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Walaa Mohamed Shaaban Elsayed

  • Walaa Mohamed Shaaban Elsayed

  • Assistant Professor
  • Ext: 6458
  • CV

Dr. Walaa Mohamed Shaaban Elsayed is an Assistant Professor of Social Work in the Department of Sociology and Social Work, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work, specializing in community organization (2013). With over 20 years of teaching experience, starting in 2004, she has authored numerous research articles in the field of social services, published in prestigious scientific journals. Dr. Elsayed has actively participated in a wide range of conferences, seminars, and workshops, both locally and internationally. She is an accredited reviewer for several prominent scientific journals and research awards, both within the Arab world and globally. Dr. Elsayed has been honored with several prestigious research awards, including the Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science in Scientific Research (Social Studies Axis) in 2021. Her dedication to academic excellence and community contributions has also earned her numerous certificates of appreciation.

Education
  • Ph.D. in Social Work, Department of Community Organization, College of Social Work, Helwan University, Egypt (2013). Dissertation title: Using Models of Support and Development of Organizations to Enhance the Capacities of Human Rights Organizations in Promoting Citizenship Duties Among Young People.
  • Master’s in Social Work, Department of Community Organization, College of Social Work, Helwan University, Egypt (2009). Dissertation title: Evaluating the Performance of the Family Court as a Method of Social Reform in Egyptian Society and the Role of Community Organization in Achieving Its Goals.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, College of Social Work, Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt (2004).
Experience
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work, College of Humanities and Sciences, Ajman University, UAE, 2019 - Present.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work, College of Media and Humanities, Ajman University, UAE, 2017 - 2019.
  •  Assistant Professor, Department of Community Organization, Higher Institute for Social Service, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt, 2013 - 2016.
  • Assistant Teacher (Lecturer), Department of Community Organization, Higher Institute of Social Service, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt, 2009 - 2013.
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Community Organization, Higher Institute for Social Work, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt, 2004 - 2009.
  • International Lecturer in Human Development, certified by the Canadian Center in Montreal, Canada, 2015 - 2016.
  • Certified Lecturer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming Diploma, Canadian Center in Montreal, Canada, 2015 - 2016.
  • Experience in the quality of social research and the development of its methodology, 2008 - Present.
  • Experience in the field of social and voluntary work, 2004 - Present.
  • Experience in training students to prepare graduation projects, as well as providing field training in social work practice in both government and private institutions, 2004 - Present.
  • Experience in evaluating the performance of work teams in government and private institutions to enhance their performance levels, 2013 - Present.
  • Experience in developing the capabilities of academic and community institutions, 2013 - Present.
  • Experience in designing and implementing professional intervention programs to develop human, informational, communication, and coordination capabilities, 2013 - Present.
  • Experience in implementing student camps, 2004 - Present.
Teaching Area
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Approach to Community Organization
  • Approach to Casework
  • Approach to Group Work
  • Areas of Social Work
  • Social Theories
  • Social Work in the Field of Elderly Care
  • Social Service in the Political Field
  • School Social Work
  • Childhood and Its Problems
  • Social Work and Social Defense
  • Social Work and Local Development
  • Basics of Community Organization
  • Community Organization Operations
  • Models and Skills in Community Organization
  • Public Administration
  • Social Development
  • Social Service and Youth Care
  • Social Work in the Field of Delinquent Juveniles
  • Field Training
  • Planning and Designing Social Training Programs
  • Introduction to Social Welfare
  • Family Counseling
  • Social Work Institutions
  • Graduation Projects
  • Social Legislation
  • Research Methods
  • General Practice Perspective in Social Service
  • Social Work and Human Rights
  • Social Marketing and Its Forms
  • Social Responsibility
  • Welfare of the Elderly
  • Emirati Studies
Research
  • All that pertains to advanced methods of organizing societies, serving individuals and groups, enhancing the performance of institutions, and creating new methods of work in the field of social services to achieve the most appropriate standard of living for individuals within their communities. This includes promoting social and economic development and reaching the highest levels of social welfare by providing innovative services that align with the nature of technological development in the modern era.
  • Elsayed, W., Sokolovskiy, K., & Gavrilova, Y. (2023). Religious Practices in the Effectiveness of Social Service Workers: A Subjective Assessment. Public Organization Review, 23(4), 1385–1398.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Social Work and Foreseeing the Future in Light of Global Changes – The International Scientific Conference, Faculty of Social Work, Helwan University, Egypt.
  • The Phenomenon of Violence and the Spread of Terrorism in the Contemporary International Community, University of Friendship, Moscow.
  • Empowering Societies Globally: Experiences and Lessons Learned, Aqdar World Summit, UAE.
  • The Role of Security, Educational, and Research Institutions in Confronting Drugs and Psychotropic Substances: Between the Challenges of Reality and Foreseeing the Future, International Protection Forum, Dubai, UAE.
  • Empowerment and Effective Participation of the Elderly, Forum for the Elderly, Department of Social Services, Sharjah.
  • Dialogue Among Civilizations: Human Rights Between Theory and Practice, The Egyptian-Russian International Cultural Conference, Faculty of Arts, Helwan University, Egypt.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Winner of the Award for Best Social Research, Supreme Council for Family Affairs, Sharjah.
  • Winner of the Best Rich Research Award, Academy of Policing and Legal Sciences, Sharjah.
  • Winner of the Best Student Social Research Award, Ajman University.
  • She holds numerous certificates of appreciation for her distinguished efforts in community and voluntary work in the humanitarian fields.
  • Winner of the Rashid Bin Humaid Award for Culture and Science in Scientific Research (Social Studies Axis) in 2021, Ajman, UAE.