Faculty- General Studies
Higher Colleges of Technology
Total years of experience :34 years, 8 Months
Courses teaching: (EAP, ESP, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Research Methodology, Preparing and Creating Your Future, and Study Skills & Life Skills)
• Using a practical, applied approach, teach courses that are in line with course and program goals to meet the needs and aspirations of the students and the community
• Develop and utilize various educational technology resources to ensure that effective and innovative instruction methodologies are employed
• Apply strategies to ensure that effective student learning is achieved within a second-language environment, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
• Take a student-centered approach, providing students with individual assistance, and dealing promptly with student issues by liaising directly with the student, program supervisor and other College personnel as required
• Support and mentor students during internships and work placements
• Maintain regular office hours in order to advise and assist students
• Monitor student progress and take actions to support student success
My main duties are to:
• plan and implement appropriate services to support the development of independent learning skills.
• ensure effective student learning in a second language environment.
• assist students in the acquisition and development of independent learning skills. This includes being available for guidance to students and faculty, as necessary, and providing orientation regarding IL services and materials as needed and appropriate.
• promote awareness of independent learning across all program areas.
• coordinate the development and management of various types of independent learning materials.
• provide access to curriculum-based and curriculum-independent self-study materials across all program areas.
• create opportunities for extension and reinforcement of student learning together with remediation therein.
• facilitate liaison and cooperation between the ILCs and the faculty.
• maintain liaison with Library staff regarding Library services and resources available, and participate in joint projects where appropriate.
• participate in system-wide developments through liaison with IL Coordinators at other campuses.
• organize independent learning materials, provide access tools and maintain inventory control.
• monitor student progress by evaluating their use of IL sessions and providing feedback in coordination with the faculty members.
In addition to the above, I
• have taught PPDV (Personal and Professional Development) courses III and IV to Diploma students.
• have taught English to ADCO WRP2 Group.
• conduct weekly remedial classes to improve the English of the students at-risk.
• conduct weekly language reviews, in coordination with the English faculty and the Foundations Chair, for Foundations students to revisit and consolidate the language items they may have learnt in the week concerned.
• plan and organize Community Outreach annual schools visits.
• produce monthly ILC Student Newsletter.
• produce monthly Study Guides on topics such as time management, test taking skills, paraphrasing and citing, planning and delivering oral presentations, etc.
• prepare for and plan student led ILC workshops (called Share2Learn) with interested students on topics such as ‘Creating E-portfolios’, ‘An Introduction to Photoshop’ and the like.
• prepare for and plan weekly peer tutoring sessions (called Tutor2Tutee) with able students.
Under the PPP project, my main duties were to:
• guide and train teachers; observe their classes and give them appropriate feedback to improve their teaching skills.
• provide academic support to staff and identify teacher talent and coordinate with the regional AQC for the career development of star teachers.
• monitor student progress and coordinate with the Student Life Organizer (SLO) to determine peer-teaching study groups, shadow teachers, and class as well as school prefects.
• follow up with the Departmental Heads to ensure that the curriculum was implemented, objectives achieved, etc.
• conduct weekly/biweekly meetings with the School Director, Office Coordinator, Supervisor, Exam Officer, IT Operator, and also with the teachers (all subjects).
• talk to students at-risk and develop strategies for them to resolve their issues.
• assess the results of students in each grade and create re-teaching plans accordingly.
• be accessible to parents and ensure prompt follow up of their concerns or the issues raised by them.
• do a daily tour of the school premises with the School Director.
• prepare weekly reports on teacher performance, administrative issues, student progress, minutes of staff meetings, etc.
• prepare invigilation and marking rota for periodic and term exams in coordination with the Exam Officer.
• spot check the marking after the teachers had marked the papers.
Reporting to the Head of the Department of 'Tawjihi', I taught English Language to the 12th Grade students and Cultural Studies to the 10th and the 11th Grade students. I also conducted coaching classes to prepare the 10th and the 11th Grade students for TOEFL tests.
Besides my usual teaching responsibilities, I:
• designed Syllabus for Cultural Studies.
• supervised and coordinated inter-school scholastic competitions in creative writing and debates.
• was also responsible for preparing recommendation letters for students who planned to study abroad.
• worked closely with students who needed me to proofread and edit their work such as graduation speeches, year book writings, etc.
• supervised graduation projects each year.
• provided orientation and guidance to newly appointed teachers of English Language.
• designed diagnostic and placement tests in English Language for use at the School.
• created and designed self-learning instructional materials for a distance education course in English Grammar (this is a part of my Research Thesis).
• compiled English Language materials to be used for the Summer Club.
• also put together instructional materials for the remedial classes for the 10th and the 11th Grades.
• served as an academic counselor for about 12 to 15 students each year.
• supervised a team of students on their community service programmes each year.
I reported to the school headmisterss. I taught the 11th and the 12th grades.
I was responsible for preparing students of the 12th grade for the national exams working
closely with them, giving them extra /additional classes in order to overcome any
individual difficulties as far as English language is concerned.
My biggest achievement and challenge was the fact that girls who could not read or write
English were able to pass the English language exam in Tawjihi. In the two years of
working diligently with these students, the results were very fruitful. The students' results
in English national (tawjihi) exams were very impressive.
Reason for leaving: I am still empoyed by the Ministry of Education but have been
seconded to the Jubilee School for the gifted and talented.
I reported to the school manager/ headmaster. I taught classes from 1st to 6th (the first
year) and then 5th to 8th (the second year).
Note: It was a real challenge to take up this job offer as the school was new and we (other
teachers and myself) were the pioneers who made the school float. It was up to us and our
committment that would make the school successfull. In spite of having long working
hours, we worked as a team without any complaints and now the school is one of the
successful private schools in Amman. It was a rewarding experiance.
I was responsible for the school English language curriculum -
-Designing remedial syllabus
-Writing recommendation letters
-Translating grade transcripts (for students traveling abroad).
Reason for leaving: Got appointed in the Ministry of Education (public school)
I reported to the school manager/ headmistress. I taught levels from 4th to 8th.
-I was responsible for picking up appropriate syllabus (English) for all the levels at school
-Choose books for the school library
-Guide and direct newly appointed teachers of English
-Help students with individual difficulties and create material to be given in remedial
classes.
Reason for leaving: A chance to grow professionally.
I reported to the school headmaster. I was assigned to teach clases from grades 4th to 8th .
I was responsible for students who had learning disabilities, and give remedial classes
-I also helped students work on their study plans and give guidance.
Reason for leaving: I received a better job offer with better pay.
GPA 3.88 (Thesis Track) The Topic of my thesis was: Impact of Distance Education Mode of Teaching English Language Grammar on Jordanian Students
Good
High Second Division
Very Good