Consultant at YOI: Youth Initiatives Organization- Some activities included: Translated chapters of books, poems and articles Edited scientific articles for colleagues from other departments Translated documents into English to facilitate the cooperation and collaboration across project members at the municipality
Inaam Darwish
Assistant Professor Of English
Beirut
Summary
Highly motivated EFL Assistant Professor with a 24-year track record in post-secondary education. Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering engaging courses, fostering student success, and creating a positive learning environment. Excited to pursue a challenging position to utilize extensive knowledge in teaching writing, language, and literature courses.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Lecturer
USJ- Universitie St. Joseph
02.2022 - Current
- Teaching writing, listening and speaking courses
- Teaching Remedial English courses for EFL learners
- Teaching Advanced report writing and business English courses
- Compiling materials for ESP courses for Agriculture and Data Science majors
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in composition, rhetoric, and writing studies
- Developing and implementing innovative curriculum for academic writing courses
- Conducted research on effective proposal writing and published articles in university journal
- Serving on faculty committees and participated in institutional service
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
- Promoted critical thinking skills by designing assignments that encouraged independent research and analysis.
Content Writer
Fintech Galaxy
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Editing business reports and research documents
- Transcribing interviews, writing interview questions
- Writing social media captions and wrap-up emails for events
- Reviewing articles for Dubai newsletter publications
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Improved content quality by conducting thorough research and incorporating industry trends.
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Assistant Professor
Lebanese University
09.2012 - Current
- Teaching writing, linguistics and literature courses to undergraduate English majors
- Designing course syllabi and materials for all taught courses
- Offering guidance on registration tracks and study skills
- Supervising several MA theses and participated in defense committees
- Creating materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Mentoring students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Contributing to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars.
- Evaluating student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspiring critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Applying innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Contributing to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Courses Taught: Academic Writing, Schools of Linguistics, Research Methods, Creative Writing, Modern Literary Criticism, Language Change, Reading in Action, Introduction to Linguistics, Language Acquisition
Experiential Learning Cycle Teacher Facilitator
International Alert NGO
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated a series of Teacher Learning Cycles (TLCs) for 30 high school teachers in two public schools in the Bekaa area
- Increased teachers’ sense of belonging to the school and preventing violence and bullying
- Designed and utilized experiential learning methodology that blends experience, reflection and theory in each training session
- Generated data on teachers’ practices, beliefs and attitudes towards violence and bullying
- Wrote a complete publishable report on the process including a section with analysis and reflections
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
High School Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Zahle
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons to teach the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to high school students
- Employed innovative strategies to motivate students and foster a positive learning environment for English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, assessments, and grading rubrics aligned with curriculum standards
- Monitored student progress, provided individualized support, and offered timely feedback to enhance learning outcomes
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Supported diverse learners with individualized instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique needs.
University Lecturer of English
American University of Beirut
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Taught English 204 Academic Writing classes to different majors
- Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature and current topics for movie and book reviews.
- Guided and offered support to students writing argumentative papers
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating multimedia resources and diverse teaching methodologies.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
Experiential Learning Teacher Trainer PCELT (Trainer Being Trained)
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Was one of four teacher trainers from Lebanon to be chosen as a Teacher Trainer
- Completed 5 online courses at SIT World Learning as a requirement to complete phase I of training
- Wrote detailed written observations during the teachers' practice teaching sessions
- Gave trainer feedback to the teachers/ participants following the experiential learning approach
- Led and guided peer feedback sessions after teaching sessions
- Held one on one follow up mid and final course check in interviews with participants
- Assisted in giving workshops and awareness sessions to teachers with training team
- Participated in planning and designing workshop content and adapted it to the participating teachers' culture and needs
- Improved student outcomes by equipping teachers with research-based instructional strategies aligned with state standards and district goals.
- Mentored new teachers through coaching sessions and constructive feedback, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of teacher training programs using data-driven assessments, leading to continuous improvements in instructional practices.
Instructor of English and TEFL
Lebanese International University
09.2002 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: Zahle and Beirut
- Taught writing classes across different proficiency levels
- Counseled and advised students in different situations including registration
- Worked with students in various aspects of career exploration and resume writing and interview skills training
- Conferred and coordinated with faculty to plan and evaluate course materials and schedules
- Wrote and edited students' submissions for department's quarterly publication
- Designed all taught academic material/ curricula and course syllabi
- Supervised students’ essay writing and research papers
- Observed and interviewed candidates to teaching positions
- Designed challenging and innovative activities that address the diverse needs of students
- Coordinated academic and assessment methods of 60 course sections across 5 campuses to ensure uniformity
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience beyond the classroom setting.
- Trained undergraduate and graduate students of TEFL in effective research techniques to conduct case, survey, interview or developmental studies
- Zahle and Beirut
Access English Teacher
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Accompanied students and participating in various extracurricular events and seminars
- Participated in professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker's invitations
- Facilitated two-way communication between students and administration as appropriate
- Participated in the administration of SLEP and TOEFL junior tests
- Guided students in the planning and implementation stages of a yearly GYSD community service project
- Beirut
Graduate Assistant and Writing Center Tutor
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Facilitated writers’ tasks in editing their written papers abiding by MLA or APA conventions
- Attended writing skills seminars and workshops
- Held one to one conferences with graduate and undergraduate students to help them edit and proofread their research papers
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated student success in writing by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and exams..
Education
Teaching Diploma - undefined
Lebanese University
08.2017 - 09.2018
Diploma - English Literature
Lebanese University
09.2002 - 07.2003
B.A. - English Language and Linguistics
Lebanese University
09.1998 - 06.2001
PHD - Linguistics
Beirut Arab University
10.2012 - 03.2021
M.A. - English Language
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Instructional Design
Personal Information
Nationality: Colombian-Lebanese
References
References available upon request.
Certification
TEFL Diploma, Lebanese University Faculty of Pedagogy
Interests
Timeline
Experiential Learning Cycle Teacher Facilitator
International Alert NGO
03.2023 - 07.2023
English Lecturer
USJ- Universitie St. Joseph
02.2022 - Current
Content Writer
Fintech Galaxy
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Diploma - undefined
Lebanese University
08.2017 - 09.2018
High School Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 06.2023
University Lecturer of English
American University of Beirut
09.2015 - 06.2016
Experiential Learning Teacher Trainer PCELT (Trainer Being Trained)
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2013 - 06.2015
PHD - Linguistics
Beirut Arab University
10.2012 - 03.2021
Assistant Professor
Lebanese University
09.2012 - Current
Access English Teacher
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2009 - 06.2013
Graduate Assistant and Writing Center Tutor
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 06.2006
M.A. - English Language
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 05.2009
Instructor of English and TEFL
Lebanese International University
09.2002 - 02.2015
Diploma - English Literature
Lebanese University
09.2002 - 07.2003
B.A. - English Language and Linguistics
Lebanese University
09.1998 - 06.2001
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