English Language Case Management
Resume:
LANA ALKABAK
Langley, BC, Canada ***********@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/lana-alkabak121
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 15 years’ experience teaching English Literature to undergraduate and post graduate students
• Master of Arts Degree - English Language and Literature
• Diploma in Community Social Work
• Proven skills in delivering workshops in literary translation
• Excellence in teaching drama, novel, poetry, Shakespeare’s plays and English composition
• Expertise in teaching community social work programs and case management techniques that are compatible with the Canadian social services and rules
• Expertise in teaching English as a second language with TESL Diploma Certification from Canada
• Thorough understanding of the learning process and using various methods and teaching styles offering skills in communication, leadership and organization
• Member of TESL Ontario, Canada
• Expertise in developing course work and conducting tutorials for students
• Capable of assisting students to understand professional opportunities within the Social Work Field
• Proficient in planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting seminars in different literary subjects of English Literature
• Bilingual in English and Arabic
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Teaching and Training
• Prepared and delivered academic courses in English Literature through lectures, tutorials, group discussions and assignments
• Managed an active class load of 150 undergraduate students for each semester
• Conducted seminars and discussion groups to supplement lectures
• Assisted students in achieving best results in university examinations through extra-curricular tutorials, needs based individual instructions and remedial classes
• Planned, mentored, directed group and individual academic seminars
• Taught classes of Community Social Work students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects
• Worked with diverse population of students, including international students and ESL students, and developed strategies for responding effectively to a wide range of writing abilities
• Advanced knowledge in technology assisted and meditated English language learning Administration
• Prepared, administered and graded examinations, term papers, academic assignments and reports
• Assisted in conducting university and college examinations and preparation of questionnaire, making answer scripts and final evaluation
• Managed paper work, categorized documents, internal assessment booklets and files
• Participated and established academic relationship with various colleges to organize collaborative educational sessions, cultural events and study tours
• Administered and marked assignments, monthly internal test papers and semester papers to evaluate students’ progress
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Counseling, Assessment and Evaluation
• Served on faculty committees dealing with curriculum planning and degree requirements
• Advised students on course, academic matters and career decisions
• Provided individualized tutorial and remedial instruction
• Organized meetings and discussed progress issues with students and officials
• Counseled students on coping with academic failures and recommended corrective plans
• Encouraged students to maintain self-confidence and focus on future goals by providing instruction on how to prepare for examinations
• Monitored student progress and reported findings to Dean on a periodical basis Research and Publication
• Completed extensive research projects leading to preparation of unpublished reports
• Compiled additional reading materials such as text books and additional resources for students and teachers to master difficult concepts
• Translated and published Leaf Storm by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
• Conducted literature reviews, research and prepared reports based on outcomes EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ESL Instructor
Trinity Western University TLC, Langley, BC, Canada 2023 till now ESL Instructor
Ecole de Langue, La Cite, Montreal, Canada 2023 till now ESL Instructor
Silong International Educational Corporation, Oakville, Canada 2020-2023 University Lecturer
University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Canada
2020-2021
Instructor 2017-2020
Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology, Mississauga, ON, Canada University Professor 1998-2015
Al-Baath University, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Syria EDUCATION
TESL Diploma and Certification
Canadian College of Educators, Mississauga, Ontario 2021 Diploma in Community Service Workin 2017
Oxford College, Mississauga, Ontario
Master of Arts Degree - English Language and Literature 1998 Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
Diploma of Literary and Academic English Studies 1994 Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Workshop for Literary Translation Damascus University, Damascus, Syria 2006 Applied Linguistics Al-Baath University, Homs, Syria 2009 Difficulties in Teaching Shakespeare’s Plays Damascus University, Damascus, Syria 2011 Formative Language Assessment Methodology The American University, Beirut, Lebanon 2013 TESL Ontario/Canada Membership and Professional Development 2021 VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY WORK
Executive Assistant to the Dean, University Library, Homs, Syria 2009-2015
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