Stephanie_Siam

Instructor
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Introduction

In May 2007, Stephanie graduated from the University of South Alabama with an MA in English with the concentration of Creative Writing. She has been in the Middle East/GCC region since 2010, and taught EFL in Saudi Arabia and Oman before joining Zayed University as a composition instructor in 2018.

Roles and Responsibilities
Current: Instructor, Language Studies Department

Qualifications

MA English, Creative Writing concentration (“Chimera”), University of South Alabama. Awarded 2007.
BSc Theatre Arts, Lees-McRae College, 2003.

Certificate in Editing. University of Chicago: Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies. In progress.

Previous Positions
2019-2020: English and Writing Studies Department Chair, Zayed University.
2012-2018: Assistant Language Lecturer, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.
2011-2012: Intermediate Level Coordinator, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia.
2010-2012: English Preparatory Instructor, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia.
2006-2007: Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of South Alabama, United States.
2005-2006: Academic Tutor, Student Support Services, University of South Alabama, United States.
2004-2006: Writing Center Consultant, University of South Alabama, United States. 

Languages

English

Informal Interests
Reading, going to the cinema, studying foreign languages, and writing.

Research and Professional Activities

Research:

Peer-review in the composition classroom

Research interests:

Whole student approach

Keywords:

self-advocacy; mental health awareness in higher education; whole student approach; 

 

Teaching Areas

Undergraduate :

ENG 140: English Composition I

ENG 145: English Composition II