Lubna Monier

Dedicated English Instructor with over three years of experience and a strong background in linguistics, translation, and academic writing. Skilled in effective lesson planning, communication, and creating engaging and safe learning environments that foster students' language proficiency and critical thinking. Adept at tailoring teaching methods to diverse learning needs and committed to supporting students' academic and personal growth.

Utilizes varied instructional scenarios and inquiry-based learning approaches to foster students' analytical reasoning and judgement. Organized, collaborative, and passionate about helping learners develop confidence in English and become independent thinkers.

Scientific Methods and Critical Thinking Subject Coordinator at GIU (2025-01 – Present)

• Cross referenced course curricula with course objectives to maintain subject standardization across Sister universities (GUC and GIU)
• Reviewed lesson material in consideration of both Teacher and Student feedback to better refine and streamline the teaching process
• Provided teacher training for new teachers in both sister universities to help cement and prepare instructors with extensive knowledge regarding new concepts in a short amount of time
• Updated all outdated course materials to include interactive teaching techniques, content and designs; assisting in better investment of Individual instructors' time
• Uploaded all material on a weekly basis to LMS and One-drives / digital systems for both teachers and students
• Carried out weekly class visits to check on teachers' performance concerning teaching techniques, class management, and student engagement
• Delivered teachers' Random check and Class visit feedback using various methodologies (Sandwich method, Ask-tell-Ask, and EBI-WWW) catering to teacher's age, experience, and overall attitude
• Communicated with GUC coordinators to stay abreast of any changes required by Stage supervisors in both Universities
• Utilised and drafted updates, reminders, and occuring changes through various communication channels (emails, teacher's guide, One-drive, phone messages) to keep teachers appraised
• Reported on teacher performance (grading, concept delivery, and consistency) to main subject cooridnator and Department's Acting Head and designed teacher support plans targeting performance quality

University English Language Instructor at GIU (2024-01 – Present)

• Educated students on both 'Academic English','Academic Study Skills','Scientific Methods and Critical thinking Skills','Communication and Presentation skills', and 'Research Paper Writing'' courses whilst abiding with course rubrics and timelines
• Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons considering interactive teaching techniques (Elicitation, CCQ's, ICQ'S, drilling, Gamification, and Communicative pair and group work)
• Capitalised on relevant day-to-day debates and topics to discuss with students, emphasising skill transference to real life via role playing
• Gave extensive feedback and comprehesive modelling to students after assignment or exam corrections
• Proctored students' assessments and provided clear ICQ'S and in abidance with exam protocol
• Entered students' attendance and grades into university portal on a daily basis
• Uploaded personalised course material and external resources to student's CMS to facilitate students' at home studying and assignment time

University English Language Instructor at AASTMT (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Taught 'Remedial' and 'Academic English','Academic writing', and 'Communication and Presentation skills' courses whilst abiding with education quality assurance criteria
• Planned, prepared, and delivered English language sections according to course descriptions and objectives
• Provided supplementary material, exercises, and in-class activities to foster English reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills
• Incorporated creative and interesting day to day topics and events into students' activities to reinforce real life application of curricula
• Set assignments and provided feedback and constructive criticism to students after correction
• Wrote, prepared, and proctored students' assessments
• Facilitated communication, necessary procedures, and documents between professors and administration - as part of administrative team- to ensure smooth running of language department and high quality of education
• Documented and entered students' attendance and grades into university system on a weekly - monthly basis (respectively)

Administrator and organizer at the IPSRS conference at Geospatial Week 2023 in Egypt (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Recommended as participant by university

• Translator/communicator between english speaking guests and organizing committee
• Performed all instructions given by higher ups to ensure satisfactory guest experience
• Quickly learned and registered guests into the ISPRS and AASTMT registration database
• Drafted all required papers for the organizing committee

Freelance Journal Article Writer for Ph.D dissertation at Charity Group (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Read, summarized, and organized central ideas and principles of dissertation
• Distilled, reconfigured, and paraphrased Ph.D content into article format; maintaining consistent and intelligible flow
• Followed scholar journal's and peer-review's requirements for journal articles
• Researched and utilized specific research and economic terminology
• Proofread and edited journal article
• Followed tight deadlines

Freelance Translator at Charity Group (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Translated demographic and political terminology
• Remained faithful to intended message, style, and format
• Followed provided guidelines
• Co-operated with another freelance translator

Masters in Applied Linguistics and translation – Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport | AASTMT

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Media / Majored in Language and Translation – Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport | AASTMT (2019-01 – 2023-12)