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
Licence - Arts of teaching english	Université Libanaise	Liban	2015
Master professionnel - Education	Université Libanaise	Liban	2020

Enseignement universitaire hors USJ

Enseignement universitaire hors USJ	Pays	Etablissement	Date début	Date fin
Provided personalized academic support and guidance to students of various levels and subjects	Liban
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
Taught English, Sciences and Bible for two differentiated classrooms, collected and organized data for the sponsorship program, tailored educational and spiritual curricula	Liban
Taught English as a second language for two grade one classes	Liban
Presented online Zoom workshops and collaborated with other presenters	Liban
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
Aided university students to finalize their thesis, research papers, and projects	Liban
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
Created flyers, wrote posts, produced in-service and live Powerpoint presentations, and used OBS program for LIVE transmission	Liban

Expérience professionnelle hors USJ

Expérience professionnelle	Organisation	Date début	Date fin
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
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
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

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