MR. AHMED BADA Zayed University, PO BOX 144534, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Telephone: 00971507347236 Email: ahmedbada@hotmail.com PROFILE SUMMARY Dedicated teacher of twenty five years of experience teaching College students in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates An experienced academic advisor with excellent knowledge of the University s policies and procedures, fully committed to student development and student success Excellent linguistic abilities in English, Arabic; proficient in French, and native speaker of Berber language EDUCATION 1985 1987 M.A. Linguistics, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London, London, United Kingdom. 1984 1985 Diploma, Theoretical Linguistics, Bangor University, Bangor, North Wales, United Kingdom. 1980 1984 B.A. (Hons) English Language & Literature, Mohamed I University, Oujda, Morocco. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1991 CTEFLA, Modern Languages English /Arabic / French, Westminster College, London, United Kingdom. 1
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Knowledgeable, conscientious, and highly committed to student development Team Player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong sense of responsibility, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Thorough knowledge of UC General Education sequence, Registration process, academic policies, and Attendance Policy. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SmartBoard WORK EXPERIENCE Technologies, Bannerweb, Blackboard, GradesFirst, DegreeWorks 1998 Present Instructor and academic advisor, Zayed University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Life Skills / GEN120 formerly COL120 - Building students' academic success at University study - Introduction to the university and its academic programs - Developing students information literacy skills - Enhancing students' leadership and communication skills. Innovation & Entrepreneurship / GEN220 formerly COL220 - Introduction of concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation Career exploration / COL105 - Exploration of students' self-assessment, majors, and career options University Seminar 101- Ways of Knowing "The City", ZU Learning Outcomes Assessment, Academic skills, Study skills, Time management skills, Teamwork, and Information Literacy skills. University Seminar 102 - Personal development and academic skills, introduction to majors and career exploration issues. LOA101 - introduction to the concepts of General Education Learning Outcomes and Zayed Learning Outcomes majors and career exploration issues. LOA201- Academic advising has always been an integral part of both University Seminar (1998 2003) and the subsequent Colloquy and current General Education programs in University College. ADV201 / ADV101- this course emphasizes pre-major individual learning plan 2
advising, focusing on short term academic planning and improving their performance and engagement inside and outside the classroom. Through the advising relationship, students learn about themselves and learn to be responsible members of the university academic community. Students are required to complete their ILP and a minimum of two ILP Reflections, and a minimum of three advising meetings during the semester. Registration advising and issuing of ALT Pins are documented in Gradesfirst. 1996 1998 Language teacher, Wessex Academy, Poole, United Kingdom, General English to overseas students Business English to overseas students English for Special Purposes to overseas students. 1994 1996 English Instructor, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. English grammar, listening, reading and writing to first year students PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2018: 3rd Annual I & E Education Symposium, organized by Ministry of Education and Stanford Center for Professional Development, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, (18 February 2018) 2018: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week, 3rd Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Dubai, UAE, (9 January 2018) 2017: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week under the theme Faculty Roles and Responsibilities, Dubai, UAE, (10 January 2017) 2016: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week under the theme " Collaborative Pedagogical Practice", Abu Dhabi, UAE, (15 August 2016) 2015: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Attended the following presentations on 18th August 2015: 3
- Paola Trejo Vences: Blending Project Based Learning with Mobile Technology - Rosly Haley: Classroom Assessment Techniques. European First Year Experience, Bergen, Norway, (15-17 June 2015) 2014: MOHESR Fostering Creativity among UAE Students, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The National Forum for Researchers in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Sunday 23 March 2014. 2013: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (15-19 December 2013) 2012: ZU Faculty Professional Development Week, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Mobile Technology in the classroom 2011: First year experience, Manchester, United Kingdom. 2009: 15th annual International TESOL Arabia conference held in Dubai on March 12, 2009, under the theme " English in Learning: Learning in English". 2007: 13th annual International TESOL Arabia conference held in Dubai on March 15-17, 2007, under the theme " Celebrating Best Practices in English Language Teaching ". 2002: 8th annual International TESOL Arabia conference held in Abu Dhabi on SERVICE March 20-22, 2002, under the theme " Critical Reflection and Practice ". Student Handbook Committee started February 2018. 2017-2018 Department of Advising Recruitment Committee. Viewed candidates resumes and conducted interviews for adjunct and full-time positions. 2018 Served as a judge for University College Innovation Award (icompetition), Wednesday 7 February 2018, Green Auditorium, Zayed University. 2016 present - College Curriculum Review Committee. 4
