Over 18 years of teaching experience in higher education. Prior to joining the Language Centre at UCC, I held the position of Rhetoric and Composition Instructor at the American University in Cairo where I taught Freshman Seminar, Freshman Writing and Research Writing for 11 years.

Education: 

PhD in Education, University of Exeter, UK, 2018

MA in Applied Humanities,  Concentration: Language & Communication, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco, 1997,

BA in English Language and Literature, major in Linguistics, Hassan II University, Morocco, 1995

Teaching Qualifications:

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University College Cork, 2019

DELTA (Modules 1 & 2), International House London, UK, 2018-2019

Certificate for Blended Learning, American University in Cairo, Egypt, 2017

Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, The British Council, Egypt, 2005

Interests:

Language identity, Intercultural learning, Inclusion & diversity, Curriculum development & design, Blended learning

 Areas of Expertise:

TEFL, Academic writing, Academic reading, Research writing, Critical thinking