Professional Experience

University and Academic/Research Related;

Sep. 2023- NowProfessor in Special & Inclusive Education, Qatar University, Doha – QatarTeaching graduate and undergraduate courses Programs and curriculum developmentConducting researchServing in internal and external promotion committees Supervising & Examining Master’s and Doctoral Degrees studentsConsultations to local community and international agenciesMember of the Editorial Board of Dirast Educational Sciences Journal http://research.ju.edu.jo/en/journals/Home.aspx Member of the Editorial Board of The International Journal of Psychological and Educational Research https://www.ijoper.com/index.php/ijoper/index
Aug. 2021- Sep. 2023Professor in Special & Inclusive Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid – Jordan
Feb. 2019 – Jul. 2021Associate Professor in Special Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid – Jordan
Feb. 2023- NowChief External Examiners, the Arab Open UniversityReviewing evidence that is implemented by faculty and providing support in accordance with best international assessment practices and quality standards.
Feb. 2020- Jan 2023External Examiner, the Arab Open University
Jan. 2015 to Jan. 2019Associate Professor in Special and Inclusive Education, College of Education, Zayed University, AUH- UAEAssistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies Graduate Program Coordinator of Special EducationTeaching different courses at both B.A. and M.A. levelsConducting research Consultations to local communityMember of inclusive practices groupResearch consultant for School for All evaluation program, Ministry of Education, UAECommittee Head of Ministry of Education team for reviewing Standards of Early Childhood Curriculum, UAEMember of training and research team for improving inclusive practices at schools of Dubai, Al Jalila Foundation /ZU projectCommittee Member for Developing B.A program in SEN at ZUCommittee Member for Developing Diploma Programs in SEN, Gifted & Talented, and Learning Disabilities at ZUCommittee Head for Developing Diploma Program in Learning Disabilities at ZU
May 2013- Jan. 2015Associate Professor in Special Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid – JordanTeaching different courses at both B.A. and M.A. levelsConducting research Supervising & Examining Master’s and Doctoral Degrees studentsConsultations to local communityMember of Degree Committee, Scientific Committee, and High Studies CommitteeCommittee Head for establishing B.A program in SENCommittee Member for establishing M.A program in Speech and Language DisordersRapporteur of preparatory conference committee: “Special Education and Learning Disabilities in the Arab World” Reviewer of Math National Curriculum (1-4 grades) in Jordan
Sept. 08- May 2013Assistant Professor in Special Education, Yarmouk University, Irbid – Jordan
June 2012- June 2014Director, Speech & Hearing Center, Yarmouk University, Irbid – JordanPlanning the research and services policies for the SHC and ensuring they run properly in corporation with other parties in the university and local community.Budget Planning Evaluating and diagnosing children with special needsCoordinating services provided in the SHC.Committee Head for developing BSc.  program in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Feb.-Sept. 2011Assistant Dean of student affairs, Yarmouk University, Irbid – JordanParticipating at different committeesLeading a multidisciplinary team working towards achieving personal growth, wellness, intellectual development, academic achievement and career success of each individual student
Jan. – Mar. 08Research Assistant, (CindLe Project) University of CambridgeSetting up research projectsCoding and analyzing of policy document, video data, and writing up research reports  
Oct. – Dec. 07Research Assistant, (Primary Review) University of Cambridge

Clinical/Practice Related;

2017-2020Advisory Council for People of Determination, UAEProviding technical opinion on legislations and government initiatives regarding people with disabilities in UAE.
2015-2016Member of training and research team for improving inclusive practices at schools of Dubai, Al Jalila Foundation /ZU projectProviding evidenced based training on the implementation of inclusive practices to teachers working in a number of schools in Dubai
March-June 2015Committee Head of Ministry of Education team for reviewing Standards of Early Childhood Curriculum, UAEReviewing and issuing an up-to-date Standards of Early Childhood Curriculum, UAE  
27 Aug – 3 Sep 2014Visiting Training Expert, The Teachers and Parents Counsel, Ajaman, UAEPlanning and providing training workshops on child protection, the rights of children with disabilities, behavior modification, evaluation of disabilities and evidenced based practice approach.
24-26 Aug 2014Visiting Training Expert, The Rosary School- Abu Dhabi, UAEPlanning and providing training workshops on child protection
11-12 Mar 2014Visiting Training Expert, Dubai Police- Dubai, UAEPlanning and providing training workshops on child protection and the rights of children with disabilities
Oct. 09-Feb. 11Community Consultant, The Higher Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities (HCAPD), JordanExternal Audit: Investigating the needs and services of centers working in the field of SEN in relation to quality indicators and professional standardsProviding consultations to local communityPlanning and providing training for professionals working in the field of SENParticipating at different committees forming the evaluation and diagnosis standards in the field of SEN
2001Member of legislation committee (Legislation & Opinion Bureau- Prime Minister Office)Developing professional standards for Special Education Teachers in Jordan
July 2001Instructor, The Arab Gifted and Talented CouncilProviding training for teachers and program managers of the gifted children in the Arab gulf countries, on methods of identification of gifted and talented children
1st-21st April 2002Visitor Consultant, Bahraini Institute for Special Education, ManamaEvaluating and diagnosing children with special needs developing Individual Education Programs for these children Providing Bahraini teachers training on the use of academic tests and referral methods
Sept. 97 – Dec. 03 Head of Assessment & Evaluation Unit, Nazik Al- Hariri Center of Special Education, JordanTeaching children with SENDiagnosing and evaluating children with SENPlanning the IEPs for children with SEN & assuring that they run properlyPlanning and providing teachers training Providing Families of children with SEN with appropriate consultations     Leading and Participating at different committees Establishing Resalatona Magazine (i.e. the first periodical journal in Jordan which covers issues related to children with SEN)