Katarzyna Anna Kusy

Experienced higher‑education English and Academic Skills faculty member with over 15 years of teaching, leadership, and curriculum development experience in the UAE, GCC, UK, and Europe. Proven expertise in Academic English (EAP), assessment and feedback, faculty coordination, and professional development within accredited university settings. Recognized for strengthening student academic performance, supporting faculty development, and contributing to institutional quality and innovation initiatives.

• Academic English (EAP) & Academic Skills
• Curriculum design & course coordination
• Assessment design, moderation & feedback
• Faculty mentoring & professional development
• Student support, engagement & retention
• Quality assurance & academic standards
• Blended & technology‑enhanced learning

• Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, English Communication Instructor, 2022-08-01, Present, Teach Academic English and communication courses to undergraduate students across diverse disciplines., Design assessments aligned with learning outcomes and institutional standards., Provide targeted academic support to first‑year and at‑risk students to improve progression and retention., Lecturer – Research Methods & Professional Communication, 2022-01-01, 2022-07-31, Delivered research and professional communication modules focusing on academic writing, presentation skills, and critical thinking., Guided students through research‑based tasks and scaffolded academic literacy development., English Communications Team Leader, 2014-01-01, 2021-12-31, Led and supported a team of 5–10 faculty members across Academic English courses., Coordinated course delivery, assessment practices, and standardisation meetings., Developed course materials and contributed to curriculum review and enhancement., Mentored faculty and supported new instructors through peer guidance and informal observations., iPad Implementation Fellow, 2011-01-01, 2013-12-31, Led departmental technology integration initiatives across two campuses., Piloted blended learning projects and implemented iPortfolios., Delivered professional development workshops for faculty across HCT.
• King Saud University, Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, IELTS Team Leader, 2010-01-01, 2011-12-31, Taught IELTS and Academic English to Medical and Science college students., Designed and delivered IELTS and classroom management workshops for faculty., Curriculum Coordinator Assistant, 2009-01-01, 2010-12-31, Supported curriculum development and review for foundation programmes., Led and coordinated a team of 12 instructors., Delivered professional development sessions focused on student‑centred teaching., EAP Team Leader, 2008-01-01, 2009-12-31, Coordinated EAP programme delivery and assessment practices., Supported faculty through training and mentoring initiatives.
• Radley College, UK, UK, United Kingdom, Assistant Director of Studies (Summer Programmes), 2009-01-01, 2010-12-31, Conducted classroom observations and supported teacher development., Assisted with academic and operational management of summer programmes.
• Discovery Summer / British Council‑Accredited Schools, UK, UK, United Kingdom, EFL Instructor (Summer Programmes), 2006-01-01, 2013-12-31
• YES Language School, Rzeszów, Poland, Rzeszów, Podkarpackie, Poland, EFL Instructor, 2003-01-01, 2005-12-31

• Academic literacy and student success
• Cross‑cultural communication
• Psycholinguistics
• Higher‑education pedagogy and innovation