Ebtesam Alawfi, English and Writing Instructor

Ebtesam Alawfi

English and Writing Instructor

University of Arkansas

Location
Saudi Arabia - Medina
Education
Doctorate, English / English Literature
Experience
3 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :3 years, 8 Months

English and Writing Instructor at University of Arkansas
  • United States - Arkansas
  • January 2019 to December 2019

Taught first year college students the research and writing strategies through the analysis of the discursive and writing practices in their chosen fields of study. Students trained to reflect on writing as a communicative practice and write critical essays that demonstrate sound argumentation, development of ideas, clear organization, effective analysis, awareness of writing conventions, and mastery of standard linguistic forms.

Esl Instructor at College of Excellence
  • Saudi Arabia - Alkharj
  • March 2014 to March 2015

Created daily lesson plans for multi-level classes (college students) Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Teacher at Institution of Extended Learning
  • United States
  • February 2013 to January 2014

Teacher/ Observer
Institution of Extended Learning- Teacher - Spokane, W A
Taught different English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Created different forms of formal and informal assessment for each skill.

10th Grade Teacher/ Trainer at 19th High School
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2009 to October 2009

10th Grade Teacher/ Trainer Aug 2009 to Oct 2009
19th High School - Riyadh, KSA
Taught 10th Grade Saudi English curriculum
Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

7th Grade Teacher/ Trainer at 21st middle school
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • April 2008 to July 2008

7th Grade Teacher/ Trainer Apr 2008 to July 2008
21st middle school - Riyadh, KSA
Taught 7th Grade Saudi English curriculum
Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.

Education

Doctorate, English / English Literature
  • at University Of Arkansas
  • December 2021

English assistant professor with outstanding analysis, critical thinking skills. Friendly and personable with skill to stay organized and on top of important deadlines. Strong philosophy of classical teaching and knowledge of various methods to excite students about literature, language and communications. Strong reseraching and writing skills.

Master's degree, Arts/ Teaching English as a Second Language
  • at Gonzaga University
  • December 2013

Master of Arts/ Teaching English as a Second Language (December, 2013) Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA Course Work: Phonology, The TESOL Summer Institute, Technology, Sociolinguistics, Literacy, Academic Writing, Assessment, Research, Second Language Acquisition, Practicum, Portfolio, Pedagogical Grammar, and Professional Seminar.

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at Princess Nora University
  • August 2009

Princess Nora University, Riyadh, KSA Course Work: Grammar, Prose, Drama, Study Skills, Poetry, Practical Training, Translation, Phonetics, Essay Comprehension, Essay Writing, History of English Literature, Morphology Syntax, Special Teaching Methods, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Teaching Aids & Technology, General Linguistics, Curricula, Educational Evaluation, Educational Policy and System in The Kingdom, Islamic Education, and Islamic World Today

Specialties & Skills

Translation
Speech Writing
Language Teaching
Training
كتابة المقالات العلمية
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
TEACHING
teamwork
Microsoft office

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Summer Institute in TESOL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2012

Hobbies

  • reading, swimming, creating and writing content for social media,
    • Dean’s List for 8 consecutive semesters at University of Arkansas, AR, USA, 2015- 2019 • Dean’s List for 4 consecutive semesters at Gonzaga University, WA, USA, 2011-2013 • ALAWFI, EBTESAM, James Hunter. “Interactive Speaking Activities Presented at WAESOL Conference”, First Friday Forum, Gonzaga University, WA, USA, October 25th, 2013.