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Education
Skills
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Certification
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Aseel Alrumaih

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

An accomplished educator with a PhD in English Literature from Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, bringing extensive expertise in literature teaching, curriculum development, and academic advising. Currently serve as faculty at both Princess NourahbintAbdulrahman University (College of Languages) and Saudi Electronic University, proficient in both in-person and online lecture delivery. Dedicated to continuous professional development, adept at leveraging classroom technology, and creating multimedia content to enrich learning. My academic focus spans English literature and language education, Ecocriticism, Media Analysis, Digital Humanities, Video Game analysis, Literary theories, Comics and Graphic literature, Science fiction and Fantasy, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Combining technical expertise with a passion for academic excellence, I'm committed to significantly advancing Saudi Arabia's humanities and Vision 2030 through impactful teaching, research, and mentorship. I'm particularly driven to empower women in Humanities and Digital Humanities and help shape the future of literature education in the Kingdom.

Career Objectives:

  • To apply advanced expertise in English Literature and Digital Humanities
  • To leverage an English Literature and interdisciplinary knowledge to innovate curriculum development and pedagogical practices in literature education.
  • To secure a challenging role where I can combine technical acumen with extensive experience in English Literature, Literary Theory, Creative Writing, Ecocriticism, Media, Art, and Digital Humanities, and Video Game Writing.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lecturer in English Language

Saudi Electronic University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2025 - Current
  • Effectively managed large classes of up to 90 students, consistently maintaining discipline and fostering a positive, productive learning environment.
  • Built foundational language skills by teaching spelling, pronunciation, and sentence structure, enabling strong linguistic development.
  • Prepared students for official examinations (STEP), consistently achieving a high success rate.

Lecturer, (FHEA)

Princess NourahbintAbdulrahman
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered engaging lectures across 31 diverse subjects, including Poetry, Drama, Prose, Media, Ecocriticism, Research Methods, Literary Theory, Interdisciplinary Studies, Leadership, and courses in Digital Humanities, Video Game Analysis, and Visual Literature and Criticism.
  • Developed 4 comprehensive course curricula (Graphic Literature, Literature and Media, Interdisciplinary Studies, Environment in Literature and Cinema), aligning them with university standards and incorporating emerging fields like Digital Humanities and critical analysis of digital media, including video games.
  • Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly, ensuring course relevance in an evolving society, with particular attention to integrating digital literacy and new media studies.
  • Mentored groups of 50+ students annually, providing academic and career guidance, including support for final year projects with a growing focus on Digital Humanities and media analysis.
  • Served as a personal tutor for struggling students in group and one-to-one sessions, significantly increasing pass rates through tailored academic support.
  • Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars designed to stimulate students' critical thinking and analytical skills, including sessions on digital storytelling and interactive narratives in video games.
  • Participated actively in faculty training programs to enhance teaching skills, specifically integrating digital tools and methodologies relevant to Digital Humanities.
  • Taught online classes to large groups using Blackboard and Microsoft Teams, effectively uploading learning materials, facilitating discussions, and assessing students' work in both traditional and digital humanities contexts.

Education

Doctor of Arts - English Literature

Imam Muhammad bin Saud
Saudi Arabia
09.2016 - 09.2021

Master of Arts - English Literature

Imam Muhammad Bin Saud
Saudi Arabia
09.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Education
Saudi Arabia
03.2004 - 01.2007

Skills

Key Skills

Academic & Pedagogical Expertise:

  • Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing comprehensive literature curricula aligned with university standards and evolving academic trends
  • Mentorship & Academic Advising: Providing robust academic and career guidance to students, including final year project supervision and personalised tutoring
  • Interdisciplinary Teaching: Integrating diverse fields such as Ecocriticism, Media Analysis, Video Game Analysis, Comics and Graphic Literature, Science Fiction, and Fantasy into literature studies
  • New Media Literacy: Expertise in critical analysis of digital media, including video game narratives and digital storytelling
  • Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook for academic document preparation, presentations, data organisation, and communication

Research & Scholarship:

  • Literary Analysis & Theory: Deep expertise in various literary theories and their application to diverse texts

Professional Attributes:

  • Professional Development: Committed to continuous learning and staying current with advancements in English Literature, Digital Humanities, and pedagogical best practices
  • Organisational Skills: Highly organised, self-motivated, and adept at managing multiple academic responsibilities with accuracy

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Certification

  • Achieved the status of Fellow (FHEA) from UK Professional Standards Framework for
    Teaching and learning support in higher education.


Trainings


  • · Blended Learning. The Centre for Research in Digital Education at the British University in Dubai.
  • Diploma of Freelance Writing - Penn Foster Career School
  • How to Make a Comic Book ( Project-Centred Course ) High Tech High Graduate School of Education
  • Pop Art Federico von Borstel
  • Learning Graphic Novel Storyboarding
  • Diploma in Fine Arts and Drawing
  • Understanding Color
  • Book Cover Design
  • Pop Up Book Design
  • القط العسيري


  • Diploma in Japanese Language

Alison Courses

  • Japanese Language Course for Beginners Based on MISJ


  • Game Writing: Storytelling through Video Game Design
  • Game Writer Course: Write your Video Game .
  • Video Game Design
  • Game Design Essentials
  • Become A Game Writer Course

References

References available upon request.

Conferences and Seminars


Seminars:

  • Digital Humanities.
  • Acquiring a Third Language: Is it easier?
  • Basic Grammar for Students.
  • Plagiarism
  • The Experiences of Saudi Universities in Preparing the Strategic Plan

Conferences

  • PNU Early Childhood Conference (Press)
  • PNU Digital Humanities Conference (Scientific Paper)



Timeline

Lecturer in English Language

Saudi Electronic University
01.2025 - Current

Doctor of Arts - English Literature

Imam Muhammad bin Saud
09.2016 - 09.2021

Lecturer, (FHEA)

Princess NourahbintAbdulrahman
01.2011 - Current

Master of Arts - English Literature

Imam Muhammad Bin Saud
09.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

College of Education
03.2004 - 01.2007
Aseel Alrumaih