Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications
Accomplishments
Certification
Certificates of Thanks, Participation & Appreciation
References
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Dr. Sharifa Al Harrasi

Dr. Sharifa Al Harrasi

Muscat

Summary

. Dynamic professional with extensive experience in quality teaching English language at multicultural environments. Proven track record in strategic planning and curriculum development, fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes. Skilled in English language instruction and leading diverse teams, driving initiatives that promote continuous improvement and academic excellence.

. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to institution growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Compliance Lead

Mazoon College
Muscat
05.2025 - Current

. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, setting quality benchmarks and encouraging best practices.

. Conduct internal audits and reviews of department functions and operations, evaluating compliance with established quality standards and regulatory requirements.

. Conduct periodic gap analyses to identify areas where current practices fall short of QA standards, reporting findings for potential updates.

Senior Lecturer

National University of Science & Technology
Muscat
02.2021 - 10.2024
  • Teaching English to foundation students.
  • Developed and implemented innovative course material to improve student engagement.
  • Encouraged critical thinking among students by posing questions during lectures or discussions that challenge traditional assumptions about the subject matter.

Assistant Professor

Mazoon College
Muscat
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
  • Advised students on their academic plans, career paths, and personal goals.
  • Conducted research projects, wrote manuscripts, and presented findings at professional conferences.

Lecturer

Muscat College
Muscat
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Teaching English Language to part-time students.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
  • Advised students on their academic progress and career goals.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.

Deputy Director

Ministry of Education
Muscat
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Work/ monitor strategic, operation and action plans of the department.
  • Monitor and follow up the work of sections and units in the department.
  • Manage initiatives and Projects (peer education, MDGs and SDGs initiatives)
  • Ensure engagement of Omani girls and young women in different initiatives, programs and training at the local, national and international level.

Chairman of the Arab Region

WAGGGS- World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
London
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Arab Regional Committee.
  • Ensure alignment with WAGGGS' global vision, mission, and strategic goals.
  • Chair regional committee meetings and guide policy discussions and decisions.
  • Represent the Arab Region at global WAGGGS forums and external events.
  • Advocate for the interests and priorities of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in the Arab Region.
  • Strengthen partnerships with governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee support and capacity-building initiatives for MOs in the region.
  • Promote regional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and leadership development.
  • Encourage MOs to implement WAGGGS programs and standards effectively.

Supervisor

Ministry of Education
Batinah South
09.2009 - 08.2011
  • Supervising Schools in Batinah South- Oman
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.

Senior English Teacher/ SET

Ministry of Education
Batinah South
09.2003 - 08.2009
  • Supervising English Language Teachers at Basic Education Schools in Oman.

English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
Batinah South
09.1999 - 08.2003
  • Teaching English Language at Public Schools in Oman.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of Stirling
Stirling, UK
11.2019

Masters of Science - TESOL- Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

University of Stirling
Stirling, UK
02.2007

Bachelor of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages

Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat
08.1999

Skills

  • English Language
  • Translation Arabic- English & English- Arabic
  • Working on Frameworks
  • Leading Curriculum & Learning Resources Committees
  • Leading Exam Writing Teams
  • Leading Big Gatherings [Conferences- Training programs- Projects & Initiatives]
  • Strategic Planning

Publications

  • Reflection Analysis of Covid-19 Impact on Research & Publication Activities at National University of Science & Technology, Oman. (2023)
  • The effectiveness of direct and indirect written corrective feedback in improving the grammatical accuracy of Omani EFL learners. (2019)
  • Oral feedback: the use of recasts in EFL classes in Oman. (2007)

Accomplishments

  • Skills & Achievements:
  • Chairing the Learning and Teaching & Learning Resources Committee, CLRC at NU-SoFS. The committee is entrusted with the task of identifying and responding to emerging educational challenges internally, promoting pedagogical excellence and encouraging the adoption of good practices in scholarly learning and teaching. The committee is also in charge of developing and reviewing the current curricular at SoFS, National University of Science & Technology.
  • Chairing the Arab Region, WAGGGS from (2013- 2016). Worked on strategic planning- designing extracurricular activities- leadership- communication- teambuilding- volunteering - lobbying- self esteem 7 self-image- empowering young women - MDGs initiatives - SDGs initiatives.
  • Vice Chair of a regional conference, [Arab Regional Conference for Girl Guides, Muscat, 2013]
  • Chief Chair of a regional conference, [Arab Regional Conference for Girl Guides, Qatar, Al Doha 2017]
  • Member on the World Board of WAGGGS (2013-2016), [Attending regular meetings & events at the Headquarter, London, Lyndhurst, the UK]
  • Honorary Member [2013 - till today] at WAGGGS.
  • Leading educational training forums and seminars/ MOE
  • Leading English Final Exam Writing Teams- HEIs/ MOHERI
  • Working on Final English Exams Analysis Reports (Item Analysis)- HEIs/ MOHERI
  • Participated in a global research about (Challenges that International Primary English teachers Face in different countries). The research was funded by the British Council and supervised by professors and doctors from the UK (Prof. Fiona Copland from University of Stirling and Dr. Sue Garton from University of Aston).
  • A prize for getting the First Position at a Translation Competition [Arabic to English] from Al Ain University, the United Arab Emirates, 2000.
  • Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation from the Students Affair College, Sultan Qaboos University, for participating in the campus various activities & initiatives, 1998-1999.

