Siham BOUZAR
@sihambouzar
I am a dedicated EFL professor specializing in linguistics, metacognition, and curriculum development.
AlgeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a professor of English with over 20 years’ experience in EFL teaching, linguistics research, and translation, with a proven track record of academic publishing and international conference presentations. I supervise MA and PhD theses and lead curriculum development and postgraduate studies.
My research focuses on metacognitive strategy instruction in listening, discourse markers, and language didactics, resulting in several books and peer-reviewed articles. I bring administrative leadership, extensive training experience, multilingual translation skills, and a commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative teaching.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Graduation Studies Director
University of Algiers 2
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Oversee postgraduate programs, coordinate thesis defenses, and implement quality assurance processes to streamline graduate studies and ensure timely completions.
Associate English Professor
Higher School of Teachers, Bouzareah
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 7 months)
Teach undergraduate and postgraduate EFL courses, develop and evaluate curricula, and mentor early-career teachers to enhance instructional practice.
Full Professor & Lecturer
University of Algiers 2
Jan 2013 - Present (12 years 7 months)
Deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in linguistics and EFL, supervise MA and PhD theses, and lead curriculum development to improve student outcomes.
Head of First Year LMD Graduate Team
University of Algiers 2
Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)
Led the first-year LMD graduate team, coordinated curriculum delivery and student onboarding, and supported academic progression and evaluation.
Translation Specialist
Ministry of Defence
Jan 2002 - Jan 2013 (11 years)
Translated military and technical documents between Arabic, French, and English ensuring accuracy, appropriate register, and confidentiality for official communications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Algiers 2
Professor Degree, Linguistics & Didactics
Professor degree conferred by University of Algiers 2 in 2024.
University of Algiers 2
Master in Translation, Translation
Completed Master in Translation at University of Algiers 2 in 2022.
University of Algiers 2
Habilitation Degree, Linguistics & Didactics
Obtained habilitation degree from University of Algiers 2 in 2018.
University of Algiers 2
PhD in Linguistics & Didactics, Linguistics & Didactics
PhD in Linguistics & Didactics from University of Algiers 2; dissertation on metacognitive strategy instruction in EFL listening defended May 2017.
Canadian Center, Algiers
ACE TESOL Certificate, TESOL
Completed ACE TESOL Certificate (100 hours + 20 hours practicum) at Canadian Center, Algiers in August 2015.
University of Algiers 2
Magister Degree in Linguistics & Didactics, Linguistics & Didactics
Magister degree in Linguistics & Didactics from University of Algiers 2, completed 2012.
University of Algiers 2
Bachelor of Arts, English Language
Bachelor of Arts in English Language from University of Algiers 2, completed 2000.
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