Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Publications
Workshops/ Presentations
Community Service
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Suaad Masoud Al Naabi

Seeb,Oman

Summary

Experienced EFL teacher and lecturer with strong translation skills and a proven track record in accommodating diverse learner abilities. Proficient in qualitative data analysis and research methodologies, with a solid understanding of assistive technology for visually impaired individuals. Bilingual in Arabic and English, with demonstrated leadership capabilities in educational settings.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English language teacher

Omar bin Al Khattab Institute
2013.01 - 2025.01

English Language Lecturer

Sultan Qaboos University
2023.01 - 2023.05

English Language Teacher

Um Sa’ad Al Ansaria School/ Muscat
Muscat
2005.01 - 2013.01

English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
Al-Dakhlia Governorate
2002 - 2005

Education

PHD in Education - Special Needs and Inclusive Education

University of Exeter
UK
2016.09 - 2021.07

Masters of Arts in Translation -

Sultan Qaboos University
Oman
2006.09 - 2010.02

BA in Education - English Language

Sultan Qaboos University
Oman
1998.09 - 2002.06

Skills

  • Educational technology use
  • Distance learning tools
  • Language level evaluation
  • Language testing and assessment
  • Special needs accommodation
  • Counselling pupils
  • Fluent public speaking
  • Patience and resilienc
  • Proofreading and editing
  • Professional Development
  • Excellent communication
  • Researching Skills

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Publications

  • Emam, M., Al-Balushi, S. M., Hedman, A.S., & Al Naabi, S. M.S. (2025). Student Satisfaction with Teacher Preparation Program Completers in Oman: A Multilevel Analysis. Teaching and Teacher Education. 165. 105107.

  • Al Naabi, S. (2022). Pedagogies for Teaching English as a Foreign Language to learners with Visual Impairments in Oman. Doctoral Dissertation. University of Exeter.

Workshops/ Presentations

Presented 

  • The Role of Assistive Technology in the Success of Learners with Visual Impairments: Teachers and Learners Perspectives, Third Forum of the Motivation and Parenting Styles Research Group, Sultan Qaboos University, 2024-01-08 to 2024-01-09
  • Negotiating Difference Among Learners with Visual Impairments: Concept, Strategies and Learners’ Views, Professional Development Workshop, Center for Preparatory Studies/ Sultan Qaboos University, 2023-10-31
  • What Matters when Teaching EFL to Special Learners, 22nd International ELT Hybrid Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, 2023
  • Discussion Panel on Coding of Qualitative Data, A Group of Doctoral Students at the College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, 2021-12
  • The Washback Effect in Five Special EFL Classrooms, Second Virtual Symposium of the Department of English Language and Literature at UTAS, University of Technology and Applied Sciences/ Rustaq, 2022-03
  • Pedagogies for Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Learners with Visual Impairments in Oman, Doctoral Research Forum, Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter/ UK, 2021-09-24
  • Reflecting on Action: Action Research and Professional Development, 18th International ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, 2018-04-26 to 2018-04-27
  • Reading Braille, 14th International ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, 2014-05-08 to 2014-05-09
  • Students Committees-Empowering the Learner, Conference of English Teachers and Supervisors, Ministry of Education/Oman, 2005-12-12 to 2005-12-14

Attended 

  • Translation in a Changing World: Status Quo and Future Prospects, The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Hamed bin Khalifa University, Qatar, 2025-10-01 to 2025-10-02
  • Third Student Forum, Students Counselling Center, Sultan Qaboos University, 2025-04-30
  • Basics and Rules of Statistical Analysis for Education Research Using SPSS, Al-Fikr Center for Statistical Consultations, Muscat, 2024-06-30 to 2024-07-03
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Ansana Center for Educational and Learning Consultations, Online, 2022-11-04 to 2022-11-07
  • Innovating with Exploratory Action Research, 19th International ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, 2019-04-11 to 2019-04-12
  • 15th International ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, 2015-04-23 to 2015-04-24
  • Teaching Learners with SENs & Creating Inclusive Classrooms, British Council, Muscat, 2015-02-25
  • Intensive Training Course for Teachers in the Special Education Schools, Ministry of Education, Oman, 2013-09-08 to 2013-10-03
  • Learning From Outside In Programme, Language Center, Sultan Qaboos University, Fall Semester 1999
  • Second Virtual Forum: Research Networking, Main Library at Sultan Qaboos University in Collaboration with a group of Omani Researchers, 2025-10-13 to 2025-10-14, online
  • First Virtual Forum: Research Networking, Main Library at Sultan Qaboos University in Collaboration with a group of Omani Researchers, 2025-10-08 to 2025-10-09, online
  • 9th Teachers’ Annual Forum, Ministry of Education, D.G of Education in Muscat, 2010/2011
  • 2nd Annual ELT Conference, Sultan Qaboos University, 2002-03-27 to 2002-03-28

Community Service

organizing two virtual research forums in cooperation with Sultan Qaboos University main library.

organizing professional development sessions for teachers and researchers in my community.

Timeline

English Language Lecturer

Sultan Qaboos University
2023.01 - 2023.05

PHD in Education - Special Needs and Inclusive Education

University of Exeter
2016.09 - 2021.07

English language teacher

Omar bin Al Khattab Institute
2013.01 - 2025.01

Masters of Arts in Translation -

Sultan Qaboos University
2006.09 - 2010.02

English Language Teacher

Um Sa’ad Al Ansaria School/ Muscat
2005.01 - 2013.01

English Language Teacher

Ministry of Education
2002 - 2005

BA in Education - English Language

Sultan Qaboos University
1998.09 - 2002.06
Suaad Masoud Al Naabi