High School Special Education
Resume:
Mona F. Abouzaki
Richmond, VA 23226
(804)477- 4943
****.****@*******.***
SKILLS PROFILE
• Fifteen years experience teaching English literature, Grammar and Mechanics.
• Three years experience in special education with Homebound Teachers of Henrico county
public schools.
• Trained in placing eligible special education students in regular classrooms at Crestview
Elementary School.
• Skilled in improving students’ skills and evaluating their progress.
• Experienced in working with parents through developing individualized lesson plans for
each student.
• Skilled and Experienced in bilingual teaching (English, Arabic)
Top 25 in planning and explaining intensive grammar from Oxford Seminars.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
-National High School Beirut, Lebanon [1982-1992]
Education teacher and coordinator (Communicated with parents, students, outside
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agencies and other professionals). Created curriculum and counseled students on
behavioral and emotional issues.
-Ain- Dara High School EL-Chouf, Lebanon [1993-2005]
English Language teacher and general education coordinator (designed and coordinated various
lesson plans. Planned and adjusted daily instructional and behavioral programs based on data.
Implemented instruction and behavior management
-Al Nahda Scientific School kobeih, Lebanon [1982-2005]
• English language coordinator( assisted general education teacher in modifying lesson
plans for special education students)
• Developed IEPs for students, and maintained student caseload in regard to compliance
with IEP development and three year re-evaluations, communication and consultation
with other teachers and related service providers. Assessed student progress and reports
to parents, at minimum, through quarterly IEP progress reports.
• Performed other duties as assigned
-Schneider Laboratories, Richmond VA
• Four years of service in PLM and PCM.
-Henrico County Home bound Teacher (2008-2010)
• Designed and implemented instruction for students with disabilities in Henrico County
Schools. Responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating individual educational
programs for students based on individual student needs and the goals and objectives of
the Henrico County School Board and administration.
Education/Certification
• Bachelor Degree in English Literature and Arts, Lebanese University, Beirut City (1981)
• Evaluation from International Education Evaluators ( 2007)
• Evaluation from Joseph Silney (2009)
• Certificate in TESOL, ESL, EFL from Oxford university.(2011)
• Masters in Special Education (pending) in University of Phoenix.
• Certificate of completion training No child left behind offered by VCU VISSTA
• Passed VCLA Reading and Writing Subtests
• Certification in Microscopic Identification of Asbestos, Mc Crone Research Institution
(2006)
• Certification in Sampling and Analysis of Airborne Asbestos Dust (2007)
• Certificate of Appreciation of valuable contribution to Schneider Laboratories.
PUBLICATIONS
Author of “Phonics skill books” Kindergarten, I and II
Author of “Phonics skill workbooks” Kindergarten, I and II
INTERESTS
Reading, writing poems, books and stories for children
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Special Education, Crestview elementary school.
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