Teacher & Deputy Director of The English Department & GRE Supervisor
ALFAC
Total des années d'expérience :11 years, 11 Mois
Deputy Director of The English Department & GRE Supervisor
2013 - NOW ALFAC female section, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Writes and edits custom-made tests for a specific curriculum. Assesses model lessons of new teachers.
Organizes workshops, conducts research, plans annual and monthly academic schedules.
Ascertains the proper operation of the academy regarding all issues related to the English Department.
Functions as a mediator between the English Department and all other departments. Resolves problems regarding student requests and complaints. Manages teachers for the flawless administration of tests. Deals with unpredicatable situations and makes quick decisions. Maintains excellent communication with supervisors and consults them of changes that need to be made in order to improve the over-all operation of the academy.
Composed communicative learning lesson plans with straightforward objectives
Conducted creative English classes limiting teacher talk and encouraging student talk
Incorporated advanced technology and interdisciplinary curriculum allowing all students to see the “big picture”Participated in intense educational workshops for ongoing improvement
Was included in discussions with university administrators regarding curriculum, and teaching methods
Mentored teachers and provided peer to peer observations
Advised fellow teachers of administrative expectations
Provided technological support to lead teacher in workshops and presentations.
Resolved possible technical problems during workshops
ESL Corporate Trainer
2009 - 2010 TESOL online corporate trainer, www.carrotenglish.com www.talktocanada.com Korea & Saudi Arabia
Instructed all levels of English online to chief officers of fourtune five hundred companies
Interacted in an online learning environment (CTM 3.0) with corporate students of Korean and Saudi Arabian corporate companies such as STC, Samsung Loreal, Posco and DAELIM with different learning abilities so that they attain success.
Took part in institutional assessment
Reported to academic advisor via WEBEX about issues related to student academic progress
Prepared online lesson plans
Submited and maintained timely and accurate reports of student grades.
Maintained an online company portal regarding various academic expectations.
ESL Director
2005 - 2008
TESOL In House ENGLISH instructor, Director, and owner of AXON Language and Microsoft Certification Centers, Athens- Greece. www.axon.gr
Prepared lesson plans.
Taught phonics classes.
Maintained attendance records.
Preped students for the TOEFL, SAT, TOEIC, LOWER, ADVANCED and PROFICIENCY
Organized and managed staff meetings.
Taught according to lesson plans. and to student abilities.
Organized writing workshops for ELL.
Planned curriculum for improved comprehension
Encouraged students to participate in school activities
Reduced accent through reading classes.
Motivated and developed interest among English students
Taught hidden curriculum.
Established each student's aim of wanting to learn English and set goals to meet them.
Invigilated Exams.
Formalized and scheduled the course curriculum in accordance with the curriculum standards
Selected and scheduled instructors who are certified by the Commission
Provided each instructor with a current course outline and all necessary additional
information concerning the instructor's duties and responsibilities;
Notified each instructor so that they comply with the Basic Curriculum standards demanded by the Board of Education ( Ministry of Education)
Guided and provided educators access to the most current version of the Course Management Guide;
Reviewed each instructor's lesson plans and other instructional material for conformance to the Board of Education standards and minimized repetition and duplication of subject matter
Arranged for the timely availability of appropriate audiovisual aids, materials, publications,
facilities, and equipment for training in all topic areas.
Created websites for school use.
Created advanced Excel sheets for grade and attendance completion.
Taught students according to their ability
Enlightened students with different teaching methods.
Applied effective class management skills.
Supported students in emotional and behavior problems.
Organized activities for developing team spirit .
Built excellent rapport with students and staff members.
•Meet with parents and informed them about their child’s growth.
• Appreciated for providing more resources for better learning of students.
• Made students familiar with the school’s rules and culture by conducting group activities in class.
I attended the well-known CELTA course that gave me further insight in how to manage a classroom and how to assess educators within the classroom realm.
I am certified to teach by the New York State Board of Education. I also have had experience organizing workshops to inform other educators about new ideas and methodologies, especially regarding how to integrate technology with their curriculum.
2001 Masters in Education. 1.5 years ECSU - Connecticut, U.S.A. GPA: 3.8 Out of 4.0. ( With Honors)
1997 Bachelor of Science in Computers. 4 years Long Island University - NY, U.S.A. GPA: 3.7 Out of 4.0 ( With Honors)
1985 ESOL Proficiency of English 1 year University of Cambridge - Cambridge, England.
