Nesrin earned her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison majoring in applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, and got a graduate certificate in TESOL.

Nesrin has over ten years of experience teaching a wide range of language courses, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Modern standard Arabic, Egyptian Dialect, and Levantine dialect. Her research focused on language acquisition and bilingualism, examining factors like language complexity and different learning environments. Key findings highlighted that language complexity significantly impacts language development across various dimensions. Specifically, Arabic poses more challenges for learners compared to English due to its script, vocabulary, grammar, and phonetics. She also explored the effectiveness of formal and informal learning environments in language acquisition, finding that a combination of both can enhance proficiency, particularly for adult learners.

Her current research explores how technology, especially Natural Language Processing (NLP), can be integrated into language learning to enhance literacy skills and second language acquisition while meeting educational goals. She is investigating whether effective teaching strategies from traditional classrooms can be incorporated into language models to support student learning and how game mechanics can be applied in these environments. Additionally, she is examining the use of technology as an assessment tool and the impact of combining formal and informal education on language learning and literacy improvement.

Nesrin was a former Fullbright FLTA scholar at Oberlin College, Ohio where she taught modern standard Arabic and conversational Arabic. She also taught at the American University in Cairo and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for two years.