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Hi, I’m Zina Safi, a Learning Specialist and Content Creator based in Vilnius, Lithuania. I’m passionate about creating engaging, interactive learning environments and fostering a love of language and culture. I’ve built a track record of adapting teaching methods to diverse learners and leveraging EdTech to boost outcomes.
Beyond the classroom, I design and share teaching strategies, AI-powered tools, and educational content to empower educators. I founded @zewa_li to help educators and learners unlock their potential and apply innovative approaches in real-world teaching, including social media outreach and practical EdTech guidance.
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English
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Work Experience
Freelance Lecturer – Innovative Teaching Methods at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
February 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Delivered a two-part lecture on innovative teaching methodologies to university educators. Led a theoretical session covering active learning strategies and their impact on student engagement. Facilitated a practical workshop focused on Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Learning, using Bloom’s Taxonomy for instructional design. Engaged participants in hands-on activities to model and reflect on applying these methods in their classrooms.
English Teacher for Students with Special Needs - Kindergarten Department at Shouf National College
June 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025Assisting in classroom management strategies to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment. Assisting in implementing innovative lesson plans aligned with national standards to meet diverse student needs. Assisting in game-based learning activities and competitions to increase student engagement. Assisting in providing tiered activities to cater to students of varying abilities. Using online resources and adaptive learning platforms to personalize instruction. Assisting in the implementation of peer tutoring programs where advanced students helped struggling classmates.
Freelance Lecturer – Innovative Teaching Methods at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
February 28, 2025 - September 22, 2025Delivered a two-part lecture on innovative teaching methodologies to university educators; led a theoretical session covering active learning strategies and their impact on student engagement; facilitated a practical workshop focused on Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Learning, using Bloom's Taxonomy for instructional design; engaged participants in hands-on activities to model and reflect on applying these methods in their classrooms.
English Teacher for Students with Special Needs - Kindergarten Department at Shouf National College, Lebanon
June 30, 2024 - September 22, 2025Assisted in classroom management strategies to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment; helped implement innovative lesson plans aligned with national standards to meet diverse student needs; supported game-based learning activities and competitions to increase student engagement; contributed to tiered activities to accommodate varying abilities; used online resources and adaptive platforms to personalize instruction; supported peer tutoring programs with advanced students helping struggling peers.
Freelance Lecturer – Innovative Teaching Methods at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
February 1, 2025 - PresentDelivered a two-part lecture on innovative teaching methodologies to university educators; Led a theoretical session covering active learning strategies and their impact on student engagement; Facilitated a practical workshop focused on Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Learning, using Bloom's Taxonomy for instructional design; Engaged participants in hands-on activities to model and reflect on apply in their own classrooms.
English Teacher for Students with Special Needs at Shouf National College, Lebanon
June 30, 2024 - September 22, 2025Assisted in classroom management strategies to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment; Assisted in implementing innovative lesson plans aligned with national standards to meet diverse student needs; Assisted in game-based learning activities and competitions to increase student engagement; Assisted in providing tailored activities to cater to students of varying abilities; Used online resources and adaptive learning platforms to personalize instruction; Assisted in the implementation of peer tutoring programs where advanced students helped struggling classmates.
Freelance Lecturer – Innovative Teaching Methods at Vilnius University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
February 1, 2025 - PresentDelivered a two-part lecture on innovative teaching methodologies to university educators. Led a theoretical session covering active learning strategies and their impact on student engagement. Facilitated a practical workshop focused on Flipped Classroom and Collaborative Learning, using Bloom's Taxonomy for instructional design. Engaged participants in hands-on activities to model and reflect on applying these methods in their own classroom.
English Teacher for Students with Special Needs at Shouf National College, Lebanon
June 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Assisted in classroom management strategies to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment. Assisted in implementing innovative lesson plans aligned with national standards to meet diverse student needs. Assisted in game-based learning activities and competitions to increase student engagement. Assisted in providing tiered activities to cater to students of varying abilities. Using online resources and adaptive learning platforms to personalize instruction. Assisted in the implementation of peer tutoring programs where advanced students helped struggling classmates.
Education
Master of Education Technology at Notre Dame University (NDU), Beirut
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Bachelor in English Education (TEFL) at Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS), Beirut
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Master in Education Technology at Notre Dame University - NDU, Beirut
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Bachelor in English Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS), Beirut
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021Master's in Education Technology at Notre Dame University (NDU), Beirut
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Bachelor in English Education: TEFL at Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS), Beirut
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Masters in Education Technology at Notre Dame University (NDU), Beirut
September 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025Bachelor in English Education: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Modern University of Business and Science (MUBS), Beirut
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2021Qualifications
Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP) Certification
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Certificate in Global Understanding for Promoting Peace and Understanding
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Certificate on the Essentials of APA Writing Workshop
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP) Certification
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Certificate in Global Understanding for Promoting Peace and Understanding
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Certificate on the Essentials of APA Writing Workshop
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Certificate in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP) - 2018
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Certificate in Global Understanding for Promoting Peace and Understanding
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Certificate on the Essentials of APA Writing Workshop
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025Global Understanding for Promoting Peace and Understanding
January 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Essentials of APA Writing Workshop
January 1, 2018 - September 29, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet
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