Nada SALEM ABI SAMRA

Directeur - English Communication Hub
Faculty of Languages and Translation

+961 (1) 421 000 ext 5513 nada.salemabisamra@usj.edu.lb

Dynamic educator and communication specialist with a strong record of teaching teachers, faculty development, and curriculum design across the U.S. and international contexts. Skilled in creating and delivering advanced academic writing, instructional design, and educational technology courses tailored to professors, graduate students, and international scholars. Proven ability to mentor faculty, enhance course design, and align teaching practices with international accreditation standards. Expert in TESL/TEFL, instructional systems design, curriculum development, assessment of learning through rubrics, and integration of educational technology and AI. Known for advancing future-oriented pedagogy that develops higher-order thinking, emotional intelligence, and values-based learning rooted in Bloom, Maslow, Goleman, Covey, and Vygotsky. Recognized internationally for leadership in education and communication. Selected in 2019 as a WOMAN LEADER in Academia, Education, and Social Development by the University of Maryland’s Kahlil Gibran Chair for Values and Peace. Honored in 2022 by Marquis WHO’S WHO® as a Top Executive in Education and Leadership.

Education

Degree University Country Year
Doctorat - education and educational leadership The George Washington University Etats-Unis 2015
Master - Langue et littérature anglaises American University of Beirut Liban 2006
Diplôme - Langue et littérature anglaises American University of Beirut Liban 1999
Maitrise - Traduction Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Liban 1987
Licence - Langues vivantes Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Liban 1986
Doctorat - Education Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth Liban