Chair of the Core Curriculum/Assistant Professor
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Total years of experience :30 years, 2 Months
Teach ESL/TEFL and general education courses, including Written Communication, Oral Communication, Critical Thinking, Technical & Professional Communication, Leadership & Teamwork, and Writing & Research, etc.
Provide professional training to faculty on lesson planning, rubrics building, and assessment and evaluation
Oversee the department of mathematics and natural sciences and the department of humanities and social sciences
Maintain current syllabi, course plans, etc. on shared drive
Ensure dissemination of course texts and materials to instructors--materials include syllabi, course plans and any necessary supplements, etc., etc.
Interview and recommend faculty for hiring
Asssist or sit in for the dean of the College of Sciences and Human Studies as needed.
Organized, and coordinated strategic assessment programs, projects, and activities
Supported continuous academic program assessment
Made recommendations for the improvement of student life and learning on the basis of assessment data
Led the development, organization, analysis, and reporting of student learning outcomes
Advised and guided faculty on the development of comprehensive course syllabi that contain rubrics, credit-hour definitions, grading criteria, etc.
Participated in the collection and analysis of various assessment data to support accreditation and program reviews
Taught college students in the transitional ESL program designed to help students succeed in academic subjects as well as learn English
Taught high school students in the ESL program designed to detect and help local high school students prepare to transition to college level reading and writing.
Courses taught included Grammar & Writing, Academic Reading, and Culture Language & Civics
Served on dissertation committees in the School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, as chair or as a member.
Taught research courses.
Taught English in a high-intensity summer program designed to teach students who do not speak English as their first language and who are preparing to take a college entry English proficiency exam (e.g. TOEFL) or are learning English for personal development
Taught K-12 educational administration courses to student teachers and administrators, including EDAL520 Foundations of Educational Leadership, LEAD525 Public Relations, EDCI684 International Perspectives of Curriculum and EDCI884 Internationalizing Curriculum Studies
Negotiated the placement of graduate students in internship programs in schools across the US
Collaborated with school leaders in the assessment/evaluation of interns’ progress
Recommended interns for certification
Designed and taught courses in the areas of educational administration, curriculum and instruction, sociology, and educational psychology
Courses taught: Child Psychology, Curriculum Development, Introduction to School Administration, Classroom Management, Foundations of School Leadership, Supervision and Intervention, Advanced English
Taught K-12 educational administration courses to student teachers and administrators
Courses taught included: EDAL520 Foundations of Educational Leadership, LEAD525 Public Relations, EDCI684 International Perspectives of Curriculum and EDCI884 Internationalizing Curriculum Studies
Conducted senior exit tests, interpreted, and analyzed assessment data from various departments and schools
Served as reporting secretary during Multicultural Diversity Meetings and Self-Study Committee meetings
Assisted in conducting and reporting the findings of Multicultural Diversity Surveys
As principal of Yaounde Adventist High School-9/1/2000-6//1/2005:
Oversaw the teaching and learning of 2, 600 students while supervising the work of 5 administrators, 20 staff, and about 150 teachers
Established and promoted high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior; managed, evaluated, and supervised procedures for the operation and functioning of the school, including instructional programs.
As Superintendent of Schools-9/1/2002-6/1/2005:
Oversaw the administration of 33 elementary schools and 16 secondary schools, with enrollments of 6, 500 and 10, 450 students, respectively
Perform quality control duties and responsibilities
Oversaw, instruction, governance, human resources, finances, facilities and school community relations in schools of the district
Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions.
Performed Superintendent duties at multiple job sites
Taught Phonetics and Phonology in the Department of English of the Faculty of Arts.
Taught Testing and Evaluation at the Higher Teachers' Training College.
Taught English as Second Language (ESL) classes in the Department of Bilingual Training.
Oversaw discipline and managed departments that provide student learning and development opportunities: Community Service and Outreach, Student Activities, Residential Services, Intramural and Recreation, and Student Leadership.
Worked with student groups and other members of the college community in developing extracurricular programming, assuring integration with the academic life of the institution and encouraging students’ personal growth and development.
Promoted a culture where diversity was encouraged and where students learned to respect and evaluate policies and regulations pertaining to student life, especially those related to alcohol and drug usage, student conduct, and student residences.
Reported to the college president.
Oversaw the teaching and learning of 2, 600 students
Supervised the work of 5 administrators, 20 staff, and about 150 teachers
Managed, evaluated, and supervised procedures for the operation and functioning of the school, including budgeting, instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and discipline systems to ensure a safe orderly climate; and ensured compliance with laws, board policies, and civil regulations
Supervised the work of teachers and collaborated directly with them on matters related to the teaching and learning of English
Worked with teachers in the English Department on improving the curriculum and programs
The Ph.D. program in Higher Education Administration at Andrews University serves those who wish to pursue careers and academic positions in teaching and research in colleges and universities, as well as corporate training or policy making positions at the private and state level. The curriculum has an international focus that includes visiting international universities to interact with faculty and students of institutions in different countries around the world.
The Educational Leadership Educational Specialist (EdS) degree program prepares candidates to serve as principals, supervisors, or superintendents in elementary and/or secondary systems. Those specifically served by this degree are the following: principals of K-8, K-10, K-12, and 9-12 schools; Supervisors of instruction; superintendents of schools; and teachers with master's degrees interested in transitioning into educational administration and securing an additional degree while completing their NAD administration certification or endorsement.
Diplôme d'études Approfondies (Doctoral Diploma) in English.
MA English in English Language and Linguistics.
BA in English Language & Literature.