Lara Mouakar Bhanini

Khazzaka Bldg. Ksara - Bekaa – Lebanon

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-ENGLIH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR & TEACHER TRAINER-

Highly skilled, dynamic, and overtly student-focused professional educator with over twenty years of experience in teaching and training in language centers, high schools, and universities. Strongly committed to the development of students and providing a motivating and cooperative learning environment. Possess planning, organization skills, proficient knowledge of subject content, and a profound understanding of how to connect core content to real-world application. Clarify concepts through methodology which appeals to various learning styles and levels and effective application of all the modern teaching aids. Enjoy outstanding communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to develop strong relationships within the work environment and counsel students in overcoming both their educational and personal obstacles. Maintain responsibility for multiple tasks with high attention to details. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Curriculum Design & Development - Classroom Management – Differentiated Instructions – Formative & Summative Assessment – Standardized Testing – Student Discipline – Program Management & Coordination – Leadership & Team Building – Mentoring & Advising – Workshop & Seminar Presentation – Teacher Training PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Lebanese Language Center – ih Beirut (July 2020- present) – Mentor Coach - ESL

Support mentors, develop their practice, and evaluate their performance during the implementation of the online teaching program for Syrian refugees in order to ensure their improvement. St. Joseph University (USJ) – Zahle/Bekaa (2019-present) - ESL Instructor

Develop student centered lesson plans and deliver engaging lectures to university level in ESL courses

Utilize learning technology in planning and delivering lessons

Enable students to obtain English Language Certification by preparing them for the St. Louis English Examination

(SLU & SLUWE)

Taalabaya Official High School – Zahle (2016 – Present) - English Language Teacher & Coordinator

Deliver high quality education and skill enhancement to enable students to pass the Lebanese Baccalaureate part II

Develop English lesson plans to meet the national curriculum standards

Modify lessons and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students (Lebanese & Syrian refugees)

Integrate technology into curriculum to supplement class lectures in order to increase student involvement

Cooperate with the administration and other teachers in accordance with the school policies which set high standards and expectations for students.

iGlo boutique – high end women’s wear (2012-present) – Co-owner/manager

recruit, train, supervise and appraise staff managing budgets

maintain statistical and financial records

deal with customer queries and complaints

oversee pricing and stock control

maximize profitability and setting/meeting sales targets, including motivating staff to do so

prepare promotional materials and displays

Lebanese University – Language Bureau (2014 – 2017) - ESL Instructor

Created and implement resourceful lesson plans in intensive ESL courses to advanced level university students

Taught English for a specific purpose (English for law) for the faculty of law students St. Joseph High School – Antonine Sisters – Zahle (2006 – present) – ESL Teacher

Utilize innovative and cooperative teaching techniques to motivate students to improve learning and language acquisition

Prepare students for standardized tests (SAT I & Cambridge C1)

Arrange formative evaluation tests and provide detailed feedback about areas of improvement prior to preparing summative exams

Maintain discipline in the classroom while creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere

Assist students in applying for national and international universities University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations – UK (2011 –2013) Certified Oral Examiner &Invigilator – UCLES

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Assessed the English language level of public school teachers - a project which was endorsed by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education

American Lebanese Language Center (ALLC –ih) Zahle (1998 – 2012) ESL Instructor (2010-2012) Academic Coordinator

Prepared students for standardized tests - Michigan Proficiency and Competency examination ECPE – ECCE and the Cambridge ESOL exams - Certificate in Advanced English CAE and First Certificate Exam – FCE, in addition to SAT I, TOEFL and IELTS

Incorporated constructive philosophy of teaching by implementing student-centered methodologies to enhance the teaching and learning environment in which the teacher is merely a facilitator who promotes student leadership and initiative.

Evaluated students’ assignments and provided essential feedback

Organized and conducted immersing workshops, conversation groups and special training courses

Evaluated teachers’ daily lesson plans, observed live lessons, and provided constructive feedback

Double – Checked students’ writings and identified weaknesses and strengths to help them progress

Conducted oral exams for students at various levels

Encouraged and supported teachers in professional development EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Master (2) in Applied Linguistics - Lebanese University (currently working on thesis)

Master (1) in Education - Lebanese University - Faculty of Education

Bachelor degree in English Literature - Lebanese University

Associate degree in Arts and Sciences (Graphic Design) – Lebanese American University (LAU)

Equivalency of the Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II – Lebanese American University

High School Diploma – John Jay High School – New York (USA) SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS & SKILLS

Successfully completed (CELTA), a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (Pass A) - Cambridge University (2005)

Attended and conducted several workshops in teaching EFL and acquired the respective certification - Cambridge - McMillan - International House….

Fluent in English, Arabic and semi-fluent in French

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