Inaam Darwish
Summary
Highly motivated EFL instructor with over 24 years of experience in post-secondary education. Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging courses, foster student success, and contribute to a positive learning environment. Seeking a challenging position at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to leverage my expertise in teaching writing and curriculum development.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Lecturer
USJ- Universitie St. Joseph
2 2023 - Current
- Teaching writing, listening and speaking courses
- Teaching Remedial English courses for EFL learners
- Teaching Advanced report writing and business English courses
- Compiling materials for ESP courses for Agriculture and Data Science majors
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in composition, rhetoric, and writing studies
- Developing and implementing innovative curriculum for academic writing courses
- Conducted research on effective proposal writing and published articles in university journal
- Serving on faculty committees and participated in institutional service
Content Writer
Fintech Galaxy
09.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Dubai
- Editing business reports and research documents
- Transcribing interviews, writing interview questions
- Writing social media captions and wrap-up emails for events
- Reviewing articles for newsletter publications
- Dubai
Assistant Professor
Lebanese University
09.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Zahle
- Teaching writing, linguistics and literature courses to undergraduate English majors
- Designing course syllabi and materials for all taught courses
- Offering guidance on registration tracks and study skills
- Evaluated several MA theses for defence committees
- Undergraduate Courses Taught: Academic Writing, Schools of Linguistics, Research Methods, Creative Writing, Modern Literary Criticism, Language Change, Reading in Action, Introduction to Linguistics, Language Acquisition
- Zahle
Experiential Learning Cycle Teacher Facilitator
International Alert NGO
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated a series of Teacher Learning Cycles (TLCs) for 30 high school teachers in two public schools in the Bekaa area
- Increased teachers’ sense of belonging to the school and preventing violence and bullying
- Designed and utilized experiential learning methodology that blends experience, reflection and theory in each training session
- Generated data on teachers’ practices, beliefs and attitudes towards violence and bullying
- Wrote a complete publishable report on the process including a section with analysis and reflections
High School Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: Zahle
- Designed and implemented engaging lessons to teach the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) to high school students
- Employed innovative strategies to motivate students and foster a positive learning environment for English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans, assessments, and grading rubrics aligned with curriculum standards
- Monitored student progress, provided individualized support, and offered timely feedback to enhance learning outcomes
- Zahle
Instructor of English
American University of Beirut
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Taught English 204 academic writing classes to different majors
- Attended departmental meetings and training sessions
- Guided and offered support to students writing argumentative papers
- Beirut
Experiential Learning Teacher Trainer PCELT (Trainer Being Trained)
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Was one of four teacher trainers from Lebanon to be chosen as a Teacher Trainer
- Completed 5 online courses at SIT World Learning as a requirement to complete phase I of training
- Wrote detailed written observations during the teachers' practice teaching sessions
- Gave trainer feedback to the teachers/ participants following the experiential learning approach
- Led and guided peer feedback sessions after teaching sessions
- Held one on one follow up mid and final course check in interviews with participants
- Assisted in giving workshops and awareness sessions to teachers with training team
- Participated in planning and designing workshop content and adapted it to the participating teachers' culture and needs
- Beirut
Instructor of English and TEFL
Lebanese International University
09.2002 - 02.2015
- Company Overview: Zahle and Beirut
- Taught writing classes across different proficiency levels
- Counselled and advised students in different situations including registration
- Worked with students in various aspects of career exploration and resume writing and interview skills training
- Conferred and coordinated with faculty to plan and evaluate course materials and schedules
- Wrote and edited students' submissions for department's quarterly publication
- Designed all taught academic material/ curricula and course syllabi
- Supervised students’ essay writing and research papers
- Observed and interviewed candidates to teaching positions
- Designed challenging and innovative activities that address the diverse needs of students
- Coordinated academic and assessment methods of course sections across campuses in ways that ensure uniformity
- Trained undergraduate and graduate students of TEFL in effective research techniques to conduct case, survey, interview or developmental studies
- Zahle and Beirut
Access English Teacher
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2009 - 06.2013
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Accompanied students and participating in various extracurricular events and seminars
- Participated in professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips, and guest speaker's invitations
- Facilitated two-way communication between students and administration as appropriate
- Participated in the administration of SLEP and TOEFL junior tests
- Guided students in the planning and implementation stages of a yearly GYSD community service project
- Beirut
Graduate Assistant and Writing Center Tutor
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Company Overview: Beirut
- Facilitated writers’ tasks in editing their written papers abiding by MLA or APA conventions
- Attended writing skills seminars and workshops
- Held one to one conferences with graduate and undergraduate students to help them edit and proofread their research papers
- Beirut
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Linguistics
Beirut Arab University
10.2012 - 03.2021
Teaching Diploma - undefined
Lebanese University
08.2017 - 09.2018
M.A. - English Language
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 05.2009
Diploma in English Literature - undefined
Lebanese University
09.2002 - 07.2003
B.A. - English Language and Linguistics
Lebanese University
09.1998 - 06.2001
Skills
Instructional Design
Teaching Excellence
Student Engagement
Curriculum Development
Assessment
Technology Integration
Computer Skills
Adaptability
Communication Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Work in a Team
Highly Organized
Professional Development
- Attended several professional development workshops and conferences on EFL teaching and language learning.
- Completed Certification PCELT teacher trainer modules to enhance instructional skills and knowledge.
- Member in TESOL and EFL Teachers in Lebanon.
Personal Information
Nationality: Colombian- Lebanese
Timeline
Experiential Learning Cycle Teacher Facilitator
International Alert NGO
05.2023 - 07.2023
Content Writer
Fintech Galaxy
09.2020 - Current
Teaching Diploma - undefined
Lebanese University
08.2017 - 09.2018
High School Teacher
Ministry of Education
09.2016 - 06.2023
Instructor of English
American University of Beirut
09.2015 - 06.2016
Experiential Learning Teacher Trainer PCELT (Trainer Being Trained)
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2013 - 06.2015
Doctor of Philosophy - Linguistics
Beirut Arab University
10.2012 - 03.2021
Assistant Professor
Lebanese University
09.2012 - Current
Access English Teacher
AMIDEAST Lebanon
09.2009 - 06.2013
Graduate Assistant and Writing Center Tutor
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 06.2006
M.A. - English Language
American University of Beirut
02.2004 - 05.2009
Instructor of English and TEFL
Lebanese International University
09.2002 - 02.2015
Diploma in English Literature - undefined
Lebanese University
09.2002 - 07.2003
B.A. - English Language and Linguistics
Lebanese University
09.1998 - 06.2001
English Lecturer
USJ- Universitie St. Joseph
2 2023 - Current
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