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dpaddock@pmu.edu.sa
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Dominika Paddock is a Lecturer in the Department of Core Humanities and Social Sciences at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Saudi Arabia. Her areas of expertise include academic writing, technical and professional communication, English language education, and language assessment. With over 15 years of experience in higher education and English language education, Ms. Paddock brings extensive experience in teaching, academic leadership, and assessment. Previously, as a Senior Teacher at the British Council in Saudi Arabia, she undertook academic leadership responsibilities, contributing to the quality and consistency of instructional practices and the effective delivery of language programmes. She also served as an IELTS examiner in Saudi Arabia.
Ms. Paddock’s previous university teaching experience includes a position at the Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Poland, where she taught English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to students specialising in Veterinary Medicine, Horticulture, and Applied Plant Biotechnology. She also coordinated English language courses for learners across B1–C1 proficiency levels.
Her teaching approach is grounded in active learning, collaboration, and the connection between theory and practice. She values an inclusive and engaging learning environment in which students are encouraged to take an active role in their learning, explore ideas, and approach unfamiliar challenges with confidence. She places particular emphasis on learner autonomy, reflective practice, and the ability to apply knowledge in different contexts. By drawing on students' academic disciplines and real-world experiences, Ms. Paddock seeks to make learning relevant, purposeful, and meaningful beyond the classroom.
M.A. - English Philology – University of Wroclaw, Poland
B.A. - English Philology – University of Wroclaw, Poland
DELTA – British Council, Saudi Arabia
CELTA – International House, Poland
Wolny-Ibrahim, E., & Paddock, D. (in press). Hussain Al Jassmi as an example of blurring borders within the Arab world. In L. M. Strachan, E. Wolny-Ibrahim, Sh. Usman, & J. Sparkes (Eds.), Beyond borders: Transdisciplinary approaches to the Islamicate.
Wolny-Ibrahim, E., Al Muoaeweed, O. A., & Paddock, D. (2026). Shift in gender roles in Saudi Arabia as part of the Vision 2030 strategy. International Journal of Special Education, 41(8s), 665–671. https://internationalsped.com/index.php/ijse/article/view/3444
Ms. Paddock’s academic interests include academic literacy, communication, and how students develop the skills to understand, organise, and communicate ideas effectively across different academic and professional contexts. She is particularly interested in how students develop their academic communication skills, especially in constructing arguments, synthesising information from multiple sources, and communicating ideas effectively to different audiences. Ms. Paddock is also interested in the cognitive processes involved in learning, particularly vocabulary development, memory, and the relationship between language processing and brain hemispheric functions. Beyond communication and learning, her research interests extend to Arab popular culture.
