Education

Research Interests

  • The integration of technology in teaching listening and pronunciation
  • Developing online and hybrid courses for ESL leaners
  • Material design
  • Digital literacy and storytelling

Work Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant – Iowa State University – Fall 2007 to date.
    Department of English:
    • Instructor Supervisor for Engl 99L Listening Strategies & Engl 99R Reading Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English - Fall 2011-Spring 2013.
    • Engl 220 Descriptive English Grammar -Spring 2012, Spring & Fall 2011.
    • Engl 99L Listening Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English -Fall 2010, Fall 2011.
    • Engl 99R Reading Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English -Fall 2010, Fall 2011.
    • Engl 101C Academic Writing to International Undergraduates - Spring 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010.
    • Engl 10, Intensive English and Orientation Program: Reading/ writing, grammar classes - Fall 2008, spring 2009.
    • Engl 150 Critical Thinking and Communication - Fall 2007.

    Department of World Languages and Cultures:
    • Arabic 102 Elementary Arabic II -Spring 2013.
    • Arabic 101 Elementary Arabic I -Fall 2012.
  • Graduate Research Assistant – Iowa State University.
    • Develop an online Engl 99R course (Reading Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English) -Fall 2010
    • French in Quebec project: Developed online materials for French learners at American universities - Spring 2008.
  • Senior Arabic Teacher – Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy – July 2008.
    Language immersion camp for middle and high school students. Language instruction, as well as cultural, recreational and informal activities.
  • Teaching Assistant – Al-Baath University – April 2001 to April 2005.
    Department ofEnglish Language and Literature. Undergraduate classes taught include: Phonetics and phonology, grammar, composition and structure, practical course in semantics and syntax.
  • EFL Instructor - Institute of Foreign Languages, Al-Baath University - July 2002 to September 2002.
    Intensive English Program, teaching pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and academic writing for graduate students preparing for Master in Science. (Levels 3 and 4).
  • EFL Teacher – Dar Al-Alson Language Center – August 1999 to June 2005.
    Teaching English conversation, pronunciation, listening and reading to adults (beginner, intermediate, and advanced). Managing conversation groups.
  • Summer Camp Teacher – Al-Khansa' Middle School Summer Camp – 2001.
    Teach English grammar, reading, and vocabulary.
  • Tutor
    • TOEFL (paper-based) to graduate students – 2003. Most results ranged from 510 - 600.
    • Arabic language (Standard and Syrian Vernacular) to French students - 2004.
    • Different classes of Linguistics, Translation, and reading comprehension to students of Translation Department, Open University, Homs, Syria – 2003 to 2005.

Publications

  • Alameen, G. (2011). Learner Digital Stories in a Web 2.0 Age. TESOL Journal, 2 (3), pp. 355-369.
  • Alameen, G. (2010). The role of video subtitling in listening comprehension. In J. Levis & K. LeVelle (Eds.), Technology for oral communication (pp. 36-47), Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
  • Chapelle, C. A., & Alameen, G. (2009). Developing French materials with Québécois cultural context. In C. A.Chapelle, H. G. Jun, & I. Katz (Eds.), Developing and evaluating language learning materials (pp.128‐142). Ames, IA: Iowa State University.
  • Alameen, G. (2007). Review of Audacity computer software. TESL-EJ, 11(1), 1-11.

Presentations

  • “Perception and Awareness of Linking for Non-Native Speakers of English: The Role of Speech Visualization Technology.” Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University, September, 2011.
  • “Sharing Learner Stories in a Web 2.0 Age.” MIDTESOL Conference, Dubuque, October, 2010.
  • “Linking by Native and Non-Native Speakers of English.” Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching, Iowa State University, September, 2009.
  • “The Role of Video Subtitling in Teaching Listening Comprehension.” Technology in Second language Learning, Iowa State University. September, 2009.
  • “Developing French materials with Québécois cultural context.” Presented with Carol Chapelle, Technology in Second language Learning, Iowa State University, September, 2008.
  • “Linking: Research and Practice.” Presented with John Levis, MIDTESOL Conference, Cedar Falls, IA, November, 2006.
  • “Arabic Language.” Invited guest lecturer in LING 119X (Introduction to World Languages), Iowa State University, October 2008.
  • “Digital Storytelling in ESL Classrooms.” Presented at a Show-and-Tell session at Technology in Second Language Learning Conference. Assisted in coordinating conference. Iowa State University, September, 2006.

Awards

  • Graduate College Teaching Excellence Award, 2011.
  • Aubrey E. Galyon Award for Academic Excellence, 2007.
  • Fulbright Graduate Student Exchange Program – Fulbright grant for studying for MA in TESL, 2005-2007.
  • Basel Al-Assad Awards for Academic Excellence, First Rank, 1995, 1996, 1997.

Translation experience

(English-Arabic/ Arabic-English)
  • Translator, volunteer - Iowa Legal Aid, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - 2009 to date.
  • Translator – Alharas Almalaki Hospital in Reyadh, KSA – March 2000 to December 2001. Translated chosen books from English into Arabic to help as reference for hospital staff use. Some translated books include:
    • Morrison, M., Rammage, L., & Nichol, H. (2000). Management of Voice Disorders. Singular Publishing Group: UK.
    • Cooke, J. & Williams, D. (1997). Working with Children's Language. Speechmark Publishing Ltd: UK.
  • Translator – Emissa Pharmaceutical Labs – January 1999 to August 1999. Responsible for arranging and translating pharmaceutical documents, and company correspondence.

Other Professional Development Activities

  • Graduate student representative in the Graduate Studies Committee. 2011-2012, English Department ,Iowa State University.
  • Rater for the Oral English Certification Test for international teaching assistants at Iowa State University.
  • Reviewer for TESOL Journal.
  • Reviewer for Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (PSLLT), 2011 - Iowa State University.
  • Abstract reviewer for Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Conference (PSLLT), and The Second Language Research Forum (SLRF) - Iowa State University.
  • Web Master of the Educational Video Interest Group at Iowa State University.

Language Proficiency

Arabic (native), English (native-like), French (intermediate)

Computer Skills

  • Authorware (Dreamweaver, HTML)
  • Photo Editing (Microsoft Digital Image, ACDsee)
  • Audio and Video Editing (Audacity, IMovie, Ulead Video Studio, Movie Maker)
  • Web Course Management (Moodle, BlackBoard, Web CT)
  • Qualitative analysis and video transcription (Transana)
  • Utilities (Camtasia, Inspiration, instant messaging, among others)
  • Concordancers (Monoconc)
  • Able to handle IBM and Macintosh Operating Systems
  • Knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel