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JAWAD ALI

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Multifaceted Lecturer with 20 years of expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge and experience in writing humanities to foster a learning environment best suited to preparing students for the challenges of a 21st century society.


Experienced Lecturer with extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Expert in using educational technologyincluding AIto provide students with memorable and effective lectures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer

USC International Academy, University of Southern California
01.2022 - Current
  • Taught TOEFL, Academic English, and GRE test-prep to international students planning to enter Master’s programs at USC.

Writing and Humanities Lecturer

California State University, Fullerton
08.2008 - Current

Taught writing and humanities General Education classes and major-specific classes for students majoring in Liberal Studies.


Have used Canvas and Blackboard for almost 20 for online, on-ground, and blended classes.


Conducted workshops to help other faculty navigate the new learning climate created by artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Bard.

Test Prep Instructor

LSAT, GRE, GMAT Private Tutor
10.2001 - Current
  • GRE, GMAT, MCAT, ESL
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Adjunct Writing Instructor

Irvine Valley College
08.2001 - Current
  • Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
  • Tutored students struggling with course material.
  • Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
  • Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.

Adjunct Writing Instructor

Cerritos College
08.2017 - 12.2020
  • I’ve taught Basic to Advanced Composition classes in all modalities.

Adjunct English Instructor

El Camino College
08.2012 - 12.2019
  • At El Camino, I taught CSU/UC transferrable writing course in all modalities.
  • Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences

Grant Writer and Editor

Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
03.2001 - 04.2019
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.

English & Humanities Instructor

Cypress College
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • (On-ground, Online, and Hybrid)
  • Teach Writing, Critical Thinking, and Humanities Classes

Adjunct Professor

Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
08.2010 - 12.2018
  • Long Beach
  • Typically, I teach Basic to Advanced Composition and Critical Thinking classes in all modalities (online, hybrid, on-ground)
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.

College Writing Consultant

SEIU-UHW
03.2009 - 03.2012
  • Service Employees’ International Union)
  • In this position, I work as a writing tutor/instructor for healthcare workers taking college-level writing classes.

Lecturer in English

University Of California, Irvine
09.2002 - 06.2005
  • Taught three of the four composition courses the Writing department offered (39A+, 39B, 39C).
  • Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students

Co-Editor

01.2012 - 1 1
  • Trepan, Art and Literature Journal, CalArts

Arts/Writing Instructor

My Friend's Place
01.2010 - 1 1
  • Funded by the California Arts Council, the program is designed for at-risk/homeless youth between the ages of 16-24
  • Focused on non-traditional compositional practices (chance experiments, collage)

Writing Arts Instructor

California Institute of the Arts
01.2006 - 1 1
  • Discussing assigned critical and literary texts appropriately selected to articulate a variety of styles and criticality.

Education

Master of Arts - Writing/Critical Studies

California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA
05.2001

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Comparative Literature

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
1993

Skills

  • Remote Lecturing
  • Adult Education
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Online Systems
  • Course Development
  • Academic Research
  • Online Class Discussion
  • Technology-Based Learning Tools
  • Student Performance Evaluation

Languages

Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Lecturer

USC International Academy, University of Southern California
01.2022 - Current

Adjunct Writing Instructor

Cerritos College
08.2017 - 12.2020

English & Humanities Instructor

Cypress College
02.2016 - 12.2018

Adjunct English Instructor

El Camino College
08.2012 - 12.2019

Co-Editor

01.2012 - 1 1

Adjunct Professor

Long Beach City College Liberal Arts Campus
08.2010 - 12.2018

Arts/Writing Instructor

My Friend's Place
01.2010 - 1 1

College Writing Consultant

SEIU-UHW
03.2009 - 03.2012

Writing and Humanities Lecturer

California State University, Fullerton
08.2008 - Current

Writing Arts Instructor

California Institute of the Arts
01.2006 - 1 1

Lecturer in English

University Of California, Irvine
09.2002 - 06.2005

Test Prep Instructor

LSAT, GRE, GMAT Private Tutor
10.2001 - Current

Adjunct Writing Instructor

Irvine Valley College
08.2001 - Current

Grant Writer and Editor

Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
03.2001 - 04.2019

Master of Arts - Writing/Critical Studies

California Institute of The Arts

Bachelor of Science - Physics, Comparative Literature

University of California, Irvine
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