Abdelhamid Bessaid

Dr.

Abdelhamid

Bessaid is an Algerian Assistant Professor who has been teaching English over the last 26 years in different countries and institutions. His academic approach emphasizes the integration of language skills and sub-skills within coherent and outcome-driven curricula. He is particularly attentive to adapting course materials to align with institutional benchmarks while remaining responsive to students’ varying proficiency levels and academic aspirations.

Central to his teaching philosophy is the belief that meaningful learning occurs in supportive environments; therefore, he actively fosters students' motivation through encouragement, reflective feedback, and dialogic interaction that build both linguistic competence and learner confidence.

As an educator, he values the relational dimension of teaching. He strives to establish strong, respectful connections with students through effective classroom management, positive reinforcement, and an inclusive atmosphere that acknowledge learners as active partners in the educational process. By cultivating a sense of academic belonging—through collaborative tasks, constructive praise, and shared achievement—he aims to bridge the gap between course design and individual learner's needs.

Assistant Professor, Department of English at King Khalid University (2014-10 – Present)

• Managed Teaching graduate seminars on sociolinguistics
• Supported academic projects, aiding intensive progression and growth in line with jobs demand
• Head of Curricula Development Unit, College of Languages and Translation. KKU
• Carried out ongoing ESP, and sociolinguistics research within academic parameters for enhanced research
• Managed preparation for International Tests, & ESP curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through implemented tools
• Worked closely with Associate Professors to support collaborative practical research for University progression
• Developed a multidisciplinary approach to effective teaching & learning, ensuring highest quality teaching, research and student experience
• Utilized developed teaching and supervision expertise, evolving and improving students' results
• Taught many undergraduate classes per semester in language skills, including Writing, Writing for Specific Purposes, Speaking Workshops, and Technology and language Learning
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that covered writing and communication objectives for both graduate and undergraduate level English classes
• Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support
• Delivered seminars, tutorials, workshops and other small group learning activities to develop students' performance and study skills
• Worked with graduate students and teaching assistants on the development of classroom material and teaching practicums
• Marked and moderated assignments, exam scripts and other assessment materials to academic requirements, assessing students' skills through practical assignments and in-class tests to increase their performances
• Provided guidance and support to students through pair-work tasks and peer tasks to facilitate academic excellence
• Supervised Dialectology, Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics, ESP research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results
• Tracked student assignments, attendance and test scores and entered into an online database to provide real-time progress monitoring
• Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading and progression
• Integrated technology into classroom instruction including video, online content and use of distributed learning capabilities
• Developed and delivered professional learning and development programs such as language Planning, ESP, Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Development, Technology and Language Learning, Preparation for International Tests (IELTS, TOEFL), Writing 1, 2, 3, 4, Writing for Specific Purposes, Speech Workshops, and Linguistics

Assistant Professor, Department of English at African University, Ahmed Draia (2005-10 – 2014-10)

• Maintained department administration effectively and efficiently in line with company policies
• Managed Language curriculum design and implementation, developing clear, concise learning methodologies through actual demonstrations
• Developed a multidisciplinary approach to language skills, core competencies ensuring highest quality teaching, research and student experience
• Utilized developed teaching and supervision expertise, evolving and improving students' results
• Taught many undergraduate classes per semester in Applied Linguistics
• Selected appropriate support materials such as Blackboard, virtual classes to meet student learning needs
• Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support
• Delivered seminars, tutorials, workshops and other small group learning activities to develop students' needs and necessities skills
• Worked with graduate students and teaching assistants on the development of classroom material and teaching practicums
• Supervised complex ESP, Sociolinguistics research projects, offering constructive feedback and guidance to produce excellent results

Course Designer and Instructor at Institute of Studies and Consulting Services at King Khalid University (2025-01 – Present)

• Designing and teaching French Course for beginners

Head of Exam Committee at King Khalid University (2023-01 – Present)

Coordinator of the TEFL MA Program at King Khalid University (2022-01 – Present)

Member in MA in TEFL Trimester Program Committee at King Khalid University (2021-01 – Present)

Designer of Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Development Course Specifications at King Khalid University (2021-01 – Present)

Designer of Sociolinguistics Course Specifications at King Khalid University (2021-01 – Present)

Designer of French Language Course Specifications at King Khalid University (2019-01 – Present)

Member of Strategic Plan Committee of the College at King Khalid University (2019-01 – Present)

Designer of Curriculum Design and Material Development Course TEFL, M.A Program at King Khalid University (2018-01 – Present)

Designer of ESP Course Specifications, TEFL, M.A at King Khalid University (2018-01 – Present)

DipHE Certificate Level 5 in Teaching English to Adults (CELTA) – British Council, Cambridge University (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Certificate in Modern Strategies in Teaching English – Joint Programs (2019-01 – 2019-12)

Certificate in Train the Trainees for IELTS Tests – British Council (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Certificate in Blackboard Virtual Class Practitioner – British Council (2016-01 – 2016-12)

Doctor of Philosophy in Dialectology (Sociolinguistics) – Abou-Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen University (2009-01 – 2013-12)

Certificate in Teaching French for Specific Purposes (FOS) – Bordeaux University (2011-01 – 2011-12)

Internship and Fellowships – Sorbonne University, Paris 2 (2011-01 – 2014-12)

Master of Arts in Sociolinguistics – Abou-Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen University (2003-01 – 2005-12)

Bachelor of Arts in TEFL – Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen University (1996-01 – 2000-12)