Biography

I am a lecturer in English language and creative writing. I have taught English language (academic and general English) since 2012. I have successfully completed a teaching methodology course and passed teacher title examination at Salahaddin University-Erbil. I hold BA English language with 86 % average from Salahaddin University-Erbil and MA Creative Writing (with High Merit) from University of Birmingham. I have written a collection of poetry, folio of short stories and part of a novel. In the MA project, I discuss identity, language barriers and universal objectivity in creative writing (received distinction). Currently, I am PhD student working on a research project titled Introducing Creative Writing into the Curricula of English Department at Salahaddin University-Erbil, aiming towards designing a creative writing curriculum.