Kathy (Rasha) Richards

US Phone: 513-***-****

Cincinnati, Oh.

Jeddah, KSA Tel: KSA : 050*-***-***

Email: act95e@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

English Second Language Instructor 08/10/2015 – present

Northern Kentucky University Director: Dr. David Guttman

Highland Heights, Kentucky

International Students Department

Full- time

I am an instructor of English as a second language in the International Students Department. I teach academic reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking to students preparing for college entry, prepare for TOEFL and IELTS exams, and for those wishing to gain communicative skills in English. I also work in advisory capacity to Saudi and other Middle Eastern Students preparing for undergraduate and graduate studies within the USA.

English Second Language Instructor

Dar Al-Hekma University 01/ 2015 – 06/2015

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Continuing Education Dept. Director: Ms. Fatima Bayoumy

Part-time

Taught courses in academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking as part of the English Diploma program. Designed tests, quizzes, and additional worksheets in keeping with the curriculum. Used educational technology to prepare students for paperless classroom and online learning environments, uploaded grades, reports, etc.

Private SEN Tutor November 2014-2015

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Working with 2 high school students who have been professionally evaluated and diagnosed as having ADHD. Assisting students with note taking, test preparation, finding digitalized textbooks, and other accommodations as their psychological evaluation prescribes. Acting as a liaison between student, parent, and teachers to accomplish student’s goals. Assisting parents in securing required accommodations and modifications of curriculum with the school, as well as discussing and following up that the child’s IEP is consistently implemented at school and at home.

Research assistant

Dr. Rachael Clark, University of Northern Kentucky 2013-2014

Project title: Hope and Meaning in Life in area 501, Newport Kentucky.

Worked with residents of one of Newport, Kentucky’s most impoverished neighborhoods to measure hope and meaning in life in area residents. Our team worked in collaboration with social services agencies such as the Brighten Center & local organizations to provide information and referrals to residents for community resources while administering surveys. Skills: Researching relevant background materials, administering surveys, collecting & analyzing data, paraphrasing survey questions, and writing the summary for our poster presentation to the Senators at the Capitol.

Research Assistant

Dr. Julie Steinke, Northern Kentucky University, 2013- 2014

Project: Work relating to Dr. Steinke’s project relating to: Resilience in NASA’s astronaut candidates.

My investigation included searching for relevant academic research journal articles on the topic of Resilience in individuals in Extreme Isolated and Contained Environments. Skills: researching journal articles, analyzing data, and writing literary review reports.

Academic Tutor

Northern Kentucky University Saudi Students Association Writing center 2013

Helped students at all levels and from all disciplines to improve their writing through one-on-one and online writing conferences. Participated in a variety of workshops throughout the year that focused on various aspects of the English language, such as on pronunciation, grammar, components of the writing process, and on using helpful tools such as outlines and rubrics as guides.

Dar Al-Hekma College 6/2006 -8/2008

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

English Second Language Instructor Continuing Education dept. Director: Dr. AlJawhara AL-Sanat

Grammar and writing composition to ESL students of various ages and levels

Taught English for medical professionals

TOEFL iBT Preparation Course Instructor

Advisor to students preparing to study in US universities, ( preparing academic plans)

Assisted Director with staffing decisions, interviewing, composing memos to staff, marketing the English Diploma program, assisted students with researching international Universities, etc.

Compiled text book orders

Student Data entry

Childhood World School Principal: Mrs. Zainab Julaidan 8/2000- 6/2006

Advanced English Coordinator

Taught English literature, grammar, and writing at the secondary school level

TOEFL iPT Preparation Course instructor

Liaison between school administration, staff, and parents

Academic advisor for students preparing to study in foreign universities

Compiled memos to staff and letters to parents

Assisted director in interviewing and making hiring recommendations

Compiled text book orders

Jeddah International School Director: Mrs. Mechelle Saadawi 8/1994-6/2000

Language Arts instructor

Taught content and skills in English language, literature, composition, and reading utilizing curriculum designated by Jeddah International Schools.

Adapted English material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments and lesson plans that guide and challenge students.

Developed lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the department’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course standards; provided individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

Evaluated academic and social growth of students, prepared report cards, kept appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as were necessary.

Communicated with parents and school counselors on student progress.

Education

Northern Kentucky University May, 2014

BS Psychology, English Minor

* Dean’s list recipient (multiple)

*Member of Psi Chi Psychology Honors society

* Member of Golden Key Honors Society

*Member of Sigma Tau Delta International Honors in English Society

* Member, Positive Psychology Club

* Graduated cum laude

Current part-time graduate student at Northern Kentucky University

Masters of English Program:

(Currently, projected graduation: 2018)

Additional Skills

Extensive writing and research experience, Working knowledge of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), Minitab Statistical Software, Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, teaching and instructing experience, social networking, conversational Arabic. Currently pursing Certification for English Language Teachers, (CELTA), internationally recognized TEFL certification.

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