Amanda SAMYA KHOURY (EL)

chargé de cours

École supérieure d'ingénieurs de Beyrouth
Faculté de langues et de traduction
Faculté des sciences
Faculté de sciences économiques
Institut de gestion des entreprises

+961 (1) 421 000 amandasamya.khoury@usj.edu.lb

I am Amanda Samya El Khoury, an educator, trainer, life coach, social worker passionate about personal development and 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
Master professionnel - Education Université Libanaise Liban 2020
Licence - Arts of teaching english Université Libanaise Liban 2015

Enseignement universitaire hors USJ

Enseignement universitaire hors USJ Pays Etablissement Date début Date fin
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 activities and events using SeeSaw platform LWIS Hazmieh 2019-01-09 2022-01-09
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 workshops for teachers and parents Clementia Life Center NGO 2022-08-09 2024-08-11
Provided personalized academic support and guidance to students of various levels and subjects Liban Freelance Tutoring 2012-01-09 2024-11-11
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 Liban Chateau Des Sciences Modernes 2015-01-09 2017-01-09
Taught English, Sciences and Bible for two differentiated classrooms, collected and organized data for the sponsorship program, tailored educational and spiritual curricula Liban STEP - Nazarene NGO 2017-01-09 2021-01-09
Taught English as a second language for two grade one classes Liban Bourj Hammoud Public School II 2018-01-09 2019-01-09
Presented online Zoom workshops and collaborated with other presenters Liban IELTA Association 2019-01-09 2024-11-11
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 activit Liban 2019-01-09 2022-01-09
Aided university students to finalize their thesis, research papers, and projects Liban Freelance Academic Support Provider 2019-01-09 2024-11-11
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 workshops Liban 2022-08-09 2024-08-11
Created flyers, wrote posts, produced in-service and live Powerpoint presentations, and used OBS program for LIVE transmission Liban Learn Grow and Prosper 2023-08-08 2024-08-11

Expérience professionnelle hors USJ

Expérience professionnelle Organisation Date début Date fin
Created flyers, wrote posts, produced in-service and live Powerpoint presentations, and used OBS program for LIVE transmission Trinity Baptist Church 2022-01-09 2024-11-11
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 2017-01-09 2019-01-09
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 2014-01-09 2015-01-09

Thématiques de recherche

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

Publications et communications

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