| Name: | Aries Dahan Gan |
| Job Title: | CLFS General Coordinator |
| College: | Centre for Language and Foundation Studies |
| Email: | aries.dahan@asu.edu.om |
| Phone: | Ext. |
| Resume | |
Since 2009, he has taught learners from different socio-cultural backgrounds, including Europeans, Africans, Arabs, Asians and learners from Latin America. In addition to teaching, he has handled a wide range of administrative tasks throughout his career. He completed his master's degree at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in English as a Second Language (MESL). Over the course of his career, he has worked and taught at several universities and colleges in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Oman.
Job Skills:
English Language Instruction (ESL, ELT, EFL): Extensive experience in teaching English to non-native speakers, including lesson planning, curriculum design, and adapting materials to diverse learner needs.
Workshop Facilitation: Expertise in conducting workshops on effective teaching methodologies, language acquisition, and learning strategies, fostering professional development among educators.
Classroom Management: Strong ability to maintain a positive, inclusive, and productive classroom environment, while accommodating different learning styles and levels.
Administrative & Coordination Experience: Proven ability in administrative duties, with experience as a General Coordinator for Foundation Studies. Managed daily operations, schedules, and coordination of staff and resources to ensure smooth functioning of academic programs.
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and educational stakeholders to achieve institutional goals.
Technology Integration in Teaching: Proficient in using digital tools and platforms for online and hybrid learning environments, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
Cultural Sensitivity & Multilingual Awareness: Strong understanding of the cultural backgrounds and language proficiency levels of diverse student populations, ensuring tailored and inclusive teaching methods.
Master's Degree - Applied Linguistics
Sociolinguistics and Discourse Analysis
Book
DOI/URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235657152_Small_and_Medium_Enterprises_in_Malaysia_Potentials_and_Prospects
DOI/URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235657212_Enhancing_the_Quality_of_Higher_Education_through_Research_Shaping_Future_Policy
Chapter
DOI/URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Francisco-Dumanig/publication/242722900_Topical_Structure_Analysis_of_American_and_Philippine_Editorials/links/00b7d52edaf1174d50000000/Topical-Structure-Analysis-of-American-and-Philippine-Editorials.pdf
Journal paper
DOI/URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maya-David/publication/281402080_Politeness_Strategies_and_Address_Forms_Used_by_Filipino_Domestic_Helpers_in_Addressing_Their_Malaysian_Employers/links/55e5694308aede0b57359a26/Politeness-Strategies-and-Address-Forms-Used-by-Filipino-Domestic-Helpers-in-Addressing-Their-Malaysian-Employers.pdf