CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Abdullah Mohd Nawi
Assistant Dean (External & Global Engagement)
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
abdullahmnawi@utm.my
(link to download pdf of CV at the bottom of page)
Summary
Assistant Dean (External & Global Engagement). Former Deputy Director of UTM Office of Corporate Affairs, skillful in branding and communication. PhD in Education from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Specialised in applied drama in English language learning, and reflective practice. Native speaker English Language lecturer and teacher trainer with close to twenty years’ teaching experience teaching and managing students, including experience overseas as language tutor for students from diverse nationalities and age groups. Earned Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from University of Exeter, UK, awarded Master of Education (TESL) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. Tutored for the Bachelor of Education (TESL) Degree program for Universiti Putra Malaysia, and the various English language modules for Open University Malaysia. Now a senior lecturer in the Language Academy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia teaching university English proficiency courses and training undergraduate teachers in TESL.
Earthquake survivor, and experienced in crisis management and coordinating relief efforts between Education Malaysia New Zealand and postgraduate student society.
Specialties: Corporate communication, communication training, university & corporate branding.
Academic Specialties: Drama in English language learning, ELT, reflective practice, qualitative research techniques, communication, public speaking, non-verbal communication training, languages.
Academic Qualifications
PhD (Education) – University of Canterbury, New Zealand
M.Ed (TESL) – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
B.Ed (TESL) (Hons.) – University of Exeter, UK
Experience
Assistant Dean (External & Global Engagement)
July 2019 – present
Manage faculty’s engagement with international relationships, both university and corporate. Organise MOU/MOA/LOC/LOI agreements and activities between faculty, university and external parties. Coordinate community and corporate engagement with faculty and university. Direct branding efforts of faculty in alignment with university branding and vision. Manage and mentor officers and staff under charge, and other duties that arise from time to time.
President, The Association for Professional Researchers and Academicians (Malaysia Chapter)
Dec 2019 – present
Manage association programmes for Malaysia. Coordinate Malaysia programmes with APRA central, and APRA chapters around the world.
Deputy Director, Office of Corporate Affairs (Corporate Communication and Branding)
April 2016 – April 2018
Coordinate and monitor the university’s corporate communications activities, including event management, and social and mass media engagement, in both Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur campuses. Manage and coordinate the publication of university annual report and Cabinet memorandums. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of branding the university. Coordinate Creative Media Unit in the preparation of image / video / graphics for use by the university. Responsible for the promotional activities / corporate publishing / branding of the university. Assist in the planning of university’s development and social responsibility. Coordinate information on UTM website and social media, as well as being part of the management tea of marketing and promotional activities via the UTM website. Edit speeches and statements by Vice-Chancellor, VVIPs and ministers for events related to the university, as well as edit outgoing legal documents, and other editing duties that relate to corporate communication. Manage and mentor officers and staff under charge, and other duties that arise from time to time.
Notable projects:
1. Creating and managing I AM UTM brand for University
2. Creating and managing UTMMyHome branding campaign for University
3. Managing and coordinating co-branding activities with Hollywood celebrity designer MTheMovement
4. Contributed in developing UTM branding guidelines and policies
5. Advisor to rebranding exercise of the Department of Polytechnic & Community College Education under Malaysian Ministry of Education
Senior Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
April 2007 – Present
Lecture university students proficiency courses, ranging from basic to professional. Train TESL undergraduate teachers in Literature in ESL. Supervise PhD and Masters students. CoordinatedTESL undergraduate research projects for School of Education, UTM. Facilitate various student training activities, from academic to professional. Former member of Testing and Evaluation Committee, UHB 2422 (Advanced English for Academic Communication) Committee, UTM-TLDM Committee. Train Officer Cadets of Royal Malaysian Navy in English proficiency and communication. Supervise TESL teaching practice students and facilitate various other teacher training activities. Served as Vice-President of UTM Toastmasters Club (A Chapter of Toastmasters International).
National Chief Examiner for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Speaking Paper
April 2016 – Present
Chief examiner for MUET Speaking.
Responsibilities include standardising and categorising student performance, as well as standardising examiners’ performance nationwide.
Write report on overall performance of MUET Speaking for the country, for three sessions in a year.
