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Tamara Abduljabbar

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Focused academic professional aiming to fulfill professional opportunity to apply several years of academic experience. Adept in creating engaging curriculum and fostering student participation in both classroom and distance-learning environments.

Committed lecturer with several years in mentoring and educating upper-level undergraduate students. Worked with full-time faculty to supplement programs to prepare students for success in career or graduate school. Created fascinating lectures and activities to explain and demonstrate difficult concepts.

Dynamic research fellow analyst with a proven track record in conducting insightful research and analysis. Experienced in gathering and interpreting data, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for driving innovation and excellence in research initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate Dean

Choice college
Australia NSW
02.2021 - Current
  • Supervised teaching assistants who provided assistance during lectures and lab sessions.
  • Provided technical support for software applications used by students for their coursework.
  • Collaborated with faculty colleagues on curriculum development for new courses in Computer Science.
  • Facilitated collaborative projects between different departments across campus.
  • Actively sought out external funding opportunities for research projects within the department.
  • Advised students on academic matters such as study skills, career paths, and degree requirements.
  • Coordinated internships with local companies for students pursuing degrees in Computer Science.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to continually improve and refine program curriculum.
  • Researched new industry workplace needs to tailor coursework for students' future success.
  • Facilitated computer lab sessions, supervising such tasks as penetration testing, coding and script creation.
  • Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
  • Participated in extra training and courses to refine and improve upon industry knowledge.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and notified supervisor of low stock levels.
  • Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to develop new approaches for analyzing data collected during fieldwork.
  • Attended meetings with government officials, policy makers, industry representatives, scientists, and community members to discuss topics related to climate change.
  • Authored or co-authored manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Compiled data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, observations for use in subsequent analysis.
  • Provided guidance for students conducting independent research projects related to climate change.
  • Maintained up-to-date records related to program activities.
  • Conducted research into best practices for program delivery, including methods for increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts that support overall organizational objectives.
  • Attended conferences nationally and internationally to stay abreast of developments within the field of study.
  • Participated in faculty committees related to academic policy decisions or other initiatives that impact teaching quality.
  • Engaged alumni network by organizing events such as reunions or career panels.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data in order to improve service quality or enhance product features.
  • Monitored progress of projects, identified risks and created mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Established clear objectives, timelines and milestones for each assigned task within a given project timeline.
  • Managed resources such as personnel, equipment or materials necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Prepared reports outlining progress, budgets, issues and solutions related to each project.
  • Developed project plans and managed resources to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Tracked expenses against budget allocations; provided updates on variances from expected costs.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Reviewed curriculum materials prior to use in order to ensure accuracy of information presented.
  • Coordinated with vendors for purchasing supplies needed for trainings.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance at trainings and certifications.
  • Analyzed survey results to recommend improvements to existing training methods.
  • Compiled feedback from participants regarding course content and delivery methods.
  • Assisted in developing training materials, such as presentations, handouts, job aids, and manuals.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding career development opportunities.
  • Collaborated with management teams on strategies for improving onboarding processes.
  • Responded promptly to questions or concerns raised by participants during classes or workshops.
  • Collaborated with deans from other departments to ensure proper implementation of university standards across all disciplines.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures related to academic matters.
  • Advocated for resources to support student success initiatives.
  • Assisted with the development of new degree programs or certificates in collaboration with other departments within the university system.
  • Conducted periodic audits of departmental budgets to ensure compliance with established financial guidelines and regulations set forth by governing bodies at local, state, federal levels.

