Dr. Sara Amani

Southwestern Arizona Regional Representative

Sara Amani – Southwestern Arizona Regional RepresentativeCurrent Role / Institution
Professor and Multilingual Composition Specialist, Arizona Western CollegeAcademic 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 ZealandM.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)B.A. in English Language and Literature, Ferdowsi University, IranCELTA 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 compositionApplied linguisticsIntercultural communicationCurriculum and instructional designCommunity 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 regionPromote professional development opportunities that support multilingual learners and educatorsFoster collaboration between AZTESOL, local institutions, and community organizations