Tutor/PhD Candidate at University of Canterbury, New Zealand
December 2011 – December 2013
Taught EDEM682S2 – Special Topic: Developing Literacy and Oracy: Teaching English as a Second Language. Developed content for Creative Strategies with Prof Janinka Greenwood.
Research Assistant at University of Canterbury, New Zealand
June 2011 – December 2011
Assist staff with postgraduate editing. Conduct one-to-one consultations for academic writing.
Language Instructor at Turning Point Education, New Zealand
August 2010 – March 2011
Taught English to second language learners, especially from Arab countries, Korea, Japan and South America. Adopted and adapted materials. Taught modules – Face 2 Face (Cambridge English) at Lower-Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Designed personalised conversation lessons.
Secretary, Canterbury and Lincoln Malaysian Postgraduate Society (CLUMP), New Zealand
December 2010 – June 2011
Managed correspondence and filing for society. Assisted president in running of society. Coordinated relief efforts with Education Malaysia New Zealand and the Malaysian Embassy during and after the Canterbury Earthquake in August 2010 and the Christchurch Earthquake in February 2011. Prepared reports on earthquake crisis and crisis management for CLUMP to send to Education Malaysia, as well as the Malaysian Embassy.
Part-time Tutor at Open University Malaysia
June 2006 – June 2007
Part-time Tutor for Undergraduate and Diploma Programs. Teaching University-level students the following subject:
• English in The Workplace
English Language Instructor at ELS Language Centres, Malaysia
April 2006 – April 2007
Taught and trained students/companies English in several specific courses – Certified Intensive English Program (ELS Flagship Language Program), Communicative English Programs, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Programs. Efficiently carried out needs analysis to cater to specific needs of client training programs, and adapted and adopted company training materials as needed. Fine-tuned needs analysis should the need arise, according to immediate needs of clients. Trained clients on implementation of products and provide continuous support. Trained MSC Job Camp Students Business English and Presentation Skills Workshops. Supervised Multimedia Language Lab Sessions.
Additional responsibilities:
• Liaison between Arab students and management.
• Coordinate special functions – graduations, social functions etc. • Conducting placement student placement test.
• Attend training courses when necessary
Part-time Tutor at Universiti Putra Malaysia
June 2005 – June 2006
Part-time Tutor for Distance Learning Program, B.Ed (TESL) Teaching University-level students in the following subjects: • Functional Grammar
• Expository Writing
• Communication Skills in TESL
• Introduction to General Linguistics
Teacher at Ministry of Education of Malaysia
April 2002 – April 2006
Teacher:
Taught SPM English to Form 5 students, and preparatory Malaysian University English Examination (MUET) to Form 6 Pre-University students. Developed lesson and teaching styles that met varied student needs, evaluated and assessed students’ development, and implemented study methodologies to enhance students’ progress. Attended teacher in-services and staff meetings, maintaining strong relationships with fellow staff and administrators. Managed Lower 6 and Upper 6 classes and class teacher, liaising between students, parents, and the administration. Helped raise SPM School English scores from 72% passes to 94% passes in 2004, and helped maintain good school track record throughout 2005.
Additional responsibilities
• Generated classroom excitement by introducing hands-on lessons.
• Pursued new learning tools to enhance educational programmes.
• Effectively designed lesson plans geared both towards individual development and examinations.
• Integrated technology across curriculum providing additional classroom resources and enabling hands-on use of computer equipment.
• Facilitated and participated in multi-age activities to increase student interpersonal skills.
Head of Panel (English for Science and Technology):
Middle management position. Administered panel of curriculum, specifically designed for teaching students to adapt to English instructional medium in the sciences. Managed a team of teachers in the execution of student-teacher programmes, both inside and outside of the classroom. Devised up-to-date curriculum based on syllabus provided by Ministry, planned panel activities throughout entire year, and managed panel budget.
Social Assistant at Canterbury Christ Church University
December 2000 – October 2001
Worked as part of a four-man crew, working in rotation. Job description included taking care of welfare of international students, working as liaison officers between students and administration. Additional responsibilities included airport pickups, foster family distribution, planning and implementing social events, and troubleshooting any likely problems that may occur. International student charges varied from diverse nationalities including French, Spanish, Japanese, and Arabic of various ages, from 16 until 40.
• Tutored English effectively to international students during tenure as social assistant.
