Ms. Diala Awwad | American University of Sharjah
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I have been teaching the University Preparation (UPA) Course which focuses on developing a positive attitude toward study at university and providing the skills necessary for success in all classes. Stresses goal setting, time management, and specific study skills such as note-taking, memorization, critical thinking and accessing the library for academic research purposes. Also, I have extensive teaching experience in TESOL/TEFL, plus Business Courses.

Research areas

Education

MA, Ma Professional Education & Training (tesol), Deakin University, Australia, 2008
Graduate Diploma, Graduate Diploma (tesol), La Trobe University, Australia, 2003
BA, Sociology, Trinity University, United States, 1987

Professional experience

Senior Instructor, Achievement Academy Bridge Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2012 - Present
University Preparation (upa) 100 & 200 Coordinator, Achievement Academy, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2016 - 2018
Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator, Achievement Academy, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2012 - 2012
English Language Instructor, Continuing Education Center, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2004 - 2007
Language Program Coordinator / Instructor, Office Of Academic Affairs- Continuing Education Center, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2006 - 2007
English Language Instructor, Intensive English Program Department, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 2004 - 2005

Memberships

TESOL Arabia, Regional, Membership: February 2024-March 2025 28th International Conference and Exhibition: "The Future of Language Education: Adapting to a Changing Landscape", February 2024 - March 2025
TESOL Arabia, Regional, Membership: January 2023-March 2024 "Navigating the Classrooms of Tomorrow", March 2023 - March 2024
TESOL International, International, Advances the expertise of professionals who teach English to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide., 28 February 2022 - 28 February 2023
National Academic Advising Association, NACADA, International, The Global Community for Academic Advising, 1 January 2022 - 31 December 2022
TESOL International, International, Advances the expertise of professionals who teach English to speakers of other languages in multilingual contexts worldwide., 28 February 2021 - February 2022
National Academic Advising Association, NACADA, International, The Global Community for Academic Advising, October 2020 - January 2022
National Academic Advising Association, NACADA, International, The Global Community for Academic Advising, October 2020 - 31 December 2021
TESOL Arabia, Regional, March 2006 - 2021
National Academic Advising Association, NACADA, International, The Global Community for Academic Advising, October 2020 - 31 October 2021

Contact

[email protected]
+971 6 515 2643

Ms. Diala Awwad

Senior Instructor
MA, Deakin University, Australia

Diala Awwad's extensive teaching career has taken her across the MENA Region & Australia. She has served as Language Program Coordinator/Instructor at the former AUS Continuing Education Center, taught ESL/EFL at Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, & Adult Multicultural Education Services in Melbourne, Australia, at the University of Jordan & American Embassy, Amman. Recently, she has presented papers at TESOL Arabia. Her teaching experience included working with children with learning disabilities, teaching business courses at UAEU, Al Ain, & at the Emirates Institute for Banking & Financial Studies. She is currently teaching the University Preparation Course (Soft Skills) at the AUS Bridge Program.

Conference Presentations

University Life and Navigating the Transition from School to University, 17 November 2020
Study Skills Presentation (How to Remember for Tests & Time Management), 16 January 2020
Teaching Motivation Through Personal Motivated Tasks, 24th International Tesol Arabia Conference, 22 March 2019
Univeristy Preparation Course & Test Prep Collaboration, Forum On Ielts: Iatefl, 12 April 2018
Innovative Language Learning via Effective Prepatory Courses, Promoting Innovation In English Language Teaching & Learning:the Future Landscape, 18 January 2017

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