

Accomplished academic professional with over 15 years of experience in Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, and Language Instruction. Expertise in enhancing curricula, publishing peer-reviewed research, and presenting at international conferences. Proven ability to advance academic innovation and ensure accreditation readiness in diverse higher education environments across the U.S. and MENA regions.
• Design and facilitate EMI Discussion Group for professional development program.
• Develop collaborative activities (Google Workspace, Mentimeter, Padlet) to promote reflective teaching
and intercultural dialogue.
• Collaborate with the U.S. Embassy Kyiv and Georgetown’s CIED team to advance academic diplomacy and
innovation.
• Provide strategic direction for academic programs, ensuring alignment with institutional mission,
accreditation standards, and emerging technologies.
• Lead faculty recruitment, development, and performance evaluation to sustain instructional excellence.
• Spearhead AI-enhanced instructional strategies, fostering student engagement and data-informed
pedagogy.
• Manage academic budgeting, operations, and compliance in coordination with institutional leadership.
• Oversee student progress monitoring and stakeholder communications to ensure academic integrity.
• Directed program growth, accreditation readiness, and faculty development under UAE MOE and CAA
standards.
• Led curriculum design, accreditation documentation, and academic committee initiatives.
• Mentored pre-service teachers in reflective practice, research, and digital pedagogy.
• Strengthened faculty capacity through workshops on learner-centered teaching and assessment.
• Expanded program visibility through outreach, partnerships, and evidence-based reporting.
• Designed and delivered university-wide faculty development programs on global citizenship and cultural
competence.
• Collaborated with academic departments to embed internationalization outcomes into curricula.
• Implemented analytics systems to evaluate program impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Supported strategic planning through research on student engagement and intercultural learning.
• Revitalized continuing education operations, achieving program recovery and 25% growth within
nine months.
• Developed market-aligned training curricula across professional disciplines.
• Led partnerships with industry and government to expand workforce development initiatives.
• Delivered executive briefings to senior leadership on academic and financial performance metrics.
• Oversaw full operational management, staff training, and program development for a rapidly growing
educational service franchise.
• Recruited, coached, and supervised a team of 30+ tutors and childcare professionals to ensure
consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Implemented customer engagement strategies that improved client satisfaction and retention, resulting
in significant year-over-year business growth.
• Streamlined administrative processes to enhance scheduling, performance tracking, and service efficiency.
Alfaifi, M. S., AbuZayyad-Nuseibeh, H., Awaida, N., & James, W. W. (2020). Graduate students’ perceptions of success in United States colleges. Arab World English Journal, 11(2), 202–213.
Awaida, N., AbuZayyad-Nuseibeh, H., & Alfaifi, M. S. (2022). Understanding cultural differences and their pedagogical implications in higher education. International Journal of Humanities and Educational Research, 4(4).
Awaida, N. (2025). [Chapter title forthcoming]. In Feminist pedagogy for teaching online (Issues in Distance Education series). University of British Columbia Press.
Awaida-Nachabe, N. (2017). Examining cross-cultural affective components of global competence from a value perspective. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research (GLOCER), Sarasota, FL.
AbuZayyad-Nuseibeh, H., & Awaida-Nachabe, N. (2017). Role of culture in global competence: Perceptions of international students. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research (GLOCER), Sarasota, FL.
Awaida-Nachabe, N. (2017). Examining cross-cultural affective components of global competence from a value perspective. University of South Florida.
Research Assistant: Interpersonal Communication in Digital Environments, Boston University, (2021- Present)
Collaborator, “Cross-Cultural Communication in Multinational Teams, Emerson College, (2020 - 2021)
Research Intern, “Communication Ethics in Digital Age,” Boston University, (2019)