Aries Dahan Gan

Aries Dahan Gan

CLFS General Coordinator Centre for Language and Foundation Studies

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CLFS General Coordinator
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Centre for Language and Foundation Studies
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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