Khawlah Ahmed has a multidisciplinary academic background with degrees in English education, English literature and sociology, and certificates in teaching computer management instruction, teacher effectiveness training, and self-esteem training, as well as a New York State Permanent Teaching Certification. She has been teaching for more than 15 years and worked in many capacities, as administrator (such as dean, associate dean, and director), education specialist, coordinator, and undergraduate and graduate faculty member, for government and private institutions in the USA and the MENA region. Her research interests focus on theories and approaches to teaching, incorporating technology that may facilitate learning and teaching, curriculum development, cultural communication, and culturally relevant pedagogy. She was a member of our scientific committee in NTELT conferences.

Education

Teacher Effectiveness Training Certification, and Self Esteem Training Certification, USA.

Computer Management Instruction (CMI)Certification, USA

New York State Permanent Teaching Certification, USA.

MA in Education, State University of New York, USA. The BA in English Literature(with a Minor in Sociology).

Ph.D. in English,(with a Minor in TESOL) State University of New York, USA.

Teacher Effectiveness Training Certification, USA

Professional Experience

State University of New York Research Foundation, Education Specialist, USA.

American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates,-present

Teaching Areas

English(Language and Literature); TESOL; Sociology

Research Areas

Language and literature teaching approaches/theories; Learning and Instruction; TESOL; curriculum development; intercultural-cross cultural communication; culturally relevant pedagogy; Educational Technology; Arab Islamic culture and its connections to the English language and literature.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Faculty Research Grant, American University of Sharjah,(2008-2016)

Excellence in Teaching Award, American University of Sharjah, UAE, nominated 2012