Dr. Zena Al Houz
Sydney,Australia
Summary
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled at gathering and analyzing data for research with keen eye for accuracy. Skilled at conducting research, managing projects and assisting with course materials and committed to staying current with best practices and trends in education.
- Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success.
- High-performing Graduate with solid experience in providing academic and administrative support to faculty members and students.
- Reliable with strong leadership skills for mentoring and supervising students and executive leader members. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
- Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Operations
Le Royal Pty Ltd
10.2013 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and mentoring/coaching of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
English and Social Studies Teacher
Rawdat Al Fayhaa Secondary School
04.2006 - 10.2013
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Developed and implemented behaviour management plans to address student issues.
Tutoring Students (English Literature/Language)
Private
04.2005 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
English and Social Studies Teacher
SABIS International School
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Education
Ph.D. - Education
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW03.2024
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of New England
Sydney, NSW04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature Teaching
Lebanese University
Lebanon06.2003
Skills
- Patience, Persistence, and Social Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Constructive Feedback
- Improvement Plans
- Educational Administration
- Educational Strategies
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Curricula and Lesson Planning/Course Materials Selection and Content Revision
- Technology Integration
- Academic Research and Writing
- Higher Education
- Data Evaluation/Analysis and acquisition
- Academic Presentations
- Literature Reviews
- Develop and Implement Policies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
Professional Development
- End note (2014)
- Promethean Interactive Whiteboard Workshop (primary and studio level) Trainer (2012)
- American Teaching Association Interactive Teaching Methodology (2010)
- Educational Resources Center Ethics in Literature Workshop (2009)
- Intel Workshop (2009)
References
Dr. Noelene Weatherby-Fell (Associate Professor)
+612-44480843
noelene@uow.edu.au
Dr. Narottam Bhindi (Emeritus Professor)
nbhindi@uow.edu.au
Mrs. Rima Kaissi (Principal Rawadat Al Fayhaa Secondary School)
+961-6411403
Timeline
Assistant Director of Operations
Le Royal Pty Ltd
10.2013 - Current
English and Social Studies Teacher
Rawdat Al Fayhaa Secondary School
04.2006 - 10.2013
English and Social Studies Teacher
SABIS International School
09.2005 - 10.2006
Tutoring Students (English Literature/Language)
Private
04.2005 - 06.2013
Ph.D. - Education
University of Wollongong
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature Teaching
Lebanese University
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