2016-2017 Spring New Student Orientation - Male campus 2016-2017 Interview Panel: Interviewed candidates for the Activities Coordinator position on the Male Campus. 2016 2017 Advising Fresh Start students on the male campus 2015-2016 Advising 201/202 Committee 2014-2015 Interviews Committee in Spring 2015 A member of the Advising Work Group (started in Fall 2013) 2013-2014 ipad lesson plan for COL105: Issues in the World of Work 2012-2013 Shared an ipadded lesson plan for COL120 on how to take notes and uploaded it on Trello website. 2008-2009 Search Committee: Participated in the recruiting process for the Seminar and Advising department: attended VC meetings to discuss the applicants' Resumes, the short list of candidates, the interview questions. Sat on the interview panel during the interviews, some of which were internal and some external. The final step was the choice of the successful candidate for the position. Shared some activities for Unit 1 of COL120 with my department colleagues. Assisted colleagues with Arabic translation in situations where students needed clarification in their mother tongue. Organized Majors Information Sessions for ADV 201 students prior to their applications to majors. Gave feedback/ comments to COL120 coordinator on teaching materials, quizzes, and exams. Assisted new Seminar faculty / advisors with matters related to student issues, registration and student schedules, procedures, and history of Seminar and Advising department. 2001-2013 College Liaison - Served as the liaison person with the College of Information Technology. 5
2016-2017: Committee: University College Curriculum Review Committee 2016-2017: Committee 2015-2016: Committee: College Student Affairs Committee. 2014-2015 Attendance Appeals Committee (started in Fall 2013) Dismissal Appeals Committee ( started in Fall 2013) 2015-2016 New Student Orientation on 20 August 2015 2015-2016 ZU Student Affairs Outstanding Committee 2014-2015 Student Affairs Standing Committee 2014 2015 New Student Orientation Male campus, 26 August 2014 Majors Day Fair Male campus, 29 September 2014 2014 2015 New Student Orientation for the male students - 27th January 2015 2014-2015 Open day - High school students visiting ZU: 24 February 2015 (Female campus), 25 February 2015 (Male campus) 2013 2014 Students' Cases Committee - The student meets the Assistant Dean of UC, who writes up the case description and collects documentation from the student before sending the case to me to present it at the Student Cases Committee which was set up to discuss special cases when, at College level, a decision could not be made. Some cases are approved, some denied, and others are returned to the College again seeking further evidence 2013 2014 School Visit Event, Female campus, 18 February 2014 New Studen Orientation, Male campus, 3 February 2014 New Student Orientation, Male campus, 2012-2013 Major Advisor for IT and Business- IT students on the male campus. Available to assist students with their course registration, individual graduation plans, College Transfer & New major, Internships, and any other related issues. 2012-2013 Major Orientation Session, Male campus, 8 January 2013 Explained major advising to newly accepted students in Business - IT joint major. 6
2011-2012 New Student Orientation, Male campus, 6 September 2011. Powerpoint presentation on the ZU Undergraduate Program and Academic Advising. New Student Orientation, Male campus, 31 January 2012. 2010-2011 A brief address on the ZU Colloquy Program and Academic Advising. New Student and Parent Orientation, 15 September 2010. Prospective Students and parents Night, 9 May 2011. 2009-2010 New Student and Parent Orientation, 24 August 2009 Translated the speech of the supervisor of the Seminar & Advising department from English into Arabic. 2008-2009 Translated the speech of the supervisor of the Seminar & Advising department from English into Arabic. 2008 Prospective Students Event, 17 April 2008. Delivered a powerpoint presentation to prospective students on the ZU Colloquy Program. Translated the speech of the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs into Arabic. Translated the speech of the Assistant Director of the Academic Bridge Program. Handed out Colloquy Program brochures and answered students' and parents' queries. 1998-2008 - Attended every New Student Orientation in Fall and Spring semesters. Delivered a powerpoint presentation on the Colloquy Program and Academic Advising. A welcome speech on behalf of the Seminar supervisor. REFERENCES - Available upon request. 7