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Ali A. Jassem *** States Street Apt. ***, Watertown, NY 13601. Cell: 315-***-****, ***********@*****.***

Professional Objective: Desire an Arabic Language position, where I can utilize my knowledge and language experience to provide a well-balanced, supportive and engaging service for all recipients.

Professional Affiliation

Member: National Language Services Corps (NLSC)

Member : National Education Association (NEA)

Relevant Talents and Skills

Interpersonal Communication: Fluent (Reading, Writing, Speaking) in English and Arabic Language (Yemeni, Levantine, Iraqi, Palestinian, Lebanese, Gulf, Traditional, Modern Standard, Egyptian, Syrian, Moroccan, and Classical) dialects.

Fluent in reading, writing, and specking Farsi Language

Ability to operate a variety of computer-based and implement various software programs, including MS Office, Word Access, Excel, Power Point.

Work History

3/ 2015- Present Instructor: Arabic Language, Higher Education Department / Continuing Education / Jefferson Community College, Watertown, NY

Duties: Teaching students how to speak, write, and understand languages other than their natural-born language, including: Arabic (Levant, Modern, and other dialogues).

12/2012 - Present

Substitute Teacher, Immaculate Heart Central (IHC), Watertown, NY

Duties: Implement teacher lesson plans, assign students class work and homework, maintain classroom

complete a daily report or evaluation to communicate any pertinent information resulting from the day

control and disciple.

5/2010 – 5/2012

Instructor/Analyst: International Cultures and Foreign Languages, Fort Drum, Watertown, NY.USA

Duties: Teach and translate foreign cultures and language (Arabic language with five dialects) to the military and non- military individuals to help them minimize the culture shock and help increase the culture’s awareness of the foreign countries.

Duties

1/2008 – 2/2010

9/2003- 1/2008

Instructor and Interpreter (Leader) (Arabic – English) : Social and Human Science Department/ United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO), Baghdad, Iraq

Duties: Provide expertise and fosters partnerships to strength national education leadership and the capacity of countries to provide to offer equality education for all.

Arabic Linguist and Intelligence Analyst, L-3 Communication / United States Special Forces (Delta Company), Overseas

Duties: Prepare nontechnical translations into the target language and perform sight translation into English. Serve as an Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) of various Arabic dialects when needed. Aggregation and legitimize intelligence, assessing the trustiness of sources. Provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements in overseas

4/2001 – 7/2003

Community Advisor and Education Specialist with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Cairo, Egypt.

Duties: Helping young children survive and have a healthy and productive future. Advocates and gives financial and technical support to national and community based education and intervention programs on health care and nutrition.

Education and Certification:

Sept 2014 Intelligence Analysis Certification, American Public University (APU) / American Military University (AMU)

May 2014

New York State Initial Certificate, M.Ed (SUNY)

May 2001

Kufa University, B.Sc. Biology (Kufa University) Evaluated by World Education Services and equivalent to B.Sc in United States.

Cover Letter

Ali A. Jassem / 263 State St, 202, Watertown, NY/ cell 315-***-****/ Email: ***********@*****.***

Dec 14, 2015

University of South California :

It is with great pleasure that I submit my application for Lecture in Arabic Language. I had Bachelor’s Degree in Science B.S. Kufa University and I have been awarded Master degree in Teaching M.S.T, State University of New York at Potsdam in May, 2014 and a certification in Intelligence Analysis from American Public University.

I feel fortune that I have been able to participate in wide variety of teaching in different subjects (Language and cultures instructor) with International and Local Agencies and Non Government Organizations (NGO) in United States and overseas. This included providing individual, small group and whole class instructions. I value individuality and strive to meet the need of each student and to accomplish this I used variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning style.

My educational background includes instructing students in both traditional and alternative environment and developed and implemented programs and classes in both public and charter schools. I have gained solid teaching experience through implemented essential academic learning requirements concept in lesson planning and contributed in character education curriculum.

The possibility of joining this university is considerable to me because I am seeking a challenging work environment. I would be very much welcome a position that has significant room for growth and the potential for future advancement.

I would appreciate having an opportunity to discuss with you my qualifications about what benefit I can bring to your agency.

Thank you for taking the time to review and consider my application.

Sincerely,

Ali Jassem

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