Sabrina Mahfouz
Flemington,NJ
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Raritan Valley Community College, adept at curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Skilled in utilizing instructional technology to enhance learning outcomes, while promoting critical thinking and a positive classroom environment. Committed to optimizing student success through innovative teaching strategies and clear communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
Newark, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
- Advised students on academic issues such as course selection, major choice, career planning.
- Utilized technology resources to develop immersive, informative lessons.
- Assisted students in finding internships and work study programs within field of English and literature.
- Prepared syllabus listing semester coursework and projects for dissemination to students on first day of class.
Adjunct Professor
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Madison, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Directed full classrooms of students to develop various kinds of research.
- Applied diverse array of assessment methods to track student performance and subject matter comprehension, documenting results in automated reporting system.
- Assisted students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
- Assessed student performance through examinations and assignments.
- Mentored students in the development of their research skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
- Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
- Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and university guidelines.
Adjunct Professor
Kean University
Union, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Promoted excellence in instruction by identifying and meeting the learning needs of students to effectively present curriculum that is understandable to individuals at various levels of learning and with varying learning needs
- Presented and organized learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines in topics pertaining to Writing/Composition
- Assist and provide helpful feedback and insights regarding writing in general and/or in response to an individual writer's particular task or draft
- Provide an opportunity for writers to obtain a readerly perspective on their work
- Foster a positive experience with writing and with the writing center
- Welcome, respond to, and assist visitors to the writing center as they arrive
- Take responsibility for routine maintenance of the center and record-keeping, including reporting to faculty as appropriate
Adjunct Professor
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2022 - Current
- Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student by clearly communicating learning goals and how those goals are assessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providing time for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas or information and by making learning engaging and interesting
- Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on tests or completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extra help or extended learning opportunities
- Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting and ending classes
- Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each course taught by the first class meeting
- Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistance with course assignments/assessments as requested
Associate Professor
Raritan Valley Community College
North Branch, NJ
01.2002 - Current
- Optimize student information retention by presenting engaging curriculum, utilizing impactful teaching strategies that accommodate a wide range of learner needs, and maintaining open communication
- Heavily contribute insight during faculty meetings, professional development activities, and in-services
- Accelerate learning with well-structured curriculum, courses, and programs
- Set expectations for students and maintain a controlled environment
- Identify improvement opportunities through assessments and tracking student performance trends; maintain pristine student records
- Ensure continued success by upholding college policies and procedures
- Assign and grade relevant coursework, tests, projects, and final exams
- Keep students informed of their progress and what they need to work on
- Offer consistent office hours for student advisement, tutoring, and support
- Encourage student expression, exploration, and curiosity
- Designed two courses that require no text; researched and identified reliable resources for student reference called Open Education Resources (OER)
- Online certified: Conduct online classes in Fall 2024
Education
Master of Arts - Gifted Education
Teachers' College, Columbia University
New York, NYBachelor of Arts - Education
Kean University
Union, NJSkills
- Student Learning Process
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Planning
- Course Design
- Engaging Course Materials
- Testing / Assessments
- Lectures / Classroom Discussions
- Conducive Learning Environment
- Team Collaboration
- Assignments / Projects
- Academic Programming
- Students Records
- Conflict Resolution
- Classroom Management
- Clear Communication
- Compliance / FERPA
- Canvas/Blackboard Trained
- Student engagement
- Writing instruction
- Critical thinking
- Instructional technology
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
Certification
Teaching License k-12
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJIT
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Fairleigh Dickinson University
09.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Kean University
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Montclair State University
01.2022 - Current
Associate Professor
Raritan Valley Community College
01.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Gifted Education
Teachers' College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Kean University
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