Nada Hassanali
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dedicated English Language Instructor with extensive experience in General English, ESP, and vocational training within UAE higher education. Skilled in delivering customized, student-centered instruction to diverse learners, including trainees from institutions such as Rabdan, Zayed University and Higher Colleges of Technology. Committed to supporting Emirati youth in developing the language competencies needed for academic success and workforce readiness. Hardworking and confident in making a valuable contribution to the institution.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty - Critique and Communication
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching a course on Critique and Communication, focusing on enhancing students' critical thinking and communication skills.
- Providing weekly feedback on student assessments to guide their progress and understanding.
- Grading assignments to evaluate student performance and ensure mastery of course content.
- Fostering an interactive and supportive learning environment to encourage student engagement and development.
Adjunct Faculty
Higher Colleges of Technology
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivering a General English courses and subsequently assisted in designing and teaching ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses aligned with students’ chosen majors. This was part of a program aimed at enabling Emirati youth to enter the workforce by guiding them toward fields that match their interests and career goals
Lecturer
The Police College, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Possessing extensive experience instructing vocational and functional English to over 90 students enrolled in Abu Dhabi Police College's High Diploma program every term. This role involves providing comprehensive language instruction tailored to meet academic and professional needs of aspiring police personnel. This includes developing and implementing targeted curriculum, delivering engaging lessons, and fostering supportive learning environment.
General English And ESP Instructor
CERT, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Privileged in delivering English instruction to over 100 trainees from various prominent companies, such as Etihad Airways, Rabdan, ADNOC, and Mubadala. During engagements with these organizations, I successfully customized curriculum to align with trainees' individual proficiency levels and specific learning objectives. Feedback received consistently reflected positive outcomes, highlighting ability to establish strong rapport with trainees and adapt teaching approaches to suit their unique needs. This adaptability, combined with dedication to fostering conducive learning environment, has helped to facilitate effective language acquisition and driving success of training programs.
English Language Teacher
SAAED, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Developed and conducted four training courses for over 75 SAAED employees, teaching them vocational language to communicate in English with non-Arabic speakers
- Received positive feedback from students and supervisors for effectively teaching them language needed to explain car scenarios. Demonstrated excellent teaching skills, resulting in positive evaluations.
English Teacher
Emirates College of Technology, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Delivered 5-week long General English courses.
- Utilized renowned Interchange English series, globally recognized for teaching English as a second language, as the primary instructional resource.
- Demonstrated proficiency in effectively utilizing these materials to enhance students' language skills and fluency.
English Teacher
English Plus Centre, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Delivered comprehensive Business Writing courses to employees at a UAE-based insurance company, passing on in-depth instruction and guidance. Empowered participants to develop proficient skills in composing official letters following standardized business formats.
- Trainees successfully showed their ability to produce effective written communication in professional contexts, as evidenced by feedback consistently highlighting exceptional value and practicality of course material in their respective roles.
English Coordinator and Primary English Teacher
First Steps School, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
01.2004 - 01.2008
- In this role, actively organized and facilitated regular meetings to discuss primary school students' progress, providing valuable instructions to fellow teachers on implementing the program effectively.
- Conducted comprehensive exam reviews across all English subjects to determine student grades and evaluate their proficiency levels.
- Responsible for composing school memos and distributing meeting minutes.
- Delivered instruction in English language acquisition while also overseeing the annual syllabus breakdown for English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Computing subjects.
Education
Master's Degree - Teaching English as a Second Language
British University, BUID
Dubai, UAE05-2023
Bachelor'S Degree - English Language And Literature
Petra University
Amman, Jordan06-2002
Skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Bilingual (Arabic and English)
Accomplishments
- Wrote a research paper on 'Teachers’ and Students’ Perceptions and Barriers to Technology Utilization at Higher Education Institutions in Abu Dhabi, UAE.https://bspace.buid.ac.ae//handle/1234/2336
- Author of “The Utilisation of Moodle as a learning management System in Abu Dhabi” published in Educational Technology in the Gulf: Educators' experiences (pp. 95-110). Scholars' Press. in 2023.
Certification
- TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT)
Quattro, Abu Dahbi
This ws a five-day course of professional training in instructional design, adult learning principles, and effective training delivery
- BULATS English testing system. I have successfully attained a C2 grade in this certification.
Cambridge English - Abu Dhabi
This certification allows and authorizes teachers to assess students who express a desire to undertake the internationally recognized BULATS English testing system. I have successfully attained a C2 grade in this certification.
- CELTA CERTIFICATION: English Education
British Council- Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi, UAE
The completion of the CELTA course has provided me with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of teaching adults. Through its student-centred approach and focus on various teaching strategies and methodologies, it facilitates the learning process for adult learners.
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Higher Colleges of Technology
09.2025 - 12.2025
Adjunct Faculty - Critique and Communication
Zayed University, Abu Dhabi
01.2024 - Current
Lecturer
The Police College, Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 12.2023
General English And ESP Instructor
CERT, Abu Dhabi
01.2014 - 12.2018
English Language Teacher
SAAED, Abu Dhabi
01.2013 - 01.2014
English Teacher
Emirates College of Technology, Abu Dhabi
01.2012 - 01.2013
English Teacher
English Plus Centre, Abu Dhabi
01.2011 - 04.2011
English Coordinator and Primary English Teacher
First Steps School, Abu Dhabi
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master's Degree - Teaching English as a Second Language
British University, BUID
Bachelor'S Degree - English Language And Literature
Petra University
Publications
- Hassanali, N. (2023). The utilisation of Moodle as a learning management system in Abu Dhabi. In Charles, T. (Ed), Educational technology in the Gulf: Educators' experiences (pp. 95-110). Scholars' Press.
- Teachers' and Students' Perceptions and Barriers to Technology Utilization at Higher Education Institutions in Abu Dhabi, UAE., https://bspace.buid.ac.ae//handle/1234/2336
References
Mr. Ian Cull
Senior Coordinator
Academic Services
Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training CERT
Email: icull@hct.ac.ae
Ms. Sonia ElHaj
Instructor
Zayed University
Email: sonia.elhaj@zu.ac.ae