Samar Kassim
Narashino-shi
Summary
Passionate about cultivating an enriching academic environment for university students, offering tailored learning experiences and comprehensive support. Proficient in diverse instructional strategies to enhance English language skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Provides individualized guidance and empathetic mentorship to empower students in their academic journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time English Lecturer
Kanda University Of International Studies
2021.04 - Current
- Taught ten 90-minute classes, including CLIL and project-based learning, alongside foundational English courses
- Developed new courses for the Multilanguages, Global Liberal Arts, and Intercultural Departments, tailored to align with departmental student outcomes
- Contributed to the development of materials and curriculum for foundational courses aimed at first and second-year students at the English Language Institute
- Led the Subcommittee for the Peer Workshop Group, facilitating professional development for colleagues
- Engaged in norming sessions and served as proctors for beginning and end-of-year oral exams.
Academic Dormitory Supervisor
Kanda University Of International Studies
2021.04 - Current
- Spearheaded over 100 community events for students to practice their English and intercultural communication skills
- Conducted weekly meetings with students to provide assistance with academic skills, set semesterly goals, and offer guidance on study abroad preparation
- Collaborated with other dorm supervisors and student affairs to ensure the maintenance of students' health and mental well-being
Full-time English Lecturer
Kyushu Sangyo University
2018.04 - 2021.03
- Taught twelve 100-minute classes covering foundational reading and writing, listening and speaking, as well as TOEIC preparation
- Reviewed and edited the departmental journal in collaboration with peers
- Developed an intercultural communication and media literacy course specifically tailored for the Intercultural Department
- Utilized Moodle, Google Classroom, and Zoom platforms for instructional delivery and student engagement
Full-time English Instructor & Assistant Homeroom Teacher
Anjou Gakuen Private High School
2017.04 - 2018.03
- Delivered sixteen 50-minute English speaking, listening, reading, and writing classes
- Guided and prepared students for English speech contests
- Provided guidance to students on university interviews, test preparation, and study abroad options
Education
M.A. TESOL -
Hawaii Pacific University (USA)
Hawaii, USA05.2017
M.A. TESOL Study Abroad -
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (Japan)
03.2017
B.A. International Trade - undefined
State University of New York at Buffalo (USA)
05.2014
Japanese Language, Study Abroad - undefined
Seinan Gakuin (Japan)
12.2013
Skills
- Course design
- Testing and grading
- Progress assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Cross-cultural communication
- Learning Management Systems
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
- Academic Writing
- Academic advising
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/10/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: United States of America
Membership In Academic Organizations
- Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT) (09/17-Current)
- JALT Global Issues Special Interest Group, Membership Chair (09/21-Current)
Presentations
- "Affordances for English Learning in an Academic English Dormitory in Japan", AsiaTEFL 2023, Daejeon, South Korea, 2023
- "Students Perceptions of Automated Writing Feedback", PanSIG 2019, Konan University, Kobe, Japan, 2019
- "Impact of Virtual Reality on Speaking Activities", EUROCALL 2019, UCLouvain, Belgium, 2019
- "Integrating an Intercultural Communicative Approach into the Language Classroom", KOTESOL, Seoul, Korea, 2019
- "Using Virtual Reality in Speaking Activities", JALT 2019, Nagoya, Japan, 2019
Publications
- Duarte, A., & Kassim, S. (2023). Remote Viewing Habits of Japanese University Students During COVID-19. Osaka JALT Journal, 10.
- Kassim,S. (2021). Student perceptions of the automated essay scoring system write & improve. Language Education and Research Center Journal, 16, 76-101. (referred)
- Kassim, S., & Stone, A. (2020). Two VR Speaking Activities for University EFL Classrooms. Kyushu Sangyo University Common Computer and Networking Center Journal, Vol 40. www.cnc.kyusan-u.ac.jp/pdf/aboutus/common/40/html5.html#page=3
- Zoni Upton, J., & Kassim, S. (2020). Integrating an Intercultural Communicative Approach into the Language Classroom. In D. Shaffer & J. Kimball (Eds.), KOTESOL Proceedings 2019(pp. 185-193). Korea TESOL. (referred)
- Kassim, S., Witkin, N., & Stone, A. (2019). Student perceptions of virtual reality use in a speaking activity. In Meunier, Fanny; Van de Vyver, Julie; Bradley, Linda; Thouësny, Sylvie (Eds), CALL and complexity – short papers from EUROCALL 2019 (pp. 223-228). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/rpnet.2019.38.1013 (referred)
- Kassim, S. (2019). [Review of the book Reflecting on Critical Incidents in Language Education: 40 Dilemmas for Novice TESOL Professionals, by Thomas S.C. Farrell and Laura Baecher]. The JALT Journal, 41(1), 55-58.
- Kassim, S. (2018). Authenticity and Students’ Motivation and Perception of Usefulness. Hawaii Pacific University TESOL Working Paper Series, 16. (referred)
- Kassim, S. (2018). [Review of the textbook Content-based English: Around the World (Book 1), by John Spiri]. The Language Teacher,42(5), 36-37
Certification
- Learning Advisor Education Program Course 1 (Advising Skills), Research Institute of Learner Autonomy Education, Kanda University of International Studies
- Learning Advisor Education Program Course 6 (Guided Research), Research Institute of Learner Autonomy Education, Kanda University of International Studies
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - (08/2023)
Languages
English, Arabic
Native language
Japanese
Upper intermediate
B2
References
Jennie Roloff Rothman, Associate Professor at Kanda University of International Studies, Supervisor, rothman-j@kanda.kuis.ac.jp
Nicholas Bovee, Associate Professor at Kyushu Sangyo University, Supervisor, Supervisor, bovee@mail.kyusan-u.ac.jp
Maglorzata Polyczynska, Senior Lecturer at Kanda University of International Studies, polczynska-m@kanda.kuis.ac.jp
Timeline
Full-time English Lecturer
Kanda University Of International Studies
2021.04 - Current
Academic Dormitory Supervisor
Kanda University Of International Studies
2021.04 - Current
Full-time English Lecturer
Kyushu Sangyo University
2018.04 - 2021.03
Full-time English Instructor & Assistant Homeroom Teacher
Anjou Gakuen Private High School
2017.04 - 2018.03
M.A. TESOL -
Hawaii Pacific University (USA)
M.A. TESOL Study Abroad -
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (Japan)
B.A. International Trade - undefined
State University of New York at Buffalo (USA)
Japanese Language, Study Abroad - undefined
Seinan Gakuin (Japan)
- Learning Advisor Education Program Course 1 (Advising Skills), Research Institute of Learner Autonomy Education, Kanda University of International Studies
- Learning Advisor Education Program Course 6 (Guided Research), Research Institute of Learner Autonomy Education, Kanda University of International Studies
- Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - (08/2023)
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