Course Coordinator

Swin uni
Australia NSW
01.2018 - 12.2025
  • Monitored compliance with academic policies regarding grading, attendance, and other matters related to courses.
  • Reporting results
  • Teaching via zoom
  • Maintaining Moodle
  • Creating course outline
  • Planning courses and lessons, and creating pedagogically rich question progressions
  • Preparing and delivering tutorials and practical classes
  • Complying with all lawful and reasonable directions of the company
  • Supervising exams
  • Representing the faculty in the University and externally
  • Undertaking any other duties specified by the Vice-Chancellor
  • Researching
  • Preparing lesson plans under the guidance of the HOD
  • Developing and updating learning modules/material for better understanding of concepts
  • Maintaining student's records and grades as required
  • Undertaking all professional development required by the organization and retaining industry currency
  • Leading and coordinating other academic teachers in academic administration within the allocation of a subject
  • Ensuring all required levels of assessment moderation are carried out in line with relevant policy and procedures.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior lecturers on curriculum development.
  • Reviewed student assignments and examinations in order to assess performance levels.
  • Assisted in developing new courses based on current trends in the field of study.
  • Created syllabus outlines for each class according to departmental guidelines.
  • Collaborated with other departments across campus to create interdisciplinary courses that foster creative problem solving skills among students.
  • Engaged alumni network by organizing events such as reunions or career panels.
  • Mentored new faculty members on best practices for teaching at a university level.
  • Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Developed lectures to accommodate for different learning styles, maximizing students' comprehension.
  • Responded promptly to inquiries from students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni, and external partners regarding courses offered by the department.
  • Assessed student progress throughout their academic programs using a variety of assessment tools.
  • Conducted regular meetings with faculty members to discuss curriculum changes and updates as needed.
  • Compiled final grades for all classes taught by each instructor within specified deadlines.
  • Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
  • Advised participants on career planning, job search strategies and other employment-related issues.
  • Developed relationships with employers in order to provide job placement assistance for program graduates.
  • Created reports detailing the impact of the program on participants' skill development.
  • Coordinated with external organizations to arrange guest speakers or field trips related to skill development.
  • Maintained databases containing all collected data from research activities.
  • Organized focus groups, interviews, and other forms of qualitative data collection
  • Drafted manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
  • Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.

Research Assistant and lecturer

Feduni
Sydney , NSW
06.2018 - 12.2023
  • Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
  • Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Developed new protocols and improved existing laboratory processes.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Developed accurate course description and select high-quality learning materials to maintain consistency across different course sections.
  • Created clear, engaging lessons to draw interest and develop students' to program in [Software].
  • Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts, and address individual concerns.
  • Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
  • Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
  • Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
  • Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
  • Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to [Number] students.
  • Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
  • Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
  • Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
  • Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.

Education

Ph.D. - Computational Science

USQ
QLD, QLD
02.2021 - 12.2023

Master of Capability Management -

UNSW
11-2019

Master of Information Technology Computer Science Software Development -

UniSQ
QLD
11-2013

Post-Degree Certificate In Professional Computing -

UniSQ
QLD

Skills

  • Procedural and scripting languages
  • JAVA SCRIPT
  • HTML/PHP
  • CSS
  • Object orientated languages
  • Professional Memberships: (IEEE)
  • C#/C
  • ASPNET
  • Personal productivity
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Dreamweaver
  • Notepad
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Academic Research
  • Online Teaching
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Research methodologies
  • Teaching strategies
  • Project management
  • Critical thinking
  • Mentorship
  • Strategic planning

Previousprofessionalexperience

  • Business Trainer and Assessor, Australia International school, Australia 18
  • Enrolment Officer, UTS Insearch, Australia NSW
  • Training Assistant, ARC Group, Australia, NSW, 09/17 - 12/17
  • Program Assistance, Gold Greek Primary School, Nicholls Canberra, 03/14 - 11/15
  • English Tutor, Peter Lalor Secondary College, Melbourne Australia, 02/15
  • Language Resources (Development of Cloud Deakin Presence of Arabic), Deakin University, Dept. Arts and Education, Burwood, Melbourne Australia, 07/13 - 10/13
  • Dental Assistant, Hamilton, New Zealand, Chartwell Dental Care, 03/09 - 05/09
  • Computer Lab Assistant, Waikato, New Zealand, University of Waikato, Dept. Computer Science, 06/09 - 07/09

Timeline

Ph.D. - Computational Science

USQ
02.2021 - 12.2023

Associate Dean

Choice college
02.2021 - Current

Research Assistant and lecturer

Feduni
06.2018 - 12.2023

Course Coordinator

Swin uni
01.2018 - 12.2025

Master of Capability Management -

UNSW

Master of Information Technology Computer Science Software Development -

UniSQ

Post-Degree Certificate In Professional Computing -

UniSQ
Tamara Abduljabbar