High School Special Education
Resume:
SAMINA AWAN
New York, NY 10030
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Education Professional with a proven track record for creating and managing a
responsive learning environment that enables students to be creative and develop to their
full potential. Effectively partner with colleagues to make the learning environment
increasingly effective, specifically for students learning English as a second language.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009–Present Geneva Worldwide New
York, NY
Translator (on call)
• Provide simultaneous translation of immigration and medical related
documents from foreign languages to English. Translation services include the
following foreign languages: Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and Potohary.
2010–2011 Kingston Little Kids Palace
Brooklyn, NY
Day Care Instructor
• Assisted in the planning and implementation of curriculum for 10 children
ages 3-5 year old. Planned developmentally appropriate engaging activities.
Observed student’s learning process, evaluated progress and enhanced learning
oriented lesson plans accordingly.
• Responded to parent/guardian comments and concerns with sensitivity,
interest, and respect.
Worked for special education childeren for Parson Special Education Pre
School.
Covered for three months for one of the teachers at the ALRAZI SCHOOL .
2004–2006 NYC Substitute Teacher, Per Diem
New York, NY
• Developed and implemented Department of Education (DOE) learning-
standards driven lesson plans. Constructed and tailored programs of attainable,
educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of assigned
groups of children. Overall, maintained classroom environment conducive to
learning and safety.
• Instructed small group remedial and enrichment reading groups.
Maintained official attendance records, collected data on student progress and
shared information with appropriate staff members.
2003-2004 Al-Noor High School
Brooklyn, NY
ESL Instructor
• Provided instruction on English language grammar and sentence structure
for students acquiring English, as a second language, one-to-one or in small
groups.
• Strategically developed plans that attacked the central difficulties faced by
students who are acquiring English and tracked these students’ individual progress.
1995–1997 Islamic University
Islamabad, Pakistan
ESL and English Instructor
• Instructed adults in oral and written English language skills, using an
integrated curriculum.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate the student populations
represented in each classroom.
• Prepared and distributed instructional materials for classroom/homework
use. Evaluated student’s language levels by administering written exams.
EDUCATION & LANGUAGE
Punjab University Masters in English Literature
Islamabad, Pakistan
F.G. College for Women Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
RWP Kashmir, Pakistan
• Additional concentrations: Philosophy, Psychology, Mathematics and
Science
Additional Coursework: Brooklyn College, Touro College, Early Childhood
Education (ECE – Link III)
Studies included: childhood development, education learning theories, practical
training in safety, hygiene, health and nutrition and ethical guidelines of
childhood development
Teacher Certifications: LAST, ATSW, BEA
Language: Fluency: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Potohary, Hindku and
Saraiki.
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