Dr. Sara Pagliaro

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Biography

Sara Pagliaro is a first-year Ph.D. student in Social Justice Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. She holds an Honours B.A. in French Language Teaching and Learning and Sociology, completed in 2021, and a M.A. in Social Justice Education. Sara's master's thesis focused on re-imagining social justice education for K-12 teachers in the Greater Toronto Area. During her undergraduate studies, she developed a keen interest in teaching and learning strategies for second and foreign languages, particularly through her participation in oral language practice courses. She has been actively involved in extracurricular activities, such as the Department of Language Studies’ French club, where she contributed to community building and student leadership. Sara emphasizes the significance of research involvement during undergraduate education, which has proven valuable in her academic journey. As she progresses through her Ph.D. program, she intends to apply for sessional lecturer positions and aims to ultimately pursue a career as a professor, focusing on research and publication in her areas of interest.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology