1. Hashem Elalieh
7485 Rush River Drive #710-297· Sacramento, California· 95831
USA: 626-818-3004 · E-MAIL: helalieh55@gmail.com · Skype ID: hashem.elalieh
November 17th, 2014
Job Vacancy: Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Instructor
Dear Sir or Mam
Please accept this letter of interest and enclosed my résumé as an application for the Science
Instructor position that is available at your institution. I believe you will find me to be a
dedicated, flexible and nurturing educator who is well qualified to provide the motivation and
direction students need to become successful learner.
As you will note, my teaching style is direct and decisive, yet flexible in responding to constantly
changing demands. I feel creativity and variety are excellent strategies to help grab and hold
student’s attention for increased participation in classroom activities. Through my career, I had
the opportunity to teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics to a diverse group of students in
elementary, middle and high school. I foster an exciting and engaging learning environment by
utilizing hands-on activities, fun experiments, and real life connections. As well, I integrated
various forms of technology as a class discussion such as Smart Board and utilization of an
individual computer for classroom projects and lessons. These strategies are useful for
consolidating important concept, showcasing Science in the local environment and work world,
and encouraging active participation.
One of my greatest strength is evaluating and meetings student’s diverse needs. I assist students
by researching and incorporating effective methods and material, as well as providing
individualized and after school-support. I also liaise with parents, promoting education at home;
and consult with fellow teachers on allocating beneficial resources and developing successful
programs.
I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my extensive experience and skills
would benefit your academic program. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look
forward to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Hashem Elalieh
References: Rasah Boukarroum ; rasha.boukarroum@isas.sch.ae
Hiba Abou Ghazella; hiba.abughazaleh@gmail.com.
Weam Ajeeb; weam.ajeeb@isas.sch.ae
Note: I may be reached @ 971501417252 (UAE) or 16268183004 (USA).
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2. Hashem Elalieh
7845 RUSH RIVER Dr. # 710-297· SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA· 95831
USA: 626-818-3004 · E-MAIL: helalieh55@gmail.com · Skype ID: hashem.elalieh
Job Objective
Seeking a Science Teaching position @ an institution that supports dynamic, innovative, vibrant
and student-centered teaching.
Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include The Following:
 Develop and implement lesson plans for a science curriculum on a weekly basis
 Initiate and reinforce hands-on learning experiences as part of the learning process
 Coordinate with other teachers on special school programs
 Advice and counsel parents on their child’s specific cognitive or emotional problems
 Emphasize, stimulate and implement English-Science integration
 Drive student achievement through testing and individual coaching
 Assessment and evaluation – knowledge of a variety of diagnostic, formative and
summative assessment tools and their role in driving instruction and poses the
expertise with a variety of instructional strategies that address diverse learning
needs.
 Diversity and equity – Able to address diverse needs of students regarding language,
learning needs, gender, race, religion, physical and emotional needs, etc.
 Differentiated Instruction – Reinforce learning by providing a variety of instruction
and
assessment strategies to address the diverse needs of students
 Helped to refine students’ laboratory techniques and critical thinking skills
 Initiate and encourage teamwork to assess and help students with learning
deficiencies
 Device an incentive method to optimize group learning
 Guide, advise and encourage students to be part of their community by promoting
awareness, safety and healthy environment.
 Classroom Management – able to create and maintain a positive learning environment
and successfully resolve classroom discipline issues.
Skills
 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Education
California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, California, USA (1998)
BA Biochemistry, Biology Minor
City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA (2010)
Forensic Science, Certificate
Oxford Open Learning Center, UK
CAMBRIGE IGCSE, Biology, Chemistry & Physics (In Progress)
International Computer Driving License (ICDL) – (June 2014)
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3. City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA (June 2010)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
References: Available Upon Request
Professional Teaching Experience
 ISAS (AlMawakeb), Dubai, UAE 2013-2014
Teaching Chemistry & Physics to grades 8 & 9
Premed I & II (Biology) grades 9-12
 University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 2000-2013
VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
School of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology
Research Associate III
 California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 2000-2008
Instructed large classes (30 Students) of undergraduate students at 5 occasions,
including classes in:
· Chemistry, Math & Physics Instructional Assistant
· Instructor of General Chemistry Laboratory (Adhere to all lab health and safety
regulations, prepare all chemical reagents, re-teach every lesson theory that pertain to
every lab, set up and perform experiments, operate and troubleshoot basic lab
instruments)
· Instructor of Freshman Chemistry (Non-Chemistry Major)
 Eastwood College, Kfarshima, Lebanon 1998-2000
Instructor of High School Biology, Chemistry & Physics
Grade 9-12 (American/Lebanese curriculums)
 Heliopolis High School, Kfarshima, Lebanon 1998-2000
Instructor of Math and Science
Grade 6-7 (American/Lebanese curriculums)
 California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA 2000
Instructor of Math, Summer Bridge
Instructed large class (20 students) of high school algebra Grade 9-12
 Paramount High School, Paramount USD, Paramount, CA 1996-1998
High School Math Instructional Assistant
Grade 9-12
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4. Publications
1.Ephrin B2/EphB4 Mediates the Actions of IGF-I Signaling in Regulating Endochondral Bone
Formation.
Wang Y, Menendez A, Fong C, Elalieh HZ, Chang W, Bikle DD.
J Bone Miner Res. 2014 Feb 12. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.2196.
2.Insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor in mature osteoblasts is required for periosteal bone formation
induced by reloading.
Kubota T, Elalieh HZ, Saless N, Fong C, Wang Y, Babey M, Cheng Z, Bikle DD.
Acta Astronaut. 2013 Nov;92(1):73-78.
3.Protective role of vitamin D signaling in skin cancer formation.
