Arabic Language Educator

Liz Messina

**** *. ******** ***. *******, IL ***14 ~ 773-***-**** ~ *******.***@*****.***

Licensure

Professional Educator License, April 2015

World Language: Arabic, Grades K-12

Social Science, middle school, Grades 5-8

Education

Master of Education in World Language Education, DePaul University, March 2015

Bachelor of Science in Arabic Studies and Psychology, Cum Laude, November 2012

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher, Agassiz Elementary School, Grades K-5, Arabic language, Chicago, IL January-March 2015

Presented and created Arabic language lessons to grades K-5

Engaged students with songs, catch phrases, flashcards, greeting words

Frequently presented lessons with a SmartBoard

Supervised recess and lunch for Kindergarten and 1st grade

Met with kindergarten students every morning for reading intervention to help improve writing, pronunciation, and mastering the alphabet

Attended staff meetings to discuss intervention and learn about transitioning into an IB school

Communicated with parents in person and posted a newsletter on the school’s website

Interactive Field Experience

Lindblom Math and Science Academy, Grades 9-12, Arabic Language, Chicago, IL February 2014

Assisted students with in-class projects and activities based on TPRS

Created and taught a lesson about directions and focused on strengthening students’ communicative abilities, along with their listening skills

Taft High School, Grades 10-12, Arabic Language, Chicago, IL October 2013

Assisted students with in-class assignments and team building activities

Created and taught a lesson about food, colors, and shopping using the CLT method

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer, Ghana: June 2008

Volunteered at a children's orphanage in Accra, Ghana

Taught kindergarteners English using songs and books

Volunteer, Albany Park Community Center: February-April 2010

Tutoring in English as a Second Language

Taught older English language learners the alphabet and basic vocabulary

Volunteer, University of Illinois- Chicago hospital: January-December 2011

Volunteered at the UIC hospital in the pediatrics unit

Played games, read stories and books, set up arts and crafts

Recognitions

Dean's List- 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012

National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member

Recipient of the teacher fellowship award from Qatar Foundation International

Professional Development

Qatar Foundation International Summer Institute: Washington, D.C.: August 2012 and August 2014

Met with Arabic teachers from around the country to learn about different teaching methods

Created new units and materials for Arabic language classes

Learned about new methods of technology, ways of incorporating dialects into the class, implementing authentic materials into lessons, and various CLT methods

Extracurricular Activities

President of DePaul University's Arab Culture Club

Organized events celebrating Arab culture and heritage in conjunction with other student groups

Met monthly with other club members to discuss progress and future projects

Invited members of the international community to present music, dance, and literature

Member of DePaul International Students Organization

Assisted with planning events related to Arab Culture Club and Chinese Students Association

International Experience Abroad

Ali Baba International Center, Amman, Jordan, July-September 2013

Intensive Arabic Language program

Special Skills and Interests

Advanced proficiency of Modern Standard Arabic, knowledge of Syrian, Jordanian, and Hejazi Arabic. Some knowledge of Spanish and French. Interested in leading a culture club

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Windows OS, and Mac OS

Experience assisting with translations of Arabic literature to English

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