, Y., & Yu, J. (in process). Bridging Communities: Fostering Black and Asian Solidarity for Collective Empowerment. Theory Into Practice themed issue.
Last Updated: Oct 10, 2024