Dr. Marine Milad has a PhD in TEFL, curriculum, and instruction from Cairo University with a grade of distinction. She also attained a master's-level course in ESL/EFL assessment techniques from Indiana University, Bloomington, U.S.A. Currently, she is an associate professor at the Arab Open University (AOU), Kuwait Branch. 

She has worked in both the governmental and private sectors, as well as NGOs in such reputable entities. In the MENA region, like Arab Open University, Egypt Branch & Kuwait Branch (accredited by Open University, OU, UK); Ain Shams University, Center for Developing English Language Teaching (CDELT); Mansoura University; Sinai University; Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST); Education Reform Program (ERP), a USAID program; and Human Network International, Dubai, UAE. 

Through her teaching/training sessions, she has facilitated the professional development and career advancement of teachers, managers, and employees of some reputable organizations. She has delivered several academic and technical presentations in local and international conferences in the field of language learning, e-learning, blended learning, multiple intelligences and Brain Color, constructivism, learning by doing, educational reform, and soft skills. Her sessions are student-centered, considering different brain colors, learning styles, and multiple intelligences through employing authentic, real-life situations and activities. Dr. Marine has been elected as the president of TESOL Kuwait 2020/2022, an affiliate of TESOL International.

1.     Service at AOU Institution

·        Served as General Course Coordinator (GCC) for major university-wide courses taken by 60,000+ students across AOU branches, ensuring assessment integrity, instructional consistency, and cross-branch alignment for E304A/B, EL117, EL330, EL118, and ED256.

·        Designed and authored MA-level modules, micro‑credential programs, and professional training pathways, developing course descriptions, study plans, quizzes, and alternative assessments adopted by thousands of learners annually.

·        Led research initiatives resulting in 15+ Scopus-indexed publications on AI‑enhanced learning, AR‑supported writing, blended learning, and TEFL innovation, strengthening AOU’s regional research profile.

·        Delivered teacher‑training workshops and professional development programs across Kuwait and the MENA region, upskilling hundreds of educators in instructional design, blended learning, and AI-supported pedagogy.

President | TESOL – Kuwait                                                                                                       2021 – 2022

·        Organized and chaired national conferences, mini‑conferences, and virtual symposia serving 3,000+ educators, driving professional development across Kuwait and the wider MENA region.

·        Built strategic partnerships with global organizations, including National Geographic Learning, Cambridge Assessment English, and TESOL International, expanding access to high‑quality training and resources.

·        Led community engagement and membership growth initiatives, strengthening a professional network of 1,000+ active TESOL practitioners.

·        Represented Kuwait in international TESOL panels and affiliate networks, contributing to global dialogues on language education, learning innovation, and professional standards.

Lecturer | Arab Open University – Kuwait & Egypt                                                            2008 – 2015

·        Coordinated reading, writing, grammar, and TEFL courses delivered to thousands of learners annually across multiple AOU branches, ensuring instructional consistency and academic quality.

·        Developed learning materials, assessment frameworks, and course enhancements aligned with institutional standards and supporting system-wide curriculum improvement.

·        Supported accreditation processes and curriculum reviews, contributing to successful program evaluations and continuous quality assurance across undergraduate programs.

 2.     Professional Experience Related experience in other institutions: teaching, industrial, etc. (responsibility, location, dates)

·       Lecturer, Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Egypt, from March to June 2009

·       Instructor at Ain Shams University, Center for Developing English Language Teaching (CDELT), Faculty of Education & Faculty of Engineering, Egypt, from July 2008 to February 2010

·       Lecturer at Sinai University, Egypt, from February 2008 to August 2008

·       Instructor & Material Developer, English for Specific Purposes Research Center (ESPRC), Mansoura University, Egypt, from June 2003 to August 2007

·       Translator, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Egypt, from Nov. 1997 to June 2003

English Teacher, AL Zohour Language School, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from Sep. 1995 to March 1996.

 Earlier Academic & Training Roles | Ain Shams University, Sinai University, Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST), Mansoura University – Egypt                                                                                                                1995 – 2010

·        Developed English for Specific Purposes (ESP) curricula for engineering, dentistry, and professional programs.

·        Delivered academic English, technical writing, and teacher‑training courses across multiple faculties.

·        Contributed to curriculum development, assessment design, and instructional improvement initiatives.