SARA LORRAINE EL KHEIR
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in critical and creative thinking, scientific research and writing, and project management. Proficient in lesson planning, differentiation strategies, and integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes. Demonstrates strong stress and time management abilities, ensuring efficient execution of tasks and projects. Committed to fostering innovative educational practices while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and impactful results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
High school Forensic Science- Teacher
GEMS AKIS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Enhanced student understanding of complex forensic science and biology concepts through engaging, well-structured lesson plans.
- Supported students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by breaking down forensic and chemistry content into accessible, scaffolded learning tasks.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment through interactive discussions, crime-scene simulations, and hands-on laboratory experiments.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, resulting in improved performance in forensic investigations, lab work, and assessments.
High school Chemistry/ Integrated Science Teacher
GEMS AKIS
Dubai, UAE
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging Chemistry and Integrated Science lessons, integrating real-life and forensic applications to enhance student understanding.
- Prepared students for GCSE exams, leading to improved performance.
- Coordinated science fairs and supported curriculum planning with the Head of Department.
- Designed inquiry-based learning materials and assessed student progress using varied evaluation methods.
ADJUNCT LECTURER
Deir Ammar Technical College
Deir Ammar, Tripoli
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Taught Science to high, and middle school classes.
- Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with university standards.
- Lectured on complex subjects for better student understanding.
- Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
- Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Lorraine University
Nancy
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform research direction.
- Developed novel methodology, anti-Listeria monocytogenes competitive techniques, for food biopreservation.
- Led collaborative projects with global research teams, fostering knowledge exchange.
- Supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research projects, nurturing academic growth.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Lorraine University
Nancy
09.2014 - 12.2016
- Enhanced student understanding Biochemistry and microbiology of dairy products and cheese systems by introducing engaging teaching methods.
- Prepared comprehensive lesson plans for effective learning outcomes.
- Developed course curriculum with updated industry practices.
- Ensured academic growth through personalised guidance and mentoring.
PH.D. STUDENT RESEARCHER
LIBio, Lorraine University
Nancy
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Boosted team collaboration by assisting in the preparation of research materials.
- Developed effective research strategies for better understanding, at high throughput, the antagonistic capacity of multiple bacterial strains against a specific pathogen.
- Achieved improved project efficiency with meticulous data organisation.
- Conducted extensive literature reviews, enhancing overall knowledge base.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
LIBio, Lorraine University
Nancy
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Developed screening methods using bioluminescence to study anti-Listeria monocytogenes activity.
- Investigated the role of bacteriocins in the sanitary quality of anaerobic digesters.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Biotechnology and Food Microbiology Engineering
Lorraine University
Nancy, France 09.2013 - 12.2016
Master's degree - Applied Biotechnology
Lebanese University
Tripoli, Lebanon 09.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lebanese University
Beirut, Lebanon 09.2008 - 09.2011
Skills
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Scientific research & Writing
- Lesson planning
- Differentiation strategies
- Stress and Time Management
- Project management
- Technology in the classroom
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
Native
English: Advanced
Advanced (C1)
French: Proficient (C2)
Fluent
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Swimming, Basketball, Traveling, reading & solving puzzles
References
References available upon request.
PUBLICATIONS
- Sara M. El Kheir, Lamia Cherrat, Abdur Rahman, Ahoefa A. Awussi et al. High-Throughput Identification of Candidate Strains for Biopreservation by Using Bioluminescent Listeria monocytogenes – Front. Microbial.17 August 2018
- Ramia, Nancy; El Kheir, Sara et al. Multilocus Sequence Typing of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum strains associated with fish disease and dairy products- Applied Microbiology (2018) 1-25.
- Abdur Rahman, Sara M.El Kheir, Alexandre Back, Cécile Mangavel, Anne Marie Revol-Junelles, Frédéric Borges. Repeat-based Sequence Typing of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum International Journal of Food Microbiology, 226 (2016) 1-4
Timeline
High school Forensic Science- Teacher
GEMS AKIS
09.2024 - 12.2025
High school Chemistry/ Integrated Science Teacher
GEMS AKIS
09.2024 - Current
ADJUNCT LECTURER
Deir Ammar Technical College
12.2018 - 07.2019
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
Lorraine University
10.2017 - 11.2018
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Lorraine University
09.2014 - 12.2016
PH.D. STUDENT RESEARCHER
LIBio, Lorraine University
09.2013 - 12.2016
Doctor of Philosophy - Biotechnology and Food Microbiology Engineering
Lorraine University
09.2013 - 12.2016
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
LIBio, Lorraine University
02.2013 - 08.2013
Master's degree - Applied Biotechnology
Lebanese University
09.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lebanese University
09.2008 - 09.2011