Dr Saleena Shad Gil
International Trainer in Business English & Corporate Skills
Business English & Communication Skills, Effective Business Communication in English, Professional Writing for Reports, Emails, and Proposals, Presentation & Public Speaking Skills, Negotiation and Persuasion in English, Cross-Cultural Business Communication, Corporate & Workplace Skills, Leadership & Management Development, Team Building and Collaboration Skills, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking in the Workplace, Customer Service & Client Communication, Time Management & Productivity, Academic & Educational Training, TESOL Methodologies: Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Curriculum Design and Lesson Planning, Classroom Management & Learner Engagement, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Strategies for EFL Learners, Technology in Language Teaching (Blended Learning, LMS, AI tools), Specialist Topics for Professional Growth, Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality in Education, Social Protection & Education in Emergencies (based on your consultancy work), Intercultural Awareness & Diversity Training, Academic Writing & Research Skills, Innovation in Teaching & Digital Pedagogy
About
Professor Dr. Saleena Shad Gil is an accomplished academic, researcher, and consultant with over 15 years of international experience in higher education, corporate training, and educational development. Currently serving as Associate Editor at AITU Journal and Reviewer at Academia, she has built a career dedicated to advancing teaching, learning, and professional development across diverse global contexts.
Dr. Gil holds a Ph.D. in Education from the American International Theism University (AITU), complemented by advanced studies at Harvard University, Oxford University, Sheffield Hallam University, and the University of Cambridge. Her expertise lies in TESOL, business communication, education management, curriculum design, and international development, with a focus on empowering learners through communicative, learner-centered methodologies.
She has taught and trained across the UK, Saudi Arabia, China, and remotely worldwide, including roles as Professor of TESOL and Business, English Lecturer, and Corporate Trainer. Her experience spans universities, vocational colleges, corporate environments, and international consultancies, where she has designed curricula, delivered innovative training programs, and supervised postgraduate research.
An active scholar, Dr. Gil has published extensively on innovation in education, communicative language teaching, learner motivation, vocabulary acquisition, cross-cultural communication, and second language pedagogy. Her 15+ peer-reviewed publications reflect her commitment to bridging theory and practice to improve teaching-learning outcomes.
In addition to academia, Dr. Gil has consultancy experience in social protection, education in emergencies, gender equality, and capacity building, aligning her work with UNICEF and other international development agendas. She brings strong skills in program operations, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation, making her a versatile contributor to both educational and policy environments.
Multilingual in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and basic Arabic, Dr. Gil is also a skilled facilitator of cross-cultural communication and collaboration. She is recognised for her strong organisational abilities, leadership, and problem-solving skills, alongside a deep passion for advancing global education and social equity.
Through her academic, professional, and consultancy roles, Professor Dr. Saleena Shad Gil continues to make meaningful contributions to education, corporate training, and international development, with a vision of creating inclusive, innovative, and impactful learning environments worldwide.
Expertise
Expertise Areas: Communication, Language, Soft Skills, Leadership & Management
Expertise Categories: Business Communication, Business English, Critical Thinking, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Time Management, Leadership Development
Qualifications & Certifications
Ph.D. Education American International Theism University (AITU) Jun 2020- Jan 2022
Leader of Learning: Harvard University USA Sep 2017 -Jan 2022
Introduction to Family Engagement in Education: Harvard University. Dec 2021-Dec 2021
Leadership & Management: Oxford University. UK Dec 2021-Dec 2021
Teaching Assistant: Oxford University. UK Dec 2021-Dec 2021
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL+ Researcher) Sheffield Hallam University Sep 2017-Jun 2020
Teaching International English Language Testing System (IELTS) University of Cambridge April 2016-April 2016
Speaking Examiner for KET and PET, PASS University of Cambridge Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA): Manchester academy of English UK Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL): TEFL Academy Liverpool Nov 2013 Jan 2014
BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Studies: University of Central Lancashire Preston Lancashire Sep 2005 - June 2008
F. G. Girls Public School Multan Pakistan Mar 1991 - June 2001
Various Teaching short courses and webinars 2016 - Present
Delivery
Delivery Method: Online
Locations: Remote / Virtual, UK (United Kingdom), Europe, N.America, S.America
Delivery Languages: English
Links & Media
Intro / Demo Video: Open video