Assistant Director

Wazirah A. Moore

EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR

…to educate and be educated

Visionary Leader, Bridge Builder and Licensed Educator as well as a Doctoral Degree seeker and with 5 years’

experience instructing elementary education students and implementing effective programs.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that all

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children can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to

their unique talents and abilities.

Specializations include: English as a Second Language (ESL) for K 12th and Reading intervention.

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Instructional Leadership Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction

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methodologies to enhance curricula, focus on the three ‘R’s rigor, relevancy and relationships as well as

the five P’s – Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.

Engage Parents – Work closely with parents throughout career, repeated successes securing a high

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level of parental involvement.

Utilize a visionary approach with consistency to help students past the threshold of not knowing to

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knowing and develop to their fullest extent.

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CLEVELAND STATE Cleveland, OH Aug 2013 – Present

Graduate Assistant/Teacher Assistant

• Assisting four Professor with in and online classes

• Covering classes for Professors in their absence

• Organizing conferences

ICAN SCHOOLS, Cleveland, OH March 2013 – July 2013

3 Grade Teacher

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• Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.

• Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative

learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.

• Taking over the 3rd grade class from the end of second quarter throughout the year

HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY, Cleveland, OH November 2009 – July 2012

ESL Instructor and Reading Interventionist

• Facilitate six classes consisting of 9 12 students for grades Kindergarten – 5th.

• Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to inform instruction.

• Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative

learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.

Wazirah A. Moore

Committed to educational development and success

EARLY STEPS LEARNING CNT, Cleveland, OH Sept 2008 – Oct 2009

Preschool Lead Teacher

• Implement daily lesson plans.

• Preparing students ages 4 and 5 for Kindergarten.

• Executing program activities into students’ day.

• Keeping students safe and in proper ratio.

• Increased parental involvement by consulting with parents regularly.

• Teaching life and social skills.

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE, Chicago, IL April 2008 – Aug 2008

Assistant Director for the Undergraduate Research Collaborative

Assist Director with day to day operations.

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Input data on spread sheet.

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Became a liaison between Professors and students.

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Keep students aware of different programs and meetings.

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Researching different internships students could participate in.

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Make sure students are paid.

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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Chicago, IL Sept 2004 – June 2007

Special Education Teacher Assistant

• Conducted classroom instruction; prepared daily lesson plans; administered tests; provided feedback on

learning achievements and needs for improvement.

• Managed the publication of the school Yearbook; photographed students and events.

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Highlighted Achievements

• Contributed to an increase in student performances on standardized testing.

• Provide instructional leadership for the after school mentoring program. The overarching goal of the program

is to assist all students in homework and other classroom assignments.

• Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas

needing improvement and additional work.

• Enforced the “No Child Left Behind” Act through supplemental educational services.

• Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores

and completion of work.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Habitat for Humanities, Jefferson City, MO Apr 1997 – May 1997

Habitat for Humanities, Cleveland, OH Present

EDUCATION

Masters Curriculum and Instruction, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH. 05/2014

B.A Elementary Education, Northeasten Illinois University, Chicago, IL – 05/2007

Wazirah A. Moore

Committed to educational development and success

Work Study Program Computer Laboratory Assistant: Instructed students in application software

ASSOCIATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Ohio Substitute Certification Pre K – 12th

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