Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Languages

Affiliations

Awards

Community Service

Additional professional activities

Certification

Timeline

Shaghaf I. Hazimeh

Professional Language educator/ interpreter

Willow Grove,PA

Summary

With TESOL and linguistics master degrees, I have effectively utilized my expertise in Arabic language teaching with a diverse range of students. Whether in-person or through virtual classes, I have taught university students, government and non-governmental employees. My experience includes working with adult learners and young gifted students at the prestigious Johns Hopkins CTY program. Since 1985, I have been dedicated to teaching non-native Arabic speakers, utilizing platforms such as Zoom, WebEx, Go to Meeting, and Skype. In virtual teaching, I prioritize integrating authentic materials with tailored curricula to meet the unique needs of each student and help them achieve desired proficiency levels. Throughout my career, I have employed various teaching methodologies including student-centered approaches, communicative techniques, suggestopedia, and the "Present-Practice-Produce" method. By incorporating authentic resources from day one, students feel fully immersed in Arabic language and culture. Moreover, my eleven years as an OPI tester trainer and Text Typology trainer from 1995-2005 have equipped me with the skills to assist language learners in reaching professional proficiency in Arabic. In 2018, I became a professional educator after completing training by the Center of Teaching Effectiveness in Florida.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Substitute teacher

Howard County Public schools

Teach at Howard county Public schools as a substitute from elementary to high school students. I teach English reading, social sciences and ESOL.

Arabic teacher

Johns Hopkins University CTY program

Teach at Johns Hopkins University CTY program all levels of Arabic to students using zoom in my virtual classes.

Teach MSA and Levantine dialects

ICA

01.2017 - Current

Teach MSA and Levantine dialects at ICA since 2017.

Teach MSA and Levantine dialects

DLS

08.2016 - Current

Teach MSA and Levantine dialects, Saudi, Kuwaiti and Iraqi dialects at DLS from August 2016 till now.
Was trained in January 2020 in Cultural Intelligence at DLS.

Arabic teacher

DLI

09.2016 - 12.2017

Awarded a contract to teach the Levantine dialect at DLI from September 17, 2016 - December 20, 2017 in Middle East School one in Monterey, CA.

Arabic teacher

The World Bank

07.2010 - 12.2017

Taught all levels of Arabic at The World Bank in addition to conducting oral evaluation of speaking skills for The World Bank employees.
Developed my own courses for the World Bank, one of them was Communicating effectively one Business Arabic and Speaking fluently in business settings.
Taught World Bank employees overseas in Iraq and Juba using Skype and Go to meeting.
Was a consultant From 2010- December 2017.

Arabic teacher

LTC

06.2015 - 10.2016

Taught MSA all levels and Levantine dialect courses for LTC Summer 2015 – October 2016 on using listening and reading authentic material in face to face and virtual classes using Adobe connect, WebEx and Skype.

Arabic teacher

International Language Institute

09.2016 - Current

Taught and continue to teach Basic and Intermediate Arabic language and Culture at International Language Institute September 2016-this Date

Subject Matter Expert

NFLC

06.2014 - 07.2014

Worked as a Subject Matter Expert for NFLC preparing Reading and Listening texts and tests for LANGNET government project from June 11 till July 30, 2014

Arabic teacher

American University

08.2006 - 05.2016

August 2006 till May 31, 2016 taught all levels of Arabic language at the American University in Washington, DC.

Arabic teacher

The World Bank

07.2011 - 01.2013

Wrote and Taught “Communicating Effectively in Business Arabic”, July 2012 and 2013 at The World Bank.

Arabic teacher

The World Bank

07.2011 - 01.2013

Created and taught and continue to teach Beginners Novice Low- Novice Mid intensive courses in Arabic for the World Bank, August 2016

Arabic teacher

The World Bank

07.2012 - 01.2014

Created and Taught an Intermediate- Mid and Advanced Courses for The World Bank July 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Consultant

The World Bank

01.2014 - 01.2014

Conducted job interviews for new applicants at The World Bank 2014

Arabic teacher

American University

01.2013 - 01.2013

Taught Intermediate and Advanced Independent Study Courses in Palestinian Dialect during the Summer 2013.

Arabic teacher

American University

01.2011 - 01.2013

Taught Intensive Advanced Arabic Course, Summer of 2011 and 2013 at AU.
Taught Palestinian Dialect Course, Fall 2011 for the first time at AU with excellent results.

Editor

The World Bank

01.2011 - 01.2011

Edited Survival Book for Business travelers at The World Bank 2011 and received raving reviews.

Instructor

The World Bank

07.2011 - 01.2013

Taught a four handed instruction course, July 2011, 2012 and 2013 at The World Bank for Novice Arabic Learners to the World Bank employees.

Language consultant and OPI tester

The World Bank

07.2010 - Current

July 2010 till the present work as a language consultant and an OPI tester at The World Bank in Washington DC.

Presenter

The World Bank

07.2011 - 07.2011

Presenter on Achieving Proficiency at The World Bank July 2011.

Team member

AU Abroad

03.2011 - 03.2011

Travelled to Aleppo, Syria with AU Abroad team of experts to assess the language program there in March 2011.

Arabic coordinator

Was selected to serve with the Arabic coordinator at AU to interview and make decisions about hiring Syrian visiting professors to teach at AU.

Arabic teacher

Howard Community College

01.2008 - 01.2009

Summer 2008 and 2009 taught THE STAR TALK Program in Arabic at Howard Community College in Columbia MD.

