SARAH DUBOIS
Heber City, Utah USA • sarah.angela.dubois@gmail.com
1(801)900-8908
Nationality: American

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFESSIONAL

“...Sarah has performed consistently at high standard and has firmly established herself as on of the most experience and capable teachers in the department. She has set a standard for herself and her peers to continue next year…”

Peter Marciniak Senior Campus Coordinator
Employee Performance Appraisal 2015

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

 Currently enrolled in Doctorate in Educational Leadership program and Masters in Information Systems. Completed Post. Grad. Certificate in Instructional Design. Masters in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, BA Communications with TESOL license. IC3.
 Demonstrated skills in successfully constructing knowledge management repository for storing and creating department lessons, books and collecting key information.
 Skilled in quickly establishing rapport with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels.
 High-energy individual, creative troubleshooter and highly effective communicator with proven ability to achieve positive outcomes that benefit the organization and contribute to ongoing business relationships.
 Dynamic academic professional with experience mentoring teachers, coaching at-risk students, providing classroom instruction and serving as a liaison between faculty administration and students in a variety of academic environments.
 Accustomed to working effectively within high-pressure and fast-paced environments.
 Fluent in English, intermediate in Spanish and Arabic.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Peer Mentoring / Coaching
• Experience mentoring teachers in areas of lesson planning, classroom management, behavioral strategies, classroom organization, and curriculum implementation.
• Coached teachers in variety of educational environments with goal of ensuring meeting highest educational standards.
• Conceptualized, planned and created career development training materials for teachers to use as a skill improvement program.

Leadership / Management
• Conducted professional development session for foundation teachers on Creating the Best Learning Environment. Topics covered included organization, managing behavior and coping with stress.
• As Teacher Mentor within high school environment, spearheaded teacher meetings to encourage interactive approach to teaching and ensure adherence to all teaching objectives.
• Led team of students to win 2nd prize by developing concept and organizing students to participate in debate on issues affecting working women.
• As Chief Operations Manager, currently manage property management franchise with responsibilities of collecting $60,000 rent on monthly basis.
• Train and oversee employees, manage relationships between tenants and owners, and handle banking and accounting functions.
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Student Guidance / Counseling
• Provided career development classes to 60-100 at-risk Spanish-speaking students, including resume writing skill workshops.
• Motivated students to further their education and trained students in self-esteem and identity-awareness issues while promoting a healthy environment that encouraged critical thinking abilities.

Classroom Instruction
• Taught high school-level English classes using a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies in order to engage students in active learning.
• Managed Reading and Writing, IELTS and TOEFL classes.
• Provided private tutoring to members of the royal family in the United Arab Emirates.
• Possess wealth of experience developing lesson plans and administering tests.

Communication / Public Relations
• Succeeded in establishing and maintaining productive and open communication channels between students, teachers, and support staff within every academic position ever held.
• As Communication Specialist for AT&T Wireless, developed expertise in effectively handling customer questions and troubleshooting concerns regarding service and device issues.
• Coordinated setup for promotional events and interfaced with listeners via telephone and via distribution of marketing materials at Entercom Radio Station.
• Served as public face of Portland State University’s Student Information Center through dissemination of information regarding all university events.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INSTITUTE OF APPLIED LOGISTICS ADVETI ABU DHABI, UAE OCT 2012-OCT 2015
English Instructor

Spearhead the curriculum assessment division’s online assessments for the academic year.
Included creating 1,350 assessment questions, editing, revising and uploading to online Learning Management System
Spearhead knowledge management system, online repository for housing knowledge. Prepare lessons, consult students, and develop supplementary materials to support core syllabi. Participate in professional development programs such as behavior management. Administer, mark and collate test results. Maintain records of all student attendance work and test results. Carry out class progress and achievement tests, formative and summative assessment. Conduct invigilation during tests. Participate with students in celebrations of national holidays and motivate students to be involved in the direction of their education. Participate in the accreditation process with the accreditation team on the standard of governance and leadership focusing on fiscal oversight and a foundation of truth.

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA FEB.2012- OCT 2012
English Instructor

Prepare lessons, consult students, develop supplementary materials to support core syllabi. Participate in professional development programs. Administer, mark and collate test results. Maintain records of all student attendance work and test results. Carry out class progress and achievement tests. Organize class debate for self assessment. Lead professional development session on lesson planning. Enforce new standard to lesson plan in English department using such tactics as elicitation, PPP approach, timing and staging lessons. Use technology in the classroom such as an epodium, PowerPoint and Smartboard.

REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, TEMECULA, CA 2009 – 2012
Corporate English Trainer

Design and deliver English training material tailored to the needs of the company.
Evaluate job candidate’s English level according to Company English standard.
Provide English proofreading as required. Spearhead all employee training, accounting, marketing, business contract implementation. Worked one on one with candidate in accent reduction. Train incumbent on English work specific software vocabulary.
EXAMINER, LOS ANGELES, CA 2009 – PRESENT
Writer
Write weekly articles on health and education; latest article on the role of character development, habit building in educational settings. Other articles include addressing the challenges of technological equipment being obsolete in classrooms.
SALAMA BINT BUTTI HIGH SCHOOL, BANI YAS, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2007 – 2009
Teacher Mentor
Leveraged superior communication and coaching skills to envision, develop, and deploy methods to improve teacher performance in areas of lesson planning and student behavioral management, just to name a few. Graded essays according to rubrics, prepared students for the CEPA exam which is needed to enter HCT or Zayed University. This involved developing engaging vocabulary lessons, assisting students with reading challenging material and writing academic essays. Making sure students used key vocabulary and were well engaged in the lessons. Developed professional development workshops on using technology in the classroom.
KHADIJA AL KUBRA PRIMARY SCHOOL, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2006 – 2007
ESL Support Teacher, CFBT
Mentored 6 Arab teachers in behavior methodologies, classroom management, organization, and use of English. Developed and implemented a career development program with goal of enhancing teaching competencies of primary school teachers. Taught English classes using a wide variety of teaching aids and administered/monitored tests. Developed lesson plans that were tied to curriculum objectives and translated into meaningful participation. Promoted a healthy environment encouraging critical thinking skills, independent learning and respect.

ESL LANGUAGE CENTRE, AL-AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 2006
English Instructor
Developed lesson plans and delivered instruction in areas of Reading, Writing, IELTS and TOEFL. Traveled with royal family, providing private tutoring. Taught English for academic purposes, intermediate reading to prepare students to enter college. Incorporated speaking and listening exercises. Participated in two pilot programs funded by the MOE in a primary and secondary school. Led computer lessons and administered tests.

COLLEGE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES 2001-2003
English Instructor
Developed lesson plans and delivered instruction in areas of grammar, reading and writing. Catered to a diverse group of students from Japan, China and Europe. Organized special cultural trips with students. Graded exams.

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, OREGON, UNITED STATES

1999-2001
English Instructor

Taught conversational English to international students in a multi-ethnic environment. Assisted Arab students with accent reduction and how to compose college level essays. Assisted Asian students in pronunciation technique. Assisted students in proofing their writing and revising their work.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

 Currently enrolled in Doctorate of Educational Leadership
 California Coast University Santa Ana, CA, Expected late 2018
 Currently enrolled in Masters of Information Systems one class left
 Minot State University Nebraska, Expected early 2016
 Currently pursuing Certificate in College Counseling
 University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Expected 2016
 Master Diploma in TEFL
 Bridge Linguatec Denver, Co, May 2012

Post Grad. Cert in Instructional Design
 University of Wisconsin Stout, Wi, December 2012
 M.A. International Peace and Conflict Resolution with a focus on the Middle East
 American Public University, Manassas, GA, 2009
 Bachelor of Communication
 Portland State University, Portland, OR, 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

 Classroom Strategies Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009
 Ongoing Process Assessments Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009
 Vocabulary Learning Strategies Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009
 Reading Skills: Building blocks for success Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009
 Creative Writers Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abu Dhabi, UAE. 2009
 Teacher Training Certificate International House and McGraw-Hill 2008
 Microsoft Gateway Teachers Training 2008
 Professional Project Management Program Cambridge Institute Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2008
 TESOL Arabia Conference Dubai, UAE 2006
 TESOL Certification-Vancouver, Ca. 2002
 Certificates of Mastery, Mindleaders (Approved by ECDL European Computer Driver License and PMI Project Management Institute) 2008
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

 Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
 Excellent at information research using the Internet.
 Familiar with online classrooms.
 Experienced at Digital Photo Editing, Sound editing and creating websites for students.
 Basic video editing skills.
 Posting, editing, publishing articles online.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 OREGON LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, PORTLAND, OREGON, 2001 – 2002
 Provided counseling and coaching for 60-100 Spanish-speaking at-risk students.

 ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, PORTLAND, OREGON, 1999 – 2002
 Participated in event preparations and assisted with marketing tasks.

 ENTERCOM RADIO STATION, PORTLAND, OREGON, 2000
 Interfaced with listeners via telephone, promoted station via marketing materials and translated video footage to files.
 Corazon De Vida Non-profit volunteering at Los Angelitos orphanage in Tijuana 2010
 Organized corporate sponsorship of several orphans.
 Center for Applied Linguistics Professional Development for ESL teachers Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2012

AFFILIATIONS

 Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
 Project Management Institute
 Women in Project Management
 Writer’s Market
 Temecula Chamber of Commerce

PUBLICATIONS

Article: Ice Magazine March 2011
International and Comparative Education Journal

Book: Teaching in the Middle East through understanding culture 2012