Leila al Dada Email: yahaze@yahoo.com Tel: 01/631263 / 03/009719 I am Leila al Dada, an educator with extensive experience in teaching English as a second language, translation, public relations. I hold a Masters in International Affairs from the Lebanese American University, and a Bachelors of Arts in International Affairs from the Beirut University College (now the Lebanese American University). Additionally, I have specialized qualifications, including multiple certifications in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from institutions such as ITTT and the University of Toronto. My teaching career spans over many years, starting with my role as an English Language Teacher at Lycee De La Paix. Currently, I am a Teacher of English as a Second Language at Saint Joseph University. My focus is on developing comprehensive language skills including reading, listening, writing, and speaking, supported by an in-depth understanding of grammar. Previously, I served as a Translator-Coordinator at the Embassy of Pakistan in Beirut, where I was responsible for the collection and processing of political news and economic data, preparing monthly reports, and translating key documents. This role honed my skills in diplomacy and cross-cultural communication, accompanying diplomats to critical meetings as a facilitator and translator. In addition to my professional achievements, I am fluent in English and Arabic, and proficient in MS Office applications. My hobbies include playing the guitar, horseback riding, reading, and writing, which provide a balanced and fulfilling personal life.