• Successfully assisted international students in integrating with local university culture.
• Effectively aided foreign students in acclimatising to the English language and culture.
• Especially helped Arab students cope with cultural and linguistic adaptation, due to ability and familiarity with Arabic language and culture.
Intellectual Property
LY2017004271 – Social Media Analytics for Malaysian Universities
(Joint IP with Nor Azman Bin Ismail, Mohd Sharul Hafiz B Razak, Masputeriah Bte Hamzah, Norizan Bt Salleh)
Highlighted Additional Experience (National Level)
2020 – present
External Advisor for Curriculum Development and Review, and Reviewer for English Language Teacher Education Programme for Teacher Education Institutes, Ministry of Education Malaysia
2017 – 2018
Advisor for Branding and Strategic Planning Project for Department of Polytechnic and Community College Education, Ministry of Education, Malaysia
2015 – Present
National Chief Examiner of Malaysian University English Test Speaking Paper (800/2)
2015 – 2019
Member of Malaysian University English Test Revision Committee
2015 – Present
Nominated Expert for Malaysian University English Test Speaking Paper (800/2)
2015 – Present
Member of Malaysian University English Test Verification Committee
Highlighted Additional Experience (University & Faculty Level)
2017 – 2018
Head of Task Force – Institutional Audit for Self-Accreditation (Vision, Mission, Educational Objectives & Educational Outcomes)
2017 – 2018
Head of Task Force – UTM Graduate Attributes (Communication Skills)
2017 – 2018
Advisor – UTM ASTRO Awani Rangers
2018
Panel Assessor for 2017 Branding Awards, 2018 Citra Karisma
2018 – Present
Branding Fellow (Writing & English Translation), UTM Office of Corporate Affairs
2018 – Present
Member of Technical Tender Committee for Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
2018 – Present
Member of Permanent Senate Committee (Research & Innovation)
2018 – Present
Member of Faculty Academic Committee
2018 – Present
Member of Faculty Executive Committee
2016 – 2017
Middle East Countries Research Grant Champion
2016 – 2017
Advisor – Her Majesty UTM Chancellor’s English Club
Highlighted Additional Experience (External & Community Level)
2020 – Present
Chair, Internationalisation Committee
Chair, Community and Industry Network Committee
Chair, Branding Committee
Chair, Marketing Committee
Chair, Web Development and Digital Communication Committee
Chief Editor, Human Magazine
2017 – 2018
Head of Task Force – Institutional Audit for Self-Accreditation (Vision, Mission, Educational Objectives & Educational Outcomes)
2017 – 2018
Head of Task Force – UTM Graduate Attributes (Communication Skills)
2017 – 2018
Advisor – UTM ASTRO Awani Rangers
2018
Panel Assessor for 2017 Branding Awards, 2018 Citra Karisma
2018 – Present
Branding Fellow (Writing & English Translation), UTM Office of Corporate Affairs
2018 – Present
Member of Technical Tender Committee for Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
2018 – Present
Member of Permanent Senate Committee (Research & Innovation)
2018 – 2020
Member of Faculty Academic Committee
2018 – Present
Member of Faculty Executive Committee
2016 – 2017
Middle East Countries Research Grant Champion
2016 – 2017
Advisor – Her Majesty UTM Chancellor’s English Club
Highlighted Additional Experience (External & Community Level)
2020
Scientific Committee Member for the 4th ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2020
Scientific Committee Member for the 6th ASIA International Conference 2020
Media Consultant for the 6th ASIA International Conference 2020
Media Consultant for the 4th ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2020
2019
Guest Speaker, Universiti Muhammadiyah Makassar, Indonesia
Media Consultant for the 5th ASIA International Conference 2019
Media Consultant for the 3rd ASIA International Multidisciplinary Conference 2019
2018
Media Consultant for the 4th ASIA International Conference 2018
2015 – 2018
Member of Tropics Residents Committee, Bandar Putra, Kulai, Johor
2015 – 2017
Editorial Board, International Journal of Technology in Education
