Muhammad Qasem Jami
Indiana,PA
Summary
Creative professional teacher, passionate about educational advising and teaching English skills to prepare students for success in global workplace. Inspires students and convey educational concepts through innovative methods and instruction. Thrives in meeting challenges of cultural diversity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
English Faculty Member
Spring International Language Center
Fayetteville , AR
2023.01 - 2023.03
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Made difficult concepts understandable to students.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
EducationUSA Advisor
Social Development and Research Org. for Afghans
Herat City , Non-US/Non-Canadian
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Conducted workshops to share new information with groups and stakeholders.
- Encouraged student utilization of academic support and engagement resources to maximize educational experience.
- Participated in new student orientation by advising incoming freshmen.
- Liaised with deans and supervisors to deliver reports and summary analyses of student data.
- Developed and delivered educational advising programs for college and university students.
English Language Lecturer
Kahkahsah-e-Sharq University
Herat City , NC
2014.01 - 2018.12
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Reviewed student work and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Made difficult concepts understandable to students.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
Test Center Administrator, TOEFL Instructor, & IT
Kabul Educational Advising Center
Herat City , Non-US/Non-Canadian
2014.01 - 2018.05
- Illustrated advanced knowledge of test site regulations and requirements.
- Provided guidance and assistance to students scheduling exams.
- Monitored testing materials security and enforcement.
- Helped students succeed through coaching, mentoring and positive reinforcement.
- Planned, organized and taught lessons for adult English language learners involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
- Instructed students of various backgrounds and learning styles by employing variety of instructional resources.
- Gave engaging lectures and presentations to promote student learning and content retention.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and examinations.
- Distributed academic resources and study materials to help students prepare for examinations.
English Language Instructor & Head of English Dept
Herat-e-Bastan Training Center
Herat City , Non-US/Non-Canadian
2006.01 - 2014.12
- Devised compelling lesson content for age-appropriate literature that met various learning styles and capture imaginations of students.
- Led self-guided exercises to improve students understanding of sound and symbol relations, spelling, punctuation, style and work pronunciation practices.
- Used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English language skills.
- Worked one-on-one with struggling students to shore up learning in specific skills and concepts.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Herat University
Herat City, Afghanistan03.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Institute For Leadership Development (ILD)
Herat City, AfghanistanSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Student Advising
- Grammar and Punctuation Rules
- Individual Instruction
- Testing and Grading
- Course Planning
- Substitute Teaching
- TESL
- TEFL
- Lecturing
- Lesson Planning
- Community Outreach
- Discussion Facilitation
- Assignment Grading
- Recordkeeping
- Instructional Planning
- Performance Evaluation
- Digital Literacy Skills
- Learning Assessment
- Group Instruction
- Learning Style Assessment
- Translation
- Proofreading and editing
- Modern classroom technology
- Academic advisement
- Writing coursework
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
English Faculty Member
Spring International Language Center
2023.01 - 2023.03
EducationUSA Advisor
Social Development and Research Org. for Afghans
2021.01 - 2021.12
English Language Lecturer
Kahkahsah-e-Sharq University
2014.01 - 2018.12
Test Center Administrator, TOEFL Instructor, & IT
Kabul Educational Advising Center
2014.01 - 2018.05
English Language Instructor & Head of English Dept
Herat-e-Bastan Training Center
2006.01 - 2014.12
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Herat University
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Institute For Leadership Development (ILD)
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