SILC Faculty & Management

SILC Faculty and Management

Saudi INTERLINK Faculty & Instructional Management

The quality of the INTERLINK English Language program at Al Yamamah University hinges on the high standards in the selection of its faculty and instructional management. Their commitment to a distinctive philosophy of student-focused learning, combined with their diverse international experiences, creates a quality learning environment in which learning can be rapid and enjoyable.

Qualifications of the faculty and instructional management include:

Pedagogical excellence and caring concern to create a student-centered environment conducive to learning
Dedication to student progress and professional achievement
Extensive experience helping students in North America, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere
Master's degrees or specialized advanced training in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
High energy combined with patience and empathy for the learner
Applicants with MA are welcome to visit www.interlink.edu and check the positions currently available.

SILC Management:

Dhieb-Henia, Nebila – General Director
BA English Language and Literature, Ecole Normale Superieure de Sousse, TUNISIA
MA and PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of Manouba, TUNISIA
Certificates in Reading/Testing and assessment/ESP/ and research skills, Reading University, Reading, UK
Teaching English for Specific Purposes, College of ST Mark and ST John, Plymouth, UK

Shahieda, Sallie – Assistant Director
BA (legal), University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, R.S.A.
LLB R.A.U., Johannesburg, R.S.A.
TEFL Certificate, Randparkridge Language Institute, Johannesburg, R.S.A.
COBOL Programming Diploma, Van Zyl and Pritchard, Johannesburg, R.S.A.

Kahtan, Bu-Madyan- Assistant Director
MA TESOL, University of Northern Iowa, USA
TESOL Certificate, Swedish Free Mission, Yemen
BA TEFL, Taiz University, Yemen

Cerbone, Rachel – Instructional Coordinator
MA Politics, New York University, New York, USA
BA Intl Relations, Manhattan College, Bronx, New York USA

El Sabbah, Farah – Instructional Coordinator
MA English Language, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
BA English Language, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon

Carman, Daniel – Instructional Coordinator
MA Applied Linguistics (TESOL Emphasis), Old Dominion University, USA
BA French – Political Science Minor, Wittenberg University, USA

Holley, Shaylin – Instructional Coordinator
MA TESOL, School for International Training, USA
BA (Political Science), Morgan State University, USA

Malik, Fayyaz – Student Relations Instructional Coordinator
M. Phil in progress working on my research paper,
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan
MA English Language Literature, TOEFL Optional Specialization for two Semesters,
National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan
BA History, Persian Journalism, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Female Instructors:

Alezetes, Elizabeth
MA Applied Linguistics, University of Montana, USA
BA English, Ball State University, USA
TEFL Certificate, University of Montana, Missoula, MT, USA

Baran, Katrina
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
BA (hons), Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Carleton University (CANADA)
Certificate, Teaching English as a Second Language, Carleton University (CANADA)
Post Graduate Certificate, Arts Administration and Cultural Management, Humber College (CANADA)
Certificate, Online Instruction, George Brown College (CANADA)
DELTA (Cambridge English Language Teaching diploma), (to be completed 2012) (ENGLAND)

Hafez, Hasnaa
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
B.A. in TEFL and English Literature, Ain Shams University, College of Education, General English Department, Cairo.

Hernandez, Teresa
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
BA in Writing, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, USA

McRae, Shawn D
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
TEFL Certificate, February 2008 Bridge-Linguatec Inc, Denver, CO
MS Geoenvironmental Studies, December 2003 Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
BA Environmental Policy, May 1999University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Mohamed, Farah
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
BA Modern Languages, University of Windsor, Canada

Myrick, Michelle
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
B. Ed, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Fundamentals of Public Relations, College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland, Canada

Oganesyants, Natalia
PhD Education, North-Ossetian State University, Vladikavkaz, Russia
Associate Professor in the English language and EFLT, Highest Attestation Committee, Moscow, Russia
Diploma (Hons) EFL instructor, North-Ossetian State University, Vladikavkaz, Russia
Fulbright Research Scholar, George Mason University, Fairfax, USA (2005)
Fulbright EFL Summer Institute, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA (2002)

O'Sullivan, Kristel
MA Film and Media Studies, University of Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS
MA Applied Linguistics, University of Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
TEFL Certificate, Hamline University, USA
NAATI Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters,

Proborszcz-Maloney, Ewa
MA, Applied Linguistics and Literature, Szczecin University, Poland
MA, Teaching Methodology, Szczecin University, Poland
Post- Master's Degree in Journalism, Warsaw University, Poland
BBC Course in Journalism, Polish National Radio, Warsaw, Poland
CELTA, Cambridge, UCLES, International House, Cracow, Poland

Sengupta, Sudeshna
MA English, University of Calcutta, India
BA English, University of Calcutta, India
Diploma (TESOL), London Teacher Training College, London, UK
Certificate (Multimedia), Arena Multimedia, Calcutta, India.

