Maan Maan

Maan Maan

Lecturer in General Education - English Language Lecturer
UAE
English, Arabic

About Me

Higher education professional with more than 15 years of experience in university teaching, academic administration, educational leadership, curriculum development, and institutional support. Currently serving as a Lectu…

Experience

Lecturer

College of Arts and Sciences, Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) · UAE
Feb 2016 - Present · 10 years 9 months

<p>Teach a broad range of University General Education courses designed to develop students’ academic, communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.<br>
Courses taught include English I and II, English Composition I and II, Translation, Critical Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, UAE Society, Human Behavior and Socialization, Psychology in Everyday Life, and Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.</p>

Chair, Community Service Committee

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain , Umm al Qaywayn , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Sep 2020 - Present · 6 years 2 months

<p>Lead and coordinate community-service initiatives.</p><p> Support university–community engagement.</p><p> Contribute to strengthening the University's social responsibility and partnerships.</p>

Member, Academic Equivalency Committee

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain , Umm al Qaywayn , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Feb 2018 - Present · 8 years 9 months

<p>Participate in reviewing academic equivalency matters.</p><p> Evaluate transferred courses in accordance with applicable university policies and academic requirements.</p>

Member, Curriculum Development Committee

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain , Umm al Qaywayn , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Feb 2018 - Present · 8 years 9 months

<p>Contribute to curriculum review and development.</p><p> Support course improvement and alignment with programme objectives and intended learning outcomes.</p>

Lecturer

College of Arts and Sciences, Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) · Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Feb 2016 - Present · 10 years 9 months

<p>Teach a broad range of University General Education courses designed to develop students’ academic, communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.</p><p> Courses taught include English I and II, English Composition I and II, Translation, Critical Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, UAE Society, Human Behaviour and Socialization, Psychology in Everyday Life, and Arabic for Non-Native Speakers.</p>

Translator (English–Arabic and Arabic–English)

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Feb 2016 - Present · 10 years 9 months

<p>Translate university documents and communications in both directions, including website content, meeting minutes, circulars, administrative decisions, and memoranda.</p>

Manager, Continuing Education Center

Umm Al Quwain University · UAE
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 year 4 months

<p>Contributed to establishing the Continuing Education Center and developing its operational activities.<br>
Prepared training plans, including course titles, schedules, fees, and trainer selection.<br>
Coordinated the promotion and marketing of training programmes through appropriate communication channels.<br>
Built contacts with government and private-sector entities and followed up on the delivery of training activities.</p>

Site Supervisor, EMSAT Tests

Umm Al Quwain University · UAE
Feb 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 years 11 months

<p>Liaise with the EMSAT Unit at the Ministry of Education to schedule examinations for university students.<br>
Follow up student registration and coordinate EMSAT preparation and training sessions.<br>
Oversee examination arrangements, report incidents to the Ministry, and receive examination results.</p>

Head, General Education Department

Umm Al Quwain University · UAE
Feb 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 years 11 months

<p>Coordinated academic activities with other colleges and prepared course offerings and teaching schedules.<br>
Contributed to curriculum development, programme accreditation, and academic quality processes.<br>
Participated in instructor recruitment and supported the delivery of departmental academic plans.<br>
Reported to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and handled departmental administrative responsibilities.<br>
Oversaw student-related processes, including transfer-course equivalency applications, entrance examinations, and academic advising.</p>

Translator

Public Service Department · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 year

<p>Worked under a cooperation agreement between Umm Al Quwain University and the Public Service Department.<br>
Translated documents, job descriptions, circulars, memoranda, and newsletters.</p>

Head, Foundation Programme

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 year 4 months

<p>Processed Foundation Programme applications.<br>
Arranged class and examination schedules.<br>
Monitored students’ academic progress.</p>

Head, General Education Department

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 years 11 months

<p>Managed departmental operations, course and examination schedules, and coordination with other departments.<br>
Prepared course offerings, contributed to curriculum development, and participated in instructor recruitment.<br>
Handled student transfer equivalency applications, entrance examinations, academic advising, and reporting to the College President.</p>

Lecturer, General Education Department

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 years 11 months

<p>Taught English I and II, UAE Society, Islamic Culture, English Language Skills, Arabic for Non-Native Speakers, and IELTS and TOEFL preparation.</p>

Head and Trainer, English Language Center

Al Khwarizmi International College, Training Programme · UAE
Jun 2008 - Jan 2012 · 3 years 7 months

<p>Prepared placement tests for newly admitted students and organized training schedules.<br>
Delivered English courses at different proficiency levels, as well as TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS preparation.</p>

English Language Trainer

Sara Institute of Science and Technology · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Jul 2006 - Sep 2007 · 1 year 2 months

<p>Taught English at various levels, including writing skills, conversation, and preparation for TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS.</p>

