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RACHAKHANSA@HOTMAIL.COM
RACHA KHANSA
Awards_____________________________________________________
2005: Rhoda Orm Award (Lebanese American University of Beirut)
2005: Best Arab Women (Arab American Universities)
2004: Most Valuable Player-Women‘s Basketball Team (Lau, Beirut)
2003: Most Improved Player- Women’s Basketball Team: (LAU, Beirut)
2002-2005: Deans Distinction List: (LAU, Beirut)
SUMMARY OF MEMBERSHIP/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
2004-2007: Basketball Coach, LAU (Summer Camp)
2004-2005: President of the Social Work Club, LAU, Beirut
2002-2004: Basketball Coach: HOOPS, Beirut
2001-2008: Volleyball Player, Varsity, LAU
2001-2008: Basketball Player, Varsity, LAU
EMPLOYMENT
OCT 2012-PRESENT: ENGLISH, PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION INSTRU CTOR (MUBS)(LIU)
OCT 2011-SEP2012 ENGLISH, PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR (AUCE)
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
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Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides
students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations.
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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
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Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as
basic English language skills introduction to psychology, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they
are responsible.
SEP 2009- SEP2011: INTERNSHIP SCHOOL COUNSELOR ( FORDSON HIGH SCHOOL/
ACCESS FAMILY AND CHILD COUNSELING CENTER)
OCT 2009-SEP 2011: SITE COORDINATOR ( ACCESS FORDSON HIGH SCHOOL/ ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY)
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Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
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Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
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Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing
transcripts, and scheduling events.
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Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of
operations, demographics, and other research information.
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Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
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Direct activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration, and career services.
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Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.
2008- JUNE 2009: English and Psychology Instructor (Hariri Canadian University-Meshref)
2006-June 2009: English and Psychology Instructor (American & Cultural University-Badaro)
2005-2008: English Instructor (Business and Computer University- Jadra)
2007- June 2009: Humanities Coordinator (American & Cultural University-Badaro)
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Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social,
and physical welfare of students.
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Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional
materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
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Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and
implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
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Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed
to meet student educational needs and district standards.
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Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school
systems.
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Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen
teaching skills.
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Develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors.
2007-2008: School Counselor (American Academy of Beirut- Batrakeyeh)
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Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, school
adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
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Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting
their educational or vocational situations.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative
regulations.
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Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral,
academic, and other problems.
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Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
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Identify cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students' development.
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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their
children and their resource needs.
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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
2007-2008: School Counselor Internship (Rawda High School- Beirut)
2005-2007: Graduate Assistant, LAU, Education Department
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Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
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Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
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Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
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Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
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Prepare and proctor examinations.
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Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
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Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
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Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules
2001-2005: Private Tutor for special need students (Learning disabilities, ADHD)
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides
students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
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Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual
educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by
laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
2003-2004: Early Childhood Education Teacher (Hariri School, Beirut)
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
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Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and
interests.
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Demonstrate activities to children. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore,
manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
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Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral
and academic problems.
2001-PRESENT: Private Tutor
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Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve
occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
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Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
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Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessment.
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Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs,
develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
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Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs)
for students.
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Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring
confidentiality of all records.
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Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
EDUCATION
PHD in Counseling Psychology ( June 2014) (CAPELLA University)
Teaching Certificate of Michigan (2009)
Masters Degree School Counseling (Lebanese American University of Beirut, Lebanon) (2009)
Bachelors Early Childhood Education
Bachelors in Psychology (2005)
Teaching Diploma (Psychology) (2006)
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written
REFERENCES
Sara Chocair ( Educational Coordinator) ( ACCESS, Dearborn)
Dr. Ahmad Ouieni (Chairperson, LAU)
Furnished Upon Request