Amanda SAMYA KHOURY (EL)

Faculté de langues et de traduction – Chargé de cours

Faculté des sciences – Chargé de cours

Faculté de sciences économiques – Chargé de cours

01/421 000 amandasamya.khoury@usj.edu.lb

I am Amanda Samya El Khoury, an educator, trainer, life coach, social worker passionate about personal development empowering others. With a Professional Masters in Educational Technology from Lebanese University, I combine my academic background with a deep commitment to making a positive impact in my community. I am fluent in Arabic and English, with a basic understanding of French, and have extensive experience working with NGOs, developing educational programs, and leading workshops. My expertise includes ICT tools, curriculum development, strategic planning, and effective communication. I also have a love for writing, art, reading, and outdoor activities, which allow me to reflect and stay inspired.

Education

Diplôme	Université	Pays	Année
Professional Master's in Education and Training; Specialty: Educational Technology	Université Libanaise (UL)	Lebanon	2019
Teaching Bachelor Degree in Education and Training	Université Libanaise (UL)	Lebanon	2015

Teaching at USJ

University teaching outside USJ

University teaching outside USJ	Pays	Institution	Start date	End date
Developed, designed and held effective training sessions	Lebanon	Learn Grow and Prosper	08/08/2023	08/11/2024
Led and supervised an informal educational program as a lead project coordinator, acted as a senior communication officer with partner NGOs, documented and organized data, produced monthly and annual reports, designed proposals, held educational work	Lebanon	Clementia Life Center NGO	08/09/2022	08/11/2024
Taught Grade 5 as an IB inclusive homeroom teacher, gave tailored English lessons for foreign students, supervised and facilitated the PYP exhibition, tailored training sessions, wrote student detailed skills and achievement reports and documented ac	Lebanon	LWIS Hazmieh	09/01/2019	09/01/2022
Aided university students to finalize their thesis, research papers, and projects	Lebanon	Freelance Academic Support Provider	09/01/2019	08/11/2024
Presented online Zoom workshops and collaborated with other presenters	Lebanon	IELTA Association	06/01/2019	08/11/2024
Taught English as a second language for two grade one classes	Lebanon	Bourj Hammoud Public School II	09/01/2018	09/01/2019
Taught English, Sciences and Bible for two differentiated classrooms, collected and organized data for the sponsorship program, tailored educational and spiritual curricula	Lebanon	STEP - Nazarene NGO	09/01/2017	09/01/2021
Taught English language for Grades 1, 2 and 3 as a second and a third one, taught Science for Grade 3, held activities and aided in planning for school events	Lebanon	Chateau Des Sciences Modernes	09/01/2015	09/01/2017
Provided personalized academic support and guidance to students of various levels and subjects	Lebanon	Freelance Tutoring	09/01/2012	08/11/2024

Professional experience outside USJ

Professional experience	Organisation	Start date	End date
Created flyers, wrote posts, produced in-service and live Powerpoint presentations, and used OBS program for LIVE transmission	Trinity Baptist Church	09/01/2022	11/11/2024
Planned, organized, and implemented Sunday School and Youth programs and activities aimed at teaching biblical principles, morals, and values in an engaging, fun and age-appropriate manner	Nazarene Church	09/01/2017	09/01/2019
Wrote articles for different art exhibitions held at the gallery that were published in online and renowned Newspapers such as “Al Nahar”	Exode Art Gallery	09/01/2014	09/01/2015

Areas of expertise

Research themes

Educational Technology Integrating ICT tools in Education Fostering Critical Thinking Importance of Social Interactions in Education Personal Development EmpowermentEffective Communication Community Development and Social Work

Publications and communications

Positive Effect of ICT Social Interaction on the Critical Thinking Skillsof a Group of Elementary Students at a Private School in Beirut