dhendersonjr@pmu.edu.sa
Dennis Henderson is an American educator and consultant with more than 19 years of combined experience in education, curriculum development, IT program and project management, systems development, instructional design, training, and organizational development. He currently serves as an EFL Lecturer in the Preparatory Program at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, where he teaches advanced EFL/ESL courses across Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking and prepares students for degree-track coursework. His professional background combines higher education, English language instruction, instructional technology, project management, e-learning, quality assurance, and organizational development. His previous experience includes consulting in Program & Project Management with Accenture, senior lecturing and e-learning responsibilities at Sultan Qaboos University and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Oman, and senior technical English instruction at the Academy of Defense Industries in Riyadh. He holds an M.Ed. in Education TESOL from Sam Houston State University and an M.S. in Human Resource Development in Technology from Indiana State University, as well as a B.S. in Political Science for Public Administration. His professional certifications include PMP, ITIL, MCSA, TEFL, and a two-year Florida Teacher Certificate for Social Studies.
Sam Houston State University — Huntsville, Texas, USA M.Ed. in Education TESOL — August 3, 2019 Indiana State University — Terre Haute, Indiana, USA M.S. in Human Resource Development in Technology — December 18, 2009 Indiana State University — Terre Haute, Indiana, USA B.S. in Political Science for Public Administration — August 15, 2003
professional and applied research interests in: Technology-Enhanced Language Learning: Experience implementing Computer-Assisted Language Learning, Moodle, H5P interactive learning tools, online learning, and digital assessment. AI-Supported Learning: Experience fostering AI tools for project-based learning in technical education environments and recent professional development in ChatGPT for Project Managers and Google AI Essentials. Project-Based and Student-Centered Learning: Application of project-based assessment, student-centered methodologies, KWL, collaborative learning, and related instructional strategies. Instructional Design and Educational Technology: Experience applying ADDIE, developing training courses and assessments, managing LMS content, developing interactive learning materials, and coordinating e-learning initiatives. Quality Assurance and Accreditation: Experience supporting strategic planning, Kirkpatrick Model evaluation, SWOT analysis, faculty/staff feedback systems, assessment review, and accreditation activities.
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University — Al Khobar, KSA EFL Lecturer, Preparatory Program | Aug 2025–Present Teach Advanced EFL/ESL courses across all four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Deliver instruction within the Preparatory Program to prepare students for degree-track coursework. Institute of Public Administration — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Senior Trainer | June 2025–July 2025 Delivered advanced communication and professional development training to 100 personnel from military, intelligence, and civil government sectors. Academy of Defense Industries — Riyadh, KSA Senior Lecturer | Feb 2024–Feb 2025 Led ESL technical training initiatives. Fostered use of AI tools for project-based learning. Enhanced trainee competencies for completion of the Technical English Foundation program. Integrated introductory IT soft skills and engineering processes into ESL instruction. Developed technical content focusing on aviation, IT, and chemical engineering. Interactive College of Technology — Georgia, USA Adjunct Senior Instructor | Oct 2023–Jan 2024 Taught ESL adult learners Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, and Speaking. Provided academic support to 70+ students from more than 10 countries. Mentored students and tracked language progression. Developed online and paper-based assessments. Sultan Qaboos University — Oman Senior Lecturer / Exam Appeals Board Member / e-Learning Content Manager | Aug 2019–June 2023 Taught English Foundation courses through face-to-face and online delivery. Served as an exam appeals evaluator. Proctored Reading, Writing, Grammar, Listening, and Speaking examinations. Applied student-centered methods through project-based assessment. Created interactive H5P widgets for the LMS. Managed product deliverables, requirements analysis, documentation, and reviews. Provided weekly status reports. Accenture — USA Consultant, Program & Project Management | Feb 2015–Dec 2020 Led enterprise program and project management engagements across multiple U.S.-based clients. Completed the final approximately 16 months remotely while concurrently serving as Senior Lecturer at Sultan Qaboos University. QuotumTech — Florida, USA Trainer / Business Instructor | Dec 2013–Jan 2015 Trained and onboarded new consultants. Conducted client training and workshops on business development and technical writing. University of Technology and Applied Sciences — Oman Senior Lecturer / E-Learning Coordinator / Professional Development Coordinator | Nov 2007–Aug 2013 Taught English Foundation Levels 1–4. Established and implemented Computer-Assisted Language Learning. Developed Moodle e-learning and paper-based assessments. Mentored students and tracked language progression. Applied student-centered, project-based, KWL, and collaborative learning strategies. Coordinated e-learning, professional development, databases, training, requirements gathering, Agile iterations, documentation, and quality assurance. Supported strategic planning, Kirkpatrick Model evaluation, SWOT analysis, accreditation activities, faculty/staff feedback systems, SQL database development, and e-learning content development. Hernando County Schools — Florida, USA World History and World Cultural Geography Instructor | Aug 2006–June 2007 Instructed high-school social sciences. Developed lesson plans and managed classrooms. Adapted lessons for ESL students. Hillsborough County Schools — Florida, USA Substitute Teacher | Aug 2005–July 2006 Taught eighth-grade mathematics. Developed classroom communication, goal-oriented instruction, classroom management, and student engagement experience.
Advanced EFL/ESL Reading Writing Listening Speaking Grammar English Foundation Levels 1–4 Technical English Technical English Foundation World History World Cultural Geography EFL/ESL for adult learners English language assessment
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Technology-enhanced language learning Computer-assisted language learning E-learning and Learning Management Systems Project-based learning Student-centered learning Instructional design and curriculum development Artificial Intelligence in education and learning AI-supported project-based learning Digital learning and assessment Professional development and organizational development Project and program management in educational environments Quality assurance and accreditation in higher education
Project Management Professional (PMP) IT Service Management (ITIL) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) TEFL Certified — 120 hours Two-year Florida Teacher Certificate for Social Studies
