Language Teacher Quality Assurance

NUHA ZAHER

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Mobile No: +966********* / 006**********

Email Address: **********@*****.*********:**********@*****.***

mailto:**********@*****.***

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

A reliable and hard-working individual who is seeking employment opportunities.

I consistently put my best efforts into all tasks I carry out and feel that my years of experience combined with my key skills will be an asset to any potential employer.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Mature outlook, friendly and confident.

Good interactive skills and relates well to others from varying backgrounds.

Adaptable and flexible, able to settle into new environments easily.

A quick learner with the ability to pick up new systems easily

Fluent in English and Arabic and also have limited French and German speaking abilities

English language teaching experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and keyboarding

Proficient and experienced in all administration tasks

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1995

Bachelor of Education majoring in English Language

University of Baghdad

Evaluated by NZQA as a Bachelor of Arts.

2004

Certificate in Management/Marketing

UNITEC New Zealand

2007

CELTA specializing in TESOL

Auckland University of Technology

2011

Master of Arts in English Language

University of Hertfordshire, U.K.

2017

Certificate in Liaison Interpreting (Arabic Language)

UNITEC New Zealand

Member at the New Zealand society of Translators and Interpreters

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

March 2023- Present

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Lecturer of English at the College of Science

October 2021- February 2023

International School of Kuwait, Kuwait

Secondary School English Language and Literature Teacher/ Examination officer

September 2019- September 2021

University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman.

Lecturer of English at the English Language Centre.

Interpreter and Translator at the department of the English Language Centre.

April 2018- Present

Auckland District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand.

Arabic Language Interpreter at ADHB Hospitals/ Clinics.

February 2018- September 2019

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Ministry of Primary Industries Auckland, New Zealand.

Arabic Language Interpreter for delegates and Government officials visiting New Zealand, Interpreting for them during meetings, Visits to assigned sites and presentations.

Also interpreting at interviews held by Immigration New Zealand.

July 2018- September 2019

Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.

Lecturer of English at the School of Language and Culture

July 2017-July2018

English Language Partners, South

Auckland, New Zealand.

English Language Instructor

September 2014-December 2016

Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University

Basic Health Science Department

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Involved in Interpreting and Administration duties related to Teachers in the department. Coordinating with the head of department on daily tasks involving the English department.

September 2013-February 2014

Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University

Basic Health Science Department

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

English Language Teacher to Medical students / Member of the Assessment Team

Designing assessment quizzes and midterm /final exams.

Interpreting duties within the department.

July2010-August 2013

King Saud University

Preparatory Year Program

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

English Language Teacher/Academic writing Trainer/ Interpreter

Teaching both Medical and Science students

Member of the Self learning Sub Committee (Sept2010-June 2011),

Quality Assurance by auditing and checking the Continuous Assessment quizzes

Midterm and Final exams

Designing Curriculum

Book evaluation.

Interpreting duties within the department.

February 2010-June 2010

Dr. Sulaiman Alhabib Hospital

Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Quality Coordinator/Interpreter

Working directly with the Managing Director to improve quality of hospital and to gain the JCI Accreditation.

Reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Interprets and implements quality assurance standards.

Monitor unusual occurrences, report follow-up procedures, and report monthly.

Assist the director with records form revisions and procedures.

Review quality assurance standards, studied existing policies and procedures, and interview personnel and customers to evaluate effectiveness of quality assurance program.

Write quality assurance policies and procedures including compiling statistical data and writing narrative reports summarizing quality assurance findings.

Review and evaluates patients’ medical records, applying quality assurance criteria.

Assist departments with the coordination of audit information, and recommend appropriate data-gathering mechanisms, procedures, etc.

Review patient records, applying utilization review criteria, to determine need for admission and continued stay in hospital.

Oversee personnel engaged in quality assurance review of medical records.

April 2009-December2009

Auckland English Academy

Auckland, New Zealand.

Lecturer of English to speakers of other Languages and Exam writer

Writing exam questions for both Continuous Assessment quizzes and Mid/Final Exams.

January 2008-April 2009

Auckland University of Technology

International House

Auckland, New Zealand.

Lecturer of English to speakers of other languages, Exam Writer

Writing exam questions for Continuous Assessment Quizzes.

January2007-December2007

Auckland University of Technology

School of languages

Auckland, New Zealand.

Lecturer of English to speakers of other languages.

January2004-December2006

Marhaba Learning Centre

Auckland, New Zealand.

Treasurer/Teacher.

Teach English and Arabic to children of age groups (2-5 years old) and (5-12years old)

January1996-December2001

Baghdad Institute of Languages

Iraq.

English Language Lecturer/ Senior Teacher, Exam Writer

Writing exam questions for both Continuous Assessment quizzes and mid/final exams.

REFEREES

Jermone Cunningham

Academic Middle Leadership Team Member

International School of Kuwait

Tel: 009********** or 008*********

Email: *************@*****.***

Nikola Boskovic

Lower Secondary School Principal

International School of Kuwait

Tel: 009**********

Email: *.********@********.*********

*******************@*****.***

Olfa Slimane

Lower Secondary School Vice Principal

International School of Kuwait

Tel: 009**********

Email: ****.*******@*************.***

DR. Binu Pathippallil Mathew

Coordinator

University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Oman

Tel: 009**********

Email: *************@*****.***

Helen Crabb

Interpreter Coordinator

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Refugee Branch, Immigration New Zealand

Tel: 09-9282227

Mobile: 027*******

Email: *****.*****@****.****.**

Garry Udy

Specialist Advisor

Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand

International relations

Tel: 021729984

Email: *****.***@***.****.**

Julia Castles

English language Partners Manager, South Auckland

Papatoetoe, Auckland,

New Zealand.

Tel: 092789099

Email: *****.******@***************.***.**

Khadijah Jilani

English department Supervisor

Basic Health Sciences building

English department

Princess Nourah University

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tel: +966*********

Email: **************@*****.*********:**************@*****.***

mailto:**************@*****.*********:***.*****@**.***.***.********:***********@*****.***

mailto:***********@*****.******** Rutherford

Senior Lecturer /Academic Leader

Auckland University of Technology,

International House

Auckland, New Zealand.

Tel: +64 9 9219630 Extn: 6322.

Email: *****.**********@***.**.**.

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