Certification

Training Programs and Courses:

  • Strategic Planning for Higher Education: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Planning and Execution, 24-25 June 2025, Mazoon College, Muscat, Oman.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Workshop, 29-30 April, 2025, Muscat, Oman.
  • Emotional Culture & Employee Wellbeing Workshop, 12th of March 2025, Scientific College of Design, Muscat, Oman.
  • Curriculum Development & Review February 2022 MOHE, Muscat, Oman.
  • Developing Peer Education Curriculum September 2012 MOE
  • Developing Administrative and Technical Skills April 2011 Directorate General of Human Resources Development
  • Roundtable 26 Nov – 2 Dec. 2011 Tunisia
  • Forum on (Changing Live –Lobbying- Leadership-Empowering Women) 4-7 December 2010 World Center, Pax Lodge, London, the United Kingdom
  • Curriculum Review November 2010 MOE, Muscat, Oman.
  • Community Service Program October 2010 MOE, Muscat, Oman.
  • Team Work Skills September 2010 MOE
  • The Nineteenth Arab Regional Conference 24- 30 July 2010 Lebanon
  • IC3 Program March 2010 Directorate General of Education of Batinah South
  • International Forum (The Voice of Young Women) 4-11 March, 2006 The International Guides Center (Sangam), Puna, India
  • PRIT Course 2003-2004 Dar Al Fikr Sch. -Barka
  • SET Course 2004 Training Center- Rustaq
  • LSC Course 2002 Al Shuaiba Sch. - Musana
  • Other Training Programs and Courses:
  • IELTS (score 7.5) 29th, November 2011 British Council, Muscat
  • IC3, Internet and Computer Core Certification March, 2010 Ministry of Education + Certiport Company
  • IELTS (score 6.5) August, 2006 British Council, Muscat
  • English Language Skills and Computer Skills August, 1998 College of Arts

Certificates of Thanks, Participation & Appreciation

  • Certificate of Thanks and Gratitude for Participating remarkably in Marking 3rd sec. English tests. 23rd of June,2008 Batinah South Directorate, Educational Assessment Department
  • Certificate of Thanks and Gratitude for Participating remarkably in Marking 3rd sec. English tests. 6th of November, 2008 Batinah South Directorate, Educational Assessment Department
  • Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation for participating in the school activities 25th of February, 2006 Jamma Basic School
  • Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation for remarkably participating in the Regional English Teachers and Inspectors Forum, RETIF 8th of June, 2003 Directorate General of Education- Batinah South
  • Certificate of Merit on (Teachers Day) 24th of February, 2003 Directorate General of Education- Batinah South
  • Certificate of Thanks and Appreciation for participating in the school activities 15th of May, 2002 Jamma Basic School

References

Dr. Humood Al Wardi- dean@mazcol.edu.om, 24513327- 24513330, Mazoon College

Dr. Sleem Al Habsi-  sleem@nu.edu.om, 24250408, National University of Science & Technology, Science & Technology

Hobbies and Interests

Handicrafts & Drawing

Timeline

Quality Compliance Lead

Mazoon College
05.2025 - Current

Assistant Professor

Mazoon College
10.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Lecturer

National University of Science & Technology
02.2021 - 10.2024

Lecturer

Muscat College
02.2020 - 01.2021

Chairman of the Arab Region

WAGGGS- World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
01.2013 - 12.2016

Deputy Director

Ministry of Education
09.2011 - 12.2019

Supervisor

Ministry of Education
09.2009 - 08.2011

Senior English Teacher/ SET

Ministry of Education
09.2003 - 08.2009

English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
09.1999 - 08.2003

Doctor of Philosophy - TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

University of Stirling

Masters of Science - TESOL- Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages

University of Stirling

Bachelor of Education - Teaching English to Speakers of other languages

Sultan Qaboos University
Dr. Sharifa Al Harrasi