Dr. Sara Amani

Southwestern Arizona Regional Representative

Current Role / Institution

Professor and Multilingual Composition Specialist, Arizona Western College

Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Sara Amani serves as a professor and multilingual composition specialist at Arizona Western College. She brings extensive global teaching experience, having taught in Iran, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. She is also the Director and Licensee of TEDxAWC, where she promotes community-driven ideas and storytelling.

Academic Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
  • B.A. in English Language and Literature, Ferdowsi University, Iran
  • CELTA Certificate, New Zealand

Dr. Amani’s work reflects a deep commitment to intercultural understanding and instructional excellence across diverse educational contexts.

Areas of Expertise/Interests

  • Multilingual composition
  • Applied linguisticsIntercultural communication
  • Curriculum and instructional design
  • Community engagement and academic outreach

AZTESOL Involvement

As the Southwest Arizona Regional Representative, Dr. Amani aims to:

  • Strengthen communication and engagement among members in the Southwest region
  • Promote professional development opportunities that support multilingual learners and educators
  • Foster collaboration between AZTESOL, local institutions, and community organizations