Neveen Mostafa

About the Candidate

                                                        Neveen Kamal Mostafa
                                                        neveenkamal@gmail.com
                                                                     Ottawa, ON

Summary of Qualifications

·       B.A. in Political Science/M.A. in Teaching / Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics (Thesis topic: Women’s representation in Language textbooks – Comparative Analysis).

·       Outstanding research and computer background.

·       Experienced in preparing technical documents.

·       Authored articles for publications and presented at international academic conferences.

·       Trilingual (Arabic- English – French).

 

                                                                    Experience

L’université Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse, France.                       Jan 2018 – graduation: July 2023
Ph.D. Candidate – Applied Linguistics

·       Conducted extensive comparative analysis of gender representation across the corpus.

·       Gained a foundation in sociology, politics, and linguistic theories by analyzing scholarly articles and analytical data.

·       Conducted literature review, developed hypotheses, and organized primary and secondary data.

·       Analyzed corpora through Critical Discourse Analysis, Discourse Analysis, and Content Analysis.

·       Evaluated coded data prior to entering it into databases and corrected all errors

·       Utilized Nvivo to analyze collected data from over 200 respondents, and other tools (SPSS, Excel) for quantitative data.

·       Recruited over 600 respondents, managed consents, and ensured adherence to ethical guidelines.

·       Presented findings and results in a variety of statistical analyses and infographics.

·       Shared best practices with colleagues using Venngage, Prezi, Canva, and other visual aids.

 

French University in Egypt                                                                          2014-2020

Teaching responsibilities

·       Designed and taught the following courses to meet ILO’s requirements to complete Licence Langues Etrangères Appliquées (LEA) under the supervision of partner University Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris III:

·       English for Academic Purposes;

–          Business Writing;

–          Language & British Civilization;

–          Language & American Civilization;

–          Story-telling and branding;

·       Designed and taught the following courses to meet ILO’s requirements to complete BSc National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) of Strasbourg

–          English for Specific Purposes for Engineering Students.

–          TOEIC Preparation courses, (Test of English for International Communication)

 

Admin Responsibilities
I.  Promotion and Marketing Tasks

·       Coordinated with admin officers, Deans, and other faculty members to plan/host annual Portes Ouvertes events.

·       Presented the Faculty’s joint degree programs to a variety of audiences.

·       Participated in recruitment booths at university fairs for in-person meetings with applicants.

·       Planned with team members and undergraduates for outdoor university recruitment events

·       Organized and presented at campus student orientation events

·       Coordinated guided tours on campus with other departments and faculty members

 

II. Educational and Cultural Events

·        Coordinated with faculty members & administrative staff to organize events including Presenting events, writing scripts, hiring camera crews, increasing attendance, and reducing costs by not using PR agencies.

·       Recruited event sponsors and aligned speakers for function presentations (Danone – Vodafone – Gas de France, etc.).

·       Conducted post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved and presented them in Faculty meetings.

·       Introduced a Student Talent Show segment in on-campus events that the Faculty later endorsed.

 

 

The British University in Egypt                                                                    2010-2011

Teaching Responsibilities

·       Delivered over 40 topics in various language courses.

 

Admin Responsibilities
Member of Teaching Resources Center

·       Researched and collected resources, activities, and assessment tools for various language courses.

·       Coordinated with faculty and staff on a range of academic programs and projects.

·       Supported teachers regarding

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Misr International University                                                                       2006- 2010

Teaching Responsibilities

·         EAP Language Instructor

–          EAP courses in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Engineering.

–          Research skills and methodology

 

Admin Responsibilities

·       Interviewed students during the selection process.

·       Maintained confidential documents for applicants and data entry.

·       Held one-on-one meetings with parents and applicants for personalized inquiries.

·       Performed student recruitment presentations at secondary schools that frequently required traveling.

 

Education

L’université Haute-Alsace, Mulhouse, France.                 Jan 2018 – graduation: July 2023
Faculté des Lettres, Langues et Science Humaines
– PhD

Thesis: The representation of women in language textbooks (Arabic, English, and French) in Egypt: Didactic and societal issues for the second century

 

Winona State University, MN, USA       May 2009
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
-M.A

 

The American University, Cairo, Egypt         June 2004
Major: Political Science
Minor: Economics.

-B.A

Presentations & Publications

Accepted article: Neveen Kamal. (2023). Representation of gender interactions in language
textbooks in Egypt: Reinforcing dominant ideologies or a tool for a change? L’Université
de Lorraine.

Neveen Kamal. (2021). A two-pronged approach to adult’s foreign language acquisition: The
role of affective filters in a foreign language immersion context. A case study.  Dialogues
Mulhousiens, 5, 101-110.

Neveen Mostafa. (2019). Aligning first-year university students’ and educators’ expectations to
promote autonomy.  Dialogues Mulhousiens, 218-230.

Neveen Kamal. (2018, Nov. 15-17). The inhibiting effects of gender segregation in ESL
education [Conference presentation]. MELED 2018. St. Paul, MN, United States.