Said Muhammad , Lecturer in English

Said Muhammad

Lecturer in English

Yanbu English Language Institute, Royal Commission, Yanbu

Location
Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
Education
Doctorate, Applied Linguistics & TESOL
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Lecturer in English at Yanbu English Language Institute, Royal Commission, Yanbu
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • My current job since April 2013

• Teach general English Language Courses at the Foundation Level
• Teach ESP/EAP Courses (Academic Writing, Communication Skills, Report Writing) at the advanced level.
• Coordinate courses assigned to me as a course coordinator.
• Prepare and apply assessment methods that assess the stated learning outcomes of individual courses and of the program.
• Write Exams and actively shoulder other responsibilities as a member of the Test Writing Team
• Participate in teacher training sessions for faculty members for a better understanding of language teaching and assessment.
• Engage inaction research & share findings with other language educators and practitioners.
• Coordinate ESP/EAP Courses offered at Yanbu Industrial/University College
• Develop program objectives, course learning objectives, and conducted annual reviews.
• Implement and oversee the E-assessment and eLearning (digital learning) initiatives, i.e., Google Classroom, and Blackboard etc.
• Revamp ESP/EAP courses' outlines and design new courses in collaboration with curriculum committee to meet the NCAAA & EAQUALS standards.

Lecturer of English/Applied Linguistics, April 2013 - January 2017
Yanbu University College/Yanbu Industrial College, Yanbu, Saudi Arial
• Instructed Diverse Applied Linguistics Courses: Delivered comprehensive courses encompassing TEFL, Semantics, Psycholinguistics, Pragmatics, and Curriculum Design to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in BS Applied Linguistics.
• Conducted EAP/ESP Courses across Departments: Provided specialized instruction in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) to students within the Applied Linguistics department and collaborated with allied departments to deliver targeted language courses, addressing the unique linguistic needs of diverse academic disciplines.
• Contributed to Research and Publications: Actively participated as a valued member of the Research- and Publication Committee, engaging in scholarly discussions, reviewing academic content, and potentially contributing research insights or expertise to published materials in the field of Applied Linguistics.

Lecturer in English at HITEC University,Taxila Cantt,Pakistan.
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • September 2009 to March 2013

• Facilitated General English and Tailored ESP/EAP Courses for Engineering & Management Sciences Students
• Implemented innovative teaching methodologies to enhance language proficiency and communication skills tailored to their respective disciplines.
• Played a Dual Role as Coordinator and Faculty Curriculum Team Member:
• Actively contributed as a coordinator, orchestrating course activities and collaborating within the faculty curriculum team to innovate and refine educational programs.

Lecturer in English at The University of Lahore
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • June 2007 to September 2009

• Delivered Tailored English Courses (Functional English, Communication Skills, Academic Writing) to Chartered Accountancy, Finance, and Business Management Students: Developed and implemented specialized English courses customized for students pursuing Chartered Accountancy, Finance, and Business Management degrees.
• Oversaw and Facilitated Extra & Co-Curricular Activities as a Supervisor: Actively supervised and organized a diverse array of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, fostering holistic development and engagement among students.
• Contributed as Assistant Director of Academics: Functioned in a pivotal role as Assistant Director of Academics, contributing to the strategic planning and administration of academic programs.

English Language Instructor at KIPS
  • Pakistan - Rawalpindi
  • June 2006 to June 2007

• Delivered specialized instruction in IELTS preparation and Spoken English courses tailored for students aspiring to pursue higher education or immigration opportunities in developed countries. Provided comprehensive guidance and training to enhance language proficiency, ensuring students were well-equipped with the necessary linguistic skills and cultural acumen required for success in their academic pursuits and relocation goals.

Education

Doctorate, Applied Linguistics & TESOL
  • at IIC University Of Technology
  • July 2022
Diploma, CELTA
  • at University Of Cambridge
  • July 2016

CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

Master's degree, Mphil (Linguistics & Literature
  • at International Islamic University
  • February 2012

Thesis Topic : 'Influence speech anxiety on Communication Skills among ESL Learners at Engineering Universities'

Master's degree, MA English
  • at National University of Modern Languages
  • December 2006

Master degree in English language and Literature

Bachelor's degree, BA
  • at Gomal University
  • August 2005

Specialties & Skills

Educational Technology
Educational Assessment
Applied Linguistics
Teaching
English
MS Office
• Communication • Critical Thinking • Creativity • Collaboration • Digital literacy •

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Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Pushto
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Memberships

Oxford Teachers Club
  • Member
  • August 2009

Training and Certifications

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2016

Hobbies

  • Reading research papers & Watching TV