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Oshkosh WI *****

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1. Professional Career

The professional goal is to complete a Ph.D. in Education and secure

appointment to a faculty position that will provide a basis for further

efforts to strengthen and improve educational organizations and (with

particular focus on the Middle East) government programs aimed at

developing human resource talent.

Particularly interested in, and attracted to, opportunities to strengthen

and improve interpersonal skills and sensitivities, particularly relating

to multicultural groups.

Seeking appointment to a challenging professional placement to build upon

established qualifications and skills and to compliment learning taking

place in the Educational Leadership graduate studies program at the

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

2. Education

Masters in Educational Leadership, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (2013).

. Cumulative GPA: 3.9/4

Masters in English - University of Jordan (2009)

. Cumulative GPA: 3.77/4

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, University of Jordan

(1993)

Graduate - High School, Amman Jordan (1990)

3. Professional Experience

Innovative Services, Appleton, Wisconsin. Provide support to the elderly

and the disabled.

January - April 2014

Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Voluntary work in different areas

in the hospital. February 2014- present. Assist both patients and their

families and lead them to the right direction, place. Face to face

communication with visitors and answer their inquiries.

The Literacy Council, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Offering free English tutoring to

new immigrants. February 2014- present.

International Affairs: Office of International Education, University of

Wisconsin Oshkosh, U.S.A. from January 2013 to December 2013.

International students and study abroad programs.

Lecturer, University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman (January 2010 to August

2012). Worked as a full-time lecture teaching linguistics courses and

translation (Arabic/English)-

Students' Academic advisor.

. Organized workshops and seminars.

. Provided leadership as the head of the Translation Group for two

years.

. Served as the Department convener for the Foreign Languages

Department.

Lecturer, University of Jordan (June 2009 to January 2010). Worked part-

time teaching skills courses, linguistics and communications skills (oral

and written expression).

High School Teacher, Ministry of Education, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

(June 1995 to January 2006). Taught English as a Foreign Language.

4. Research and Training

. AECT International Convention in Jacksonville, Florida. To present a

paper on "The Value of Moocs in International Education."

November 5-7, 2014.

. The University of Wisconsin River Falls, to present a paper

on "Women in the Middle East: The Misconceptions." October 17-

18, 2014

. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas. Race, Ethnicity and

Place

Conference. Present on "The Challenges Facing International Students

at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh." October 22-24, 2014.

. Rotary International District 6270 Conference, Oshkosh, WI. April 25-

27, 2014

. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, presentation on Diversity in Islam:

Learning through Dialogue. Student Diversity and Leadership

Conference. March 15, 2014.

. American Red Cross: taking a course in Armed Conflict. American Red

Cross, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, February 15, 2014.

. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, presentation on Women in Jordan as

part of the Women's Center activities, November 23, 2013.

. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, participating in the International

Education week on campus and presenting about Islamic Clothing.

. University of Wisconsin Madison, Presenting a paper in the 37th

Madison Women's Conference, Madison, October 18-20, 2013. "Reveal the

Veil", the Struggle of Syrian Women during the Civil War.

. Loyola University, Chicago, USA, Participating in "Diversity Abroad

Conference". April 1-2, 2013

. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Certificate of SEVP Training for

Designated Schools and Officials, U.S. January 15, 2013.

. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, participation and Presentation of a

Paper "Honor Killing in the Arab World" in the Diversity and

Leadership Conference, November 3, 2012.

. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, participating in the International

Office activities, such as Study Abroad Fair, guiding and helping

international students, February 2013 and October 2013.

. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, participation and presentation

of Paper - "Pragmatics and Cultural Misunderstanding" in the ELT

Conference (English Language Teaching), (April 2012).

. University of Nizwa, Oman, supervision of students from the,

completing studies at

the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh as a part of Cultural

Exchange Program June

2 to July 12, 2012.

. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, participation and

presentation of a Paper - "Integrating Culture into Language: Teaching

and Learning," at the ELT Conference, April 2011.

. TESOL Arabia - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Regular Attendance and

Participation at (1996 to 2006).

. TESOL Arabia, member (1999 to 2006).

. Attendance and Participation at Various workshops, seminars, conferences

on

language teaching and education in the United Arab Emirates, Oman and

Jordan (1999 to 2013).

5. Professional Qualifications

. Work with international students at the University of Wisconsin

Oshkosh.

. Providing help and guidance to international students and offering

academic and social advising.

. Supervising groups of international students coming from Oman and

offering them counseling and academic advising.

. Conducting researches on international students and the major

difficulties they face when coming to the United States.

. Fifteen years experience in teaching English as a foreign language.

. Translation from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English.

. Established computer and technology skills (Microsoft Office: Word,

Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook. Software programs:

Dreamweaver, PeopleSoft, Photostory 3 and I Movie on Mac computers).

. Experience planning, coordinating, marketing and developing

educational programs, seminars, workshops and other international

meetings, activities and events.

. Supervisory experience with various education-related programs,

services and activities, most notably including participating partners

and participants for widespread international audiences.

6. Awards and Recognition

. Oshkosh Rotary Down Town membership April 2014

. University of Wisconsin Fund Award, December 2013.

. University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh: An award from Gender Equity

Council,. March 13, 2013

. Wisconsin, Oshkosh Rotary Club Fellowship, March 2013 - April 2014

. Charlotte McEssey Scholarship for Higher Education Students, USA.

March 10, 2013.

. Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan: Full tuition scholarship - (1990

to 1993)

Received numerous citations and certificates for attending conferences and

workshops and completing programs of study from 1995- present.

7. Voluntary Work

Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh, WI. Volunteer at the front desk. Offer

help and guidance to patients and their families.

The Literacy Council, Oshkosh Main Library, Oshkosh, WI. Offer free

English classes to new immigrants.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, participating in the Peer Leader

orientation sessions for the new international students coming to the

in January 2013.

Picking up international students from Appleton Airport.

Oshkosh for Education : A member of a community organization that

takes care of improving education in the schools in Oshkosh.

National Christian Fronsics and Communication Association: A community

judge in the 2013 Speech and Debate Tournament. NCFCA on January 23-25

in Gruenhagen Conference Center, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.

Oshkosh Rotary Club: presentation in the on March 11, 2013. "From the

Middle East to the Mid West"

Kiwanis Club Oshkosh: presentation about misconceptions of the

Middle East, June 2013

Numerous voluntary works on campus helping new international students.

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