Christina Harb
WARRENTON,VA
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
STARTALK Program Director
Fairfax High School (Fairfax, VA)
- Provide leadership for a federally funded grant program that provides critical language instruction for high school students during the summer
- Hire, train, and supervise team of 3 instructors, 3 TA’s, coordinator, and administrative assistant
- Provide professional development and maintain high instructional quality
- Manage the program budget and meet post award deadlines on grant reporting
Arabic Language Instructor/Team Lead
Howard Community College (Columbia, MD)
- Arabic STARTALK team leader supervising, training, and evaluating 3 instructors & 3 TAs
- Providing instruction and developing Arabic curricula for high school students based on the ACTFL standards and STARTALK Principles
Translator
World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
01.2012
- Responsible for translating documents on micro-finance and small business development from English into Arabic for the Finance & Private Sector Development Unit (MENA)
Certified CLASS Observer
Teachstone
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct CLASS observations for the VQB5 Initiative Pre-K, Toddler, and Infant
Reviewer Consultant
DLH Corporation
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct CLASS observations for Office of Head Start grant recipients as part of the periodic federal review required by the Head Start Act.
Arabic Teacher
Howard Community College
01.2022 - Current
- Teach Arabic courses online via CANVAS and Zoom using communicative language approach
Certified CLASS Observer / Data Collector
UVA (CASTL)
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Conduct CLASS observations to evaluate the effectiveness of RULER (Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing, and Regulating emotions) as a social-emotional curriculum in FCPS.
- Conduct student assessments and teacher observations for the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) and Assessment and Instruction in Mathematics (AIM) Project.
Certified CLASS Observer
The Tete Group, LLC
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Conduct Class observations in Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across the District of Columbia for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Arabic & ESL Teacher
NOVA Language Center (online)
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Teach Arabic and English (ESOL) to students needing to reach advanced proficiency in a relatively short amount of time in preparation for TOEFL and ACTFL OPI
- Provide lessons customized and tailored to students individual learning goals, needs and deadlines
Arabic Teacher
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Teach Arabic (Novice -Advanced) to grades 9 - 12 using communicative language approach
- Arrange visits from industry professionals to speak with students to connect classroom learning to real-life career experiences
- Recruit students to take Arabic at Fairfax Academy through outreach at curriculum nights and fairs
Arabic and ESL Teacher
Islamic Saudi Academy (IB) (Alexandria, VA)
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Teach Arabic and ESOL to high school and middle school students using student centered instruction and International Baccalaureate (IB) standards
- Develop and deliver lesson plans using backward design and communicative language teaching
Interpreter
International Rescue Center (Silver Spring, MD)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Interpret and facilitate successful communication over linguistic & cultural boundaries for refugees
Arabic Language Instructor
Middle East Institute (Washington, D.C.)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provide language instruction with cultural authenticity to students with varying levels of proficiency
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Suburban Washington Resettlement Center: interpreted and facilitated successful communication over linguistic and cultural boundaries for refugees from the Middle East (2013)
- John Hopkins and National Institutes of Health (2010 - 2011): consecutive/simultaneous interpretation for staff, international patients and families
- Immigration Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Law (2010): simultaneous/consecutive interpretation and sight translation services in pre-trial proceedings
Faculty Research Assistant
National Foreign Language Center (College Park, MD)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Develop e-learning materials for the Read Arabic Project funded by the US Department of Education
- Deliver precise translations in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) under tight deadlines
- Manage and liaise with consultants working on the Read Arabic Project
- Write detailed reports concerning progress of the project for internal and external distribution
Program Analyst and Liaison
L-3 Communications (Washington, D.C.)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Liaison and representative for the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to the Compliance Enforcement Unit of the U.S
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Conduct quarterly trainings on student immigration policies and regulations for law enforcement
- Monitor compliance of academic institutions and international students with federal regulations
- Provide guidance to academic institutions to ensure international students maintain legal status
- Represent SEVP at national conferences across the country
Account Manager and Logistics Coordinator
American Global (Los Angeles, CA)
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed the company’s Middle East Department including a staff of eight salespeople
- Identified emerging markets in MENA and engaged locals to promote the new market
- Worked with local and regional sales personnel and management to expand sales and markets.
Education
Master of Professional Studies in Arabic -
University of Maryland
College Park, MD08.2010
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Honors) - undefined
University of California
Long Beach, CA05.2006
Skills
- Administration knowledge
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Project Documentation
- Multi-tasking skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Project Coordination
- Client communications
- Understanding of budgeting
- Stakeholder Management
- Organization skills
- Report Writing
- Project Planning
Awardsandgrants
2018 Dora Johnson Qatar Foundation International Award
Conferencesandpublications
Resource Guide to Developing Linguistic and Cultural Competency in the United States (2010). College Park, MD National Foreign Language Center, Read Arabic! Online reading skill lessons and activities in Arabic (readarabic.nflc.org), Special symposium at the University of MD: Arab-Americans: Reality and Horizons (on Census)
Timeline
Certified CLASS Observer
Teachstone
09.2023 - Current
Reviewer Consultant
DLH Corporation
09.2023 - Current
Certified CLASS Observer
The Tete Group, LLC
02.2023 - 05.2023
Certified CLASS Observer / Data Collector
UVA (CASTL)
11.2022 - 05.2024
Arabic Teacher
Howard Community College
01.2022 - Current
Arabic & ESL Teacher
NOVA Language Center (online)
01.2020 - 01.2021
Arabic Teacher
01.2016 - 01.2019
Arabic and ESL Teacher
Islamic Saudi Academy (IB) (Alexandria, VA)
01.2014 - 01.2016
Translator
World Bank Group (Washington, DC)
01.2012
Interpreter
International Rescue Center (Silver Spring, MD)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Arabic Language Instructor
Middle East Institute (Washington, D.C.)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Freelance Translator/Interpreter
01.2010 - 01.2014
Faculty Research Assistant
National Foreign Language Center (College Park, MD)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Program Analyst and Liaison
L-3 Communications (Washington, D.C.)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Account Manager and Logistics Coordinator
American Global (Los Angeles, CA)
01.2004 - 01.2006
STARTALK Program Director
Fairfax High School (Fairfax, VA)
Arabic Language Instructor/Team Lead
Howard Community College (Columbia, MD)
Master of Professional Studies in Arabic -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Honors) - undefined
University of California
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