Dr. Walid Mohamed Shawky

Areas of Research

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in an expanding and reputable educational organization where I can leverage my creativity and skills. Committed to utilizing my training, research and management expertise to contribute to the latest approaches in English Language Teaching (ELT) and furthering professional development. Aspiring to participate in and contribute to advancements in the field, while continuously enhancing research and knowledge acquisition skills to positively impact education and global knowledge.

Education

  • Ph.D. in English Language Teaching & Teacher Training – Helwan & October 6th Universities, Cairo (2022).

  • Master’s Degree in TESOL – The University of Edinburgh, UK (2015).

  • Bachelor’s Degree in TEFL – Al-Zahra University, 2000.

Experience Summary

  • Senior lecturer and academic coordinator, Modern Colleges of Business and Science, Muscat, Oman (October 2022 -Present)
  • Deputy Director & Head of Professional Development Unit, Center of Professional Excellence in ELT, KAU. ( December 2021 – October 2022)
  • Educational Consultant and Teacher Trainer, Cambridge University Press ( June 2019- December 2021)
  • ELTAD Instructor, Master Degree in Education Program Instructor, Master English & the University of Derby, UK for two years (2018 & 2019)
  • Head of Professional Development Unit, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA. ( From January 2010 to June 2019 )
  • Teacher trainer, Professional Academy for Teachers, Ministry of Education, Egypt. ( From May 2009 to Jan 2010 )
  • Interpreter, Edinburgh, UK. Worked as a part-timer for Global Language Translating Agency. ( From September 2008 to May 2009 )
  • ESL Instructor, BMT Academy, downtown, Cairo, Egypt: ( From April 2007 to August 2008 )
  • ESP Instructor, Tourism Occupational Training, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ( November, 2006 )
  • ESL Instructor, Al-Jazeera International Academy, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: ( From July 9th, 2005 to April 8th, 2007 )
  • ESL Instructor, Bright Minds institute for Languages, Cairo, Egypt ( From September, 2000 to June, 2005 )

Selected Publications

  1. Published a book on Blended Learning. My book is available for sale on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Blended-Learning-Egyptian-context/dp/3330855258?fbclid=IwAR0AiMUjd-VAL6r16Zlt6Dr3MJuecxdzXoPbdNHeOewwlC9zOVkcGg0oQO4
  2. Paper in Helwan University magazine on Jan 2022 entitled “The Effectiveness of an Online Teacher Training Program in Developing EFL Preparatory School Teachers’ pedagogical and Linguistic Skills”.
  3. Paper in October 6th magazine on Feb 2022 entitled “ The Influence of an Online Teacher Training Program on Improving EFL Preparatory School Teachers’ Attitudes towards Online Teacher Training”..