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  • Russina A Eltoum

  • Job Title :

    PhD in Mathematics Education

  • College :

    College of Sciences and Human Studies


  • Department :

    Mathematics & Natural Sciences


Name: Russina A. Eltoum
Title: PhD in Mathematics Education
Department: College of Sciences and Human Studies
Institution: Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU)
Email: Reltoum@pmu.edu.sa
Phone: Extension 5410

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics Education
    University of Aberdeen, UK

  • Master of Math, Science, & Technology, Adolescent Education
    Ralph C. Wilson Jr. School of Education, St. John Fisher University, Rochester, NY (NCATE Accredited)
    Graduated: May 2012

  • Bachelor of Math & Computer Science, with Honors

  • University of Gezira, Sudan
    Graduated: Fall 2004
     

 

Recent Publications:

  • Eltoum, R. A. (2023). The conceptual difficulties Saudi female ELL students encountered in learning algebra: A case of a college preparatory program. Asian Journal for Mathematics Education, 2(3).
  • Eltoum, R. A. (2023). Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) and the linguistic difficulties of Saudi students learning algebra. Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education, 11(1). (2 citations)
  • Eltoum, R. A., & Abdelsalam, H. M. (2025). Empowering Saudi women in STEM: Assessing readiness and aspirations at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU). Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101199. (5 citations)
  • Pilotti, M. A. E., Eltoum, R. A., Abdelsalam, H. M., & Waked, A. (2025). The challenges of pre-calculus in times of change. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 14(4).
  • Eltoum, R. A., Abdelsalam, H. M., & Pilotti, M. (2025). Modes of Assessment in Pre-Calculus Students. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Computing (ETECOM 2025).
  • Eltoum, R., Waheed, S., Daqqa, I., Bojulaia, M., & Pilotti, M. (2025). Getting To Know Calculus Students Through a Case Study of an Underrepresented Population. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering and Computing (ETECOM 2025).

 

Member of the Cognitive and Research Center, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) and a Course Coordinator, College of Sciences and Human Studies, PMU

Since 2012, I have served as a Mathematics Instructor at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), where I teach undergraduate courses including Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, and Finite Mathematics. My responsibilities include developing course materials, assessing student learning outcomes, coordinating course delivery, and designing assessments aligned with curriculum objectives. I employ student-centered teaching approaches and integrate educational technologies to enhance learning and support student success.

Prior to joining PMU, I taught mathematics at Freddie Thomas High School, James Monroe High School, and the School of the Arts in Rochester, New York, where I developed lesson plans, delivered inquiry-based instruction, assessed student performance, and provided individualized academic support. From 2006 to 2012, I also worked as an Arabic Interpreter with M.E. Services Interpreting & Translations, providing interpretation services in healthcare, educational, and social service settings and facilitating effective communication between professionals and Arabic-speaking clients.

 

 

Dr. Russina A. Eltoum has extensive experience teaching a variety of mathematics courses at different levels, including: Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, Precalculus, Calculus, Finite Mathematics and Calculus for Students of Business

Through these courses, Dr. Eltoum has developed and implemented effective lesson plans, assessments, and learning activities tailored to meet the needs of students with diverse academic backgrounds and career goals.

 

Dr. Russina A. Eltoum’s research focuses on innovative approaches in education, particularly Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) within STEM and mathematics contexts. She explores methods to enhance student engagement and understanding by integrating language development with subject content, providing a holistic learning experience. Dr. Eltoum’s work also examines best practices in mathematics education, effective STEM pedagogy, and strategies to bridge language and content learning for diverse student populations. Her research aims to contribute to improved teaching methodologies and curriculum design that support multilingual and multicultural educational settings.