Dania M. Al Assadi
Saida
Summary
A credible and respectable Psychology D Lecturer with proven expertise in conveying knowledge to learning individuals; responsible for delivering an accurate and updated lecture material and programs on specific subject matters. Responsible for conducting pre-speech research, writing, outlining speech scripts and delivering high-quality speeches to audience. Dedicated Public Speaker with 14+ years of experience, leading, mentoring, and training individuals, students, and employees. Providing leadership and guidance to students, recommending and advising on developing communication skills, boosting their self-esteem, in-depth knowledge of management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MS Health Administrator Instructor
Lebanese University
01.2022 - Current
- Develop course materials, schedules, grade assignments and Exams.
- Design extra activities teaching communication skills with patients, and visitors.
- Guide and coach students on their project assignments, assist faculty members, liaise with department heads and deal with daily scheduling and handle student documentation.
- Ensuring an organization's compliance with medical and legal regulations and internal policies.
Seminar and Leading events Instructor
Al Maaref University
01.2022 - Current
- Instruct students on the best ways to articulate their thoughts and develop new ideas
- Teach various event leading and management.
- Determining each student's skill level, modifying your curriculum to meet their needs, and developing assignments and presentations that help students work on various speaking skills.
Public Speaking Instructor
Al Maaref University
01.2021 - Current
- Instruct students on the best ways to articulate their thoughts and improve their body language.
- Teach various delivery methods that are used to keep an audience engaged.
- Determining each student's skill level, modifying your curriculum to meet their needs, and developing assignments and presentations that help students work on various speaking skills.
Project Manager
Lead Health Consultancy
01.2019 - 01.2022
- 120 hours of training for unemployed trainees funded by Mercy Corps; fitness coaching, yoga, medical secretary, home-based care, security guard, and healthcare sanitation
- Define the project's scope and determine available resources.
- Schedule deadlines; finish on time and evaluate the team or team's capabilities.
- Develop clear, straightforward plans that stimulate their teams to reach their full potential.
- Meet with clients, discuss requirements and set expectations, and plan budgets for project quotations.
Research assistant
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducting a research project investigating Alzheimer's disease in Lebanon (investigating the pre-ApoE4 allele)
- Collect and log experimental data
- Conduct statistical analyses of data sets
- Prepare graphs and spreadsheets to portray results
- Create presentation slides and posters to help researchers present findings
- Supervise undergraduate students working on the research project (maintaining records on assignment completion, acting as liaison/mediator between the undergraduate students and the faculty researcher).
Lecturer & Lab Assistant
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Instructor for first and second-year medical students in Biochemistry Lab involving lab techniques and principles.
- Prepare lab equipment for upcoming research experiments.
- Report data and compile the information into graphs and documents.
- Clean and maintain lab equipment.
- Use testing items and subjects to gather results.
- Gather data and information from test subjects.
- Monitor ongoing tests and experiments.
Research Assistant: Medical Department
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Design and implement research protocols; design safety procedures; adopt new procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research procedures.
- Collect, prepare and analyze research data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data; maintain a computer database of research data; tabulate and display data for presentation in research conferences and manuscript preparation; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Supervise personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training fellows, residents, students and volunteer workers as needed.
Education
Doctorate of Psychology - Behavioral Health Leadership
Walden University
01.2021
Masters - Neuroscience
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
01.2011
Bachelor in Science - Major in Biochemistry
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
01.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Vocal Modulation
- Observational Skills
- Emotional Intelligence development
Accomplishments
- 2022- Champion in Lebanon | Public Speaking (Arabic Impromptu Speaking)
- 2021 & 2022 Champion Lebanon and Jordan | Public Speaking (International speech contest)
- 2021 Champion in Lebanon and Jordan | Public Speaking (Arabic Impromptu Speaking)
- 2018 Champion in Lebanon and Jordan | Public Speaking (International speech contest)
- Debate Contest (First place in debates/ Third place in Jordan and Lebanon)
Certification
- Laboratory Certificates
- Radiation safety training in handling radioactive materials (Certified by the department of environmental health, safety and risk management at the American University of Beirut.)
- Biological and Chemical Training (laboratory conduct, emergencies, chemical, biological and radioactive spills) (Certified by the department of Safety and risk management at the American University of Beirut.)
- Animal handling training
- Pharmacology Introduction certificate: 30 hours training course
- Laboratory Medicine training program certificate
- Coaching Certificates
- Certificate of Recognition from Toastmasters International and Leadership
- Distinguished Toastmasters Member (Highest certificate)
- Advanced Bronze, Silver and Gold Leadership and Communication from Toastmasters International
- Certified trainer from Les mills (CX works-core training)
- Certified Yoga trainer (USA and India certificates)
- Training of Trainers (American Center)
- Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
- CBT certificate
- Certified Communication and Leadership in Harvard University
References
Added Upon Request.
EXTRACURRICULAR
2018 – present | Initiation of Dhad Arabic Language Public Speaking Club 2017 | Event Organization (City Level) 2017 – Present | Yoga Instructor | Coaching 2012 – Present | Trainer/Workshops AUB, RHU, LAU, LIU, BAU, LU, Nawaya, TEDx Beirut, ICRC, CPN, Mercy Corps, DPNA, GIL, TEC, Lead Health Consultancy. 2012 – Present President of Dhad Public Speaking Club. Vice president of education and membership of Toastmasters Lebanon and Jordan. Vice president of membership of Speakers and Leaders (American University Toastmasters club). Vice president of public relations and education of Arabic Toastmasters club. Vice president of public relations for Lebanon and Jordan division in Toastmasters. Toastmasters club coach in Jordan. Vice president of public relations of Arab Public speaking clubs in District 105 (UAE, Oman, Jordan, and Lebanon). TML Language Program Coordinator.
Personal Information
Title: Public Speaker | Coach | Lecturer
Timeline
MS Health Administrator Instructor
Lebanese University
01.2022 - Current
Seminar and Leading events Instructor
Al Maaref University
01.2022 - Current
Public Speaking Instructor
Al Maaref University
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Lead Health Consultancy
01.2019 - 01.2022
Research assistant
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lecturer & Lab Assistant
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
01.2013 - 01.2014
Research Assistant: Medical Department
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
01.2011 - 01.2012
Masters - Neuroscience
American University of Beirut, Lebanon
Bachelor in Science - Major in Biochemistry
Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
Doctorate of Psychology - Behavioral Health Leadership
Walden University