Wael Asfour
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) Teacher at Metropolitan International School
Rehab City, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) TeacherPart Time
Colgate University (Online Course)
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 -2 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Taught an intensive summer course (MSA) to Colgate University undergraduate students, USA- Elementary and Intermediate students - Conducted flipped sessions based on "Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al-Arabiyya" - Provided students with feedback - Designed formative assessment
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) TeacherPart Time
Colgate University (Online Course)
May 2020 - Aug 2020 -3 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Taught an intensive summer course (MSA and ECA) to Colgate University undergraduate students, USA- Elementary and Intermediate students - Conducted flipped sessions based on "Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Allum Al-Arabiyya" - Compiled authentic materials - Provided students with feedback - Used web-based study applications - Designed formative assessment - Observed peers
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) TutorFreelance / Project
Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS)
Sep 2018 - Present -6 yrs, 9 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:https://www.handsalongthenile.org/arabic-conversation-egyptian-dialect-teachers/ - Teach ECA Conversation on Zoom - Develop curriculum for the courses - Compile authentic materials - Provide students with feedback - Use web-based study applications - Design formative assessment
Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) TutorFreelance / Project
italki.com
Dec 2017 - Present -7 yrs, 6 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:https://www.italki.com/teacher/338731 - Teach MSA, ECA, and Media Arabic courses on Zoom and Skype - Develop curriculum for the courses - Compile authentic materials - Provide students with feedback - Use web-based study applications - Design formative assessment
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL)
American University in Cairo (AUC)Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 - 6 yr
Achievements
Publications Asfour, W. M. (2024). The Effect of Motivation on Learning a Second Language: A Reflection on AFL Classes at the American University in Cairo (AUC). In D. Abo El Seoud (Ed.), Challenges in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language. The American University in Cairo Press. https://books.google.com.eg/books?hl=en&lr=&id=e-i2EAAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA195&dq=wael+asfour&ots=7Yu6sBeyGZ&sig=BiMTTl8DjXTR6I42ZMrVJmWB_F8&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=wael%20asfour&f=false Conference Papers and Presentations Asfour, W. M. (2023). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots: Challenges and opportunities in teaching and learning Arabic writing. Paper presented at the conference entitled “Teaching and Learning Arabic from K to 16: Adjusting to New Realities”, The American University in Cairo (AUC). Digital Portfolio YouTube: LearnArabicToday Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6j4OsJS-1IWbx3HvNpnyVg
Skills
- Teaching
- Tutoring
- Research
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
AdvancedGerman
Beginner