1. Marah Masri 18041 Devonshire St #109
Northridge, Ca 91325
Mobile: (818) 357-7365
Email: marahm28@gmail.com
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CORE COMPETENCIES
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• Interacting with Students
• Create a Learning Environment
• Good at Lesson Plan Design
• Coordinate Learning Groups
• Sell Programs to Potential Students
• Able to Employ Varied Teaching Strategies
• Use Assessments Well
• Demonstrating a Commitment to the Profession
WORK EXPERIENCE
Berlitz Languages Center March/2013 – Present
Beverly Hills, CA
INSTRUCTION MANAGER/ GROUP COORDINATOR
• Work with LCM to support all programs by analyzing students’ needs, identifying appropriate
materials and creating specialized curricula as required
• In conjunctions with LCM, conducts company visits to monitor external programs.
• Responsible for recruiting and on-boarding process for the Learning Center
• Work with LCM on verification of documents and new hire paperwork process.
• Meet the requirements of the Area
• Observe and evaluate instructors’ lessons and give feedback to instructors
• Manage, in conjunction with the LCM, all aspects of instructor evaluation process, both in and
out of the classroom, including off-site programs
ARABIC/ ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
2. • Taught the Berlitz English & Arabic Curriculum beginners to advanced Levels in one-on-one
sessions
• Taught courses related to government programs such as American Institutions and Customs
• Integrating learning technology into teaching programs
Previous Work Experience in Damascus, Syria
Berlitz Languages Institute
February/2011 – May/2013
ENGLISH/ ARABIC INSTRUCTOR
• Taught the Berlitz English Curriculum Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate Levels in group
sessions (corporate classes)
• Taught the Berlitz Arabic Curriculum Beginners- Pre-Intermediate Levels in one-on-one
sessions
Arab International University/ AIU
October/2011 – May/2013
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
• Taught North Star Curriculum Levels 2 & 3
• Developed interactive course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of
students
The National School/ AlWataniah
October/2005 – September/2011
HEAD OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR (GRADES 7-11)
• Selected English syllabus (Grammar, Literature, Composition & Class Reading)
• Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of
students.
• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student
understanding of course materials
The International School of Choueifat
June/2002 – September/2005
KINDERGARTEN CLASS INSTRUCTOR/ LEVEL LEADER
• Taught English, Math, Science, Art, and sports to 4T (KG1).
• Trained teachers on teaching methods
The American Language Center
July/2000 – September/2002
ADMINISTRATION/ ENGLISH PLACEMENT TESTS COORDINATOR
• Registered new and returning students
3. • Monitored and scheduled English placement tests
Private Tutoring
October/2005- May/2013
TOEFL/IELTS/ENGLISH/MATHS
/SCIENCE TUTOR – ALL AGE GROUPS
• Preparation for the TOEFL test
• Preparation for the IELTS test
• Conversational skills
• English Grammar from beginners level to advanced
• English/Maths/Science for elementary students
• Essays and Research Papers for high school students
• Preparation for mid-term and final exams- high school students
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor of Arts in Translation - English/Arabic (2006)| Damascus University |
Damascus, Syria
• Masters of Arts in Education (2011)| American Graduate School of Education | Tampa,
Arizona
CERTIFICATIONS
From the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)
• International Teaching Certificate (Gold Star – Proficiency in American Education)
• International Teaching Certificate (Silver Star – Experience in American Education)
AWARDS
• 2014 MAX AWARD for distinguished Service
July 23,2014
• 2014 INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR Dec
16, 2014
• Service Recognition for one year of service from Berlitz
