Ms. Claire Murphy | American University of Sharjah
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College / Department

College of Arts and Sciences
Department of English

Teaching areas

I teach first-year academic writing and literacy courses within the Writing Program (Department of English), focusing on structured argumentation, critical thinking, and research writing for multilingual learners. My broader teaching portfolio includes English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), creative writing, and IELTS teacher training.

Research areas

Academic Literacy & Writing Pedagogy; TESOL & Second Language Acquisition; AI-Supported Feedback & Assessment; Curriculum & Course Development; Critical Pedagogy & Learner Autonomy.

Education

MA, Masters Of Arts, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, England, 2001
Bachelor, The Teaching Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, England, 1997
Diploma, Celta, Trinity College, Ireland, Ireland, 1994

Professional experience

Senior Instructor, Achievement Academy Bridge Program, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2013 - Present

Memberships

TESOL Arabia, Regional, 1 March 2015
(IATEFL) International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, IATEFL, International, IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) is a global professional organization that supports English language teachers through conferences, publications, and professional development opportunities. The annual IATEFL conference is one of the largest ELT events worldwide, featuring workshops, plenary sessions, and exhibitions., 10 February 2025 - 10 February 2026
TESOL Arabia, Regional, Membership: January 2023-March 2024, January 2023 - March 2024
TESOL International, International, 28 February 2022 - 28 February 2023
National Academic Advising Association, NACADA, International, The Global Community for Academic Advising, 15 January 2021 - 15 January 2022

Contact

[email protected]
+971 6 515 2652

Ms. Claire Murphy

Senior Instructor
MA, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom, England

Claire Murphy has over 20 years of experience teaching writing at various levels, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), creative writing, research paper writing, and English as a Second Language (ESL). She has taught at institutions around the world, including the University of Glasgow and the University of Toronto. A British Council–certified IELTS Teacher Trainer, she has been with the American University of Sharjah since 2014, where she serves as a Senior Instructor in the Department of English’s Writing Program. Her research and teaching interests center on critical pedagogy, project-based learning, professional development, and the impact of AI-supported feedback tools on multilingual student writing.

Conference Presentations

From Sentences to Essays: How AI Scaffolds Writing for University Success, 59th Iatefl International Conference For English Language Teaching Professionals, 24 April 2026
Empowering Language Learning with AI: Personalized Feedback and Interactive Engagement, Best Practices In Teaching And Learning Conference, 16 April 2025
Persuasive Speech, English Day "open Worlds With An English Degree", 1 May 2024
Soliya: Connecting Classrooms Across a Global Platform, 27th Tesol Arabia International Conference & Exhibition (2023): "navigating The Classroom Of Tomorrow", 11 March 2023
University Life and Navigating the Transition from School to University, 17 November 2020
Gamification in the Classroom, 8 October 2020
Study Skills Presentation "How to remember for Tests and Time Management", 16 January 2020
Teaching Motivation Through Personal Motivated Tasks, 24th International Tesol Arabia Conference, 22 March 2019
University Preparation Course and Test Prep Collaboration, Forum On Ielts: Iatefl, 12 April 2018
Students Presenting Essay Writing Concepts via Unique Presentation Styles, Applied Linguistic & Language Teaching International Conference & Exhibition, Zayed University, 10 March 2018
Innovative Language Learning via Effective Preparatory Courses, Promoting Innovation In English Language Teaching & Learning: The Future Landscape: Qatar University, 18 January 2017

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