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Samar Alshenawi

Jeddah

Summary

Over the past years of successful experience in the practical field of Public Health and Health Education. I consistently focus and improve the performance excellence and contributions to success in the Health and Education field. Embrace public health theories to the requirements of feasible practice through effective strategies.

These strengths in teaching and delivering new ideas has been powered by working in Indiana State University as a Teacher Assistant for Graduate Students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer in Public Health Section

Department of Health Sciences,Saudi Electronic Uni
12.2023 - Current
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • A member of Student Affairs committee which uphold activates throughout the semester along with students and colleagues.

Environmental Health Inspector, MNGHA

King Khalid Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City
08.2015 - 12.2022
  • Scope of work covered the main environmental factors (Air, water and food) inside the facility and its parameters.
  • Develop guidelines which support the medical system and reduce the possible risk for staff and visitors of the medical city.
  • Recommend appropriate adjustments in practices to minimize potential risk and substitute with corrective prevention strategies and/or establish standards in environmental and occupational health.
  • Inspect all environmental health aspects within the facility; that includes investigation in case of an outbreak wither its food, water or air related and identify any potential or actual risk.
  • Report in case of any violation or incident to the system.
  • Conduct health education sessions and programs for the staff and medical interns.
  • Host workshops, presentations and conferences on World International Days.
  • Drove operational improvements with safety and quality departments which resulted in providing best waste management and pest control plan.

Medical Educator

Eli Lilly
10.2014 - 07.2015
  • Assigned for two programs and used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule:
  • Lilly Diabetes Academy Program, applied and supervised the program in both private and general healthcare sectors.
  • Osteoporosis program, Served patients who are on Forteo medication in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service and educate the consumer about company products.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Indiana State University
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Teaching and leading review sessions and holding office hours for Research Design and Data Analysis in Health and Human Performance class.
  • Worked with SPSS program for this course.
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
  • Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
  • Led courses independently with minimal oversight from professors.

Intern

Vigo County Health Department
05.2012 - 07.2012
  • The internship included rotation within different divisions; Environmental Health Department, Vector Control Division, Health Clinic Division.
  • Attended legislation meetings along with the public health officers and commissioners.
  • Participated in the departments' annual events and community fairs.
  • Helped the departments' health clinic to create communication channels with minority communities in Terre Haute; work as an interpreter for the Arabic speaker’s applicants who does not speak English.
  • Coordinate with the staff on TB outbreak in a high school in the county.
  • Contributed with the staff on a program designed to control the growth of West Nile Virus within the county.

Education

Master - Health Sciences, Public Health

Indiana State University
USA

Skills

  • Critical thinking and Conflict resolution
  • Patience
  • ability to deliver the information
  • Safety and health protocols
  • Profound ability to plan, implement, manage, organize and evaluate a health program

Accomplishments

  • Took part in the 3rd annual Servant Leadership in Action Conference luncheon and workshop organized by ISU Alliance for Servant Leadership conducted by James C.Hunter, a leadership consultant, Nov.2013.
  • Leadership Development Workshop organized by International Programs and Services Office and Center for Global Engagement at Indiana State University, Sep.2013.
  • Volunteered in maintaining and evaluating the ISU Community Garden Project as part of the program evaluation course at ISU during Fall of 2012.
  • Participated in the training program organized by National Food Industries Company ltd., Jeddah, April 26, 2008 to May 28, 2008.
  • Additional Professional Involvement
  • Certified Health Educator on Diabetes by King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, King Abdulaziz Medical City – Jeddah, April 2015.
  • Participated in the 6th Annual International Conference on "Women’s Health Update 2008", March, 2008.
  • Took part in a two days conference on “The Reality of Women Participation in the National Development” as a representative of the nutrition department of King Abdulaziz University to signify leadership of our students' position in the Saudis society, The Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jeddah, March, 2007.
  • Participated, coordinated and led information sessions at the “Nourishment and Health for All Ages” Workshop, Department of Food and Nutrition, King Abdulaziz University, June, 2005.
  • Professional Membership A member of "Action for Healthy Kids" an organization that fights childhood obesity in USA, May 2012 - Present.
  • Yes Women club, Indiana State University, USA, January 2013 ODK - Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership society, Indiana, USA, March 2013- Present.
  • International Student Leaders, Indiana State University, August 2013-December 2013.
  • Susan G.Komen affiliate, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA, 2012-2013.
  • SSA – Saudi Student Association in ISU (the association ranked number ten in a nationwide ranking contests of all Saudi clubs funded by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission- USA) September 2011-December 2012.

Awards & Certificates

Received the SCFHS first specialist.

Received the "Outstanding Graduate Student" award from Indiana State University for the year 2014 on May, 2014.

A Certificate from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission-SACM, Washington DC in Dec. 2012 for leading and contributing in a successful team of Saudi Student Association.

A Certificate of appreciation from International Student Program and Services at ISU and the Saudi Club for being an active member of the student association, Dec. 2012.

Timeline

Lecturer in Public Health Section

Department of Health Sciences,Saudi Electronic Uni
12.2023 - Current

Environmental Health Inspector, MNGHA

King Khalid Hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City
08.2015 - 12.2022

Medical Educator

Eli Lilly
10.2014 - 07.2015

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Indiana State University
01.2013 - 05.2014

Intern

Vigo County Health Department
05.2012 - 07.2012

Master - Health Sciences, Public Health

Indiana State University
Samar Alshenawi