Experience Teacher/Director Administrator

Mazie Eugenia Black

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Educator & Administrator, Curriculum Development/Trainer

Patient Dedicated Creative Flexible

Dynamic, energetic and results oriented teacher committed to creating a passion for

EDUCATION

learning, creating multicultural awareness through teaching real-life conversational

Master of Arts, (TESOL)

English, grammar, and pronunciation. Possess a talent to create and implement

Teaching English to Speakers of Other

hands-on curriculum to reach students’ various learning styles and multiple

Languages (2013)

intelligences. Use participatory and communicative language approaches to allow

SIT Graduate Institute

students to succeed and reach their goals. Personable and compassionate educator

Brattleboro, VT

with excellent communication skills to cooperatively work with parents, staff and

faculty to meet the needs of students and promote the mission or philosophy of the

school.

Sandanona TESOL Conference

Presenter: Reflections: Journaling for

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Self, Learning and Learners

August 9-10, 2011 ELA/EFL Lesson Planning/Curriculum Development/ Educational/Instructional

Presenter: Edmodo: Technology and Technologies/Smartboard/CALL- Computer Assisted Language Learning/Journaling

Social Networking in the Classroom, and Writers Workshops/Use of Manipulatives & Cuisenaire Rods/ Methods and

Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, KSA, Approaches to English Language Teaching and Learning Strategies /Pronunciation/

September 6, 2012 Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, Fluency & Accuracy/Storyteller/ English Test

Preparation/IELTS - International English Language Testing System

Bachelor of Science, Education

(Certification K-9)

West Virginia State University

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS

Institute, WV (1978)

Motivated students to take charge of their own learning and set attainable goals

LANGUAGES for English language fluency. Documented progress, enhancing student

improvement in both understanding and performance.

English – Fluent, Native Speaker

Maintained effective behavioral management within the classroom by

French – Intermediate, Read and Speak

Spanish – Beginner, Conversational diminishing anxiety, incorporating motivational activities and positive

Arabic – Beginner, Conversational, reinforcement strategies.

Increased student learning through various means, after -school clubs, one-on-

Also exposed to many other languages

with an awareness of problematic areas one instruction/tutoring, utilization of grouping, pair-work, and team building

for English Language Acquisition ensuring a comfortable learning experience and the opportunity to actively

participate in the learning process.

Provided additional in-class and cooperative ESL support to ELL students,

TECHNOLOGY developing and implementing diverse curriculum to effectively meet the needs

Windows and Macintosh Environments of each students’ learning styles and abilities.

Increased reading levels, effectively utilizing guided and level reader programs.

Microsoft Word (2007),Outlook, Excel,

PowerPoint, Prezi, Access, Edmodo and Developed a student-managed and centered classroom library. Devoted

database software, i.e., Oracle for record additional time on reading, related speaking and writing activities (book talks,

keeping and the Internet reports, and Guest Readers Program). Effectively altered les sons to

accommodate various language levels.

Used American and British systems for feedback. DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of

Basic Early Literacy Skills) Data System and Cambridge English International

“I would certainly hire you! I am English Language Testing System (ILEC).

Initiated and led classroom meetings with students and parents with the goal of

impressed that you are able to see your

strengths and qualities clearly.” getting them more involved in their child’s education.

Set up and presented workshops and model lessons. Coordinated group

performances of class plays, oral recitations and exhibited student writings via a

Dr. Susan Barduhn

grade level newsletter published by students.

Professor, MA TESOL Dept.

Established extracurricular programs to foster cultural exchanges and interact

Academic Chair, SMAT Program

outside of the classroom using English language as a mode of communication in

Past President of IATEFL & Plenary

the following clubs: Science & Astronomy, Basketball, Cricket & Literature

Speaker; IATEFL 2013, TESOL Arabia, 2010 Circles.

