Dr. Amany Alkhayat Bio

Amany AlKhayat is a visionary leader in the field of Extended Reality (XR) and language education. With a remarkable career spanning various facets of technology and education, Amany's contributions to the immersive tech landscape are truly outstanding.

Professional Experience

• Adjunct Faculty, New York Institute of Technology (Jan 2023 - Present) Amany has been shaping the minds of future technologists and educators at the New York Institute of Technology, where she serves as Adjunct Faculty.

• Virtual Reality Consultant, Global XR Academy (Apr 2022 - Present) Amany's expertise extends to Virtual Reality as a consultant for Global XR Academy, where she has been instrumental in driving immersive experiences.

• AI and Avatar Creation Consultant, VEDX Solutions Inc (Apr 2022 - Present) Amany is a key contributor at VEDX Solutions Inc, specializing in AI and Avatar creation, a pivotal role in the future of technology.

• Founder, Linguatech (Apr 2019 - Present) As the founder of Linguatech, Amany demonstrates her entrepreneurial spirit, providing innovative solutions in the field of education and technology.

• Adjunct Faculty, Hudson County Community College (Aug 2021 - Present) Amany's passion for education continues at Hudson County Community College, where she serves as Adjunct Faculty.

• VR Educator, Gold Lotus (Aug 2021 - Present) Amany's leadership shines as a VR Educator at Gold Lotus, where she imparts her knowledge in training and leadership.

• Co-leader @ Educators in VR V languages team, Educators in VR (Mar 2021 - Present) At Educators in VR, Amany co-leads the V languages team, showcasing her dedication to virtual education.

• Co-Founder and Chair, NYS TESOL VirtuaTELL Conference (Jan 2021 - Present) Amany is the Co-Founder and Chair of the NYS TESOL VirtuaTELL Conference, demonstrating her leadership and organizational skills.

• Director of Online Communications/Social Media, New York, New York (Apr 2019 - Jan 2023) Amany's digital prowess shines as she serves as the Director of Online Communications and Social Media.

• Udemy Instructor, Udemy (Feb 2017 - Present) Amany is a proud Udemy instructor, sharing her knowledge in creating powerful wiki space classrooms for ESL students.

• Reviewer, The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (Mar 2015 - Present) Amany's expertise is recognized as a reviewer for The Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

• Lecturer of Linguistics-Online, Grandview University (Jul 2018 - Aug 2018) Amany has also contributed to Grandview University as a Lecturer of Linguistics.

• PT ESL Instructor, Pace University (Oct 2014 - Dec 2016) At Pace University, Amany taught a range of ESL courses, showcasing her versatility as an educator.

• Lecturer, Prince Sultan University (Oct 2009 - Aug 2014) Amany's journey in education began at Prince Sultan University, where she served as a Lecturer.

• English Instructor, The German University in Cairo (Sep 2006 - Sep 2009) Amany's commitment to education extended to The German University in Cairo, where she taught English.

• English Instructor, Modern Academy Maadi (Oct 2000 - Aug 2006) Early in her career, Amany made a positive impact as an English Instructor at Modern Academy Maadi.

Education

• Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational/Instructional Technology, Teachers College, Columbia University (2020)
• Master's degree, Educational/Instructional Technology, Teachers College, Columbia University (2019 - 2020)
• Master's degree, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, The American University in Cairo (2002 - 2007)
• Bachelor's degree, English Literature and Simultaneous Interpretation, Al-Azhar University

Licenses & Certifications

• VR Interaction and Publishing with Unity (Universe, Issued Dec 2022)
• Certified Gamification Facilitator (Sententia, Inc, Issued Nov 2022)
• Gamification Journeyman Certification (Sententia, Inc, Issued Jul 2022)
• Voice User Interface Design (CareerFoundry, Issued Jun 2022)
• Gamification Surveyor Badge (Sententia, Inc, Issued Apr 2022)
• Data Science and Python Training (Markovdata, Issued Jan 2022)
• VR World Building and Advanced Unity (Universe, Issued Sep 2021)

Skills

• Project Management
• Training
• Leadership
• Educational Consulting
• Lecturing
• Higher Education
• Curriculum Design
• University Teaching
• Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• E-Learning
• Teacher Training
• ESL
• Teaching English as a Second Language
• Educational Technology
• Educational Leadership
• Computer Assisted Language Learning
• TESOL
• Courses
• Adult Education
• Research
• Education
• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Conference Organization
• Chatbot Design
• Conversation Design
• VR World Building
• Data Science
• Python (Programming Language)
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Recommendations

• Divya Oturkar - UI/UX Designer | UX Researcher: "I highly recommend Amany as an exceptional instructor in the field of Human-Computer Interaction..."
• Christian Perticone - Director, Language Programs | Teachers College TCP: "Amany is the founder and leader of our SIG at NYS TESOL..."
• T. Leo Schmitt - English Language Specialist on contract with US State Department: "Amany was our director of online communications..."
• Randa Ibrahim - Master’s degree in Psychology: "Amany is very helpful and professional in teaching research and essay writing..."
• Ghada Alakhdar - Associate Professor, Department Head, Academic Coach, and Trainer: "Thanks Amany for support, very detailed advice, and quick help..."

Publications

• Exploring the effectiveness of using chatbots in the EFL classroom (Canterbury: IATEFL, Jan 1, 2017)
• Translating Metaphors in Business Discourse (Prince Sultan University: Riyadh, Jan 1, 2009)
• Using Storytelling Alice to Motivate English Language Learners (INTED Conference: Spain, Jan 1, 2009)
• Using Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom (INTED Conference: Spain, Jan 1, 2009)

Amany AlKhayat's commitment to education and technology has left an indelible mark, and her leadership in XR and education continues to inspire and shape the future.