Springsteen, Sarah
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
BS Physics and Astrophysics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
140+ hours of teacher training - Peace Corps, Tanzania

Male Instructors:

Al Aref, Ahmed
Master of Applied Linguistics, University of New England, Australia
Post-graduate Diploma of Literary Studies, Al-Baath University, Syria
TEFL Certificate, International English Language Academy, KFS, Nepal
BA of English Linguistics and Literature, Al-Baath University, Syria

Al-Asaad, Assad
MA (English), Diploma (Literary) University of Aleppo, Syria
BA (English), University of Aleppo, Syria

Abdow, Aaron
MA TESOL, SIT Graduate Institute (Pending Completion of thesis)
BS Business Administration – Org. Management, Colorado State University

Al Tamimi, Farooq
Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology, Lang. Education,
Indiana State University, USA
Masters in Linguistics, TESL Certificate, Indiana State University, USA
BA in Education, English, Basrah University, Iraq

Demeter, Zoltan
BA EFL, University of Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania/Rutgers University, New Jersey
Grad School of ED, Standard ESL Certificate (K-12), New Jersey

Eshak, Gibron
MA in TESOL, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
BBA in Accounting, University-Baruch College, New York USA

Helmy, Ahmed Talaat
Master of Arts in TESOL , School for International Training, USA (In progress)
CELTA, Cambridge, International House, Riyadh, KSA
BA Degree in Education and English Literature, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Kutkut, Bassam
MA TESOL, SIT Graduate Institute, Vermont, USA
BA English Language and Literature, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan

King, James
MA, Arabic Studies, American University in Cairo, Egypt
BA, History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA

Linskyi, Alex
Ph.D. (Linguistics), University of Linguistics, Russia
ESL Certificate, Seneca College, Canada
Teacher Certification, Douville College, Buffalo, USA
BA (English), University of the Ukraine, Ukraine

Michalski, Matthew
MA in American Literature, University of Lodz, Poland
MA in Egyptology, University of Lodz, Poland
Spanish teacher – DELE Superior, Instituto Cervantes, Spain
TEFL Oxford Trinity (August 2011) England
BA in English Teaching, University of Lodz, Poland
BA in Archaeology, University of Lodz, Poland

Morris, Neil Oby
Master of Arts in TESOL , School for International Training, USA (In progress)
TEFL Certification, Bridge TEFL, Denver, CO, USA
BA Communications/Journalism, Mesa State College, Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Mclennan, Chad Bryan
Master of Arts in TESOL , School for International Training, USA (In progress)
Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada, University of Calgary, Middle East Field School 1 Semester

Obregon, Martin
MA (English) Canterbury University, England
Technical German Training, Proficiency Certificate 3 Years, Northeast National University, Argentina
Teaching German Training, International Proficiency Certification, Goethe Institute, Germany
French Language Training, Alliance Francaise, International Proficiency Certification, Paris, France
BA (English) Institute of Fine Arts, Argentina
BA (German) Northeast National University, Argentina

Pitychoutis, Konstantinos
Doctoral Candidate in Applied Linguistics Middlesex University, London, UK
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) Middlesex University, London, UK
Certificate in Teaching with Multiple Intelligences, Harvard University, USA
Diploma in Teaching as a Second Language (Dip.TESL), Saint Michael’s College, USA
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Cert. TESOL) Manchester College, UK
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Concordia College, USA

Sengupta, Sujoy
Candidate MA in Applied Linguistics, ELT, University of Reading (2012), UK
MA English Literature, University of Calcutta, India
BA English Literature, University Of Calcutta, India

Taha, Amjad
Master of Arts in TESOL , School for International Training, USA (In progress)
MA Linguistics, University of Jordan, Jordan
BA English Language and Literature, Al Hashemite University, Jordan

Vincent, Charles William
Masters of Education (still being pursued) School of International Training, Brattleboro, VT, USA
BA (Hons) Liberal Art, City College of New York, CUNY, New York, USA

Vander Pyl, Gregory
Masters of Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (in progress)
School of International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
Performing Arts, Fall 1990 (Study Abroad Program) Ealing College, London, England English Literature, 1987-1988 (Freshman Year) Springfield College, Springfield, MA, USA
Certificate of Teaching English to Young Learners (CTEYL) , 2010 International TEFL Teacher Training
Certificate of Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL), 2009 International TEFL Teacher Training
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications, 1991 University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA

INTERLINK Namouthajiyah Tatweer English Language Program (INTELP) - Women:

El-Khatib, Shauna – Assistant Director at INTELP
BA Literature and Culture, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, New York, USA
MS (ESL) Instruction, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, USA
BS Early Childhood Ed., Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, USA
Graduate Certificate –CLAD (Cross Cultural Language and Academic Design), University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Hart, Lorna
B.A. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Trained Teachers Certificate, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom

Kampman, Dana
MA Visual Anthropology, Goldsmiths College, London, England
Graduate Candidate, SIT, Brattleboro, USA
BA Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA

Staggs, Julie C.
MA/MIP (Master’s International Program, Peace Corps) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, American University, Washington, DC, USA
BA and TESL Certificate in Applied Linguistics, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA

INTERLINK Namouthajiyah Tatweer English Language Program (INTELP) - Men:

Philipson, David - Director INTELP
PGCE (Languages), Department of Education University of Hull, England
CELTA Certificate, International Teacher Training College, England
BA (Languages), Wolverhampton Polytechnic, England

Dordick, Michael Louis
Ph.D. English (TESL/Linguistics), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
MA English (TESL/Linguistics), Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
BA Modern Languages, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Gray, Wesley
Ph.D. in Education, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Master of Education in ELT, Rhodes University, South Africa
Graduate Diploma in Education ESL and Chemistry, La Trobe University, Australia

Hanson, Jared Lee
MAT, School for International Training, USA
Licensed Insurance Broker, Life, Health, Property, Liability, USA
BA (English) Brigham Young University, USA

Zuboy, Jacob
MA in TESOL (to be completed in 2012), School for International Training, Vermont, USA
MFA English, Cornell University, New York, USA
BA Writing / Psychology, Loyola University in Maryland, USA