Pia El-Murr
Drummondville,Canada
Summary
Dedicated linguaphile with over five years of freelance editing experience, demonstrating exceptional error detection and correction skills. Proven ability to conduct thorough research, utilizing available resources effectively. Possesses over nine years of teaching expertise alongside two years in administrative roles and customer service, showcasing strong communication and organizational abilities. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, seeking to leverage advanced language and literature skills in a dynamic role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
English Substitute Teacher / Grades 7-11
Commission scolaire des Chênes
Drummondville, Canada
11.2022 - Current
English Teacher / Grades 1-6
Commission scolaire des Chênes
Drummondville, Canada
11.2021 - Current
- Teaching English Second Language
- Devising lesson plans and engaging activities
- Generating exams, proctoring, and grading them
Copy Editor
Freelance Academic Project Copy Editor
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Micro editing, grammar editing, consistency and flow
- Conducting research to ensure content is accurate and up-to-date
- Style editing: in-text citations and bibliography using MLA
Web Content Editor
Archaotic
Bteghrine, Lebanon
01.2015 - 07.2021
- Evaluate and enhance content
- Co-author and review content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards
- Support design team by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production professionals to create online publication
Teacher of English / Grades 4 and 6
Saint Joseph School
Cornet Chehwan, Lebanon
05.2014 - 06.2014
- Taught English First Language to grades 4 and 5
Teacher of English / Grades 4-5
Saint Joseph School
Cornet Chehwan, Lebanon
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Taught English First Language to grades 4 and 5
- Co-created assigned course materials, including quizzes, tests, exams, and reading samples
- Devised lessons using the ActivInspire (ActivClassroom) software
- Compiled and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including attendance logs
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Proctored and graded all exams
Education
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Lebanese University
Dekweneh, Lebanon10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Lebanese University
Fanar, Lebanon07.2007
High School Diploma -
Bteghrine Public High School
Bteghrine, Lebanon07.2002
Skills
- Editing
- Academic Research
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Effective Team Collaboration
- Detail-Driven Approach
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Adobe Acrobat Proficiency
- Online Communication Proficiency
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Writing (plays, poems, songs, …)
- Playing the guitar
- Story Telling
- Cooking / Baking
- Traveling
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in French
- Fluent in Arabic
- Basic knowledge in Spanish
Timeline
English Substitute Teacher / Grades 7-11
Commission scolaire des Chênes
11.2022 - Current
English Teacher / Grades 1-6
Commission scolaire des Chênes
11.2021 - Current
Copy Editor
Freelance Academic Project Copy Editor
04.2021 - 11.2021
Web Content Editor
Archaotic
01.2015 - 07.2021
Teacher of English / Grades 4 and 6
Saint Joseph School
05.2014 - 06.2014
Teacher of English / Grades 4-5
Saint Joseph School
09.2008 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Lebanese University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Lebanese University
High School Diploma -
Bteghrine Public High School
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