2016 – 2017
LSP International Journal Reviewer
Affiliations
Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) – Life Member
Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM) – Life Member
Persatuan Saintis Muslim Malaysia – Life Member
Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) Malaysia – Certified Trainer
AMN Inspire Training & Consultancy – CEO
Publications/Conference papers
Ibrahim, H., Mohd Nawi, A., Ali, A. (2019). The Depiction Of Metaphorical Aspects In The Selected Literary Work By The American Dramatist Eugene O’Neill. International Journal Of Innovative Technology And Exploring Engineering. 8(8), 568-571
Ibrahim, H., Mohd Nawi, A., Ali, A. (2019) The Depiction Of Tragedy And Psychological Aspects In The Selected Plays Of The American Dramatist Eugene O’Neill. International Journal Of Innovative Technology And Exploring Engineering. 8(2S), 519-522
Yee, B.C., Abdullah, T., & Mohd Nawi, A., (2019) Written Journal To Promote Reflective Thinking Among Pre-Service Teachers. International Journal Of Recent Technology And Engineering. 8(1C2), 589-593
Ali, S., Nawi, A.M., Rajab, A. (2018) Poetry Guided Speaking. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(4), 278-286
Bee Choo. Y., Abdullah. T., & Nawi, A.M (2018) Digital Storytelling to Unlock Reflective Practice in the Classroom. Asian Social Science, 14(11), 52-58
Bee Choo. Y., Abdullah. T., & Nawi, A.M (2018) Learning To Teach: Patterns Of Reflective Practice In Written Journal. LSP International Journal, 5(2), 49-57.
Yee, B.C., Abdullah, T, & Nawi, A.M. (2017) Influencing Anxiety in English Oral Presentation Through Technology Among the Undergraduates. Advanced Science Letters. 23(9). 9152-9156
Yee, B.C., Abdullah, T, & Nawi, A.M. (2017) Incorporating Digital Story In Children’s Literature Among Pre-Service Teachers, Man In India, 97(12), 109-117
Yee, B.C., Abdullah, T, & Nawi, A.M. (2016) Facebook: A Tool To Engage Students In Meaning Making Of Shakespearean Drama, Man In India, 96(6), 1765-1776
Bee Choo, Y., Nawi, A. M., & Abdullah, T. (2016) Supporting and Improving Reflective Practice among Pre-Service Teachers Through WhatApp. Jurnal Pendidikan Nusantara (Special Edition April 2016), 53-72.
Mohamad Hafis Izran Bin Ishak, Nurul Hawani Binti Idris, Abdullah Bin Mohd Nawi, Amirah ‘Aisha Binti Badrul Hisham, & Wong Liang Xuan (2015) Mobile Inspection Robot For Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hvac) Ducting Systems. Jurnal Teknologi. 73(6), 89-93
Ruzairi Bin Abdul Rahim, Abdullah Bin Mohd Nawi, Leow Pei Ling, Shahrulnizahani Bt Mohammad Din, Noor Amizan B. Abd. Rahman @ Mohd Yaacob, Jaysuman Bin Pusppanathan, Nor Muzakkir Bin Nor Ayob @ Nordin, Fazlul Rahman Bin Mohd Yunus (2015) A Review On Electrical Capacitance Tomography Sensor Development, Jurnal Teknologi – Special Issue On Sensor Technology And Control System Applications, 73(3), 35-41
Nawi, A.M. (2014) Staging the Textbook: Interweaving Applied Drama and ELT Syllabus. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 4th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, 15 Nov 2014.
Abdul Rahim, H., Abd Ghafar, A., Nawi, A.M. (2014) Automated Herbicides Machine. In Abdul Wahab, N. and Ridzwan Aw, S. (Eds.) Progress in Process Tomography & Instrumentation System (Series 18). pp 1-15. Skudai: Research Management Centre, UTM.
Abdul Rahim, H., Dalimi, A., Nawi, A.M. (2014) Pulse Sensor for Detecting Driver Drowsiness. In Abdul Wahab, N. and Ridzwan Aw, S. (Eds.) Progress in Process Tomography & Instrumentation System (Series 18). pp 1-15. Skudai: Research Management Centre, UTM.
Abdul Ghani, N. and Nawi, A.M. (2014) Using Applied Drama in the Implementation of OPS-English. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 4th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, 15 Nov 2014.
Ooi, S.T. and Nawi, A.M. (2014) A study of the use of context in applied drama to upper secondary school learners’ communicative competence. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 4th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, 15 Nov 2014.
