Educational Researcher · Dubai, UAE

Daliya Ashok

Researcher in Mathematics Educational Technology & Pedagogy
PhD Candidate · Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt · UDL Practitioner

PhD Candidate Lean Six Sigma YB UDL Practitioner Design-Based Research TPACK · SAMR · TAM
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About

Advancing mathematics education
through technology.

Passionate educational researcher, process optimizer, and academic leader with over a decade of expertise in mathematics instruction, teacher training, and curriculum innovation. Currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics Education focused on technology integration through Design-Based Research (DBR).


Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practitioner with a proven record of evaluating technology acceptance through TAM, TPACK, and SAMR frameworks — optimizing instructional workflows to drive student engagement and institutional development. Adept at translating complex qualitative and quantitative data into actionable strategic insights.

Future-Ready Pedagogy

Expert implementation of SAMR, TPACK, TAM, and UDL frameworks to build highly inclusive, accessible learning environments.

Operational Excellence

Design-Based Research, iterative inquiry cycles, and Lean Six Sigma DMAIC process mapping for continuous improvement.

Policy & Curriculum

Evaluation of instructional materials, learning outcome mapping (CLO-PLO), and national educational policy analysis.

Stakeholder Leadership

Mentoring faculty, leading multi-tiered institutional collaborations, and presenting findings at international conferences.

Research & Publications

Bridging classroom practice
and rigorous inquiry.

Impact of Interactive Virtual Modules on Spatial Transformations & Student Engagement

Design-based research tracking the effect of DESMOS virtual manipulatives on students' conceptual visualization of geometric transformations in UAE secondary schools. Demonstrated significant improvements in problem-solving accuracy and engagement.

Peer-reviewed journal Lead Researcher
Journal Article

Redefining Evaluation: A TAM Perspective on Teacher Acceptance of Digital Assessments

A working paper analyzing how the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) explains teacher attitudes toward integrating digital assessments in mathematics classrooms, with policy implications for EdTech adoption in UAE schools.

Policy & Technology
Working Paper

Exploring EdTech Interventions in Secondary Classrooms

Presented at the HCT International Conference: Future of Work (2024). Research findings on design-based EdTech interventions in UAE and Indian curriculum secondary schools, engaging an international audience of educators and policy makers.

HCT International Conference: Future of Work 2024
Conference 2024
Experience

A decade and a half shaping
mathematics classrooms.

2026 – Present

Adjunct Faculty — Mathematics

Westford Global Education

  • Delivering high-quality seminars and interactive workshops in mathematics education
  • Partnering with the academic team on institutional research initiatives, aligning deliverables with strategic goals
  • Providing academic mentorship using evidence-based communication frameworks to optimize learner success

May 2022 – Present

Researcher & Academic Ambassador

Global NXT University

  • Leading a DBR study on integrating virtual manipulatives and interactive digital tools in mathematics classrooms
  • Authoring peer-reviewed publications; designing quantitative and qualitative data analysis frameworks
  • Selected as Student Ambassador — presented strategic reports on LMS and peer support dynamics to accreditation auditors

April 2023 – March 2024

Academic Coordinator & Faculty Mentor

Woodlem Park School, Dubai

  • Engineered a digitally enriched mathematics curriculum model mapping learning outcomes to future skill matrices
  • Audited department readiness for KHDA inspections — directly contributed to achieving a "GOOD" evaluation tier
  • Facilitated professional development for faculty on differentiated instruction and active-learning technology integration

October 2016 – March 2022

Academic Coordinator & Mentor

Indian International School, Dubai

  • Structured multi-tiered operational math curricula across primary, middle, and secondary levels
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary projects with department heads to boost curriculum coherence
  • Built data-driven targeted intervention systems using student analytics and instructional material evaluation
  • Mentored new teachers; organized STEM fairs, math clubs, and family math nights

August 2013 – October 2016

Mathematics Teacher

Arab Unity School, Dubai

  • Designed curricula, assessments, and exams reinforcing student learning across secondary mathematics
  • Employed multimedia and technology strategies to create engaging, interactive lessons
  • Built strong parent-teacher partnerships to create a complete student support network

February 2010 – July 2011

Mathematics Teacher

New Indian Model School, Dubai

  • Taught foundational mathematics to primary and middle school students
  • Fostered early analytical and logical reasoning skills through structured, student-centred instruction
Professional Learning

Professional Learning & Workshop Facilitation

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Mathematics Classrooms

Creating accessible mathematics learning experiences for multilingual learners.

