Basim Alamri, Ph.D.


AWC Founder, Former Director,

Associate Professor, English Language Institute.

Basim is a genre analyst and corpus linguist. His research interests revolve around topics related to L2 academic writing and publishing, including genre studies and corpus linguistics, English for academic and specific purposes, discourse analysis, and technology in the classroom.

bmalamri@kau.edu.sa

Yahya Alghamdi


Director,

Language Instructor, English Language Institute

Yahya is the director of the academic writing center and works as an English language Instructor in the ELI at KAU. He got his master’s degree in Curriculum and Instructions & Literacy Development with a specialization in TESOL. He is interested in research topics related to cognitive development in the first language and its role in second language learning; instructed second language acquisition; and the development of second language writing especially English academic writing. Published work can be accessed https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7567-4689

yaalgamdi@kau.edu.sa

Kamal Shawahneh


Writing Specialist, Workshops Coordinator, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Kamal is an English Language lecturer and translator at the English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University. He’s been teaching English as a second language, foreign language, and for specific purposes; supervising, heading, coordinating, translating, recruiting, evaluating, testing, and teacher training since 1985. Mr. Kamal worked in different countries and taught learners from different backgrounds and of different ages in both public and private institutions. His main concern at work is to help learners and institutions improve, develop, gain achievements, creativity, and excellence.

kshawahneh@kau.edu.sa

Joseph Valerio


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Joseph Nicholas Valerio has been teaching university students for approximately 23 years. His specialization is in the field of Education (TESOL). He has taught such courses as IELTS Preparatory Guide, TOEFL, Business English, Employment English, which included CV / Resume / Cover Letter Writing & Mock Interview Preparation, as well as, Intro. to British & American Literature, Canadian & American Culture and Writing courses at all levels.

jvalerio@kau.edu.sa

Ridwaan Levy


Ridwaan is an English language teacher at the English Language Institute. He has taught English at all levels at different educational institutions for twenty-three years. He has taught IGCSE and SAT preparation at International Schools in Saudi Arabia, as well as Business and Professional English for management training at the American Language Institute in Jeddah. His interests include English for academic and specific purposes; and Professional Writing. rlevy@kau.edu.sa

Mohammad Haseen Ahmed


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Mohammad Haseen Ahmed is an English language teacher at the English Language Institute. He has rendered his valuable services for more than two decades in the capacity of being an ardent English Language Specialist by catering to the learning needs of EFL/ESL students at varying levels of differing nature of language development through Academic English, English for Specific Purposes, Business English, IGCSE, SAT like International Testing Systems and Immersion Programmes in a bilingual backdrop.

mhahmed1@kau.edu.sa

Mustapha Meyer


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Mustapha Meyer has been an educator for over 20 years, 12 years of which were spent as an English Language Instructor at KAU and other institutions teaching basic to advanced English courses which include, TOEFL, Medical and Business English. He did an intensive course in Teacher-Training through Cambridge University Press at KAU. He got his Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from the University of Leicester. Part of the focus of his MA research was the efficacy of using L1 in L2 Setting.

mmeyer@kau.edu.sa

Wayne Chvestuik


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Wayne Chvestuik holds a master’s degree in French Language and Literature and a Master’s in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages. He has accumulated more than twenty-five years of experience in the classroom. He is a passionate language learner who is particularly interested in etymology, the role of first language interference in second language learning and all aspects of academic writing in English, especially those which pose the greatest challenge to students of the ELI.

mmeyer@kau.edu.sa

Ibrahim B.Madani


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute

Ibrahim is an English language instructor at English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University. He is also a translator and Creative & Critical Thinking trainer. He has been working in the field of TESOL for more than twenty years. His research interest is in L1&L2 composition and implementation of creative and critical thinking strategies into content instruction.

imadani@kau.edu.sa

Mohammad Mansoor Anwar, Ph.D.


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Mansoor is an EFL researcher-practitioner with 17 years of experience of teaching to students from various nationalities. His research interests include teacher education, EFL curriculum and educational technology.

mmanwar@kau.edu.sa

Ahmad Jan


Writing Specialist, Experienced EFL instructor with an MBA in Educational Leadership, an MA in English, and Cambridge CELTA and DELTA (M1 & M3) qualifications. Specializes in teaching academic writing and other language skills.

ajjan@kau.edu.sa

Rawan Saaty, Ph.D.


Assistant Director, Women’s Campus,

Assistant Professor, English Language Institute.

Rawan Saaty is a cognitive linguist and a certified teacher trainer. Her research interests include Cognitive Linguistics, Second Language Research, research methods in EFL/ESL classrooms and academic writing. She is especially interested in applications of metaphor theory to language learning. Her interest in academic writing stems from working with research students and giving workshops on thesis writing.

rsaaty@kau.edu.sa

Basmah Al-Bogami


Writing Specialist, Workshops Coordinator, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Basmah Albogami is an English language instructor and a certified teacher trainer at the ELI, KAU. She received an MA in TESOL from KAU with a 5/5 GPA. She also has obtained a diploma in education from the Arab Open University and a BA in European languages (English) from KAU. Her research interests encompass technology and education, teaching pedagogy, and TESOL methodology.

balbogami@kau.edu.sa

Thikra Alzahrani


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Thikra Alzahrani is an English language instructor and a certified teacher trainer at the ELI-KAU. She holds an MA in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University, USA with 4/4 GPA, and a BA in English from the Department of European Languages and Literature. Her research interests include translanguaging attitudes and practices, and topics related to the role of L1 in learning a second language.

tmalzahrani@kau.edu.sa

Areej Bagies


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute. I am language instructor. I have a master degree in linguistics. I worked as a tutor at DePaul university, USA

