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• 18 years' experience in translation field (Arabic, English, French).
• 14 years' experience in the second language education field.
• Energetic, dynamic, proactive approach to working and teaching. 
• Very enthusiastic. Quickly establish strong relationships with clients, colleagues, students, and parents.
• Creative thinker. Enjoy challenging my own and my students' minds.
• Forthright and assertive. A friendly, competent, hardworking employee.
• Strong organization and motivation skills.
• Interest in parental involvement and awareness.
• Strong belief in mentorship programs.
• Strong belief in James J. Metcalf's "A Teacher's Prayer"

M.A., TEFL/TESL (Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language) A.U.B.- American University of Beirut- Lebanon-- Completed course work (9 full courses- 1 audited). Currently working on thesis-- June 2005

Teaching Diploma, TEFL/TESL (Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language) A.U.B.- American University of Beirut- Lebanon-- June, 1999 

Attestation de Maîtrise, Translation (Arabic, French, English)-- U.S.J.- Université Saint Joseph- Lebanon-- June, 1987

B.A., Arabic, French, English Languages-- U.S.J.- Université Saint Joseph- Lebanon-- June, 1986 

A.U.M.- Auburn University at Montgomery- Alabama, USA- 1999/2000

Advanced Educational Psychology  (GPA= 4.0/4)

Tests & Measurement in Education  (GPA= 4.0/4)

Research in Education  (GPA= 4.0/4)

Rhetoric & Style  (GPA= 4.0/4)

A.U.B.- American University of Beirut- Beirut, Lebanon- 2000/2002

Problems of Teaching Reading (Fall 2000) 

Determinants of Educational Policy (Fall 2000) 

Seminar in TEFL -- Teaching Culture (Spring 2001) 

Theory and Design of Curriculum (Spring 2001- Auditing) 

Problems of Teaching Writing (Fall 2001) 

Second Language Acquisition (Spring 2002) 

  - Technology workshop- "NESA BlackBoard- Virtual School" presented at the
    American Community School (ACS) on April 4 and April 11, 2005

  -"Peer Tutoring… a Step Further: 
   The Best Way to Help your Students Reach their Fullest Potential"
     Mini-NESA workshop presented at the American Community School (ACS)
     on Staff Development Day to ACS teachers and to other teachers coming 
     from several Lebanese & International English schools/universities. Oct. 29, 2004 
    Description: Helping students achieve their personal best! Isn’t this what every teacher wants? 
     Well, it can be done very easily: IN JUST A FEW STEPS, create a well-organized after-school 
     peer mentoring program for your own discipline. This is easy to implement and… it does work! 
     All necessary forms will be provided.

  - "The Easiest Way to Animate Graphics/Pictures and Insert a Counter
    on your Web Page"
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon to ACS teachers 
     as part of my Techmentorship. April 29, 2004

  -"Mentorship Program: Recruiting Students to Teach Students"
     Mini-NESA workshop presented at the American Community School (ACS)
     on Staff Development Day to ACS teachers and to other teachers coming 
     from several Lebanese & International English schools/universities. Oct. 31, 2003 

  - "Integrating Internet Technology in the Classroom: Web Page Design"
     Mini-NESA workshop presented at the American Community School (ACS)
     on Staff Development Day to ACS teachers and to other teachers coming 
     from several Lebanese English schools/universities. Oct. 31, 2003 

  - “Creating Personalized Icons, Banners, & Animations"
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon to ACS teachers 
     as part of my Techmentorship. May 21, 2003 

  - “Creating Online Tests"
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon to ACS teachers 
     as part of my Techmentorship. May 12, 2003 
     Presented twice in April 2003 to the Second Language Department teachers at ACS. 

  - “The Easiest Way to Create Your Own Web Page and Publish it on Teacherweb!"
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon to ACS teachers 
     as part of my Techmentorship. April 14/30, & May 2, 2003 

  - “Using Web Page Design to Enhance Student Motivation & Learning”
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon to teachers 
     coming from several Lebanese schools- April 5, 2003 

  - “Affect in Language Learning: MOTIVATION”
     Presented at the American University of Beirut in spring 2002 during the course 
     “Second Language Acquisition” taught by Dr. Shaaban. 

  - “Teaching Idioms”
     Presented at the American University of Beirut in spring 2002 during the course 
     “Second Language Acquisition” taught by Dr. Shaaban. 

