- PA and NJ Certified in English/Secondary Education
- NJ Certificate - School Library Media Specialist
- New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ - Master's Degree in Educational Technology - 2020
- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor's Degree in English and Secondary Education, Certificate of Arabic - 2006
- Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA - Master’s Credits in Education
Teacher & School Library Media Specialist, Belvidere School District, Belvidere, NJ - 2017-current
Teacher, Belvidere School District, Belvidere, NJ - 2015-current
9th Grade English Teacher, Easton Area School District, Easton, PA - 2006-2010
- Created more modern, 21st century physical space
- Weeded and donated 1000+ books from print and reference collection
- Reorganized library collection to model bookstore format
- Utilized social media to rebrand library experience and to communicate with students using Twitter and Instagram (@seatermedia)
- Implemented “Makerspace” that includes puzzles, board games, adult coloring books, and online gaming
- Promoted engagement through media center through monthly bulletin boards, reading challenges, working lunches, Battle of the Books, and student assistant/volunteer opportunities
- Offered rich programming to encourage student involvement and promote cultural diversity, like the Letter Writing project and the Hispanic Heritage project
- Partnered with TeachRock.org to create a documentary about music in our hometown which was screened at a film festival in Atlantic City in October 2018
- Co-managed our new district website
- Taught and built curricula for Media courses: Video Production, Communication and Mass Media, Digital Media and Publication Design, Pop Culture in Society; taught Social Media Marketing, a college course offered through dual enrollment with Centenary University
- Advised BHS Environmental Club (5 years)
- Advised school yearbook and newspaper (2 years)
- Served as academic coach (2 years)
Teacher, Belvidere School District, Belvidere, NJ - 2015-current
- Rebuilt Journalism curriculum to reflect technological and social media advancements
- prepared students for both old SAT and redesigned version
- Engaged students in vocal, physical, and written exercises to become more confident with presentation skills
- Taught variety of subject and electives courses
9th Grade English Teacher, Easton Area School District, Easton, PA - 2006-2010
- Built comfortable and engaging environment, giving students opportunities to excel educationally and socially
- Motivated students to take risks and confront their weaknesses so they could improve in these areas
- Constructed varying lesson plans to accommodate multiple learning styles and levels
Founding Member, Lehigh Valley for Lebanon, Easton, PA 2020 - current
Member of Kfarsghab Club, Easton, PA, 2010-current
Assistant to Founder of Movies at the Mill Film Festival, Easton, PA, 2012
Director, EAHS Musical Theatre Organization, Easton Area High School, Easton, PA, 2006-2009
- Organized and co-supervised digital donation drive following explosion in Beirut on August 4
- Engaged with community members and local businesses to build awareness about the dire situation in Beirut and all of Lebanon, even prior to the explosion
- Raised funds for NGO efforts in Lebanon
- Planned, supervised, and taught at our annual summer Vacation Bible School
- Conducted periodic Bible study events with parishioners
- Organized and kicked off the 2011 Scripture Challenge
- Began and advised Teen Night, catering to 13-18 year olds in our parish
Member of Kfarsghab Club, Easton, PA, 2010-current
- Raise funds at large community events, like Easton Heritage Day, Palmer Days, Forks Days, and Garlic Fest
- Assist in building special programs that share our history and traditions with fellow community members
Assistant to Founder of Movies at the Mill Film Festival, Easton, PA, 2012
- Assisted founder, Gershon Hinkson, with social and promotional events leading up to the festival and during the run of the festival
- Supervised the film screenings for the festival’s jurors
Director, EAHS Musical Theatre Organization, Easton Area High School, Easton, PA, 2006-2009
- Directed three musicals: Anything Goes, Guys and Dolls, 42nd Street
- Supervised team of producers, set, light, and costume designers for the productions
- Devoted over 200 hours rehearsing with students each play season
- Worked with parents to raise funds for production needs
- Dr. Edward Lazzara: Principal, Belvidere H.S., NJ: [email protected]
- Jeanette Kassis: Principal, Easton Area H.S., PA, [email protected]
- Dr. Jamil Maroun: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Manville S.D., Manville, NJ: [email protected]
- Arabic (fluent); French (conversational)
- Proofreading/Editing
- Content Creation (Canva, Adobe Spark, all aspects of Google Suite)
- Video/Sound Editing (WeVideo, Sound Studio, Audacity)
- Social Media Management/Marketing
- Follett Library Cataloging System
- Theatre and Vocal Performance
- MS: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Mac: Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie
- Google: Drive, Classroom, Docs, Sites, Sheets, Forms