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Aymen Mohammed
Email: aymandexter@gmail.com| Mobile: (812) 239-9644
Home: 1323 N 4th St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
Work: Indiana State University, Root Hall, Room (A-158). 424 N 7th St. Terre Haute, IN 47809
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in TESL/ Language Studies (Anticipated May 2015)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Bachelor of Arts and Science in English Language and Literature (February 2012)
Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
GPA: 3.65/4.00
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mentor and Tutor (September 2009 - Present)
Middle East University, Amman, Jordan/ Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Introduce and guide ESL students to university resources.
- Tutor adult ESL/ EFL students, one on one session, different subjects of the target language.
- Involve the students in different kinds of activities on and off campus, such as integrating
cultural and interlanguage activities.
- Serve as a positive role model to the ESL/ EFL students by sharing their college and life
experiences and motivate them to succeed; guided them to take the right courses that lead
to college level.
Teaching Assistant (August 2014 - December 2014)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Taught FL/SL students the four skills as well as integrating cultural skills and activities.
- Used technology in the classroom to enhance students’ understanding, such as online learning
tools.
- Engaged students in a dynamic class using different course materials, methods, strategies and
techniques.
- Maintained student attendance records, wrote appropriate lesson plans, utilized instructional
plans, curriculum development and adapted formative and summative assessment to
ensure that language course material met program objectives.
Teaching Assistant (December 2010 - December 2011)
Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
- Supported ESL/ EFL students with communication and writing skills with the use of activities.
- Collaborated with professors daily in preparation for classes with ESL students in English
medium.
- Communicated with professors and students regarding time changes, cancellations and student
issues.
- Demonstrated strong presentation and organization skills.
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ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE
Student Director of the Language Laboratory (March 2014 - Present)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Supervise student workers, manage the lab schedules, and conduct meetings to discuss the lab
subjects.
- Coordinate with diverse of students, professors, faculty and staff members, and provide
technical training, and academic support.
- Dispense supplies to laboratory, maintain inventory and software updates.
- Maintain, circulate, and digitize existing language resource materials, (books, audios, DVDs).
- Operate and train other personnel on lab management software system, procedures, and practices.
Administrative Assistant (September 2010 - February 2012)
Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
- Understood the role of the Student Assistant as a part of the Language Department and
established effective working relationships with all personnel and students.
- Communicated student needs to chairperson to aid in academic course offering, referred him
potential problems, and informed him of any events might affect students’ performance.
- Stood receptive and sensitive to students and visitors when approached for assistance.
- Provided accurate information to students and visitors concerning University facilities,
programs, policies, procedures and services.
- Took initiative in suggesting and assisting with projects that might contribute to improving
operations and procedures
WORK EXPERIENCE
Student Assistant of the Language Lab (August 2013- March 2014)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Greeted and assisted visitors at the Front Desk.
- Assisted students, faculty, and staff members with computer use in laboratory or fieldwork.
- Oversaw the Language Lab in the absence of the director; identifies and notifies the director of
potential challenges.
- Catalogued, checked in and out, and re-shelved equipment and videos.
- Enforced the language Lab policy, and kept the language lab organized and tidy.
News Reporter (August 2013- January 2014)
Indiana Statesman Newspaper, Terre Haute, IN
- Interviewed people in a range of different circumstances, and built contacts to maintain a flow
of news.
- Pursued and investigated stories via contacts, press releases, and other media.
- Attended a variety of events including on and off campus and community, such as conferences
and asking questions.
- Worked closely with the news team, photographers and editors to produce an article weekly.
- Recorded interviews and meetings using shorthand or technical equipment.
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PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Conferences/Workshops
Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN.
- Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (IFLTA) conference. (November, 2014)
Attended five-session and a workshop.
Participated in a seminar discussion regarding the conference topics and subjects at
Indiana State University for Methods of Teaching Foreign Language class (690).
Sheraton Hotel, Indianapolis, IN.
- Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) conference. (November, 2013)
Attended six-session of the conference.
Wrote a report summarizing the sessions that I attended for Current Issues class (600) at
Indiana State University.
First Year Language Program Meeting (FYLP)
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Monthly TA’s meetings were conducted to discuss different kind of ideas, such as developing
lesson plans and semester curriculum, culture, and students’ assessment.
- Demonstrated a presentation in front of the members discussing my class subjects, objects, and
students’ challenges in the field.
Mentoring Group
- Meetings were conducted, on regular basis, among the mentoring group to create, develop, and
present different kind of activities to involve students in language learning process.
- Writing report(s) of the subjects and objects of the events and activities that have been
conducted or presented.
Memberships
- Active member of Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (IFLTA).
- Active member of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL).
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
- Time Pressure in ESL Test Taking| approved by IRB (March, 2014)
I conducted a research on the difference between ESL timed and untimed exams. This
study examined the pressure of timed test on English Second Language (ESL) students. The
study shows that time constrained tests have a negative impact on ESL students and causes them
to lose marks on the tests. The study is in progress to be presented in a conference and to be
published in an academic journal.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English (native-like), Arabic (native)
* Eligible to work in the United States| Willing to relocate.