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About Dr. Elycheikh Ahmedtelba
Dr. Elycheikh Ahmedtelba
Experienced and results-driven academic administrator with over fifteen years of demonstrated excellence in higher education, academic advising, curriculum design, and institutional administration across international and multicultural settings.
Expert in instructional quality assurance, academic planning, program assessment, and cross-cultural engagement. Proven track record in higher education management and educational management, with deep expertise in policy development, enrollment strategies, and student success initiatives.
Adept at managing faculty, supporting student advising and retention efforts, building dynamic curricula, and aligning academic programs with accreditation standards and workforce needs.
Committed to driving educational excellence and cultivating inclusive, student-centered learning communities.
Professional Experience
Academic Chair of Undergraduate Programs & ESL Director
University of the Potomac, Washington, DC | 2025–Present
Leads curriculum development and faculty supervision
Oversees academic advising and student retention strategies
Ensures program alignment with accreditation standards
Chair of General Education & ESL
University of the Potomac, Washington, DC | 2023–2025
Directed curriculum planning and instructor recruitment
Supported student advising and program assessment
Lead Teacher & Linguist
ICA Language Services, Arlington, VA | 2012–2023
Provided language instruction and immersive cultural education
Developed extracurricular programs and adaptive teaching strategies
Senior Lecturer in General Education
Al Khwarizmi International College, UAE | 2011–2012
Taught a variety of general education courses
Encouraged research and innovative student engagement
Academic Research Assistant
Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Morocco
Focused on Cross-cultural Studies, Diasporic Literature, Women’s Studies
Assistant Professor
University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Taught English language, literature, and linguistics
Participated in curriculum development and academic advising
Education & Credentials
Ph.D. in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
University of Fez, Morocco (2008–2011)
M.A. in Intercultural Postcolonial Studies
University of Fez, Morocco (2005–2008)
B.A. (Maîtrise) in English Language and Literature
Nouakchott University, Mauritania (2001–2005)
DEUG (University Studies Diploma in English)
University of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Baccalaureate in Modern Arabic Literature
Certificate in ESL Education
Anaheim University, California (2017)
Extracurricular Courses & Certifications
Language and Linguistic Approaches, Columbia Teachers College
Leaders of Learning (HarvardX)
Innovating Instruction with Technology (Columbia University)
Publications
Ahmedtelba, E. (2025). Rethinking ESL Education: Integrating Holistic and Experiential Learning Models. Creative Education, 16, 589–600.
Ahmedtelba, E. (2025). Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HE: Cognitive Offload, Patterns, and Pitfalls. US-China Education Review A, Vol. 15, No. 5, May 2025.
Ahmedtelba, E. (2011) Stereotyping the Oriental: Representation and Gender in Sheik Romance and Hollywood Movies. Al Misbahiya, University of Sais – Fez, Morocco, Print
Ahmedtelba, E. (2008). Gender, Space and Historical Fictionalizing in the Eagle and the Dove, Desert Ecstasy, Maroc and Nights of Destiny. Al Misbahiya, University of Sais – Fez, Morocco, Print
Courses Taught
English Composition, Business Ethics, Academic Readiness
Student Success Strategies
Academic Research and Report Writing
Research Methodology, Student Success Strategies
African Literature, Modern Poetry, Postcolonial Studies
Translation Skills (French-English, Arabic-English)
RES450 – Research Methodology
ESL063- Language and Culture
ESL064 – Language and Critical Thinking
ESL065 – Academic Readiness
BUS100 – Business Ethics
WOP1200 – Work Preparation
African Literature: (Colonial Discourse, Fiction of Empire, Self/Other Dichotomy, Postcolonialism, Gender, Feminism, Negritude Movement, The Question of Language, Identity, Race, Class, and Hybridity…),
Research Design Methodology: (Integrating Quotes, Note-taking & Note-making, Cause-effect essay, MLA and APA styles…),
Terms and Issues in Postcolonial Studies (Diasporic Literature, Discourse of Orientalism, Third World Literature, Fiction of Empire)
Curriculum Development & Educational Administration
I am committed to developing high-impact academic programs that meet both industry standards and student needs. My approach blends innovation, cultural responsiveness, and rigorous assessment strategies.
Key areas of expertise:
• Academic Degree Mapping and Program Assessment
• Curriculum Alignment with Accreditation Standards
• Technology-Enhanced Instruction
• Inclusive and Motivational Pedagogical Models
• Faculty Training and Instructional Design
• Student-Centered and Outcome-Based Education
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is rooted in cultural inclusivity, student engagement, and lifelong learning. I leverage technology, experiential learning, and multilingual strategies to help students achieve academic and professional success.
Teaching Areas:
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• General Education
• Intercultural and Postcolonial Studies
• Academic Writing and Communication
Teaching Experience:
• Academic Chair & ESL Director – University of the Potomac
• Lead Teacher – ICA Language Services, Arlington, VA
• Senior Lecturer – Al Khwarizmi International College, UAE
• 15+ years teaching in diverse, multicultural settings
Professional Affiliations
Association for Institutional Research (AIR) – Member, 02/2023 – Present
American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) – Member, 06/2024 – Present
Voting Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB) – 11/2024 – Present
NAFSA – Association of International Educators – Member, 09/2023 – Present
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