Reem Razem
Political Science graduate, MA degree in American Studies from University of Jordan. Currently working at University of Wollongong in Dubai as Lecturer.
| Headline: | Educator |
| Groups: | Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) |
| Interested in: | Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | University of Wollongong in Dubai |
| Position: | Islamic Culture Lecturer, College of Business (COB) |
| Time period: | January 2007 - Present |
| Description: | - Teaching Islamic Culture at UG level.
- Developing lecture’s course material. - Broad administrative functions. - Marking and assessment. - Participating in events/activities that promote the University. |
| Employer: | University of Wollongong in Dubai |
| Position: | Arabic Language Instructor and Arabic Program Coordinator, Centre for Language and Culture (CLC) |
| Time period: | October 2005 - Present |
| Description: | Achievements:
- Teaching Arabic language courses from beginner to upper-intermediate levels. - Designing and teaching an Intensive Study Abroad Program in Arabic Language and Culture during the summer of 2006, 2007 and 2008, for a total of 200 hours in 2 months. Students came from the US, UK, France, Iran, and Spain. - Chocolate Fish ‘Faculty Award’ for outstanding achievements in the Arabic summer program in Aug 2006 and Sep 2007. - Designing an Arabic cultural course for company contracts and teaching off-campus. Companies include: SHELL, IQPC and Terrapin ME. - Publishing articles in UOWD Scholar Newsletter, In-House Newsletter, and CELTA Newsletter. - Writing assessments for courses and conducting placement interviews. - Member of the CLC management team. - Training new Arabic teachers. - General: invigilating exams, marking, teacher’s meetings, updating the CLC webpage, conducting online surveys, assisting in term graduations, CALL facilitator, translation, proofreading, consultation hours, marketing planning, and Buddy System member. |
| Employer: | Gulf Research Center |
| Position: | Research Coordinator, Research Department |
| Time period: | March 2004 - May 2005 |
| Description: | - Develop a system for managing journal articles and incoming research papers.
- Support research managers in their research areas. - Edit and review research papers as well as the GRC's website content and assist researchers in data collection and analysis for the respective research agenda/requirement. - Write articles, reports, research proposals, and analyses on political contemporary issues such as Political Developments in the UAE, Human Rights issues, and Women in the Arab World. - Assist in organizing conferences, lectures, and the Center’s events. - Translate from Arabic to English and vice versa. |
| Employer: | University of Jordan |
| Position: | Teaching Assistant, Graduate Studies Faculty |
| Time period: | October 2001 - January 2003 |
| Description: | - Translating, editing, field research, web searching, and tutoring. |
| Employer: | Amman Center for Human Rights Studies |
| Position: | Volunteer work |
| Time period: | January 2001 - December 2003 |
| Description: | Translation, editing, administrative assistance, founding member of the Jordanian Youth Parliament project, organizing seminars and lectures in and outside the center, and representing the center as a member in the Youth and Students' Unit in several international conferences and youth workshops. |
| Employer: | University of Jordan |
| Position: | Community Service |
| Time period: | January 1999 - December 2001 |
PUBLICATIONS
| Articles: | - Saffarini, Reema. “Learning Arabic in the UAE,” [Interview with Reem Razem] Notes, Gulf News, 21 Oct 2007.
- Razem, Reem. “Moments of Silence: Reminiscences of Edward Said.” [Article] Scholar Newsletter, UOWD, Dubai, UAE, December 2006, Page 4. http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/research/newsletters/scholar_2_... - Razem, Reem. "What an Amazing Year!" [Brief] CELTA Newspaper, UOWD, Dubai, UAE, November 2006, Page 2. - Razem, Reem. "In Remembrance of Durban." [Article] Al Ghad Newspaper, Amman, Jordan, September (2005). Written in Arabic language. - Razem, Reem. "The Year That Was: UAE 2004." [Analysis] Gulf Research Center, Dubai, UAE, April (2005). http://corp.gulfinthemedia.com/files/article_en/116604.pdf - Razem, Reem. "Arab Freedom Report Still in Chains." [Article] The Star, Amman, Jordan, March (2005). http://www.star.com.jo/viewNews/DetailNews.aspx?nid=1010 - Razem, Reem. Articles in the Youth Pages of Addustour Newspaper, Amman, Jordan. Written in Arabic language (2003-2004). - Razem, Reem. "The American Studies Program Revisited." [Interview] Campus News (Office of International Relations and Programs, University of Jordan) 134 (2002). http://www.ju.edu.jo/publication/campus/campus134/ma.htm |
INFORMATION
| Sports: | Aerobics, Badminton, and Swimming. |
| Hobbies: | Research, journalism and media, human rights, cultural studies, international relations, music, and traveling. |
| Memberships: | - AATA: American Association of Teachers of Arabic, March 2008.
- AUSACE: Arab-US Association for Communication Educators, October 2007. |
| Awards: | - President’s Honors list for Outstanding Students, 2001.
- Deans’ Honors list for Outstanding Students, 2001. - “Isam Bdair Prize,” excellence in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (rank one), 2001. - “Housing Bank Award,” excellence in Political Science Department (rank one), 2001. |