Bikle DD, Elalieh H, Welsh J, Oh D, Cleaver J, Teichert A.
J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2013 Jul;136:271-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2012.09.021. Epub 2012 Oct 8.
Review.
4.Ablation of the calcium-sensing receptor in keratinocytes impairs epidermal differentiation and
barrier function.
Tu CL, Crumrine DA, Man MQ, Chang W, Elalieh H, You M, Elias PM, Bikle DD.
J Invest Dermatol. 2012 Oct;132(10):2350-9. doi: 10.1038/jid.2012.159. Epub 2012 May 24.
5.Coactivator MED1 ablation in keratinocytes results in hair-cycling defects and epidermal
alterations.
Oda Y, Hu L, Bul V, Elalieh H, Reddy JK, Bikle DD.
J Invest Dermatol. 2012 Apr;132(4):1075-83. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.430. Epub 2011 Dec 22.
6.Skeletal unloading-induced insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) nonresponsiveness is not shared by
platelet-derived growth factor: the selective role of integrins in IGF-1 signaling.
Long RK, Nishida S, Kubota T, Wang Y, Sakata T, Elalieh HZ, Halloran BP, Bikle DD.
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5. J Bone Miner Res. 2011 Dec;26(12):2948-58. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.511.
7.Overexpression of hedgehog signaling is associated with epidermal tumor formation in vitamin D
receptor-null mice.
Teichert AE, Elalieh H, Elias PM, Welsh J, Bikle DD.
J Invest Dermatol. 2011 Nov;131(11):2289-97. doi: 10.1038/jid.2011.196. Epub 2011 Aug 4.
8.IGF-1R signaling in chondrocytes modulates growth plate development by interacting with the
PTHrP/Ihh pathway.
Wang Y, Cheng Z, Elalieh HZ, Nakamura E, Nguyen MT, Mackem S, Clemens TL, Bikle DD, Chang W.
J Bone Miner Res. 2011 Jul;26(7):1437-46. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.359.
9.Disruption of the hedgehog signaling pathway contributes to the hair follicle cycling deficiency in
Vdr knockout mice.
Teichert A, Elalieh H, Bikle D.
J Cell Physiol. 2010 Nov;225(2):482-9. doi: 10.1002/jcp.22227.
10.IGF-I receptor is required for the anabolic actions of parathyroid hormone on bone.
Wang Y, Nishida S, Boudignon BM, Burghardt A, Elalieh HZ, Hamilton MM, Majumdar S, Halloran BP,
Clemens TL, Bikle DD.
J Bone Miner Res. 2007 Sep;22(9):1329-37.
11.Insulin-like growth factor I stimulates recovery of bone lost after a period of skeletal unloading.
Boudignon BM, Bikle DD, Kurimoto P, Elalieh H, Nishida S, Wang Y, Burghardt A, Majumdar S, Orwoll
BE, Rosen C, Halloran BP. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2007 Jul;103(1):125-31. Epub 2007 Apr 5.
12.Injury enhances TLR2 function and antimicrobial peptide expression through a vitamin D-dependent
mechanism.
Schauber J, Dorschner RA, Coda AB, Büchau AS, Liu PT, Kiken D, Helfrich YR, Kang S, Elalieh HZ,
Steinmeyer A, Zügel U, Bikle DD, Modlin RL, Gallo RL.
J Clin Invest. 2007 Mar;117(3):803-11. Epub 2007 Feb 8.
13.Role of IGF-I signaling in regulating osteoclastogenesis.
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6. Wang Y, Nishida S, Elalieh HZ, Long RK, Halloran BP, Bikle DD.
J Bone Miner Res. 2006 Sep;21(9):1350-8.
14.Evaluation of fetal bone structure and mineralization in IGF-I deficient mice using synchrotron
radiation microtomography and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.
Burghardt AJ, Wang Y, Elalieh H, Thibault X, Bikle D, Peyrin F, Majumdar S.
Bone. 2007 Jan;40(1):160-8. Epub 2006 Aug 14.
15.Insulin-like growth factor-I is essential for embryonic bone development.
Wang Y, Nishida S, Sakata T, Elalieh HZ, Chang W, Halloran BP, Doty SB, Bikle DD.
Endocrinology. 2006 Oct;147(10):4753-61. Epub 2006 Jul 20.
16.Gender differences in the response of CD-1 mouse bone to parathyroid hormone: potential role of
IGF-I.
Wang Y, Sakata T, Elalieh HZ, Munson SJ, Burghardt A, Majumdar S, Halloran BP, Bikle DD.
J Endocrinol. 2006 May;189(2):279-87.
17.Development and progression of alopecia in the vitamin D receptor null mouse.
Bikle DD, Elalieh H, Chang S, Xie Z, Sundberg JP.
J Cell Physiol. 2006 May;207(2):340-53.
18.Skeletal unloading induces resistance to insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) by inhibiting activation
of the IGF-I signaling pathways.
Sakata T, Wang Y, Halloran BP, Elalieh HZ, Cao J, Bikle DD.
J Bone Miner Res. 2004 Mar;19(3):436-46. Epub 2003 Dec 22.
19.Insulin-like growth factor I is required for the anabolic actions of parathyroid hormone on mouse
bone.
Bikle DD, Sakata T, Leary C, Elalieh H, Ginzinger D, Rosen CJ, Beamer W, Majumdar S, Halloran BP.
J Bone Miner Res. 2002 Sep;17(9):1570-8.
20.Lack of the vitamin D receptor is associated with reduced epidermal differentiation and hair follicle
growth.
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7. Xie Z, Komuves L, Yu QC, Elalieh H, Ng DC, Leary C, Chang S, Crumrine D, Yoshizawa T, Kato S, Bikle
DD. J Invest Dermatol. 2002 Jan;118(1):11-6.
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