EDUCATION

MSc.: Master of Sciences in English Teaching, University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of English, Albania (2008)

BA:  English Language, University of Tirana, Albania (2004)

AREAS OF INTEREST

Research: Academic Writing, Research Methodology, Critical Thinking, Teaching Methodology, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TESOL

Teaching: Composition, Academic Writing, ESL (English as a Second Language)

EXPERIENCE

Academic Experience

UNYT, Department of Psychology, Assistant Lecturer in Teaching English (2019 – Current)

New York High School of Tirana, International Maarif Schools, English Language Teacher (2018-2019)

University of Tirana, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Assistant Lecturer in Teaching English (2012-2019)

University of Tirana, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Assistant Lecturer in Teaching English (2008-2012)

Administrative Experience

Head of Writing Center, UNYT (2019-Current)

Professional Experience

Progress Language Center, English Teacher for International Exams, ESL,2008-2012

Top Lingua Language Center, English Teacher for International Exams, ESL, 2012-2022

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

Refereed Journal Articles

Skendaj. K. (2021). The Need for Academic Writing in Albania.  2^nd International on Social and Applied Science e-Conference, ISSN, International Journal of Balkan Studies, IJBS, Issue 1, p: 1-20.

Books and Book Chapters

English for Science Book 1, (2014), Faculty of Natural Science/University of Tirana, ISBN 978-9928-04-273-6

Refereed Conference Presentations

International e-Conference: “Embracing change and transformation – breakthrough innovation and creativity”

Editorship

Head Copy Editor – University of New York Journal

English for Students of Natural Science Book 1, Faculty of Natural Science/University of Tirana, ISBN 978-9928-04-324-5 (2014)

English for Students of Natural Science Book 2, Faculty of Natural Science/University of Tirana, ISBN 978-9928-04-226-2 (2014)