RESUME
Career Milestones
I consider each role I’ve had and each course I've taken as an integral part in the making of who I am as a literary professional. Each of my experiences helps shape the way I approach each project. To find out more about my experience or background, contact me directly.
2019- Present
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA- ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBER
Convening, Designing and delivering lectures for BA-level courses in Linguistics (LING 2037; LING 3018-Language in a Global Society-On-campus and Remote Learning Courses (including teaching 150 remote students in China), LING 1101-The Wonder of Language, LING 1102-Introduction to Language in Culture and Society, LING 2049/3017-Languages in the C21,LING 2038-Cross Cultural Communication).
Designing and delivering tutorials in Linguistics (On-campus and Remote Learning tutorials)
Coordinating courses
Research and publications
Student consultations
2019 - Present
FREELANCE AUTHOR, LIFE COACH, SONGWRITER AND SCRIPTWRITER
Writing books, songs and movie scripts.
Coaching for life transformation.
2004 - 2016
UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA, ISRAEL- LECTURER AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Designing and teaching BA-level courses in Academic English-Advanced levels
Teaching intensive summer courses
Research assistance
2014- 2016
THE TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PRACTICAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL, LECTURER
Designing and teaching BA-level courses in Technical English-Advanced levels
Designing and checking tests and projects
2014 - 2015
GORDON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HAIFA-ISRAEL - LECTURER
Teaching courses for students enrolled in the B.E.D program (On-campus and Remote Learning Courses)
Planning lessons and developing teaching materials, assignments and exams
Teaching intensive summer courses
Designing and checking tests and projects
2008 - 2010
FREELANCE COMMERCIAL MODEL AND ACTRESS
Modelling for different famous Israeli brands Ad Campaigns and acting in short movies and series
2005 - 2016
ROLAN SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, FOUNDER AND CEO
Establishing a private network of schools of languages
Designing and teaching a unique method of teaching English and foreign languages to all ages and levels
Developing curricula for all courses and centers
Qualifying, training and instructing teachers in the different centers
Controlling the schedule and activities of all the centers
Managing the supply of teaching materials and payment of salaries
Establishing clear policies for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement and using these to set the targets for further improvement via constant research
Writing and publishing books for different ages and levels
Designing and teaching summer school programs
Planning and preparing graduation ceremonies and seminars
Advertising the network via radio and TV interviews, web sites etc...
2005- 2006
HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE-YARKA VILLAGE-ISRAEL, CO-MANAGER, COORDINATOR AND TEACHER
Providing leadership in the development of comprehensive standards on the English curriculum
Developing teaching staff by providing information, educational opportunities and coaching
Resolving administrative problems
Preparing educational and instructional materials for use by the teachers and students
Ensuring that the teachers are clear about the teaching objectives in lessons and providing guidance on the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods
Supporting staff in their management of students, both academically and behaviorally with advice and strategies
Preparing students for the English Bagrut exams (the official Israeli matriculation certificate attesting to graduation from high school)
2004 - 2017
WIZO HAIFA ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND EDUCATION-ISRAEL, LECTURER
Designing and teaching BA-level courses in Academic English-All levels (Basic, Pre-Advanced, Advanced I and II)
Designing and teaching BA-level courses in Business English
Designing and checking tests and projects
Initiating, designing and teaching innovative BA-level Online and Distance Learning Courses in Academic English
Collaborating in research projects aimed at improving the level of teaching and studying the English for Academic Purposes courses
2003-2004
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION-DALIAT EL-CARMEL-ISRAEL, ENGLISH TEACHER
Teaching English and preparing students for the English Bagrut exams (the official Israeli matriculation certificate attesting to graduation from high school)
Designing and teaching Medical English courses to professionals in the field
Designing and checking tests and tasks
2003-2004
THE MOFET SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED STUDENTS, ENGLISH TEACHER
Designing and teaching English courses for gifted and talented students
2002-2003
ORT HIGH SCHOOL-OSFIA-ISRAEL, ENGLISH TEACHER
Teaching English and preparing students for the English Bagrut exams (the official Israeli matriculation certificate attesting to graduation from high school)
Designing and checking tests and tasks
2002-2003
THE COMMUNITY CENTER-DALIAT EL-CARMEL, ENGLISH TEACHER
Designing and teaching English courses for gifted and talented students
Designing and teaching English courses for adults, spoken English and preparing adults for the Bagrut exams
2001-2004
FREELANCE MASTER OF CEREMONIES (MC)-ISRAEL
Hosting official parties and events
2001-2003
RADIO GHEIR SHEKEL- DALIAT EL-CARMEL-ISRAEL, RADIO DJ
Producing and hosting my own radio show “DJ In Action with DJ Afifa”
Co-hosting radio shows
2001-2002
ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL-DALIAT EL-CARMEL-ISRAEL, ENGLISH TEACHER
Designing and teaching English courses for gifted and talented students as an extra-curricular activity
2000-2003
COMMUNITY CENTERS-TZUR SHALOM, KIRIAT MOTZKIN, DALIAT EL-CARMEL AND KFAR YASSIF-ISRAEL, ENGLISH TEACHER
Teaching English to children of all ages
1998-2003
FREELANCE PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR
Professional translation of scientific articles in three languages in different disciplines.
