Nael Bishawi
Staten Island,NY
Summary
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE SUMMARY
As a professional teacher with a decade of experience in teaching English techniques, communication, team building, leadership, public speaking, and cultural exchange skills, have had honed many skills in training individuals to develop proficiency in these areas. In addition to the teaching experience, I am also an accomplished freelance and professional translator with a track record of delivering high-quality work on a variety of text types.
OBJECTIVES
Securing a challenging position where strong language can be leveraged with interpersonal skills to help people while continuing to develop expertise and learn new things.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
New York Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
Staten Island, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
New York Unified Courts Certified Interpreter
New York Courts
Staten Island, NY
12.2018 - Current
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
English Teacher for Palestinian Refugees
United Nations, UNRWA
Nablus, Palestine
08.2006 - 08.2016
- Taught different levels of more than 4000 Palestinian refugees.
- Including developing unique English picture dictionary of more than 600 key words.
- Prepared annual plans for different English curricula.
- Prepared daily English lessons,
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
Business Manger
Amazon Online Business
Staten Island, NY
01.2016 - Current
- Managing online business, importing products, following up with inventory, shipping, dealing with clients and advertising for products
- Operating two privately owned brands.
- Developing initial sales roadmaps and marketing strategies to promote successful product launches.
- Interacting well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Have managed to increase sales of over 10% annually.
Teacher of Special Skills
Amideast Camp Discovery
Nablus, Palestine
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Teacher of both Drama and English and helped to develop special drama courses for children to help them express themselves through language and drama.
- Managed and taught more that 3000 students of different ages and genders.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
English Teacher for Elite Students
Amideast ACCESS Program
Nablus, Palestine
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Taught ACCESS program curricula focusing on English, literature, public Speaking, community service, future life skills, personality building as well as awareness of participation in American cultural activities.
- Managed over 200 elite Access students in 10 years.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Conducted book reviews and wrote articles for literary magazines.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
English Language Teacher for Special Purposes
Youth Development
Nablus, Palestine
01.2011 - 06.2011
- For different English levels ranging from introductory to advanced for aspiring university students who sought development of their English skills.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 165 students.
- Performed data entry to input student grades and attendance records with specially developed software.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
Translator and Interpreter
Abu- Hatab Contracting and Trade
Nablus, Palestine
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Translated tenders and reports which reduced mistakes and loss by 17%.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents to diverse audiences.
- Supported more than 62 operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Played key role in international business efforts, working with sales and client groups to optimize collaboration.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Translated documents from English to Arabic.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
Volunteer of Conflict Resolution
TAAWON
Nablus, Palestine
10.2005 - 07.2007
- Organization for Conflict Resolution (NGO)
- Led 23 group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Assisted with 11 special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
No Degree - Shaping The Way We Teach
American Language Center
Jordan01.2014
No Degree - Professional Development of Access Teaching
Amideast
Palestine01.2014
No Degree - Teaching English As A Foreign/ Second Language
Department of State
Vermont, Louisiana, Washington DC, Oregon And PL.04.2013
No Degree - Best Practices in Using Drama And Storytelling
U.S.A. Consulate General, Jerusalem
Palestine06.2012
No Degree - PCET (Professional Certificate in English Teaching
Amideast
Palestine01.2011
Diploma - Education Psychology
UNRWA
Palestine2009
No Degree - Shaping The Way We Teach English
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2008
No Degree -
Amideast
Palestine01.2008
No Degree - Public Speaking
Amideast
Palestine01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English and English Literature
An- Najah National University
Palestine2005
High School Diploma -
Musa Bin Nusair Sec Boys School
Palestine06.2000
Skills
CORE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Cultural Awareness
- Tests Fraud Detection
- Strategic Planning
- Discourse Analysis
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
Additional Information
- Open-minded, adaptable and highly motivated, work well individually and within a team environment. I visited America in August, 2013 as part of a United States State Department Teaching English as a Foreign/ Second Language course and tour, including visits to Washington DC, Philadelphia, PA, Portland, OR, Brattleboro, VT and New Orleans, LA. I have been working as the school's Lead Teacher where I train teachers, develop teaching plans and solve the school's general problems. I was honored by UNRWA as a distinguished teacher for the scholastic year 2013/2014 for my Electronic English Picture Dictionary initiative.
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Quote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
New York Real Estate Agent
Keller Williams
10.2023 - Current
New York Unified Courts Certified Interpreter
New York Courts
12.2018 - Current
Business Manger
Amazon Online Business
01.2016 - Current
English Language Teacher for Special Purposes
Youth Development
01.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher of Special Skills
Amideast Camp Discovery
01.2008 - 01.2016
Translator and Interpreter
Abu- Hatab Contracting and Trade
01.2008 - 01.2010
English Teacher for Elite Students
Amideast ACCESS Program
01.2007 - 01.2016
English Teacher for Palestinian Refugees
United Nations, UNRWA
08.2006 - 08.2016
Volunteer of Conflict Resolution
TAAWON
10.2005 - 07.2007
No Degree - Shaping The Way We Teach
American Language Center
No Degree - Professional Development of Access Teaching
Amideast
No Degree - Teaching English As A Foreign/ Second Language
Department of State
No Degree - Best Practices in Using Drama And Storytelling
U.S.A. Consulate General, Jerusalem
No Degree - PCET (Professional Certificate in English Teaching
Amideast
Diploma - Education Psychology
UNRWA
No Degree - Shaping The Way We Teach English
University of Oregon
No Degree -
Amideast
No Degree - Public Speaking
Amideast
Bachelor of Arts - English and English Literature
An- Najah National University
High School Diploma -
Musa Bin Nusair Sec Boys School
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