Summaya Elhussain


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Summaya is a language instructor, Cambridge certified teacher trainer and a member of the Curriculum and Test Development Section. She has Post-graduate certificate, Trinity Certificate and an MA in TESOL. She also has the University of Harvard certificate in differentiated language instruction and inclusiveness in learning. Additionally, she was awarded various professional certificates in language teaching and further education teaching from highly reputed and recognized UK institutions. She is equally empowered with advanced understanding in standardized and highly ethical language teaching and facilitation of students’ learning. As a PhD candidate with a focus on academic writing, she aspires to empower her students with the essential skills in this spectrum.

swelhussain@kau.edu.sa

Maha Naser Alsowaida


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Maha is an English language instructor at ELI, KAU. She is also a certified teacher trainer. She has an MA in Translation Studies. She is interested in Academic Writing.

malsowaida@kau.edu.sa

Ghadeer Ibrahim


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Ghadeer Ibrahim is an English teacher at Eli with a Bachelor Degree in English Literature from Um AlQura University K.S.A and an MA in writing compositions from University of Dayton U.S.A. She is passionate about writing and is always willing to help and improve student’s writing skill.

gbabrahem@kau.edu.sa

Humira Salim


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Humera Saleem, a certified, dynamic and enthusiastic teacher is currently working as an English Language Instructor at ELI, King Abdulaziz University for the past eleven years; overall she has almost 22 years teaching experience at different colleges and universities in Pakistan. Having Masters degree in English Language & Literature and equipped with Diploma TEFL from the renowned Universities of Pakistan; University of Punjab, AIOU and NUML respectively;

Humera is still trying to explore more as an English Language Teacher to make a difference in the field of education.

hskhan@kau.edu.sa

Rabia Khan


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Rabia Khatoon works at King AbdulAziz University as Language instructor. She has completed her BEd, TEFL, Dip.TESOL, and IELTS trainers' certifications. She has a Masters degree in English Language and Linguistics. Currently, she is a PhD candidate, and her area of interest is language pedagogy. She also works with AWC as a writing consultant. She has conducted talks, workshops, and poster presentations at several internal and international events since she is particularly committed to her professional development.

rkkhan@kau.edu.sa

Zainab Taher


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Dr. Zeinab Mohamed is a language instructor at ELI, KAU. She is an ELT specialist, teaching at different levels in varied contexts. Her interests include L2 Acquisition, Training, syllabus design, material design, academic reading and academic writing (for L2 Writers). In 2010, she has joined DELPHE program (senior coordinator) at Ahfad university (Sudan) in collaboration with Westminster University in designing ‘English for the workplace’ course book (published). In 2014, she was a member in TESOL program at ELI and later worked as an academic advisor. She was delivering a number of academic writing workshops for three years respectively, 2015, 2016 and 2017; in The CLTD For the Joint Supervision Program at KAU. In 2017 and 2018 she delivered a series of Academic skills and Academic writing workshops for Science and Dentistry Departments at KAU.

ztmohamed@kau.edu.sa

Naila Masoud


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Naila Masud is a Lecturer for English Language at ELI, KAU. She has taught since as a lecturer at the private University in Jeddah, Yanbu College for women, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere. She has an M.A. in English and M.Ed. as well as a postgraduate certificate in American TESOL.

She’s a PhD scholar in Education. She has extensive practical experience as a master trainer for the United Nations (UNESCO, UNDP NEW YORK). She worked on their teacher training programs for five years which were ranked among very successful programs of UNESCO. Her area of interest is Professional Development during service and teaching all the four skills of language. She participated and presented her papers nationally and internationally on different professional and teaching skills platforms. She taught different courses of writing skills, medical terminology, Islamic terminology and writing skills at different colleges/departments as well.

nkhattak@kau.edu.sa

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Ashwaq Alghamdi


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

A language instructor at ELI, MA TESOL holder from University of Exeter with over 4 years’ experience in higher education. Interested in the writing process and academic writing skills .

aasalgamdi10@kau.edu.sa

Assrar Abdullah Alharbi


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

I am Assrar Abdullah Alharbi. I am an English language instructor at ELI, KAU, Rabigh branch. I have a Master’s Degree in TESOL. I am interested in academic writing skills and the applications of advanced technology in enhancing academic writing

Assrar.a.alharbi@gmail.com

Sahar Alaslani


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

I am an English Language Instructor at ELI's Rabigh Branch. I obtained my BA degree in English literature from KAU in Jeddah. I hold TKTs certificates from the University of Cambridge as well as TEFL, Educational Professional License, and many teaching workshop certificates.

saharateq@gmail.com

Raghad Aloufi


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

Highly motivated English language educator at ELI. Bachelor of Arts with a high overall grade in English language with first honors.Trained at Petro Rabigh Company as a translator and proofreader. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of education and helping students identify and address any potential issues or weaknesses in their writing.

Raghadaloufi9@gmail.com

Taibah Alhassawi


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

An ELI instructor with a master degree in Applied linguistics from Jeddah University. Interested in academic writing and Research skills. I tend to enhance writing skills with providing a guidance and help the learners to become independent ,by using technology and having a reference to check criteria

tmalhassawi@kau.edu.sa

Aisha Asiri


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

An English instructor at ELI, received a Master’s degree in Linguistics, more than 6 years experience in teaching English. I have a true passion for helping students progress in all areas of their academic development.

amaasiri2@kau.edu.sa

Amal Alsubaie


Writing Specialist, Instructor, English Language Institute.

An English language instructor at KAU. Specialized in European languages. Conducted a MA at TESOL. More than six years of experience in the field. International certified trainer. A member coaching at AWC of the ELI institution. Interested in enhancing English writing skill.

afdalsubaie@kau.edu.s


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