Nadine Sadek

I would like to start off by introducing the fact that I am an international school teacher, the parent of international children, and a third culture kid myself.  Although I have lived most of my life as an expat, I am a Canadian national and I will be relocating to Canada in July 2023.  

Most of my work experience, whether it be in education or in management, has centered around the needs of international students and adults.  From my college days at Cornell University when I volunteered to organize the International Student Coffee Mornings and Meet-ups, up until my last employment as an English teacher at the Swiss School in Singapore, I have held both professional positions as well as volunteer positions that cater to the needs of non-English speakers, enrolled international students, and foreign clients or patients.  

I also have experience in brand management and tertiary education institutions which has given depth to the knowledge I have about cross-cultural and language challenges.

I am looking for a position in an educational institution that will allow me to expand on the experience I already hold.  I believe my 49 years of international experience and my ability to relate to students of all ages represents an asset for this particular position.  

I currently reside in Singapore but am available for an interview at your convenience.  

Best regards,

Nadine Sadek

English/Science Teacher 

Swiss School in Singapore.  August 2019 – June 2020

Taught English to Grades 1 to 6 and Science to Grades 3 and 4 in a Swiss-German curriculum school

in order to prepare students to transition to United World College Southeast Asia after Grade 6.

Event Development

Village February   2018 – February 2019

An off-shoot company of the Fondazione Collegio delle Università Milanesi, Village specializes in

sporting and large event management, specifically in residential systems. Developed business and

contract-building between Village and partner companies to set up the AC Milan Junior Football

Camps in different countries around the world. Promoting the company to secure Expo Village

contracts, which implies exclusive management rights for any Expo Village housing.

International Affairs

Fondazione Collegio delle Università Milanesi    February – September 2018

Established and formalized partnerships and networks with foreign institutions and entities related to

university-level study abroad. Conducted English conversation courses for Fondazione students.

Organized and managed English language activities for Fondazione students. Translated documents

from Italian to English and wrote/edited web and print content for the Fondazione. Developed

overseas program for students of the Fondazione. Managed the transition and integration of all

foreign students at the Fondazione.

Substitute Teacher

American School of Milan, Milan, Italy   September 2017 – February 2018

Assumed any middle school or high school teacher duties in the absence of regular faculty members.

Assisted with any academically-related duties when faculty members were unavailable.

English Instructor 

English Preparatory Program. September 2009 – November 2009

Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey

Delivered the 1-year English formative program to first year students in order to prepare them for the

entirely English language academic curriculum of the university.

Elementary School ESL Teacher 

New Zealand International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. June – December 2008

Taught English as a Second Language on a part-time basis to Elementary School students aged 5-11

years.

Middle School ESOL Teacher 

Jakarta International School, Jakarta, Indonesia. August 2006 – May 2007

Taught 8th grade English as a Second Language on a full-time basis to both pull-out students and

students immersed in mainstream classes.

High School Spanish Teacher 

Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt. August 2004 – June 2006

Taught levels 1, 2, (IB Ab Initio) 3, 4 (IB HL1/SL2) and 5 (IB HL2) Spanish classes at the high

school level on a full-time basis.

Vertical Team Leader for World Languages Department

(Curriculum Review)

Organizer and co-sponsor of Culture Trip to Spain

Spanish Club sponsor

High School Spanish Teacher 

Cairo American College, Cairo, Egypt. August 2002 – May 2004

Taught Spanish 2, 3 Pre-IB and 4 (IB A2 SL) on a part-time basis.

Organizer and co-sponsor of Culture Trip to Spain

Brand Manager – Estée Lauder 

Trade Development Company, Cairo, Egypt. August 1999 –October 2001

Handled the marketing and distribution of Estée Lauder cosmetics, skin care, and fragrance products

in Egypt for the local distributor. Liaised with Estée Lauder regional headquarters in Dubai.

Teaching Fellow 

Department of Modern Languages August 1997- May 1998

University of Texas, Arlington, Texas

Taught French and Spanish grammar and language (Levels I-Beginner and III-Intermediate) at the

undergraduate level while taking graduate courses in French literature.

Teaching Fellow 

Department of Modern and Classical Languages. August 1996- May 1997

University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Taught French grammar and language (Levels I and II-Beginner) at the undergraduate level while

taking graduate courses in French literature.

Communication and Marketing Specialist  

Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas. June 1995- June 1996

Main focus of business was to attract international patients.

This was achieved through:

• marketing campaign targeting international patients through foreign embassies in

Washington DC.

• Mini-Sabbatical Program for international physicians. The program was designed to

display our facilities, expertise and services in order to stimulate the referral of patients from

abroad.

The College of New Jersey, School of Education, Trenton, New Jersey

Master of Education in English as a Second Language August 2005

GPA: 4.0

The College of New Jersey, School of Education, Trenton, New Jersey

Teacher Certification in English as a Second Language August 2004

Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, Ithaca, New York

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish Language/Literature May 1995

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science May 1995

GPA: 3.5 Graduated with Honors in All Subjects