Qualifications

• MA in English Language Teaching, University of Sussex, UK, 2013-2014. HESPAL Scholarship. (Dissertation topic: “How to improve Speaking through Writing: A Cognitive Load Theory Perspective”.)
• CELTA Qualified from International House, 2014. (Pass A).
• BA in English Language and Literature, An-Najah National University, 2009-2013. GPA: 3.74. (Excellent)

Work Experience related to Teaching:

• September, 2014 – Present day: Teacher of English at An-Najah National University. Courses: Reading, Writing, Oral, Grammar, Drama, Introduction to Literature, Shakespeare, Writing and Research, TEFL 1,TEFL 2, Current Issues in Teaching English, Teaching Aids and Design.
• December, 2012-May, 2013: Teacher Assistant to Prof. Miriyam Aouragh from Oxford University. Subject: Communication and Journalism: main duties included correcting essays, and exam papers.
• January – March, 2012: Tutor of Conversational English at the Continuing Education Centre, at An-Najah National University. Two courses, 60 hours in total
• February – April, 2010: Tutor of Creative Writing for BA students of Literature at An-Najah National University.

Other Work Experience:

• September - November, 2013:  International  Student Ambassador for the International Office at the University of Sussex.  Main duties included campus tours for international student visitors/prospective students; focus groups within the university; live chats with prospective international students; representing the university at open days and graduations; and administrative work within student recruitment services.
• November 2012 – May 2013:  Translator for International Center, An-Najah National University.
• October 2012 – January 2013:  Interpreter and translator for “Popular Media and Online Politics” senior class at An-Najah University with Professor Miriyam Aouragh from the University  of Oxford.
• May 2012:  Organizer of 1st International Conference on Current Academic Research, An-Najah National University.  Main responsibilities included organizing, reporting, emailing, conference paper admissions, hospitality and problem solving.
• July 2011:  Interpreter for "The European Union and Middle East Conference''. 
• May 2011:  Interpreter for ''International Graduate Conference on Science, Humanities and Engineering''.
• September 2009- August 2012:  Interpreter for the Quality Assurance Unit, An-Najah National University.

Conferences and Workshops Attended:

• May 2014:  Narrative Symposium at the University of Sussex. 
• October 2012: Writing workshop with Robin-Yasin Kassab.
• October 20^th, 2010: “The Role of Translation in the Dialogue of Civilizations”
• September 30th 2009: “Symposium: Mapping American Studies in Palestine”

Languages

• English (fluent: Band 9 in IELTS)
• Arabic (mother tongue)
• Spanish (basic speaking and writing; good in listening)
• Japanese (basic speaking and good in listening)
• Italian (basic speaking and writing).

Skills and Interests:

• Excellent computer aptitude, proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Drawing and painting: http://ice-sculpture.deviantart.com/
• Music, playing a number of instruments.
• Sports: table tennis & basket ball.
• Chess: champion of the first chess tournament in the gulf area, 2005.

References

1. Simon Williams: Tutorial Fellow in English Language Teaching e-mail: [email protected]

2. Rob Wood: CELTA Trainer and Assessor  e-mail: [email protected]

3. Georgina Caithness: CELTA Trainer and Assessor e-mail: [email protected]