PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTSIDE ACADEMY, COLUMBUS, OHIO
August 2015- to Present
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
• Assume all duties of the regular classroom teacher promptly and in accordance with school rules. This includes bus, lunchroom, playground, hall duty or other duties assigned by the building administrator.
• Follow the instructions left by the teacher.
• Check to ensure that there are sufficient supplies in the classroom to carry out lesson plans.
• Maintain normal classroom routines and discipline procedures.
• Carry out the instructions of the regular teacher, including grading daily papers and leaving a summary of work covered.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COLUMBUS, OHIO
September 2004 -Present
EDUCATIONAL ADVISOR
• Developing and establishing a core curriculum conducive with state requirements for elementary, secondary and high school levels.
• Implement a technology/ academic structure.
• Developing and implementing the Individual Educational Program (IEP) of students with Individual Educational Needs and participating in IEP and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) meetings
• Reviewing and evaluating teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and program(s) in line with the National Curriculum guidelines;
• Establish quarterly reports containing, the number of hours of instruction during said quarter; a description of the material covered in each subject listed in the IHIP and a grade for the child in each
• Implement a physical fitness routine to students
• Implements a monthly hands-on educational field trip
TOOBA ACADEMY, COLUMBUS, OHIO
December 2014 to June 2015
ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as they relate to interaction with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Advising and co-operating with the Head of School, Assistant Head, Heads of Department, Education Officers, and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching program(s), methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral care arrangements;
• Facilitated home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications.
• Connected with students to establish trust, in order to make learning comfortable enough to participate, ask for help when needed, and pay closer attention to advice and encouragement.
• Administered state, weekly & mid-semester testing
• Worked with students who have learning disabilities (autism, mental & social delay, ADD/ADHD)
MADINA ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL, MOUNT VERNON, NY
September 2008-2011
ELEMENTARY LEAD TEACHER
• Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for 2nd and 3rd grade integrated class, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance.
• Conducted group/individual Arabic, reading, math, religious and science activities.
• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.
• Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
• Implemented a syllabus that brought awareness and attention to the achievement of higher testing scores.
• Implemented a physical fitness routine to students and staff.
THE NILE LANGUAGE CENTER, CAIRO, EGYPT
January 2007-May 2008
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR
• Taught bilingual education and/or English as a second language to first year university students.
• Developed and adjusted curriculum to accommodate individual needs
• Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for students, administered testing, tracked and analyzed individual performance.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Empire State College Albany NY January 2014
B.A. English Literature / Cultural Studies
Monroe College Bronx, NY April 1998
A.A. Computer Science
Long-term Substitute Teaching License January 2015
Permanent Non-Tax Certificate December 2014
TEFL Certificate October 2006
Arabic Certificate March 2007
CPR & First Aid certified March 2011
