Layal Hmaidi
Psychology Instructor
Dubai
Summary
Experienced instructor and researcher in psychology with 10 years of expertise teaching courses at undergraduate and IB Diploma levels. Demonstrated success in mentoring, advising, and counseling undergraduate students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Psychology Instructor
American University in the Emirates (AUE)
2022.08 - Current
- Engaging in all the teaching and learning activities of undergraduate – level courses at the College of Education: General Psychology, Introduction to Research, Happiness Studies, and Tolerance & Diversity.
- Engaging in scholarly interdisciplinary research and the publication of academic papers in Scopus linked journals.
- Contributing to Program and Institutional committees of the university.
- Mentoring and advising students on academic and career matters.
Assistant Manager of the Counseling and Disability Office
American University in the Emirates (AUE)
2022.08 - 2024.08
- Collected medical psychological reports about students with mental health disorders and learning difficulties.
- Proctored students with special accommodations to overcome disability limitations during exams.
- Conducted 4 workshops for faculty and students to insure their psychological awareness about the impact of mental health problems on academic results.
IB DP Psychology Examiner
International Baccalaureate Organization
2020.08 - Current
- Moderating and marking DP Psychology paper components (paper 1, paper 2, paper 3, and internal assessment) of international students’ work in the Diploma Programme (DP).
IB DP Psychology Teacher
Dar Al Marefa Private School
2019.08 - 2022.07
- Developed and delivered a new IB Psychology course to grade 11 and 12 students, at a standard level and higher level.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on biological, cognitive, sociocultural, personal relationships, social responsibility, abnormal, and developmental psychology.
- Supervised internal assessments and extended essays.
IB DP Psychology Teacher
Amman National School
2014.08 - 2019.06
- Developed and delivered a new IB Psychology course to grade 11 and 12 students, at a standard level and higher level.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on biological, cognitive, sociocultural, personal relationships, social responsibility, abnormal, developmental psychology, and research methods.
- Supervised internal assessments and extended essays.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon 2011.09 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon 2008.09 - 2011.06
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
American Community School of Athens (ACS)
Athens, Greece 2002.08 - 2008.06
Publications
- "A Critique of Frantz Fanon’s Abandonment Neurosis and Secular-Humanist Ideology: Islam, Non-Violence, and Anti-Colonial Movements."(SCOPUS 3rd author). Cogent Arts & Humanities, Taylor & Francis.
- "Assessing Digital Proficiency and Information Management Skills Among Undergraduate Students in the UAE: An Empirical Study Using Structural Equation Modeling"(SCOPUS 3rd author).ICBATS2025, IEEE Xplore.
- "Mass Shootings, Crisis Communication and Moral Outrage: Case of 2023 Mass Shootings in Serbia, 2023."(SCOPUS, 2nd author). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Unpublished MA Thesis, American University of Beirut, 2016, https://scholarworks.aub.edu.lb/bitstream/handle/10938/11171/t-6370.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1
Undergraduate Teaching Courses
- General Psychology
- Introduction to Research
- Happiness Studies
- Tolerance & Diversity
University Committees And Services
- OEF Pillar Employability Outcome, AUE
- College of Education Website, AUE
- AUE Debate and Original Oratory, AUE
- Outreach and Fundraising, AUE
- Horseback Riding Club, AUE
Certification
COIL Project Training, Oxford International Education Group
Timeline
COIL Project Training, Oxford International Education Group
2025-02
Debate and Public Speaking Adjudication Course, AUE
2024-09
Innovative Pedagogies for Better Student Engagement, Clicks
2023-08
Assistant Manager of the Counseling and Disability Office
American University in the Emirates (AUE)
2022.08 - 2024.08
Psychology Instructor
American University in the Emirates (AUE)
2022.08 - Current
IB DP Psychology Examiner
International Baccalaureate Organization
2020.08 - Current
IB Psychology Examiner, International Baccalaureate Organization
2020-04
IB DP Psychology Teacher
Dar Al Marefa Private School
2019.08 - 2022.07
IB DP Psychology Teacher
Amman National School
2014.08 - 2019.06
Master of Arts - Psychology
American University of Beirut (AUB)
2011.09 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
American University of Beirut (AUB)
2008.09 - 2011.06
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma -
American Community School of Athens (ACS)
2002.08 - 2008.06