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Profile

Teaching areas

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.<br><br>Also, I have extensive teaching experience in TESOL/TEFL, plus Business Courses.

Research areas

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Education

Master, MA Professional Education & Training (TESOL), Deakin University , Australia
Other, Graduate Diploma (TESOL) , La Trobe University, Australia
BA, Sociology , Trinity University , United States

Professional experience

Senior Instructor at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2012 - Present)
University Preparation (UPA) 100 & 200 Coordinator at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2016 - 2018)
Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2012 - 2012)
English Language Instructor at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2004 - 2007)
Language Program Coordinator / Instructor at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2006 - 2007)
English Language Instructor at American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates(2004 - 2005)

Memberships

TESOL Arabia, 2006 - present

Contact

[email protected]
+971 6 515 2643

Ms. Diala Awwad

Senior Instructor, Bridge Program
Master in Professional Education and Training (TESOL), 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

Diala Awwad, Study Skills Presentation (How to Remember for Tests & Time Management), Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, January, 2020
Diala Awwad, Teaching Motivation Through Personal Motivated Tasks, 24th International TESOL Arabia Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March, 2019
Diala Awwad, Univeristy Preparation Course & Test Prep Collaboration, Forum on IELTS: IATEFL, Brighton, United Kingdom, April, 2018
Diala Awwad, Innovative Language Learning via Effective Prepatory Courses, Promoting Innovation in English Language Teaching & Learning:The Future Landscape, Doha, Qatar, January, 2017

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