Cecelia King

5237 Arboles K

Houston, TX 77035

281 804 7299


Education and Certifications
Master of Education, University of Illinois, Instructional Leadership 1978
Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston, English, Teacher Education, 1973
Texas State Board for Educator Certification: English Teacher; English as a Second Language
Employment

Houston Community College, Houston, Texas, August 2016 to Present. Adjunct faculty. Instruct students who are learning English as a second language in reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Houston Community College/Community College of Qatar, Doha, Qatar, August 2012 to July 2016. English Lecturer employed by Houston Community College/Community College of Qatar as an instructor in the English Language Center of the Community College of Qatar. Full-time position. Instruct Qatari students in English language skills in the elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced levels. Committee memberships include: Chair of the Pre-Intermediate Reading Committee; Member of the ELC Human Resources Committee to review and advise administration regarding employee policies; Co-chair of the Assessment Committee to construct and edit common midterm and final examinations in reading, writing and grammar for elementary through advanced levels of English.

University of Nizwa, Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, September 2010 to August 2012. Level 2 Coordinator and English Lecturer in the Foundation Institute. Organize materials and facilitate instruction for 1200 pre-intermediate students of English in the Foundation Institute, including the supervision and evaluation of 42 teachers. Assist with the construction of weekly, midterm and final exams to assess students’ achievement of learning outcomes. Instruct Omani students in pre-intermediate and elementary General English classes (reading, writing, grammar, speaking and listening skills). Instruct students in post foundation English skills development courses. Administer TOEFL Tests to assess students’ level of English language skills. Head the Orientation Committee for new teachers including acting as liaison between the FI and new teachers.

Ibri College of Technology, Ibri, Sultanate of Oman, December 2009 to September 2010. English Instructor: Post Foundation Program—Technical Writing; Foundation Program—Intermediate Level, Speaking and Listening, Presentation Skills.


Daegu Polytechnic College University, Daegu, South Korea, March 2009 to February 2010. English Instructor. Design and implement coursework to develop English language skills of students with beginning to intermediate proficiency in English. Instruct students in the departments of Nursing, Radiology, Tourism, Social Welfare, Dermatology and Multimedia. Courses: General English, English for the Tourism Industry. Instruct teachers and children at the early childhood education center on campus.

Maple Bear-CLI Daegu, Daegu, South Korea, August 2008 to February 2009. Teacher of English. Assist primary students to improve oral/aural English skills and to develop reading and writing skills. Design and implement strategies and materials to supplement existing curriculum and support the philosophy of activity-based learning for young students.

Ortiz Middle School, Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas, USA, January 2008 to June 2008. Teacher of English/ESL. Tailor instruction to high beginner, intermediate and advanced level English learners from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Utilize Internet, computer and multimedia resources to support instruction.


Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA, May 2000 to May 2007. Coordinator, Will Rice College. Mentor students in leadership positions. Counsel university students and direct them to appropriate services. Accompany students to the Dominican Republic for service activities in impoverished schools. Supervise student workers in the college office.


Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Houston, Texas, USA, August 1995 to May 2000. Teacher of English Language/Literature/Developmental Reading. (1998-2000) Plan and implement instruction in English language and literature for secondary students. Establish and administer computer laboratory for reading skills development. Sponsor students in National Honor Society.

Principal. (1995-1998) Interface with school staff, parents, students, and central office to realize our vision of educating children in a nurturing environment. Supervise a team of 21 teachers and staff members, providing professional development, quality control, conflict resolution and evaluation. Administer budget of $500,000. Lead a year-long evaluation process which resulted in continued accreditation of the school. Initiate and chair committee of principals to develop annual seminar for district-wide professional development of teachers.
Proviso East High School, Maywood, Illinois, USA, August 1979 to June 1983. Teacher of English Language and Literature. Develop curriculum for and teach students identified as learning disabled. Administer computer laboratory for reading skill development. Sponsor sophomore, junior and senior classes for social and service activities.

Marquardt Middle School, Westchester, Illinois, USA, August 1977 to June 1979. Teacher of English Language and Literature to middle school students.

Immaculate Heart of Mary High School, Westchester, Illinois, USA, September 1975 to June 1977. Teacher of English Language and Literature to secondary students.

References

Deborah Al Enezi, PhD, Chair, English Language Center, Community College of Qatar, +974-7700-4458,

Navid Rahmani, PhD, Chair, Assessment Committee, English Language Center, Community College of Qatar, +974-3311-7959,

Heather Stewart, Level 2 Coordinator, English Language Center, Community College of Qatar, +974-6616-2187,