Amira Ashraf Eldemerdash

Experience

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  Riada Language School

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2014

  Teacher of English
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  Berlitz Corporation

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Teacher of English
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  Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Teacher of English
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  Pharos University in Alexandria

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2017

  Teacher and Academic Coordinator of ESL

  -Taught General English courses (A2-C1)-Selected course-books and set course objectives, lesson plans, and mid/final term exams-Delivered EFL training workshops for newly qualified teachers of English-Conducted class observations and provided quality feedback to teachers-Designed lesson plans for elementary, intermediate, upper intermediate levels.-Supervised PUA students in academic and specialised courses in the United Kingdom.

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  Western Michigan University

  Sept 2017 - May 2018

  Teaching Assistant

  -Arabic teaching assistant worked within diverse American undergraduate/graduate classrooms-Worked bilingually with university students-Gave regular feedback on students' progress to the class teacher and file records-Supervised and provided support, including bilingual support to students and access to learning activities-Provided curriculum / resource support, bilingually between Arabic and English where appropriate-Undertook programmes that introduce the Arab culture and literature to American students-Provided support to WMU Arabic club in creating events like cultural nights, cooking nights and others-Held regular Arabic language conversation tables for WMU students to practise the language-Offered tutoring help with the Arabic language on weekly basis Show less

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  Western Michigan University

  Aug 2018 - now

  • Assist with academic research, in particular Project ELATE• Assist in literature reviews, conducting interviews and data collection• Transcribe interviews and assist with qualitative coding and analysis tasks• Attend project meetings and assist in administrative duties • Contribute to report writing and presentations• Develop Arabic resources for research participants• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising Professor• Plan for an annual ESL conference Show less

  • Teaching Assistant

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2018 - now
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  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative (KRRC)

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  English Second Language Teacher & Coach

  ● Creating course materials for ESL students● Meeting scheduling and attendance ● Identification and resolution of barriers as it relates to assigned students and the successful completion of their course● Creating tutoring plans and delivery of tutoring instruction

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  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2025

  ESL Coach