Daneiah Nasser
Torrance, CA 90503
*********@*****.***
Objective: Obtain a position at USAID as an Education Development Specialist and utilize my passion for education to build a cooperative, stimulating, and intriguing educational research environment that targets a variety of learning methods leading to growth and strength with the use of a variety of technologies to help build strong leadership, consistency, and communication skills that lead to success across various regions.
Education:
Capella University Minneapolis, MN
PhD in Education with a concentration in Professional Studies, June 2020 3.9/4.0.
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
Master of Arts in Law and Governance with a concentration in conflict management and peace studies, May 2013 3.64/4.0.
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Pre-Law and Arabic Language, May 2011 3.67/4.0.
University of Jordan Amman, Jordan
Study abroad program in advanced Arabic Language and Arab culture, June-August 2010 4.0/4.0.
Teaching Experience:
Bergen Community College Lyndhurst, NJ
Adjunct history professor, September 2016-Present
-Teaching United States History I and II and Western Civilization II using teaching strategies that incorporated PowerPoints, lectures, class discussion and analysis of primary source documents
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Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Tutor at Cerullo Learning Assistance Center, January 2014-Present
-Provide one-on-one, small group instruction, and in class teaching assistance to a diverse, multicultural study body.
-Provide students with tutoring in political science, history, geography, Arabic, English writing and language arts, and success 101.
-Guide students by giving feedback and providing guided reading of material to ensure and strengthen content knowledge and understanding.
-Enable students to attain meaningful learning goals by utilizing student-centered techniques through content analysis and posing questions that require critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning.
-Evaluate student accomplishment and progress after each tutoring session
-Attend tutor-training meetings on a biweekly basis.
County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
Adjunct Arabic Language Professor, September 2019-present
-Teaching Elementary Arabic I and II using various modern teaching strategies such as videos, conversations, and discussions to implement learning a language in an understandable and logical way for both non-native and native speaking students.
Bergen Community College Lyndhurst, NJ
Adjunct English writing professor, September 2017-December 2017
-Taught Writing Composition I using various strategies to stimulate student learning such as real world connections, lectures, PowerPoints, and class debates on topics.
Kinnelon Board of Education Kinnelon, NJ
Market
Teaching Preparation:
CRLA Level II Tutor Certification
Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey alternate route teacher training program stage I implementing teaching strategies course, April-May 2015.
Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ
Center for Effective School Practices alternate route teacher training program 24 Hour Pre-Service teaching skills course, March 2014.
Teaching Certifications:
New Jersey Teaching Certificate of Eligibility (N-12) in Social Studies, June 2014.
New Jersey Substitute Teaching Certification (K-12), Spring 2012.
International Institute for teaching Arabic Language to Speakers of other languages at The University of Jordan: II TASOL Certificate, August 2010.
Awards and Activities:
Received Professional Writing Tutor Award from Cerullo Learning Assistance Center at Bergen Community College, 2020
Conducted a presentation on the benefits of blended learning methods and their use at the college level in teaching and learning to a group of professors and undergraduate students at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan, January 2019
Received Writing and Humanities Tutor Award from Cerullo Learning Assistance Center at Bergen Community College, 2016
Pi Sigma Alpha, Sigma Alpha Lambda, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Societies, 2008-present.
Political Science and Law Club, 2008-2011.
Dean’s List at Montclair State University 2008-2013.
Magna Cum Laude BA Graduate, 2011.
Received Arabic Essay Writing Award from Montclair State University’s Arabic Language and Culture Department, 2011
Conducted an Independent study in Arab Culture at the University of Jordan in the summer of 2010 as a visiting student during a study abroad program which focused on the Great Arab Revolt and culminated in a Presentation revolving around the influence of the Ottoman Empire on the Arab Countries, specifically Jordan and it’s involvement in the Arab Revolt and the lasting affect of the British in the Army until 1956, 2010
Academic Achievement Award, 2010.
Publications:
Doctoral Dissertation titled: Blended Learning Instruction and Classroom Engagement in Community College: A Qualitative Research Study, June 2020
Skills:
Fluent in Arabic and English, beginner in French
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows, as well as Apple operating systems and programs
Proficient in online academic platforms such as Moodle and blackboard and used the modules as a part of courses taught at Bergen Community College and County College of Morris
Proficient in the use of ZOOM and WebEx for online meetings and lectures
Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
References:
John Findura Phone: 201-***-**** Email: ********@******.***
Tutor Supervisor at Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Candice Kaup Scioscia Phone 201-***-**** Email: *************@******.***
Tutor Supervisor at Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Keith Chu Phone: 201-***-**** Email: ****@******.***
Professor of History/Department chair at Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ
Mazooz sehwail Phone: 973-***-**** Email: ********@*********.***
Instructional Specialist of World Languages and Cultures
at Montclair State Univeristy Montclair, NJ
James Hart Phone: 973-***-**** Email: *****@***.***
Languages and ESL Department Chair at County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
Vincent Shivas Phone (973) 838-550 Email: *******@********.***
Vice Principal at Kinnelon High School Kinnelon, NJ