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Suzy Ilyia

Suzy Ilyia

Elementary English Teacher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead Literacy Coach

  • Education

    • American University of Beirut

      1994 - 2000
      Master of Arts - MA Educational Psychology

      Activities and Societies: During my years at AUB, I joined the Dabke dance club. In addition to that, I conducted many workshops; the first two, titled "Multiculturalism" and "Grief at the Pre School" were presented at the International College in February 1998. The third one titled "Welcome to Being a Teacher/Advisor" was conducted to forty five teachers coming from two separate schools at Choueifat High School in Beirut, Lebanon. • Concentration in counseling• Completed thesis publication titled: "A Comparison of Self Concept and Academic Achievement of Lebanese Adolescent Remigrants with Non-migrants"

    • Lebanese American University

      1990 - 1994
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Elementary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: I coordinated the LAU summer camp for 5 years. I organized activities for and managed a large group of students. • Obtained Teaching Diploma• Received Deans' List honors

    • University of San Diego

      2014 - 2015
      EDUCATION

      Project READ for DODEA/Int'l School Educators Series. Completed 5 courses on instructional, behavioral, and psychological topics to obtain class one teaching certification.

  • Experience

    • International College

      Sept 1992 - Jun 1999
      Elementary English Teacher

      • I taught English, science, math and physical education for groups of 20 children.• I designed and presented educational and counseling workshops for multiple schools in Lebanon.• I conducted school-wide educational assemblies.

    • Self-employed

      Jul 1993 - Jul 1998
      Private Tutor

      Tutored elementary students in all subject areas.

    • Parkview Elementary School

      Oct 2004 - Dec 2005
      Substitute Teacher

      Served as substitute for classroom subjects and specials in grades K-5th

    • Aramco

      Sept 2007 - Jun 2009
      Substitute Teacher

      I served as a substitute for classroom subjects and specials in grades K-5th.

    • Aramco

      Sept 2009 - Jun 2011
      Support Group Coordinator

      I designed & coordinated a student support program for transitioning to first language Arabic instruction.I implemented a self-paced curriculum that targeted each students' individual abilities. Students were able to transition from this group into the first language program.

    • Aramco

      Oct 2011 - Aug 2023
      Elementary Teacher

      • I teach Arabic as a first language for students in KG to 4th grade. I have improved average language & communication skills even for non-speakers.• I implement current classroom & teaching strategies to cater to different learner levels through differentiated instruction.• I empower students to be active learners and take responsibility for their learning.• I introduced and pursued parent-coordination initiatives to proactively engage them in the learning of their children.• I pioneered the implementation of PBIS intervention system into the Arabic program.• I served as Arabic team leader for 3 years, folk dance club & community instructor for 12 years, and committee member for PBIS, i3 Accreditation, and school safety.• I attended 10+ conferences abroad by NESA (Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools) & TARA about different subjects in education and psychology, including training classes Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Class 1 Professional License in Elementary Education

      State of Montana
      Jan 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Coordinator of Summer Camp

      Issued by Lebanese American University on Jun 1992
      Lebanese American UniversityAssociated with Suzy Ilyia

    • Camp Counselor

      Issued by Freelance (Self employed) on Jun 1997
      Freelance (Self employed)Associated with Suzy Ilyia

    • Teacher

      Issued by Saint-Charles on Jun 1997
      Saint-CharlesAssociated with Suzy Ilyia

    • Teacher Assistant

      Issued by Parkview Elementary School on Oct 2002
      Parkview Elementary SchoolAssociated with Suzy Ilyia