Mona Nassar

Highly capable professional English teacher and professor with a focus on student learning and engagement. Experienced teacher and facilitator with 15 years of service in the postsecondary academic setting. Dedicated to teaching students the principles of college-level writing, literature analysis, and close reading. Exceptional knowledge of delivering instruction with technology and empowering students to use valuable resources Excellent understanding of curriculum development and assessment methods based on research and practice.

• Excellent ability to facilitate and teach difficult concepts to students, including breaking down topics, scaffolding, re-teaching and checking for understanding.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills when delivering lectures to students and communicating with staff or other members of the university.
• Ability to foster beneficial and supportive relationships with students and other faculty members.
• Motivated to work independently, achieve my personal best, publish valuable research and be a contributing member of the university community.
• Strength to persist despite obstacles, such as lack of resources, a limited amount of class time and other challenges in the classroom.

• Teacher certification, English Licensure, MCE

After my teaching day has ended, I spend much of my free time working on writing and publishing my original poetry. When each poem has been completed, I share it with the community. At the university, I sponsor several poetry activities as a volunteer.