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Joud Pickett serves as Senior Lecturer in the General Education Unit at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, where she teaches core courses in the Preparatory Program including Teaching Academic English I (ENGL101), IELTS Preparation, and Skills for Academic Success. With over 30 years of international teaching experience across Japan, Canada, and the UAE, she has held academic leadership roles as course supervisor and coordinator while developing expertise in student success programming.
Her educational background includes:
- MA TESOL from University of Southern Queensland, Australia
- Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs Administration from Colorado State University
- TESL Adult Certification from George Brown College, Canada
- BA English/Linguistics from University of Windsor, Canada
Her research focuses on English Language Teaching methodologies with specialization in TESOL and Academic English development for non-native speakers. Her work integrates language acquisition theory with practical student development strategies, particularly for university transition programs. Teaching portfolio analysis reveals strong emphasis on academic writing, communicative competence, and IELTS preparation frameworks.
She maintains affiliation with Petroleum Institute Research, indicating cross-disciplinary engagement in energy sector education initiatives. Her student success program experience at UAE University informs current pedagogical approaches in academic preparedness.
