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Washington, DC, US

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Support a leadership development program bringing 700 Fellows from 49 sub-Saharan African countries to the US for six weeks of leadership training and professional development. My work primarily focuses on providing support and guidance to colleges and universities hosting Fellows in the Civic Engagement track. Some of my activities and accomplishments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated learning programs for international education professionals and maintained Trainer Corps, a network of over 300 volunteer trainers. Some of my accomplishments include:-Coordinating marketing, scheduling, logistics and customer service for 46 workshops at the NAFSA Annual Conference.-Coordinating three annual offerings of NAFSA Management.

Adele H. Stamp Student Union, University Of Maryland College Park

Managed a young program area aimed at increasing religious literacy and interfaith engagement and providing support for diverse religious communities on campus. In addition to planning events, developing print, website and social media content and serving as a resource and advisor for students and staff on religious diversity issues, some of my.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted with administration of Fulbright Visiting Scholar programs and grants, primarily Enrichment Seminars and Events, Fulbright Arctic Initiative, International Education Administrators Seminars, and Junior Faculty Development Programs for Lebanon, Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition to tracking and organizing information on programs and participants.

Kaifeng, Henan, China

Taught 8-10 conversation, literature and media courses to over 300 undergraduate and PhD students each semester. My teaching style emphasized the development of oral proficiency, critical thinking skills and cultural literacy in ways sensitive to Chinese educational culture and student needs. In addition to teaching, curriculum and lesson design and.

Beloit, WI

Contributed to the design and development of programs supporting student spiritual and religious life. Some of my accomplishments include:-Designing and facilitating Live the Questions, a weekly workshop on questions of meaning.-Designing and leading a workshop and retreat to discuss experiences of religion and secularism on campus.-Designing four events.

Beloit, WI

Designed curriculum and co-taught twice weekly course for eight intermediate level English language learners.

Beloit, WI

-Assisted professor with course for 30 undergraduate students.-Answered students'​ questions regarding course content, assignments and expectations.-Graded papers and gave formal feedback on students' writing.-Wrote questions and facilitated small group discussions.

Beloit, WI

-Assisted professor with research on relationship between agricultural development, industrialization and working conditions in East Asia.-Collected and summarized articles. -Entered and analyzed data in Microsoft Excel.

Master'S Degree, International Education Policy, 3.9

-Specializations in Islam in education, intercultural education, peace education and international educational exchange. -Seminar Paper.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Relations, Religious Studies, 3.81

Activities and Societies: Interfaith Club, Arabic Club Graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors in Religious Studies Religious.

Certificate, Advanced Arabic

U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship Program (Summer 2012)

Near And Middle Eastern Studies, Arabic Language

CIEE Language and Culture Program in Amman, Jordan (Fall 2010)