Experience
Mar. 2013 – Present Senior Language Consultant, B3H Corporation, King Abdulaziz Airbase, Khobar, KSA - Personnel support provided by Saudi Naval Services
In charge of managing a group of instructors, keeping an updated database of the program’s student population, grades, schedules and all pertinent information required by the US Government’s DLI contract, which is designed to provide Royal Saudi Air Force personnel with the language skills needed to engage in follow-on training in the USA as part of its recent F-15 SA contract with the Royal Saudi Air Force.
Feb. 2009 – April 2012 Supervisor, ELT Department, P.A.R.T.S Inc. Saudi Arabian Operations, Khobar/Stockbridge, Georgia, USA
Personnel support provided by RGTS Riyadh
Developed an in-house English for Aircraft Maintenance Course used as part of the training program. Taught military aircraft technicians who were studying for their aircraft maintenance upgrade training to levels 5 and 7 on the F-15C, D and S model aircraft. Managed all administrative duties and coordinated with the RSAF officers in the training wing as well as with the flight line supervisor to ensure trainees were scheduled to their respective technical instructors. In charge of the recruitment of staff.
Sept. 2007- Sept. 2008 Associate Chair of Preparatory Program/ Second Semester
Prince Mohammed bin Fahd University, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Administrative duties included writing proposals to implement change, materials review, scheduling, managing of particular student difficulties, and helping with program initiatives. Taught English to preparatory students before becoming Associate Chair.
Jan. 2007-Aug. 2007 English Language Instructor
Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Taught Business English to Emirati locals who were enrolled in the Government Tawteen Program and would eventually be entering the workforce. Short-term two month contracts were given with the possibility of renewal.
Nov. 2005- Nov. 2006 English Language Instructor
Royal Commission, Jubail Industrial College, Jubail, Saudi Arabia
Taught preparatory English to students who were progressing to engineering degrees in order to eventually enter the petroleum sector.
June 2004- August 2005 English Language Instructor
Kuwait Oil Company, Al-Ahmedi, Kuwait
Developed business and ESP curriculum, trained company
employees as well as trainees wishing to enter the petrochemical industry; participated in test preparation and placement testing as well as IELTS classes.
April 2003- April 2004 English Language Instructor
Ministry of Defense and Air Force, Al-Hada Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Taught English to military personnel studying preventive
medicine. Helped to design an English curriculum,
highlighting medical reference and terminology.
April 2002- April 2003 English Language Instructor
Al-Hussan, ELS Training Center, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Taught English to various corporate employees, such as:
Arabian Drilling Company, National Commerce Bank,
Chamber of Commerce, WESCOSA, and students enrolled in courses through the New York Institute of Technology.
June 2001- Mar 2002 English Language Instructor
Kawasaki Helicopter Services, CDAC Abha, Saudi Arabia
Taught English at various levels to Civil Defense and Air Command personnel, who were studying to reach required level in order to participate in courses offered to foreign military personnel in America.
May 2000- May 2001 Coordinator for Foundation 1 & 2
Dhurakijpundit University, Bangkok, Thailand
Responsibilities included; coordinating teaching teams, monitoring the quality of teaching, editing, test writing and evaluation, implementation of syllabi and the assessment thereof, and Working with the Hospitality Department on occasion.
April- May 2000 Summer Camp ESL Teacher
Dulwich International College, Phuket, Thailand
Taught English as a foreign language to summer camp students as well as supervised sporting activities.
May 1998- April 2000 English Language Instructor
Wimol Business Administration College, Bang Sue, Bangkok, Thailand.
Developed an English curriculum for the International Program, edited English material, and implemented English language learning through practical workshops. Advised the hotel and hospitality faculty on foreigners’ attitudes and expectations, and taught students within this major.
April 1997- May 1998 Volunteer English Teacher
Dollard College, Winschoten, the Netherlands
Tutored secondary students needing extra help for upcoming exams, and developed a final exam emphasizing a practical approach.
Jan. 1996- Jan. 1997 Student Teacher
Dollard College, Winschoten, the Netherlands
Developed skills through practical means, wrote analysis paper of student teaching experiences as well as a theoretical evaluation of the TESOL methodology used.
1993-1997 Noordelijke University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
Bachelor of Education, English, emphasis TESOL
Teaching Certification in Secondary Education, equivalent to (PGCE)
Publications 2001 article on the benefits of communicative language teaching published in the quarterly journal at Dhurakijpundit University.
