University Assistant

THURIA (TARA) MOSSA

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Manhattan, KS 66503

785-***-**** Home

785-***-**** Mobile

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in which will allow me to utilize my leadership and

strong communication skills to practice my expertise in education and

program management

EDUCATION

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

. Master of Science: Public Health June 2007

. Master of Science: Lifespan Development and Family Studies June

2002

University of Basrah Basrah, Iraq

. Bachelor of Science: Biology May 1978

. Class of 1978 Valedictorian

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Arabic Instructor, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 2001 -

Current

. Educate and teach Kansas State University students and Fort Riley

military students and staff

members on the formal Arabic language and Iraqi dialect.

. Lecture and instruct students on the culture, traditions, mannerisms,

religious beliefs, etc. of the Arab world, focusing on Iraq and its

surrounding countries.

. Provide students with additional tutoring sessions as needed

. Create study guides, syllabi, notes, interactive audio learning tools,

etc. to assist students in learning the Arabic language.

. Organize traditional Arab gatherings and meetings for students to

understand the full scope of the culture and language.

Distance Learning Arabic Instructor, Yale University, New Haven, CT

2008-2009

. Administered an oral examination via live video conferencing for

several Yale University students.

. Evaluated each student's level of understanding of the formal Arabic

language and Iraqi Dialect.

. Scored each student on their communication skills and understanding of

the Arabic language.

Patient Screener, Mercy Regional Health Center, Manhattan, KS

2003 -2005

. Screened patient health records to prepare for diet modification and

assessment.

. Utilized medical computer programs to obtain hospital records.

Lead Preschool Teacher, KSU Child Development Center, Manhattan, KS

1989- 2002

. Executed parent teacher conferences.

. Educated and cared for children between the ages of 3-5.

. Attended frequent board meetings.

. Created recommendation letters for student workers.

. Constructed lesson write to represent daily subjects and activities.

Assistant Preschool Teacher, KSU Child Development Center, Manhattan, KS

. Provided care and education for children between the ages of 2-4.

. Assisted lead teacher in creating lesson plans and other children's

activities.

. Developed relationships with children and parents through positive

interaction.

Zoology and Insect Physiology Instructor, University of Baghdad, Iraq

1980-1982

. Educated college students in various areas of Biology.

. Lectured students in both the Arabic and English language.

Plant Pathology and Insect Physiology, University of Basrah, Iraq

1978-1979

. Instructed students in a laboratory setting.

. Attended department meetings.

. Worked side by side with various student organizations.

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