She is trained in Arabic linguistics (Mohamed al-Khamis, Rabat 1992) , Foreign Language Education (Pittsburgh 1997) and Educational Measurement, Assessment & Psychometrics (IIUM 2008). She is also a certified teacher (Diploma in Education, IIUM 1993) and a specialist in Language Testing and Assessment (RELC SEAMEO, 2004). She has been teaching Arabic for 24 years, She was the recipient of Hasan Langgulung Award for Best PhD student in Education 2009 (International Islamic University Malaysia).