arabic instructor

ATHMANE ANTARA

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EDUCATION

Choaib Doukali University, El Jadida, Morocco Associate Degree, English June 2002 Bachelor Degree, English - Linguistics June 2004

EXPERIENCE

University of Florida - Summer Cooperative African Language Institute (SCALI) Gainesville, FL

Arabic Language Instructor June 2011 – August 2011 Teach beginner Arabic courses to American and non-American students studying in the USA. Work autonomously to develop all course objectives, outcomes, curriculum, and learning

assessment tools. Administer end of semester grades based on tests, homework, presentations, and class

participation.

Private Instruction Atlanta, GA

Arabic Language January 2011 – April 2011 Provided one-on-one beginner Arabic language instruction for a journalist at a nation news organization. Developed weekly lesson plans based on the student’s progress and goals with an emphasis on reading, writing and speaking to prepare her for field work in Afghanistan.

Amideast, America-MidEast Educational and Training Services Rabat, Morocco

Arabic Language Instructor January 2010 – December 2010 Taught beginner, intermediate Arabic courses to American university students studying

abroad. Worked autonomously to develop all course objectives, outcomes, curriculum, and learning

assessment tools. Administered end of semester grades based on tests, homework, presentations, and class

participation. Provided one-on-one support for students during scheduled office hours. Planned, promoted, and participated in excursion programs for out-of-class learning experiences in Moroccan culture and history. Attended and contributed to weekly staff meetings and training sessions to discuss student

placement, course progress, share teaching techniques and pedagogy.

Private Tutor Rabat, Morocco

Arabic Language, Culture & Religion January 2010 – May 2010 Provided private instruction three times a week in intermediate Arabic. Assessed student’s learning outcomes and goals, and prepared lessons based on needed areas of improvement as well as furthering language acquisition with a focus on grammar, writing, and speaking. Per request, provided additional lessons in Arabic culture and Islamic studies to help student gain a better understanding of the Arab world.

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Qalam Wa Law Center for Arabic Studies Rabat, Morocco

Arabic Language Instructor April 2009 - December 2009 Lead Arabic language instruction for beginner and intermediate level adult students. Taught specialized course in Darija, the Moroccan Arabic dialect. Responsible for curriculum development providing course objectives and outcomes for

each session. Created lesson plans and tests to assess students’ learning and progress. Provided one-on-one support for student’s requiring or requesting additional instruction. Collaborated with colleagues to provide out-of-class learning experiences to reinforce

language development. Participated in and contributed to weekly staff meetings tracking student progress,

developing teaching techniques, and course scheduling.

Institute for International Education, Goucher College Towson, MD

Fulbright Teaching Language Assistant August 2006 - May 2007 Instructed beginner Arabic course for two semesters and intermediate Arabic course for one semester. Taught college level Moroccan culture course in English for one semester. Solely responsible for syllabus development, course outcomes and objectives, and lesson

plans for all three courses. Created and administered periodic tests to track and assess student learning as well as

provide mid- semester progress reports and end of semester grades. Submitted Academic Progress Reports for all first-year and at-risk students. Guest lecturer in French and English on Moroccan culture and economics for various

disciplines. Attended and contributed to various programs to provide cross-cultural education and

understanding to students, faculty, and staff at the institution.

Ibn Rochd High School El Jadida, Morocco

English Language Teacher September 2004 - June 2006 Taught English as a foreign language courses to junior and senior high school student. Responsible for curriculum development, student assessment, and classroom management.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Arabic: Native speaker, reading, and writing English: Fluent conversation, reading, and writing French: Conversational speaker, reading

TECHNICAL ABILITY Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher Adept with Internet abilities including email, web research, and social networking tools Knowledge and experience with educational applications for classroom use such as

Blackboard

References available upon request.

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