1999-present
VOLUNTEERING, PEER-REVIEW AND SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT PROJECTS
2019-present Reviewer-Different International Scholarly Journals
Reviewing manuscripts for publications of international peer-reviewed journals
2002-2003 English teacher-Axioma Educational Achievements-Israel
Designing and teaching English courses for high school students and preparing them for the Bagrut matriculation exams
2000-2002 Mentor and tutor- Junior High School-Daliat El-Carmel-Israel
Mentoring and teaching gifted and talented students as an extra-curricular activity
2000-2004 Social involvement leader-The Social Involvement Project- Yarka High School-Yarka and Ort High School-Osfia-Israel
Leading high school students to social and educational success
1999-2004 Perach Mentor-The Perach Tutoring Project-Primary School B, Daliat El-Carmel-Israel
Mentoring children from underprivileged backgrounds helping them realize their potential and blossom into motivated individuals
2002-2020
EDUCATION
2020 Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy-with High Distinction-in Linguistics-University of Adelaide-Australia
Prize: 2020 Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence
2014 Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies-The School of Professional Development-The Mofet Institute-Tel Aviv-Israel
2004 M.A. in English Language and Literature- University of Haifa-Israel
2002 B.A. in Geography and English Language and Literature University of Haifa-Israel
2016-2021
ONLINE EDUCATION AND MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES (MOOCS)
2021 Spiritual Life Coach Certification-James Van Praagh School of Mystical Arts
Building your Screenplay-University of Cambridge
Language Revival: Securing the Future of Endangered Languages-AdelaideX
Natural Language Processing and Natural Language Understanding in Educational Research-UT ArlingtonX
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Microsoft
Natural Language Processing (NLP)-Microsoft
CS50's Understanding Technology-HarvardX
2016-2020
MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Adelaide Scholarship International-The University of Adelaide-Australia
Completion Scholarship-The University of Adelaide-Australia
2005 - present
PUBLICATIONS
Kheir, Afifa Eve. 2023. Codeswitching as an index and construct of sociopolitical identity: The case of the Druze and Arabs in Israel. Leiden: Brill
Kheir, Afifa Eve. (2022). Passing the test of split: Israbic-a new mixed language. Journal of Language Contact
Kheir, Afifa Eve. 2019. The Matrix Language Turnover Hypothesis: the case of the Druze language in Israel. Journal of Language Contact 12(2): 483-516
Dr Eve A. Kheir. 2021. From Death to Prosperity: Deciphering the Language of Manifestation. Self-publishing.
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2010. Reading, Speaking and Writing for Adults. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2009. Reading Comprehension texts and strategies for Primary School. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2008. Reading Comprehension texts and strategies for High School. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2007. English Grammar for High School. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2006. English Grammar for Primary School. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema
Ferro Kheir, Afifa. 2005. Welcome to English. Daliat El-Carmel, Israel: Dar El-kalema