Extensive administrative/advising/program coordination experience

LUBNA SALEH

****-**** **** ** **** Blvd., Mississauga ON *****.*******@*****.*** 905-***-****

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Arts in Education (Counseling)

Extensive experience in the fields of personal/academic advising in a variety of academic

environments

Extensive administrative experience

Served as chief administrative assistant to principal

Initiated and managed a series of educational and training programs

Served as testing coordinator and ensured strict adherence to standardized testing guidelines

Lead an established IB school community through a successful joint accreditation process

Facilitated instructor induction; trained and supervised program teams

Facilitated presentations and workshops

Created manuals, and edited a wide variety of written materials/correspondence

Was main point of contact for students, parents and community members

Experience working in fast-paced settings with varied responsibilities, and a culturally diverse

clientele

Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proven leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate others

Effective relationship building skills; experience establishing rapport with clients/community

partners

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; fluency in English, Arabic as well as

intermediate French

Initiative to work effectively independently as well as a part of a collaborative team

Engage in professional activities with a clear focus, a positive attitude and an appropriate sense of

humor

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts, Education – Counseling (Highest Honors), St. Louis University, USA 1992

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (High Honors), American University of Cairo, Egypt 1989

Secondary School Honor Graduation Diploma (Honors), Woodstock Collegiate Institute Canada 1984

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Managing Conflict: Power Through Influence Cognitive Behavior Therapy Diploma Program

Basic Performance Improvement Family Therapy Workshop

Mentorship (Training the Trainer) Workshop Canadian Universities Counselors’ Tour

Customer Care Workshop Pedagogical Leadership Workshop

Quality Improvement and Patient Safety CIS Team Member Workshop

CIS Counselor’s Forum Advanced Communication/Leadership Skills

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Program Coordinators’ Workshop Program Psychology Workshop

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CURRENT VOLUNTEER WORK:

Newcomer Center of Peel, December 2013-Present

Assist adult learners in the Global Business Center with the writing and review of business plans

Other administrative duties as required

Arab Community Center of Toronto, December 2013–Present

Create and facilitate presentations on mental health issues for newcomers to the community

Translation

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

Freelance Copyeditor 2014-Present

Proofread and copyedit academic research papers and assignments by post -graduate students

Education Coordinator/Counselor, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, KSA 2011-2013

Implemented and coordinated post-secondary educational and training programs

Determined organizational education/training needs in collaboration with department heads

Created and managed program budgets; prepared departmental goals and objectives

Developed marketing plans, policies, procedures and training manuals

Provided up to date information regarding programs to students and community members

Represented the department at university recruitment events

Recruited students - established admission criteria; screened applicants; administered placement

tests; interviewed candidates; selected final participants

Recruited, supervised and evaluated instructors

Organized and facilitated orientation sessions, meetings and departmental events

Monitored student progress and provided personal/academic guidance as needed

Created and maintained student, instructor and program schedules

Evaluated classroom instruction, assessed learning materials

Established and maintained collaborative connections with other departments as well as external

organizations

Facilitated and evaluated internship placements

Established quality indicators and created surveys to gauge student satisfaction levels and identify

potential areas for development

Provided management with periodic updates, and suggestions for improvement

Chairman, CIS/NEASC Accreditation Steering Committee

Academic & College Counselor, Jeddah Knowledge International School, KSA 2008-2011

Formed and supervised accreditation committees and prepared final documentation

Trained committee chairs and supervised progress of the rigorous self-study process

Organized an exhaustive joint accreditation visit

Provided detailed information regarding educational pathways, course requirements, application

processes and relevant timelines to high school students and guardians

Provided one on one counseling, group sessions and presentations

Monitored student progress and maintained confidential records

Coordinated visits by university representatives

Organized/administered standardized tests

Academic Quality Controller, Jeddah Knowledge International School, KSA 2007-2008

Assured standardization of teaching/assessment amongst teachers and across disciplines

Provided academic counseling to high school students

Organized/administered standardized tests

Taught high school Psychology

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