Sabitha Rahim
English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz Uinversity
P.O.Box 80200, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 00966 502786486
E-mail: susman@kau.edu.sa
Current Position
- English Language Instructor, English Language Institute
- Supervisor, Professional Development Unit, Center for Professional Excellence in ELT (CPELT), King Abdulaziz University
- Teacher Trainer, King Abdulaziz University
Academic Qualifications:
- MA in English, Indira Gandhi National University, New Delhi, India
- BA in English language & Literature, Mahatma University – Kerala - India
- B.Ed (Bachelor of Education ), Annamalai University, Madras, India
Training Courses
- Cambridge CELTA - 2010
- Train the Trainer Course by Cambridge University 2017
- Teacher Trainer Course by Cambridge University - 2017
- Cambridge Course Completion with Distinction: Lesson Planning, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Speaking 2016
- TESOL Arabia course in Professional Development- March, 2011,Dubai
- Web Application Design & Development – 2000- National Institute of Information Technology (E Commerce), Kochi, India
- World Language Lab course in American Accent Training- 2009,Bangalore, India
Employment History
- 2022 Ongoing: Supervisor, Professional Development Committee, English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
- 2014- 2022: Coordinator, Professional Development Committee, English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
- April 2012-June 2013: Coordinator, Academic Accreditation Committee, Women's Campus,ELI, KAU
- Dec 2010- June 2015:Accreditation Committee Member, Women's Campus, ELI
- November 2008 -Present:Language Instuctor , Women's Campus, ELI
- English Teacher , International Indian School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1990 – 2008
Presentations/Workshops
- Presentations: International
Presentation: The Role of Films in Promoting Peace in Society at Institute of Cultral Diplomacy, Berlin 2016
- Ballet of Neurons: Neuroplasticity in Language Acquisition in EFL Classrooms
2nd International Academic Conference on research 28-30 October Madrid Spain
- Ballet of Neurons: Neuroplasticity in Language Acquisition in EFL Classrooms
3rd International Conference on Advanced Research in Education March,Oxford,UK
- Neuroplasticity in Language Acquisition in English as Foreign Language Classrooms
ICLL 2020: 22nd International Conference on Language Learning OSLO June 25- 25 2020
- Presentations: National- KAU, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Enhancing Vocabulary Acquisition & Retention in EFL Classrooms 2022
- Into the Mind of an EFL Learner - Brain & Motivation 2021
- Developing Effective Speaking Skills in EFL 2020
- Presentation: Enhancing Speaking by Singing in EFL Classrooms 2018
- Workshop:Motivation for Speaking in EFL Classrooms- 2017
- Workshop: Brain based strategies for EFL Classroom 2017
- Presentation: Orientation for Faculty Development Rubric and Evaluation 2018
- Presentation: On the Road to ELI Re-accreditation – CEA Faculty Interview Training 2017
- Presentation: Commission on English Language Acreditation (CEA) Faculty Interview Simulation: ELI Re-accreditation Part II - 2017
- Presentation: On the Road to our Vision and Mission- ELI2017
- Presentation: Strategies and Technology in EFL Classroom management – 2016 (Teacher training day- 2016)
- Cambridge Workshop: Effective Work with pairs, Groups, and Large numbers 2016
- Workshop: KAU Website Update Training Session Series – 2013( Workshop sessions - 5) ELI, KAU
- Presentation: ‘Managing Stress and Promoting Teacher Wellbeing’at King Fahad Research Centre- 2011
Paper/ Publications: Perceptions of EFL teachers at King Abdulaziz University regarding the
effectiveness of Cambridge University Press’s Train the Trainer Course. Arab World English Journal.
Roy, C.K., Rahim, S. and Khojah, A. Y.
Link: https://awej.org/perceptions-of-efl-teachers-at-king-abdulaziz-university-regarding-the-effectiveness-of-cambridge-university-presss-train-the-trainer-course/
International Conferences Attended
- IATEFL 2019 Liverpool
- IATEFL 2018 Brighton
- IATEFL 2015, Manchester
- IATEFL Conference 2014, Istanbul, Turkey 2014
- TESOL Arabia Conference 2014, UAE
- Educational Challenges in the GCC in 21st Century at Cambridge University 2013
- TESOL Arabia Conference 2010, UAE
Languages
English: Near Native/Fluent
Arabic: Beginner
Professional Skills
- Conversant with PC operations and Internet.
- Familiar with Windows, MS Office.
- Excellent skill in PowerPoint and Word.
Interests
- Writing
- Composing and directing musicals
- Instrumental Music- Guitar, Keyboard
Awards
- Gold Medal in MA English Language, IGNOU University, New Delhi, India – Awarded by the Chief Justice of India – 2007
- Best Presentation Award by IRC 2020: XIV International Research Conference ICLL 2020: 22nd International Conference on Language Learning OSLO June 25- 25 2020 for the presentation Titled: Neuroplasticity in Language Acquisition in English as Foreign Language Classrooms
Certificates of Appreciation
King Abdulaziz University
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance as the Coordinator of Professional DevelopmentCommittee by the Development Unit, ELI, KAU- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019, 2020, 2021m 2022.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution as a Member for the Academic Accreditation Committee during the CEA ( Commission on English Language Accreditation) Site Visit 2017.
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance as the Coordinator of Accreditation Committee ELI, KAU- May 2013
- Cerificate of Appreciation for outstanding Performance as Language Instructor atELI, KAU – 2012
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to the ELIby the Vice Dean ELI , KAU May- 2012
- Certificate of appreciation by Vice dean, ELI for outstanding performance and dedication as Accreditation committee member- June-2011
- Letter of appreciation by the Vice Dean, ELI for sincerity, dedication and professionalism as the ELI magazine committee member.-2011 June
- Letter of Appreciation for outstanding contribution in the Planning and Execution of theELCS 102 Final Exam by Vice Dean ,ELI 2009
- Letter of Appreciation for commitment and participation in the ELCA 101 Exam work by the Vice Dean, ELI 2009
International Indian School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Best Teacher award in the domain of Arts given by International Indian School, Jeddah.
- Certificate of Commendation for commendable work as the Editor of VISTA, School magazine of International Indian School, Jeddah.
- Certificate of Commendation for the commendable work as the Chief Designer for Vista, the school magazine of International Indian School, Jeddah.
- Letter of appreciation by International Indian School for composing, directing and choreographing the musical: The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.2001.
- Certificate of appreciation by International Indian School for composing, directing and choreographing The Merchant of Venice.- 2000.
- Letter of appreciation by International Indian School for composing, directing and choreographing The Tragedy of King Lear. 2002.
- Letter of Appreciation by Chairman, Delhi Public School for conceiving and directing the Play ‘Sons of Babur.’ 2008.
Indian Consulate, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Appreciation Certificate by Indian Consulate for outstanding contribution to the Community, Jeddah- 2012.
- Certificate of appreciation for writing, composing, directing and choreographing a play entitled “The Voyage to Freedom: for the Indian Consulate Independence Celebrations at Jeddah. 2003.
- Certificate of appreciation for the charity contribution and voluntary work by the Indian Consulate Jeddah-1999.
References:
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