I. Degrees 1. B.A degree in Linguistics and English literature from University of Baghdad, College of Languages, September-2011 with GPA of 86.72% and ranked the 4th out of 73 graduates. 2. M.A degree in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Distinction from the University of Sunderland / UK, November- 2014. • The M.A. dissertation project evaluated the communicative language teaching approach for Iraqi students at UK language teaching centers. II. Work Experience 1. Part-time Lecturer, Middle Technical University, Baghdad-Iraq (Jan./2020-recent) • Teaching scientific and general English (University requirements) to various departments in the college of engineering / the Middle Technical University. 2. Councilor and Translator with MSF (Doctors without borders) mission in Baghdad (July 2020-Jan 2021). • Perform regular counseling and education sessions to TB/DR TB patients, following different education and counseling MSF protocols and procedures, in order to improve their adherence to treatment and psychosocial condition. Moreover, train and coach MOH counselors and develop context specific TB/DRTB education and counseling tools. 3. MHPSS Case Manager, IMC-Iraq, Baghdad (Aug./2019 – Jan./2020) Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) case manager. Main responsibilities are: • Give orientation sessions to women and youth at high-schools and universities about mental health and psychological integrity. • Asses cases with mental health problems and, if needed, transfer them to psychologist. • Provide day to day follow up of field staff ensuring that MHPSS program implementation is on track. In addition to other reporting, monitoring and administrative responsibilities 4. Lecturer, Interpreter and Translator at Public and Private Universities, Iraq (September-2017 to September -2019) • The main planner and manager of a project at the University of Alkafeel for staff English language development project. The project was supervised by the University chancellor. • Taught scientific and general English at the college of pharmacy and dentistry at the University of Alkafeel and Isalmic University, Iraq. • Lecturer at the University of Kufa and Technical Engineering College-Baghdad. 5. Member of Children Bringing Change (CBC) charity April 2016. • CBC is a charity set out to improve the quality of education for children in Iraq by focusing on emotional well-being and creative approaches to learning. Working in partnership with universities in the UK and Iraq, we create hubs of excellence within Iraqi universities in order to make significant and pedagogical change in the approaches of learning 6. Program coordinator at Newcastle University Women International Group (UWIG), Newcastle, UK (September /2011 – December /2013). • UWIG was a community group managed by the University of Newcastle for the wives of international students. I helped coordinating and designing activities and lessons for them. I also helped interpreting and translating activity programs for Arabic and non-English speaking women in the community. Many activities and lessons designed by me to help women face difficulties, including GBV and racial discrimination and to help them integrate well and settle in the English community. 7. Book assortment volunteer with Oxfam Bookshop and British Heart Foundation (BHF), responsible to classifying and valuation of Book donations, York, UK (October 2016 –April 2017) II. Courses and Training 1. Teaching skills and Methods Course (5 weeks), University of Kufa, Iraq (October - November 2017) 2. Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Response in GBV, IMC course, Erbil, Iraq, December 2019. 3. Children and Special Needs Sympathy and Empathy Upbringing, Children Bringing Change Charity, Kufa, 2018. 4. Health and Safety Course, Change for Life foundation, Newcastle upon Tyne, April / 2012. 5. English Language and Culture for Overseas Students and Dependents, Action Foundation, Castle Gate, Newcastle, (September / 2011 – September / 2013). IV. IT Skills 1. Microsoft office. 2. Email and all major social media sites. V. Languages 1. Fluency level in English. 2. Arabic (mother language). VI. Interests 1. Active reader and book reviewer in various topics including novels, politics, history and culture. 2. Admin in many cultural and reading groups on social media including Iraqi Girls Readers (IGR)

MA in TESOL with distinction from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom

BA in English Linguistics with honors