Workshop

This professional learning session introduces practical strategies for reducing unnecessary language barriers while maintaining mathematical rigor and high expectations.

Core Strategies Shared

  • Visual supports and multiple representations
  • Simplified academic language without reducing complexity
  • Sentence frames and structured peer discussions
  • Mathematical discourse strategies

Key Focus Areas

  • Understanding multilingual learners and language demands in mathematics
  • Visual supports, representations, and mathematical vocabulary
  • Sentence frames and structured peer talk
  • Inclusive mathematics instruction

Incorporating PIRLS Skills in Mathematics Lessons

Integrating PIRLS-aligned reading and comprehension skills into mathematics instruction.

Literacy

Participants explore strategies that help students interpret mathematical texts, extract relevant information, make inferences, and apply analytical reasoning to solve complex tasks.

Key Focus Areas

  • Understanding PIRLS skills within mathematics contexts
  • Mathematical literacy and word problem strategies
  • Analytical reasoning and text-based mathematical tasks
  • Practical classroom applications

Technology Integration in Mathematics Lessons

A hands-on workshop for integrating digital technologies into mathematics instruction.

EdTech

Participants explore dynamic digital tools while examining practical applications through proven educational frameworks.

Key Focus Areas

  • TPACK Framework and SAMR Model
  • Desmos integration and GeoGebra activities
  • Student engagement and lesson design with technology

Learning Outcomes for Differentiation

Designing differentiated learning experiences for diverse learner needs.

UDL

Participants explore strategies for creating tiered learning experiences, flexible grouping structures, and outcome-based assessments aligned with Universal Design for Learning principles.

Key Focus Areas

  • Differentiated learning outcomes and tiered tasks
  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Flexible grouping and inclusive assessment
  • Student-centred learning and curriculum planning

Reflections: Learning from Our Experiences

Building habits of continuous learning and professional growth.

Reflection

This workshop engages participants with practical reflection frameworks, guided prompts, and structured activities that transform experience into learning.

Key Focus Areas

  • Reflective practice and professional growth
  • Self-awareness and continuous improvement
  • Reflection frameworks and guided reflection
  • Learning from experience

Educational Research & Innovation — DESMOS Integration

Multi-phase Design-Based Research project exploring effective technology integration.

Research

A Design-Based Research project investigating the integration of Desmos into mathematics teaching through iterative cycles informed by TPACK, SAMR, and professional inquiry frameworks.

Scope of Work

  • Delivered online and face-to-face professional development sessions
  • Conducted targeted student training workshops
  • Facilitated collaborative lesson design using the 5E instructional model
  • Managed stakeholder engagement across leadership and faculty teams
Project Frameworks Implementation Methods Stakeholders Engaged
  • Design-Based Research (DBR)
  • TPACK Framework
  • SAMR Framework
  • 5E Lesson Design
  • Professional Learning (Online/F2F)
  • Student Training Workshops
  • Leadership Teams
  • Faculty & Educators
  • Mathematics Students
Core Competencies

Inclusive Pedagogy

Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiation strategies, and multilingual learner support.

Mathematical Literacy

PIRLS integration, word problem deconstruction, and mathematical discourse development.

EdTech & Instructional Design

Advanced implementation of Desmos, GeoGebra, SAMR, and TPACK frameworks.

Adult Learning

Action-oriented professional learning, reflective facilitation, and curriculum design.

Skills & Expertise

Research Methods

Design-Based Research (DBR) Mixed Methods Qualitative Analysis Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) Iterative Inquiry Cycles CLO-PLO Mapping

EdTech Frameworks

TPACK SAMR TAM Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 5E Instructional Model Constructivism

Tools & Platforms

Desmos GeoGebra LMS Platforms Online Course Design

Leadership & Development

Curriculum Development Teacher Training Faculty Mentoring KHDA Compliance Academic Advisement Stakeholder Facilitation
Education

PhD in Mathematics Education Technology

Focus: Technology Integration · Design-Based Research

In Progress

Master of Science (M.Sc.) — Mathematics

Postgraduate · Mathematics

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Education

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB)

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

Certified UDL Practitioner

Inclusive Instructional Architecture

Certified Online Educator

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU)

Virtual Writing Boot Camp

NCTM, 2025

Emotional Intelligence at Work

SEA, 2025

E-STEM Workshop

STEM Best Practice Academy, 2023