Ms. Zaitoon Ahmed Mohammed is the Head of the English Language Department and an Assistant Lecturer at Rozh Technical Institute. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Language from the College of Languages at Salahaddin University–Erbil and her Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH). Her academic and research interests focus on English literature, gender studies, Black feminist thought, intersectionality, female agency, and social hierarchies in the portrayal of African American women in literary works.

With professional teaching experience across diverse educational settings—including the International School of Choueifat and Zhyar English Compound—her teaching philosophy centers on effective communication, active student participation, and critical thinking. In her current leadership role, she contributes to the academic and administrative development of her department, supports teaching staff, and works to advance English language education in the Kurdistan Region.




Primary Research Focus: Gender dynamics, female agency, and social hierarchies in the portrayal of African American women in literary works.
Core Academic Interests:
English literature and literary criticism
Gender studies and Black feminist thought
Intersectionality and contemporary literary studies
English language pedagogy and teaching methodology