Test writer

University of Maryland

01.2009 - 01.2009

Wrote tests for the LANGNET project for the University of Maryland in 2009.

Arabic Interpreter

Johns Hopkins Hospital

08.2007 - 01.2008

Arabic Interpreter August 2007 -2008 work at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland.

Subject Matter Expert

STG

08.2005 - 07.2007

Subject Matter Expert, STG August 8, 2005 –July 20, 2007.
Taught Advanced Arabic Courses to government employees focusing on all skills.
Developed authentic reading, listening, tests and quizzes and Grammar exercise for the comprehensive advanced course 3600.

Faculty Development division assistant

LLC

Assisted the Faculty Development division at LLC in developing the faculty by teaching certain workshops, like Teaching Reading courses, Familiarization of the ILR levels for non-OPI testers and Text Typology workshops.

Mentor

LLC

Mentored new Arabic teachers joining LLC. Conducted language assessment for all Arabic Language Applicants at LLC.

Arabic Instructor

Johns Hopkins University

01.2006 - 01.2007

Arabic Instructor August 2006- January 2007, taught beginning and Intermediate Arabic Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.

Branch Chief, Arabic Instructor, Arabic Team Leader and Curriculum Manager

Language Learning Center LLC

08.2003 - 08.2005

Branch Chief, Arabic Instructor, Arabic Team Leader and Curriculum Manager August 2003-August 05 MENA at the Language Learning Center LLC.
Developed and taught reading and listening material as well as daily quizzes, mid and final tests for the Arabic Comprehensive course.
Counseled students after assessing their language abilities on monthly basis in all skills and kept records for all the classes at the department.
Conducted regular meetings with LLC Management as a liaison and passed their concerns and guidelines to all LLC faculties.
Trained and mentored new Arabic teachers and conducted training on the ILR levels for OPI and Text Typology.
Screened and interviewed all Arabic candidates prior to hiring them at LLC as Arabic instructors.

Assistant Professor and Tester Trainer

Defense Language Institute (DLI)

01.1993 - 01.2003

Assistant Professor and Tester Trainer at the Proficiency and Standards Division ,1993 - 2003 The Defense Language Institute (DLI) Monterey, CA

Trainer

DLI

Trained DLI faculty to become Oral Proficiency Interviewers by evaluating candidates speaking abilities in the foreign language and selecting candidates to work at the Institute.

Trainer

DLI

01.2002 - 01.2007

Trained test writers and course developers and managers on selecting Reading and Listening passages following the ILR guidelines June 2002- 2007.

Diagnostic Specialist

ARABIC Language Instructor

01.1997 - 01.2000

Diagnostic Specialist 1997 – 2000 assessing non-natives in Speaking, Reading, and Listening then wrote recommendations for self-study and learning with mentors.

Instructor

ARABIC Language Instructor

01.1993 - 01.1997

Arabic Language Instructor 1993 – 1997

English and Arabic Instructor

ARAMCO

01.1989 - 01.1991

English and Arabic Instructor 1989 – 1991 ARAMCO, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Advanced ITC taught English to ARAMCO employees and Arabic for non-Arabic speakers.

English Instructor

Royal Jordanian Airlines

01.1985 - 01.1989

English Instructor 1985 – 1989 Royal Jordanian Airlines, Amman, Jordan taught English for Royal Jordanian employees, taught human relations, in-flight service for all airline employees.

English Instructor

William Carey College

01.1982 - 01.1985

English Instructor 1982 – 1985 William Carey College, Hattiesburg, MS Taught English 101 and English 102 to college students.

Education

MS - Linguistics

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS

01.1992

MA - Education with emphasis on English (ESL)

William Carey College

Hattiesburg, MS

01.1982

Skills

Classroom management
Adaptable
Relationship building and management

Student engagement
Positive reinforcement
Behavior management

Languages

Native fluency in Arabic and English.

Studied French, Spanish, Italian and German in college.

Affiliations

Member in Lambda Iota Tau, 1981.
Member in WCC and USM Creative Writers Club, 1981.
Vice-Chair of Federal Women's Program Committee, 1997 - Present.
Vice-Chair at AAC, Academic Advisory Committee of ES at the Defense Language Institute, 2001 - Present.
Chair of Training and Publicity in the Special Emphasis Program Committee, January 2002.
ACTFL and FBI Certified Arabic tester.
Member in MLA.
Member in TESOL association.

Awards

Certificate of Excellence and Appreciation from the Defense Language Institute Commandant., Commandant’s Gold Medal for Language Day 2002 and 2003, Dean’s list during my Master’s studies.

Community Service

Naval Post-graduate School, Host, Host for foreign officers studying at the Naval Post-graduate School.
Defense Language Institute, Volunteer, 1993, Present, Volunteered for Arabic booths and Federal Women Committee booth at the Defense Language Institute during Language Day since 1993.

Additional professional activities

Presented a lecture for language teachers on language testing on Language Day in April 2001. Presented a lecture on Text Types and Delivery on Faculty Professional Day for all faculties at DLI in April 2001.

Certification

CPR and First Aid certificate.

OPI Tester Trainer

Teacher trainer , professional educator

William Carey College

01.1982 - 01.1985

Substitute teacher

Howard County Public schools

Arabic teacher

Johns Hopkins University CTY program

Arabic coordinator

Faculty Development division assistant

LLC

Mentor

LLC

Trainer

DLI

MS - Linguistics

University of Southern Mississippi

MA - Education with emphasis on English (ESL)

William Carey College