Fatima Agha-Raad Zaarour
**** ***** **** ****, *******, NC 27613 • ************@*****.*** • 919-***-**** CAREER OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic interpreter and translator with excellent teaching, communication, language and research skills seeks a language and/or teaching position. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Remarkably knowledgeable, analytical and passionate translator and interpreter with more than eight years of translation and teaching experience that contributed to the Arabic curriculum development, student advisement and mentoring, and the general education program.
* Strong knowledge of the written and spoken Arabic both formal and informal.
* Strong ability to effectively use Arabic vocabulary to translate from foreign news sources, publications and official documents.
* Profound knowledge of curriculum for teaching and training students and groups.
* Solid knowledge of historical development of Arabic literature and how it influenced other cultures and civilizations and how it was influenced by them.
* Contributed to the scholarship and intellectual life of my schools by conducting research in Arabic to enhance the reputation of the research-led teaching institution.
* Engaged in undergraduate quality Arabic teaching as determined by the Department. EDUCATION
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon
Masters in Arabic literature, 2008.
Thesis on the ruling families of North Lebanon
Coursework: History and influence of Arabic literature, Seminar of Comparative Arabic Literature; Seminar of Arabic Linguistics; Seminar on Arabic Civilization; and Research Seminar on Arabic Methodologies.
University of Lebanon, Lebanon
B.A. in Arabic Literature, 2007
History and comparative Literature
Arts and Humanities
Professional Experience
Amar Bin Yassir, Raleigh, North Carolina
Teacher, 2015-Present
*Teach, educate and instruct students
*Prepare lessons and assignments
*Explain main points, theories and main points
*Organize afterschool programs
Embassy or Romania, Tripoli, Lebanon
Consultant, Public Affairs, 2010-2013
*Built and maintained good relations between the consulate and the business community and political leaders in the host country
*Organized events, workshops and seminars
*Managed conflicts as they arise with Romanian nationals visiting Lebanon
*Liaison between the consulate and the local community Syr El-Daniyha City Council, Syr, Lebanon
Councilwoman, 2010-2016
*Managed the Education Committee
*Arranged English, French and Computer classes for the local student population
*Headed the Public Works Committee
*Supervised work crew
*Handled accounts receivable and payable
*Headed Public Outreach Committee
*Collaborated and reached out to local organizations
*Planned activities events for middle school and high school students Majd International School, Tripoli, Lebanon
Teacher, 2008-2010
*Taught students Arabic grades 1-6
*Prepared lesson plans
*Graded homework, quizzes and exams
*Planned and managed afterschool activities
*Attended effective teaching seminars, courses and workshops The Family Social Institution, Syr, Lebanon
Volunteer, Syr, 2010-2016
*Raised funds for the institution
*Taught Arabic, English and French to underprivileged students
*Planned activities and workshops for students
*Managed afterschool programs
Salam Middle School, Tripoli, Lebanon
Teacher, 2007 - 2008
*Taught, explained, and educated students in Arabic
*Tutored students
*Managed Afterschool programs
Languages
Fluency in Arabic, English and French
Computer Skills
Windows, Office Works, Excel, Power Point