EXPERIENCE

Site Director, Higher Technical Institute for Girls, Madinah, KSA (September 2012 - Present)

English Language Center Site Director and Teacher Trainer. Manage and mentor staff. Responsible for TVTC (Technical and

Vocational Training Corporation) project for technical colleges: maintain quality of services offered, promote student retent ion

and cultivate an environment for effective and productive employee teamwork . Improve student and graduate employability by

collaborating and engaging with key employers . Lead and oversee enrollment procedures, placement testing, on -going

assessment, staff meetings, attendance and other disciplinary policies, final evaluation and reporting pr ocedures.

Independent Contractor, Dubai/Sharjah, UAE – Greensboro, NC USA (March 2011 - July 2013)

English Instructor for English language acquisition, i.e., pronunciation, gramma r, writing, reading, listening, conversation and

more. Also course preparation for the TOEFL, IELTS and English admission tests.

Educational Independent Contractor, Kuwait, UAE (September 2010 - March 2011)

Provided curriculum and instructional support to Heads of the English Departments in various schools in various for the purpose

of devising programs from a native speaker’s perspective. Collectively helped to implement curriculums, presenting teacher

workshops to enhance culture awareness, teacher and student productivity and remedial tutoring (Pre -school to University

Levels).

Saudi Arabian International School (SAIS), Al -Hada, Taif, KSA (October 2007 - August 2010)

Full-time Teacher – Fifth Grade. Administered American curriculum to students who spoke English as a second language (ESL).

Taught children with proficient and limited English skills to read at higher levels, develop an appreciation for various forms of

literature, use context clues for greater comprehension, and introduced essential vocabulary for English fluency. Brought

together parents of linguistically and culturally diverse students, resulting in greater parental involvement, and improved

student learning.

Al-Huda Islamic Academy/Greensboro Islamic Academy, NC, USA (August 2004 - June 2007)

Full-time Teacher. Administered NC curriculum for students who spoke English as a second language. Tutored children with

limited English skills to read phonetically and introduced vocabulary for daily conversational needs. Assessed fluency and

comprehension skills regularly for greater assimilation. Also, worked as a substitute and interim kindergarten teache r.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Winston-Salem, NC, USA (September 1992-June 2001)

Teacher. Responsible for implementing daily program for children in Pre -K through grade 12. Reported to school prior to start

of day and receive assignment and special instructions from the principal or his/her representative. Conducted lessons

according to lessons plans, completed evaluations and left feedback for absent teacher s.

Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN, USA (January 1980-June 1982)

Teacher. Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher. Provided direct educational services to students using professionally and

educationally acceptable methods and techniques. Supervise d extracurricular activities, skating, field trips, recess and

bookmaking.

Kanawha County Schools, Charleston, WV, USA (August 1978-January 1980)

Substitute & Teacher. Sixth Grade Homeroom Teacher. First duty began as intermittent librarian then sh ifted to fulltime

teaching position. Established Afterschool Club to certify students in use of AV Equipment to help their teachers in the

classroom.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, NC, USA (October 1999 - June 2002)

Resident Director/Administrative Assistant/Student Life and Activities. Served as liaison to the Director of Residence Life &

Director of Student Affairs. Fostered enthusiasm and actively encouraged participation in programs amongst staff and students.

Supervised Resident Advisors and involved them in the planning, development and implementation of programs that enhan ced

life in the Residence Hall. Promoted to position in Athletics Department, volunteered, and directed other student activities.

Sara Lee Corporation, Winston-Salem, NC, USA (June 1997-September 1999)

HR/Executive Associate. General administration to the HR department and supported th e operations of the Sara Lee Corporate

University. Devised Lesson plans, prepared and set up classrooms and equipment, registered applicants, wrote course

descriptions and packaged materials and learning aids for instructors.

John Deere-Hitachi, Inc., Kernersville, NC, USA (June 1994-May 1997)

Executive Associate. Performed administrative and clerical duties to support the administrators and executives. Involved in the

development, implementations and executive management of programs and polic ies of the American-Japanese joint venture. .

Maintained itineraries, travel arrangements and was the primary meeting planner for the corporation.

U.S. Army, Various Duty Assignments (Domestic & Overseas) (February 1979-February 1996)

Military Officer. DD214 provided upon request (Military Official Record of Service). Honorable Discharge.

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