English Teacher

Tsail Secondary School · Syrian Arab Republic
Nov 2003 - Sep 2005 · 1 year 10 months

Manager, Continuing Education Center

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 year 4 months

<p>Contributed to establishing the Continuing Education Center and developing its operational activities.</p><p> Prepared training plans, including course titles, schedules, fees, and trainer selection.</p><p> Coordinated the promotion and marketing of training programmes through appropriate communication channels.</p><p> Built contacts with government and private-sector entities and followed up on the delivery of training activities.</p>

Site Supervisor, EMSAT Tests

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Feb 2018 - Jan 2023 · 4 years 11 months

<p>Liaise with the EMSAT Unit at the Ministry of Education to schedule examinations for university students.</p><p> Follow up student registration and coordinate EMSAT preparation and training sessions.</p><p> Oversee examination arrangements, report incidents to the Ministry, and receive examination results.</p>

Head, General Education Department

Umm Al Quwain University · Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Feb 2016 - Jan 2023 · 6 years 11 months

<p>Coordinated academic activities with other colleges and prepared course offerings and teaching schedules.</p><p> Contributed to curriculum development, programme accreditation, and academic quality processes.</p><p> Participated in instructor recruitment and supported the delivery of departmental academic plans.</p><p> Reported to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and handled departmental administrative responsibilities.</p><p> Oversaw student-related processes, including transfer-course equivalency applications, entrance examinations, and academic advising.</p>

Translator

Public Service Department · Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 year

<p>Worked under a cooperation agreement between Umm Al Quwain University and the Public Service Department.</p><p> Translated documents, job descriptions, circulars, memoranda, and newsletters.</p>

Head, Foundation Programme

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Sep 2014 - Jan 2016 · 1 year 4 months

<p>Processed Foundation Programme applications.</p><p> Arranged class and examination schedules.</p><p> Monitored students’ academic progress.</p>

Head, General Education Department

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 years 11 months

<p>Managed departmental operations, course and examination schedules, and coordination with other departments.</p><p> Prepared course offerings, contributed to curriculum development, and participated in instructor recruitment.</p><p> Handled student transfer equivalency applications, entrance examinations, academic advising, and reporting to the College President.</p>

Lecturer, General Education Department

Al Khwarizmi International College, Diploma Programme · Al Ain, UAE
Feb 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 years 11 months

<p>Taught English I and II, UAE Society, Islamic Culture, English Language Skills, Arabic for Non-Native Speakers, and IELTS and TOEFL preparation.</p>

Head and Trainer, English Language Center

Al Khwarizmi International College, Training Programme · UAE
Jun 2008 - Jan 2012 · 3 years 7 months

<p>Prepared placement tests for newly admitted students and organized training schedules.</p><p> Delivered English courses at different proficiency levels, as well as TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS preparation.</p>

English Language Trainer

Sara Institute of Science and Technology · Abu Dhabi, UAE
Jul 2006 - Sep 2007 · 1 year 2 months

<p>Taught English at various levels, including writing skills, conversation, and preparation for TOEFL ITP, TOEFL iBT, and IELTS.</p>

English Teacher

Tsail Secondary School · Syrian Arab Republic
Nov 2003 - Sep 2005 · 1 year 10 months

<p>Teaching all government English courses for different levels. In addition, provide some training courses for the students </p>

Chair, Community Service Committee

Umm Al Quwain University
Sep 2020

<p>Lead and coordinate community-service initiatives.<br>
Support university–community engagement.<br>
Contribute to strengthening the University's social responsibility and partnerships.</p>

Member, Academic Equivalency Committee

Umm Al Quwain University
Feb 2018

<p>Participate in reviewing academic equivalency matters.<br>
Evaluate transferred courses in accordance with applicable university policies and academic requirements.</p>

Member, Curriculum Development Committee

Umm Al Quwain University
Feb 2018

<p>Contribute to curriculum review and development.<br>
Support course improvement and alignment with programme objectives and intended learning outcomes.</p>

Translator (English–Arabic and Arabic–English)

Umm Al Quwain University · UAE
Feb 2016

<p>Translate university documents and communications in both directions, including website content, meeting minutes, circulars, administrative decisions, and memoranda.</p>

Certifications

Master Degree in Education in Educational Leadership

Abu Dhabi University, UAE · Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates (UAE) · 2015

Skills

University Teaching General Education English Language Teaching Academic Writing Translation Critical Thinking Communication Skills Curriculum Development Academic Programme Coordination Educational Leadership Department Management Academic Quality Assurance Accreditation Support Community Engagement Institutional Partnerships Continuing Education Training Programme Management Student Assessment Academic Advising Examination Coordination Interpersonal Communication Time Management Negotiation TOEFL ITP TOEFL iBT IELTS IELTS Preparation TOEFL Preparation
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