KAMAL ZAID
Katy,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Educator, instructor of communication, Audio- Visual tools, Principles of Technology . Making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning. Has Excellent skills in Areas of leadership, pedagogical advising, and educational training. In addition experience in teaching communication in High schools, colleges and universities.
As well taught interns in their last year of college, as well teachers in using different up to date educational technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Instructor of Business, Audio - Visual techno
Houston Gateway Academy Schools
Houston, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying academic root causes of problems
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant methods of teaching
- Used pre and post -learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
National supervisor in the field of theater.
Israel Ministry of Education
Haifa
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked on researching and establishing a bank of virtual theater plays from around the Middle East in more than one language to be compiled and accessible for teachers around the country
- Lead Advancing the cause of the importance of teaching theater and communication in all school levels indicating its importance to school principals and management teams, indicating the positive influence of teaching these subjects as a tool both to develop thinking, and as a therapy for students with developmental difficulties
- Established a network of theater and communication teachers and connected them through virtual platforms to enable informational exchanges as well professional ones
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques and methodologies, classroom management strategies and behavior modification
- Using a wide range of pedagogical models that worked for others
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families
- Monitored and evaluated communication based educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and the State standards.
- Monitored work performance and quality to maintain standards.
- Led team of up to 600 teachers across the country in in applying agreed cubiculum in the field of theater. .
College Instructor, Tranier of interns
Gordon College Of Education
Haifa, Israel
02.2015 - 07.2021
- Taught diverse Communication courses to teachers, as well as Hebrew Literature to over 300 students annually.
- Recommended syllabuses and new Cuiriculims to the following subjects: rhetoric and culture, Intercultural Communication, Theory and practice of social interaction
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning
- Collaborated with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons
- Collaborated with tutoring, enrollment, testing and advising services to support students
- Uncovered and discussed different ways in overcoming teaching challenges and obstacles for future teachers in the field of communication and how to provide an effective learning environment, and help their students reach the course objectives
- Oversaw the production of short films for some of the teachers and screened them to the rest of the college students
- Introduced students to new teaching applications and new media platforms used in the world of Digital Journalism and education, by implementing them to ease long distance education and reach as much to targeted audiences in particular functioning as Journalist in times of pandemics or other.
Lead Teacher of Communication and Theater ,
Ministry Of Education Middle school and High Schoo
Haifa, Israel
09.2012 - 06.2021
- Encouraged students to perform well and learn from failure
- Planned curriculum, syllabuses, and lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction
- Facilitated learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking
- Taught communication theories and their application in the real world
- Encompassing varied history developments of these theories
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama and communication pedagogy
- Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
Director- Dean of students-NEW VISION MEDIA CENTER
Bethlehem Bible College
Bethlehem , Israel
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Wrote and prepared curriculums and teaching materials for the first BA program in the field of media and communications in that region. The College have a two-year diploma from the Ministry of Education and now they can if they want receive an accredited Bachelor of arts in the field of communication and media studies
- In corporation and funding from the ministry of education in Sweden I was able to establish the Media Center. Academically: Recruited 37 qualified professors who can teach the different various subjects in the field of Media and Film studies.
- Determined quality assurance benchmarks and set standards for improvement in both departments the production department as well the academic one.
- Supervised and directed the production and broadcast of social shows and programs to be broadcasted on an international television station.
- Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Evaluation
- Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Public Speaking
- Diverse Student Populations
- Adult Education
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Academic Advisement
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Excellent in Microsoft office applications
- Native or Bilingual
- Hebrew
- Full Professional
- English
- Course Materials Development
- Social Studies
- Preparing Course Materials
- Business Management Principles
- Interactive Media
- Assessment Tools
- Cultural Awareness
- Class Instruction
- Higher Education
- Google Drive
- Instructional Techniques
- Educational Settings
- Educational Software
- Sound Decision-Making Skills
- Active Listening
- Video Conferencing
- Adobe Audition
- Color Correction
- Audiovisual Training
- Lighting and Sound Quality
- Avid Media Composer
- Video Input Control
- Audio and Video Equipment Operation
- Audio Technology
- Recording and Editing
Education
BA - Economics
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Arts - Communication
Regent University
Certification
Certificate of using technological pedagogical tools in Education (Israel) , Certificate of Teaching Communication and literature (Israel), Certificate of excellence in civil work from the ministry of interior (Israel), Certificate from Harvard university on Ottelo- Shakspear, Teaching Certificate in Social Studies TX.
Work Availability
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Quote
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Steve Jobs
Timeline
Instructor of Business, Audio - Visual techno
Houston Gateway Academy Schools
07.2021 - Current
National supervisor in the field of theater.
Israel Ministry of Education
09.2020 - 07.2021
College Instructor, Tranier of interns
Gordon College Of Education
02.2015 - 07.2021
Lead Teacher of Communication and Theater ,
Ministry Of Education Middle school and High Schoo
09.2012 - 06.2021
Director- Dean of students-NEW VISION MEDIA CENTER
Bethlehem Bible College
01.2007 - 01.2011
BA - Economics
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Master of Arts - Communication
Regent University
Certificate of pedagogical technology
Certificate of Teaching in Communication and linguistics
Certificate of excellence in civil work from the ministry of interior Israel.
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