I am an Assistant Professor of Linguistics and the GCC of the English Program at the Faculty of Education at the Arab Open University in Egypt (AOU) with a demonstrated history in leadership and management. I taught ESP, Cultural Identity of English-Speaking Countries, and Institutions and Political Life of English-Speaking Countries at the French University in Egypt (UFE). Moreover, I am an enthusiastic person with plenty of experience and knowledge in teaching Grammar, Academic writing, Soft Skills, General English, conversation, and English for Specific Purposes, for more than 20 years.
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The Arab Open University
in Egypt (AOU), Cairo – Assistant Professor of Linguistics & General Course
Coordinator (GCC) – English Program (Full-time)
(Present):
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Teaching
& Research:
o Teach courses in Grammar, Linguistics practices, Principles of writing and Translation, Introduction to Linguistics, and English Language Studies.
o Design and deliver engaging lectures,
seminars, and workshops.
o Stay updated with recent developments
in linguistics, second language acquisition, and English language teaching.
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Course
Coordination & Curriculum Development:
o Oversee the English Program curriculum
to ensure alignment with international standards.
o Coordinate course syllabi,
assessments, and instructional materials.
o Monitor course delivery and provide
guidance to faculty members teaching English courses.
o Ensure consistency in assessment
methods across different courses.
o Recommend updates and improvements to
the English Program structure.
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Academic
Administration & Quality Assurance:
o Act as the liaison between faculty,
administration, and students regarding course-related matters.
o Ensure compliance with AOU (Arab Open
University) policies and accreditation standards.
o Assist in faculty recruitment,
training, and mentorship.
o Organize faculty meetings, training
workshops, and academic discussions.
o Participate in institutional
accreditation, program review, and quality enhancement initiatives.
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Student
Support & Advising:
o Advise students on course selection
and academic progress.
o Provide guidance on research projects
and career development.
o Address student concerns regarding
coursework and assessments.
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Mentoring: Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
to an M.A. candidate at AOU M.A. TEFL program (Present):
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Strong mentoring and interpersonal communication
skills
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Provide constructive feedback on research design,
methodology, and academic writing.
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Support the candidate in refining their research
questions and objectives.
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Offer insights on data analysis, interpretation, and
presentation of results.
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Recommend relevant literature, resources, and
professional networks.
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Encourage participation in academic conferences,
seminars, and workshops.
o
Guide the candidate in publishing research required for the degree in
reputable journals.
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The French University in
Egypt (UFE), Cairo – Lecturer of Linguistics (Part-time) (from 2022 to 2025):
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Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lectures, workshops, and
practical exercises to enhance students' language skills in their chosen field
of specialization. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies to
accommodate different learning styles.
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Assessment
and Evaluation: Develop appropriate
assessment tools, including exams, projects, presentations, and portfolios, to
evaluate students' language proficiency and progress in relation to the
objectives of the ESP courses. Provide timely and constructive feedback to
students to support their learning and development.
·
Utilize
a variety of teaching methods and technologies to accommodate different
learning styles.
v The
International Higher Institute for Languages and Translation, Cairo - Head of
the English Department and Lecturer of Linguistics (from 9-2022 to 1-2025).
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Teaching: Deliver
high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops in English language and
linguistics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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Departmental Leadership:
Provide strategic direction and leadership for the English Department, ensuring
alignment with the institute's goals and objectives.
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Staff Management:
Supervise and support English faculty members, including hiring, training, and
performance evaluation. Holding regular office hours to provide additional
support to students, answer their questions, clarify course material, and offer
guidance on research projects or career paths in linguistics.
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Student Support:
Work closely with academic advisors to ensure students receive appropriate
guidance and support throughout their academic journey.
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Collaboration:
Foster collaboration with other departments, institutes, and external
stakeholders to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and partnerships.
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Supervision:
Supervise student research projects providing guidance
and feedback to ensure academic excellence. Overall, as the Head of the English
Department and Lecturer of Linguistics, I play a pivotal role in shaping the
academic direction of the institute, fostering a culture of excellence in
teaching, research, and service.
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The Gulf Insurance Group
(GIG) and Antonoil company (Part-time) from 2023 to 2025:
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Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lectures, workshops, and
practical exercises to enhance trainees’ language skills in their chosen field
of specialization. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and technologies to
accommodate different learning styles.
·
Assessment
and Evaluation: Develop appropriate
assessment tools, including exams, projects, presentations, and portfolios, to
evaluate students' language proficiency and progress in relation to the
objectives of the ESP courses. Provide timely and constructive feedback to trainees
to support their learning and development.
·
Utilize
a variety of teaching methods and technologies to accommodate different
learning styles.
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Soft skills trainer
(Teach-o-Gen) (Part-time) (Present):
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Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs
focused on developing essential interpersonal and professional skills.
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Foster a supportive learning environment to help
participants enhance their communication, teamwork, problem-solving,
adaptability, and leadership capabilities for personal and professional
success.
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Develop and implement training material, activities
and lesson plans tailored to the needs of trainees.
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Assess participants' skill levels before, during,
and after training to measure progress.
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Gather feedback through surveys and discussions to
evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions.
❖ Guidance Language Center, Cairo - Head of Languages
Department (Private business) Jan 2022-present
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Strategic
Planning: Develop a strategic plan for the
Languages Department in alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the
Language Center. Identify priorities, set targets, and establish strategies for
achieving departmental aims.
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MODLI,
Suez Branch - Manager (Nov 2012-Jan 2020)
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Individualized
Instruction: Tailoring lesson plans and
teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students with varying abilities
and learning styles.
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Resource
Development: Creating or adapting
instructional materials, including worksheets, visual aids, and educational
games, to supplement lesson plans and enhance student understanding.
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Quality
Assurance: Implement quality assurance
mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of language instruction and training
programs offered by the branch. Conduct regular evaluations, assessments, and
audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with established
standards and regulations.
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MODLI,
Cairo - English Language Instructor (July 2004) (Part-time)
(Present):
Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and
effective English language lessons that cater to the diverse needs and
proficiency levels of civilian and military students. Utilize a variety of
teaching methodologies, techniques, and resources to enhance learning outcomes.
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The Impact of Recommended English Reels on Second
Language Acquisition in Terms of Linguistic Analysis Following the Syntactic
and Morphological Approaches - A Study of Specialist University Students. (Eton
University 2025)
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A critical review on teaching English as a second
language using Social Media; in particular Recommended English Reels. (Eton
University 2025)
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Words of Construction and Reconstruction in the
Speeches of the Egyptian President, Abdulfattah El-Sisi. A Corpus Based Study
(2021).
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Critical
Discourse Analysis of the UN Proceedings on Syria (2017).