  - "Team Building- Be the Leader. Produce Leaders. 
    Organize Teams that Work!"
     Presented at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon 
     on Staff Development Day to ACS teachers and to other teachers coming 
     from several Lebanese English schools/universities. Nov. 2, 2001 

  - "Team Building"- Presented with Jennifer Magierowicz to New Faculty
     at the American Community School (ACS)- Lebanon, Aug. 2001 

  Translation Workshop
  - Université Saint Joseph- Lebanon- "Stage de Formation Continue: 
    Interpréter l'autre, le traduire- Lisibilité et Fidélité" 
    Commission de formation et de qualification des traducteurs- ETIB- 
    June 2001 
    (Click here to get to the web site I am designing for the workshop)

  ESL & General Workshops/Conferences
  - American Community School (ACS) - Stephen Covey workshop presented by 
    Covey Accredited elementary school principal: Ms. Geraldine Branch- 
    6 three-hour sessions in April/May 2005.
  - Near East South Asia (NESA) Council of Overseas Schools - 2005 Teachers' Conference
    Polat Renaissance Hotel- Istanbul, Turkey- March 31-April 3, 2005 (workshops attended)
  - American Community School (ACS) - Technology workshop- "NESA BlackBoard- Virtual School" 
    by Frank Gardner & Mazen Hishi- March 11, 2005
  - American Community School (ACS) - Technology workshop- "Creating a Training Presentation" 
    by Frank Gardner & Mazen Hishi- February 2, 2005 (notes taken)
  - American Community School (ACS) - Teachers' Workshop- "How to evaluate students' 
    performance without interpretation of test scores: Portfolios"- By Ghada Chebaro- 
    October 29, 2004
  - Association of Teachers of English in Lebanon- ATEL- May 15, 2004-
    Several workshops:

  French Workshop
  -  U.S.J.- Université Saint Joseph- Lebanon- 1993 

  Computer Workshops/Courses
  - American Community School- Lebanon- DreamWeaver workshop presented 
     by Peter LaCroix & Mohsen Farran- March 2003 
  - American Community School- Lebanon- iMovie (editing video clips on the 
     computer) workshop presented by Shane Prairie- November 2002 
  - Advanced Training Group- Auburn University Montgomery- Alabama- 
     "Web Page Design using HTML and Frontpage 2000- Introduction" 
     June 2000 
  - Advanced Training Group- Auburn University Montgomery- Alabama- 
     "Web Page Design using HTML and Frontpage 2000- Intermediate" 
     June 2000 
  - Advanced Training Group- Auburn University Montgomery- Alabama- 
     "Photoshop Introduction"- June 2000 
  - Gateway Country- Montgomery, Alabama- "Welcome to Gateway Country" 
     Software Training- September 1999 
  - Gateway Country- Montgomery, Alabama- "HTML Fundamentals" 
     September 1999 
  - Data Management- Lebanon- Internet Training Session: Easy Soft- 
     September 1997 
  - Future Kids/ Data Management- Lebanon-  Computer basics, word, Excel- 
     November 1996 

  - Member of the "Association des Anciens de l'Ecole de Traducteurs et d'Interprètes 
    de Beyrouth (AAETIB) since February 2005.
  - Member of the "Team Building" Newsletter since August 2001. 
  - Member of IAWMD, International Association of Web 
    Masters & Designers since August 14, 2001. 
  - Member of Kappa Delta Pi, an International Honor Society in Education, 
    since May 2000. 
  - Member of TESOL since May 2000. 
  - Member of the TESL-L & FLTEACH Listservers. 
  - Member of the French Alliance in Montgomery, Alabama since October 1999. 
  - Member of the Maxwell Officers' Wives' Club in Montgomery, Alabama from 
    October 1999 to June 2000. 

  - Creating and Designing Web Pages for Students,Friends, courses at school
    (English and ESL) and university,MarTakla Church, and AAETIB (Association 
    for translators and interpreters of which I am a member.)
  - Interpreting- English/French and French/English for Jeana Boggs & Associates- 
    Court Reporter & Karen Rogers- Lawyer (Deposition)- Montgomery- AL (1999-2000)
  - Teaching ESL at the International Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base- 
     Montgomery- Alabama. (1999-2000)
  - Teaching Computer & Internet at Our Lady Queen of Mercy Catholic School- 
     Montgomery- Alabama (1999-2000)
  - Teaching French to a few international ladies & friends in Montgomery. (1999-2000)
  - Preparing an American student for the French Advanced Placement Examination
    (She ended up having 5/5 on the exam) & Designing a web page for her. 

• The Busy Educator's Award - August 2004
• Web English Teacher Outstanding Resource! - A+ Site for Teachers
• "Golden Web Awards" - 2001/2002- 2002/2003- 2003/2004
• "Academic Excellence Award" - March 2001- StudyWeb