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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2007 PhD. Area of Specialization: Individual Differences in Learning Behaviors, Nottingham University,
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Supervisor: Prof. Norbert Schmitt. Thesis Points of concentration: Investigating the Learning Beliefs Held by Saudi
Learners. Pass with distinction.
2001 M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
School of Education, Leicester University, Leicester, United Kingdom
Supervisor: Prof. Kevin Armstrong. Dissertation: "Vocabulary in the English Classroom in Saudi Arabia"
Result: Pass with distinction. Points of concentration: Saudi students' learning strategies, implementation of a
strategic teaching model to suit Saudi students.
1998. B.A. in English Language and Literature (With Honors)
European Languages; English Department, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017- current Founder & CEO of Noor Business Academy, a business training and professional development
academy operating under the Technical and Vocational Training Cooperation (TVTC)/ Ministry of Education-
Jeddah, Tahlia
2014-2016 Dean for Student Affairs, Effat University/ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2009- 2014 Chair of the Psychology department, Effat University/ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2007-2009 Assistant professor in the English Language and Translation Department, & the Psychology department
Effat University/ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Highly articulate, confident, decisive, results-driven, creative, problem-solver, task-orientated, reliable, determined,
able to relate to and create trust in all, tolerant, and enjoys high personal integrity