Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
PUBLISHED PAPERS: SCOPUS- Q1 JOURNAL
Conferences
Certification
References
LANGUAGE
Timeline
Generic
EMAN RABABA

EMAN RABABA

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in academic writing support, instructional design, and teaching differentiation. Skilled in literacy instruction and reading comprehension techniques, facilitating creative writing and interactive learning methods to enhance student engagement. Committed to advancing educational practices through innovative approaches and fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

English teacher

New Century Education
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2024.01 - Current

English Language Instructor

United Arab Emirates University
2023.01 - 2024.12

High School English Teacher

Ajyal International School
2022.01 - 2022.07

English teacher

Dubai International School
2021.01 - 2022.01

English Teacher

Dubai National School
2017.01 - 2020.01

English teacher

The National School (American Curriculum)
2016.01 - 2017.01

Education

PhD - Language and Literacy Education

United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
2021.09 - 2025.12

CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Cambridge English
In Progress
2026.06 -

MA - Applied Linguistics

Jordan University of Science and Technology University
Jordan
2013.09 - 2015.06

BA - English Language & Literature

Al Balqaa Applied University
Jordan
2009.09 - 2013.06

Skills

  • Academic Writing Support
  • Instructional design
  • Teaching differentiation
  • Literacy instruction
  • Reading comprehension techniques
  • Creative writing facilitation
  • Interactive learning methods

PUBLISHED PAPERS: SCOPUS- Q1 JOURNAL

  • Rababa, E., Zhang, Q. (2026). Forging Academic Biliteracy Identity: A Three-Dimensional Model from Emirati University Students. International Journal of Bilingualism. (Under Review)
  • Rababa, E., Zhang, Q. (2026). Academic Biliteracy as EAP Acquisition: An Ecological Model from UAE Higher Education (Under review: English for Specific Purposes)
  • Rababa, E., Zhang, Q. (2026). Academic Biliteracy as an Identity-Mediated Process: Language Attitudes, Linguistic Identity, and Bilingual Practices among University Students. International Journal of Bilingualism. (Under Review)
  • Al Okla, N., Rababa, E., Belbase, S. & Al Murshidi, G. (2023). The influence of collaboration, participation, and experience of undergraduate learner engagement in the online teaching-learning environment. Online Learning, 27(3), 1-37. DOI: 10.24059/olj.v27i3.3505
  • Al Momani, K., Migdadi, F. & Rabba’a, E. (2018). Politeness strategies and the representation of women in the Holy Qur’an . Intercultural Pragmatics, 15(3), 409-435. https://doi.org/10.1515/ip-2018-0012

Conferences

  • In person-Presented a paper entitled “How Do Emirati University Students Develop their Academic Biliteracy?” at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) held on April 23-27, 2025, in Denver, USA.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Students’ and Teachers’ Perceived Impact on Project-Based Learning” at Zayed University, Applied Linguistics, and Language Teaching Conference, Mar. 2023.
  • Contributed and participated in the HCT International General Education Conference, 2024.
  • Presented a paper entitled “Exploring the Use of ESL Repair Strategies during and After Covid-19: A Case Study” at TESOL Arabia International Conference, Dubai, Mar. 2023.
  • Contributed and participated in the “Graduate Students Research Conference” at Khalifa University, on 19th & 20th March 2023.

Certification

  • United Arab Emirates University-Deans of Commendation 2024- Certificate for publishing a paper in a Q1 journal.
  • Certificate as an attendee -HCT International General Education Conference.
  • Certificate for attending a workshop (Online Learning) from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU).
  • Certificate for attending a workshop (Differentiation in reading and writing).
  • Certificate for attending a workshop (21ST CENTURY SKILLS).
  • Certificate for completing The SEND Code of Practice - Level 2 course from Educare.

References

References available upon request.

LANGUAGE

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Timeline

CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Cambridge English
2026.06 -

English teacher

New Century Education
2024.01 - Current

English Language Instructor

United Arab Emirates University
2023.01 - 2024.12

High School English Teacher

Ajyal International School
2022.01 - 2022.07

PhD - Language and Literacy Education

United Arab Emirates University
2021.09 - 2025.12

English teacher

Dubai International School
2021.01 - 2022.01

English Teacher

Dubai National School
2017.01 - 2020.01

English teacher

The National School (American Curriculum)
2016.01 - 2017.01

MA - Applied Linguistics

Jordan University of Science and Technology University
2013.09 - 2015.06

BA - English Language & Literature

Al Balqaa Applied University
2009.09 - 2013.06
EMAN RABABA