SAROSH ARIF

856-***-**** acqoce@r.postjobfree.com http://Arneeq.com

EDUCATION

*/*****-*/***** *****-GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION- NEW YORK, NY

Master of Arts in Teaching, Expected Graduation May 2015

Awards: AmeriCorps Grant Recipient Fall 2013, Urban Teaching Scholarship Fall 2013, Deans List 2014-2015

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BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY- NEW YORK, NY

9/2009-5/2013

Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies/Political Science, May 2013 GPA: 3.69

Awards: Athena Mastermind Inductee: Initiative designed for up-and-coming female entrepreneurs; Athena Leadership Scholar;

Deans List 2010-2013; South Asian Journalists Associations 2011 Student Scholarship Award in the Undergraduate Engendered

Category; The Constance Hess Williams '66 Scholarship for Women in Politics, Summer 2010; Awarded The Vivian Allison

Pachman 33 Scholarship

EXPERIENCE

June 2013-Current FORT GREENE PREPARATORY ACADEMY BROOKLYN, NY

Social Studies Teacher- Grade 7 & 8: Develop & implement comprehensive social studies curriculum. Gather and use data to

implement diverse improvement plans for students to enhance and strengthen reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Differentiate curriculum to incorporate technology & various resources therein to provide targeted support for different

modalities. http://socialstudieswithmsarif.wordpress.com

Studio Art Teacher- Grade 8: Plan and implement instructions for studio art lessons. Integrate technology and digital art skills

to develop differentiated curriculum.

Cooperating Teacher for the Middle School Spring Classroom Apprenticeship, DOE

Coach and mentor an apprentice teacher in creating strategies to boost student achievement in the classroom

TEACH FOR AMERICA NEW YORK, NY

Summer 2013 Corps Member. Selected from 45,000 applicants nationwide to join the national teacher corps who commit 2 years to teach in

under-resourced public schools. Participate in intensive training program to develop the skills & knowledge needed to achieve

significant gains in student achievement. Engage in a full schedule of professional development activities, including seminars,

discussion groups, workshops, individual & group reflections, readings, and learning teams specific to my teaching license area.

6/2011-6/2012 FUNCTIONAL LIFE ACHIEVEMENT INC. NEW YORK, NY

Urdu/Hindi Translator. Interpret and translate for psychologists & speech/language therapists who deal with Urdu/Hindi-

dominant children

8/2010-12/2012 RESIDENTIAL LIFE & HOUSING, BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNI NEW YORK, NY

Resident Advisor. Supervise 75+ residents & facilitate community-building initiatives to encourage dialogue and coexistence.

Manage budget of $1000+. Council students; conceptualize & execute 10 annual programs

YOUNG PEOPLE FOR (YP4) FELLOWSHIP OAKLAND, CA/ NEW YORK, NY

7/2010-7/2011

Fellow. Interact with progressive young leaders across U.S. and constructed Blueprint for Social Justice & civil

rights advocacy. Work with a $3000 budget to develop and execute programming

5/2011-8/2011 HEOP-HIGHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIY PROGRAM NEW YORK, NY

Resident Advisor. Supervise and council 100+ residents. Facilitate community-building initiatives for students from low-income

backgrounds. Manage budget of $1500+

ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNI NEW YORK, NY

10/2010

Arabic Tutor. Provide private instruction to individual/small groups of students in Arabic

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/2012-Present ARNEEQ INTERNATIONAL

Founder, CEO, Freelance Artist. Conceptualize, create, market, and maintain business for Arneeq. Lead & Conduct workshops

on art, calligraphy, art & social justice. Develop and manage 5+ new lines and product series, 15+ events under the Arneeq brand

5/2012-8/2012 NY1 NEWS: INSIDE CITY HALL NEW YORK, NY

Political Unit Intern. Develop/cut/edit video for 30+ on-air segments; Conduct interviews; Analyze political and economic

stories/data. On-site producer for 2012 New York democratic primary campaign and elections

5/2011-12/2011 NBCUniversal: DATELINE NBC/PEACOCK PRODUCTIONS/ROCK CENTER NEW YORK, NY

Intern. Coordinated with multiple producers to assist on shoots; Research & write story pitches & log, dub, & translate for on-air

segments; Contributed to stories including Disappeared, The Casey Anthony Trial, Immigration in the American South, Road

from Baghdad, Spains Stolen Babies, Blood Gold

5/2010-8/2010 UNITED NATIONS (PERMANENT MISSION OF PAKISTAN) NEW YORK, NY

Intern. Observe policy dialogue & represent Pakistan in 3rd Committee of UN; Research & survey development cooperation,

post conflict development, & coordination in UN System; (Reports: 2010 ECOSOC Substantive Session Resolutions on Human

Security; Status of Internally Displaced Peoples; Sustainable Development; Children in Armed Conflict)

SAROSH ARIF

856-***-**** acqoce@r.postjobfree.com http://Arneeq.com

Proficient in Lexis Nexis, Microsoft Word: PowerPoint, Art, & Excel; INews; IWeb; Adobe Illustrator

SKILLS &

Language: Fluent in Urdu & Hindi; conversational in Arabic; elementary knowledge of Farsi, Spanish, & Latin

INTERESTS

Interests & Design: graphic design; henna and acrylic artwork; calligraphy; reading; writing

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