Gender

Female

Location

Lattakia

Organization

iEARN Syria & Syrian Youth Council

Title / Role

Coordinator / Trainer

Subject(s) I Teach or Learning Interest Area

Qualifications: Tishreen University, Syria - BA English Language & Literature (1990) Damascus University, Syria - Diploma of Education (1997) Damascus University, Syria - High Diploma of Curriculum & Methodology (1998) University of Oregon , U.S.A. - Diploma of Critical Thinking Skills (2006) University of South Carolina, U.S.A. - Diploma of English for Business (2009) University of Oregon, U.S.A. - Diploma of Project Based Learning (2010) Training: UNICEF - Damascus, Syria - Diploma Communication for Behavioral Impact (2007) - UN Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment & Abuse of Authority in the Workplace (2007) - Employment & Vocational Education Diploma (2008) - Emergency Preparedness Response training (2008) - Career Guidance (2008) - Team Building (2008) Al Rashed Training Center, Damascus, Syria - Neurological Linguistic Programming course (2006) - Project Management Professional course (2008) National Scout Organization of Syria – Lattakia, Syria - Scout Leadership Training Course (2010) Professional Skills and Employment Experience: • English Language Training Consultant – Lattakia, Syria Conversation Café initiative to use Accelerated Learning Skills to communicate in English ( October 2012 to present) • GCE iEARN Syria Coordinator administer the Global Connections and Exchange 2.0 Program in Syria. • ESL Teacher - Al Faisal International Academy – Riyadh, KSA (2010 – 2012) Arab Education & Training Group Course design Team training Lesson planning and delivery Student assessment • English Language Training Consultant – Lattakia, Syria (2009-2010) Hakeem Center – ‘Conversation Café’ initiative to improve English conversation Regional courses to enhance English skills in Lattakia, Tartous and Damascus – using ‘Accelerated Learning Strategies’ • UNICEF – UNV – Damascus, Syria (2007-2008) o Girls’ Education Officer Strategic planning -Iraqi Humanitarian Program (Phase I) -Syrian UNICEF Program -School Development Plan Project and Parents Involvement Projects to address ‘Child Friendly Schools’ criteria - Alignment of Syrian Dept of Education and UNRWA ‘Child Friendly Schools’ training -Syrian Dept of Education ‘Learning Classes Project’ and research design in disadvantaged schools o Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Staff Design and implementation of Adolescent Friendly Spaces initiative Development ADAP Action Plan in Syrian Youth Union and Ministry of Culture Centres Human Resources (ADAP) Terms of Reference Workshop design and implementation – Youth Decision Makers, Youth Service Providers, Roundtable sessions • Specialist English (ESL) Teacher (1990-2006) Syrian Modern School (SMS), Damascus (2006-07) Rawafed English Center, Zabadani (2007) Motafawiqeen School and al Loghawi Center for English, Damascus (2000-06) Damascus University ESP Center, Damascus (1997) Idrisi Center for English, Damascus (1992-96) Syrian Ministry of Education State Schools, Damascus (1990-92) Relevant Professional Experience and Interests: • International Education and Resources Network (iEARN) - Syria Coordinator (2002-present) and Conference Presenter (2004-07) • The Art Miles Mural Project - Project Coordinator (2005-present) • Syrian Medicare - United Exhibition and Media Services - Human Resources Manager (2005-07) • General Sport Federation - Interpreter (1992-94)

Personal Interests and Passions

Doing life in the time of war

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Professional Skills and Employment Experience: • English Language Training Consultant – Lattakia, Syria Conversation Café initiative to use Accelerated Learning Skills to communicate in English ( October 2012 to present) • GCE iEARN Syria Coordinator administer the Global Connections and Exchange 2.0 Program in Syria. • ESL Teacher - Al Faisal International Academy – Riyadh, KSA (2010 – 2012) Arab Education & Training Group Course design Team training Lesson planning and delivery Student assessment • English Language Training Consultant – Lattakia, Syria (2009-2010) Hakeem Center – ‘Conversation Café’ initiative to improve English conversation Regional courses to enhance English skills in Lattakia, Tartous and Damascus – using ‘Accelerated Learning Strategies’ • UNICEF – UNV – Damascus, Syria (2007-2008) o Girls’ Education Officer Strategic planning -Iraqi Humanitarian Program (Phase I) -Syrian UNICEF Program -School Development Plan Project and Parents Involvement Projects to address ‘Child Friendly Schools’ criteria - Alignment of Syrian Dept of Education and UNRWA ‘Child Friendly Schools’ training -Syrian Dept of Education ‘Learning Classes Project’ and research design in disadvantaged schools o Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP) Staff Design and implementation of Adolescent Friendly Spaces initiative Development ADAP Action Plan in Syrian Youth Union and Ministry of Culture Centres Human Resources (ADAP) Terms of Reference Workshop design and implementation – Youth Decision Makers, Youth Service Providers, Roundtable sessions • Specialist English (ESL) Teacher (1990-2006) Syrian Modern School (SMS), Damascus (2006-07) Rawafed English Center, Zabadani (2007) Motafawiqeen School and al Loghawi Center for English, Damascus (2000-06) Damascus University ESP Center, Damascus (1997) Idrisi Center for English, Damascus (1992-96) Syrian Ministry of Education State Schools, Damascus (1990-92) Relevant Professional Experience and Interests: • International Education and Resources Network (iEARN) - Syria Coordinator (2002-present) and Conference Presenter (2004-07) • The Art Miles Mural Project - Project Coordinator (2005-present) • Syrian Medicare - United Exhibition and Media Services - Human Resources Manager (2005-07) • General Sport Federation - Interpreter (1992-94) • Al Manara Magazine - Journalist - family and sport sections (1993) • Dr. Nashat Hamarneh ‘History of Arab Medicine’ - Damascus University - Research team • The Institute of Careers Seminar, Damascus - Participant (May 2008) • Junior Chamber International (JCI) – ‘Promoting Volunteerism among School Children’ Conferences - mural painting initiative • UN International Volunteer Day (IVD), Lattakia – Area Coordinator responsible for all aspects of planning, coordination, program implementation (2008) • American Multi-Faith Delegation – Syrian Delegate, Contributor to final publication (June 2008) • Hospitality staff training Lattakia – Human Resource Manager and Life Skills Trainer (2009) • Voluntary Community Service Projects - Coordinator - Japanese Volunteers (JICA) cleaning projects, Juniors Chambers International (JCI) charity projects, Damascus Governorate cleaning projects, Dar Al Aman for Orphans and Zabadani Camp Lebanese Refugees open days, Lattakia Scout Group Promoting Peace open days and family group activities • ‘Adopt a Park’ child-friendly initiative, Tartous – Instigator and Coordinator (2010) • Tree plantation and cleaning campaigns as a member of Lattakia City Council Voluntary Team to raise awareness • Leisure Interests – travelling, music, reading and literature.