Bio

Contacts

Address:Faculty of Agriculture, Ornamental Horticulture Department, Gamma St., 12613, Giza, Egypt.

E-mail: shaimaa.heider@cu.edu.eg
            shaimaa.heider@agr.cu.edu.eg

Web Page: http://scholar.cu.edu.eg/shaimaa_heider

Professional Summry

More than 9 years of Teaching and scientific researching at Faculty of Agriculture in a well-known university - Cairo University - holding an academic position "Lecturer".

I have a strong background in Teaching with modern trends, academic and practical work and presentation skills; I am well skilled in developing exams and syllabus. I also have experience with teaching tools.

I have worked in quality assurance and accreditation committee of Faculty of Agriculture.

Education

Post Graduate: - Ph.D. June 2015

                       - Master of Science in Agriculture Science (Ornamental Horticulture) April 2010       Thesis Title:"Effect  of  Chemical    Fertilization  and  Growing  Media  on  Vegetative Growth  and  Chemical  Composition  on  Two  Cultivars  of Dracaena  marginata."

Graduate Institution:Cairo University, Faculty of Agriculture.
Degree: Bachelor of Agriculture Science (Ornamental Horticulture).              

Major:Ornamental Horticulture.               

Minor:Bee Keeping.               Grade:Excellent.
Date of Graduation: May 2004.

Work Experience

7/2015 till present

6/2010 up to 7/2015

Lecturer at 

Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University

, academic and practical field of gardens landscaping and interior design, ornamental plants propagation, medicinal and aromatic plants, flowers arrangements, and trees and shrubs.

Assistant Lecturer at

Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University

, academic and practical field of gardens landscaping and interior design, ornamental plants propagation, medicinal and aromatic plants, flowers arrangements, and trees and shrubs.

2/2005 to 6/2010

Demonstrator at

Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University

, academic and practical field of gardens landscaping and interior design, ornamental plants propagation, medicinal and aromatic plants, flowers arrangements, and trees and shrubs.

10/2012 up to the date of today

I've participated in preparation of the faculty dossier for accreditation; I was responsible for reviewing documentations that prove the quality of the educational process in

Faculty of Agriculture

to meet the national standards of

NAQAAE

and international standards of quality assurance.

Extracurricular Activities

  • I was an academic member in scientific and technology association – student unions at Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University from Nov. 2008 till Nov. 2011.
  • I have published a scientific paper in Journal of Productivity and Development (Agriculture Research), Zagazig University, 2010.
  • A volunteer in “Resala” a well-Known Organization Charity in Egypt.
  • A volunteer instructor in Agronomists Coalition (Gardens Landscape Training course)
  • Member in the team of Quality Assurance and Accreditation Committee in Faculty of Agriculture.
  • Member in the team of Students’ Practical and Professional Skills Development Innovative Project of Plant Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University – Management of supporting excellence, under the supervision of Ministry of Higher Education.
  • Executive supervisor at FLDC (Faculty and leadership development center) – Cairo University, from Feb. 2014 till present.

Courses and Certificates

Certificate of Appreciation

7/2014 –

For participating in preparation of the faculty dossier for accreditation.

Medal of Honor

7/2014 –

For participating in preparation of the faculty dossier for accreditation.

TOEFL certificate

2/2014

(Amid-east).

TOEFL certificate

9/2013

(Cairo University).

Certificate of Appreciation

10/2011

- Canadian Egyptian Company for land reclamation for teaching gardening landscaping course for agronomist graduates.

ICDL Certificate

8/2010.

Certificate of Appreciation

5/2010

- Participating in Annual Scientific Poster Competition.

Certificate of Appreciation

4/2010

- Scientific Committees of Cairo University for participating in 5th scientific conference (Technological and Scientific Innovations and University Students).

Certificate of Appreciation

3/2010

- For organizing Landscaping and Maintenance of Gardens course at Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University.

TOEFL certificate

9/2009

(Amid-east).

Aug. 2014

Communication skills workshop at FLDC (Faculty and Leadership Development Center).

Mar. 2014

Managing Research Teams workshop at FLDC (Faculty and Leadership Development Center).

Sept. 2013

Competing for Research Funds workshop at FLDC (Faculty and Leadership Development Center).

Mar. 2013

Researcher connect (pilot) – at British Council.

Mar. 2011

Research Projects course at Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University.

Mar.  2009

Work-shop of Flowers Designs, by Mrs. Ardith Beveridge (Director of Koehler and Dramm's Institute of Floristy, Minnesota, USA).

2007 to 2010

FLDC (Faculty and Leadership Development Center) workshops:

  • Effective Presentation Skills.
  • E-learning.
  • Quality Standards in the Education Process.
  • International Publishing of Scientific Research.
  • Conferences Organization.
  • Use of Technology in Teaching.

 

Nov. 2007

Internet and Computer Course at Information and Computer Systems Faculty.

Apr.  2007

Skills Development Training Course at Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University.

Sept. 2005

Preparation and Rehabilitation of Demonstrators Training Course at Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University.

May  2005 to Aug. 2005

BBSA Program (Basic Business Skills Acquisition) at Future Generation Foundation.

Aug. 2004

Computer Course (Word – Excel – Access – PowerPoint - statistics) at Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University.

Aug. 2004

English Course

at American University in Cairo, English level (303).