Munusamy, P. and Nawi, A.M. (2014) The Effectiveness of Task Based Approach through the Integration of Multimedia in the Teaching and Learning of Literature (Poem). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 4th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, 15 Nov 2014.
Nordin, N.H., Mohd Nasir, N.D., Azahar, N.A., and Nawi, A.M. (2014) Using Freeze Frame Technique as a catalyst to motivate students’ participation in learning poetry in English Literature. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 4th MELTA International Research Conference in English Language Education, 15 Nov 2014.
Nawi, A.M. (2014) Staging the textbook: Supplementing the ESL textbook with drama. Waikato Journal of Education, Special Edition IDIERI 7: The New Zealand Papers.
Nawi, A.M. (2013) Applying Drama in English Language Learning: Balancing creative processes with creative language teaching. New Zealand Journal of Research in Performing Arts and Education, 4(1).
Nawi, A.M. (2012) Applied Drama: Connecting the dots between context and creative language learning. Wellington, New Zealand: Drama New Zealand Conference, 18-20 Apr 2012.
Nawi, A.M., Harasymchuk, B. and Yi, L. (2012) Cross-national dialogue and critiques, and evolving understandings of research. Hamilton, New Zealand: New Zealand Association for Research in Education Conference and Annual Meeting (NZARE), 28-30 Nov 2012.
Greenwood, J., Stanley, F., Barrett, T.A. and Nawi, A.M. (2012) Play-cing Ourselves: An Integrated Arts Workshop. Wellington, New Zealand: Drama New Zealand Conference, 18-20 Apr 2012.
Nawi, A.M. and Greenwood, J. (2012) Staging the Textbook: Supplementing the ESL textbook with drama. University of Limerick, Ireland: 7th International Drama in Education Research Institute (IDIERI 7), 10-15 Jul 2012.
Greenwood, J. and Nawi, A. (2011) Drama and ESL: Strategic Artistry. Auckland, New Zealand: 2nd Critical Studies in Drama in Education International Symposium, 1-2 Dec 2011.
Nawi, A.M. (2011) My Trial by Fire: Two Earthquakes and 5000 Aftershocks Later. New Zealand Education Review (1 May 2011) Magazine Article.
Nawi, A.M. (2011) Using Applied Drama in English Language Learning (ADELL) to Build Context in the English Language Classroom.Lumut, Malaysia: International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICELT), 18-20 Sep 2011.
Zanariah Md Salleh, Sahirah Marzuki., Tina Abdullah, Faruk Muhammad, Abdullah Nawi, and Siti Aishah Abdul Hamid. (2009) Fulfilling students’ needs in carrying out and reporting research in English. In Shamsudin, S. & Hamzah, M. (Ed.), ESP in Action: The Malaysian Context: 93-114. Skudai: Penerbit UTM Press.
Nawi, A.M. (2008) The Holistic Approach: Using Drama in the Secondary ESL Classroom. In N.A. Mohd Omar and Z. Zainal (Ed.), Research in English Language Teaching: 69-80. Skudai: Penerbit UTM.
Nawi, A.M. (2008) Using the Holistic Drama Approach in the Malaysian Secondary ESL Classroom. Persada Johor, Johor Bahru, Malaysia: 6th Language For Specific Purposes International Seminar (LSP 2008), 9-10 Apr 2008.
Muhammad, F., Abd Hamid, S.A., Abdullah, T., Md. Salleh, Z. and Nawi, A.M. (2007) Fulfilling students’ needs in carrying out and reporting research in English. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia: Simposium Pengajaran & Pembelajaran UTM 2007, 28-29 Nov 2007.
Awards
Toastmasters International – Advanced Communicator Silver Award, 2019
Service Excellence Award 2018, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Service Excellence Award 2017, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Toastmasters International – Advanced Communicator Bronze Award, 2017
Toastmasters International – Competent Communicator Award, 2014
MELTA Excellence in English Language Education Research Award (Bronze) for Teacher Trainer/Academician category 2014
Winner, Thesis-in-Three, Malaysian Postgraduate Association of Canterbury, NZ, 2013
Winner, Research-in-Three, College of Education, University of Canterbury, NZ, 2012
National Champion (Team), Parliamentary-style Teachers’ Debates, 2005
National Champion (Team), Parliamentary-style Inter-Teacher Training College Debates, 1999
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