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Muneesha Hussain
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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OBJECTIVE
Obtain an educational leadership position where I can utilize my passion, experience and training of working with diverse learners.
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL Program) April 2014 University of Michigan Dearborn G.P.A: 4.0 / 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education May 2010
Graduated with honors G.P.A.: 3.6
Major: Integrated Science / Minor: English as a Second Language University of Michigan Dearborn
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development June 2003 Oakland Community College G.P.A: 4.0
HONORS & AWARDS
University Honors & Dean’s List Recognition
Graduate Scholarship based on Academic Achievement CERTIFICATIONS
State of Michigan Elementary Professional
Endorsements: English as a Second Language, Integrated Science Michigan Administrator Certificate
MDE Train the Trainer Certified (Language and Literacy) TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher
Orchard Lake Middle School / Abbott Middle School / Roosevelt Elementary West Bloomfield, MI West Bloomfield School District 1/16 – Current
Deliver differentiated instruction for bilingual students centered on WIDA (World Class Instructional Design & Assessment) standards and the CCSS
Team Lead & plan lessons using the SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) model
Engage students in interactive activities using the Promethium board
Assist district ESL Coordinator with meeting State ESL protocols, WIDA testing, planning, allocation of instructional material and other administrative planning
Lead bilingual assistant teachers and train using ESL strategies
Plan and Present at District Wide Professional Development using a team approach Page 2
3rd Grade Teacher
Allendale Elementary School Dearborn, MI
Melvindale North Allen Park School District 08/15 – 01/16
Planned and delivered lessons according to the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and the SIOP model across all subjects
Contributed SIOP lesson planning strategies by conducting team level meetings
Implemented school wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) discipline model
Integrated technology across all lessons using promethium planet, study island, RAZ kids, Reflex Math programs
ESL / ELL Teacher Grades: 2-5
Allendale Elementary School Dearborn, MI
Melvindale North Allen Park School District 08/13 – 08/15
Delivered differentiated instruction for bilingual students centered on WIDA (World Class Instructional Design & Assessment) standards
Coordinated and implemented WIDA screener and WIDA APT assessment
Piloted National Geographic Reach Program in four domains of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
Enriched lessons utilizing SIOP (Sheltered Instruction) and PBL (Project based learning) models
Lead assistant teachers to offer small group bilingual instruction for Spanish and Arabic speaking students
Elementary Teacher / English as a Second Language Teacher Grades: K-8 The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, MI
American Institutional Management Services 8/11 – 08/13
Planned instruction for all subjects targeting special needs of students qualified as ELL (English Language Learner)
Implemented SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) strategies
Integrated lessons in accordance with MDE GLCE’s (Grade Level Content Expectations) and CCSS (Common Core State Standards)
Enriched lessons using multisensory activities including realia, graphic organizers, games and technology
Member of the School Improvement Team
Elementary Teacher 5th Grade
Universal Learning Academy / Star International Academy 08/10 – 05/11
Planned and implemented MDE GLCE’s (state curriculum) for English language arts, Science, Math and Social Studies
Coordinated team teaching and cross curricular planning
Planned differentiated instruction for students who are qualified as ESL (English as a second language) learners or ELL (English Language Learners)
Integrated technology in all subject areas using smart board and other media
Coached after school tutoring program for ESL and At-Risk Students Page 3
Student Teacher / Internship, 2nd Grade 01/10 – 04/10 Dearborn Public School District, Geerpark Elementary Dearborn, MI
Planned and instructed daily lesson plans in all subject areas using interactive technology
Emphasized the importance of writing skills and development of interpretive thought through journaling and feedback
Worked with bilingual students and implemented SIOP lesson plan strategies
Participated in organizing community field trips to museums and fire safety Kindergarten Teacher 08/03 – 09/05
IAGD School Rochester Hills, MI
Developed and implemented “Thematic Units” based curriculum including hands – on projects and worksheets
Prepared age appropriate activities for children in reading, writing, science and math and enriched with art, songs / poems and music
Implemented Orton Gillingham Multi-Sensory Phonics Program
Conducted parent teacher conferences to discuss progress and issues
Maintained portfolios as guides to ongoing assessment
Planned and executed field trips
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Internship at Allendale Elementary School 8/13 – 3/14 Melvindale North Allen Park School District Melvindale, MI
Assisted the development of ESL program for the district: Goals, Objectives, Strategies, Evaluation
Planned Title 3 budget and allotted funds for student curricular materials and instruction
Engaged in school improvement initiatives and strategic planning
Planned and Presented at schools within the district on various ELL related topics ESL Program Director / ESL After -School Program Coordinator 8/11 – 08/13 The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, MI
American Institutional Management Services
Lead the development of ESL Program: curriculum, identification of ESL students, preparation and execution of the State mandated Assessment (ELPA)
Maintained a record of student data portfolios: home language survey, growth chart, ELPA scores, student work
Coordinated ESL After School program: recruit team, organize meetings, manage budget and payroll with Human Resources
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of Pi Lambda Theta
International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Software – Kidspiration and Inspiration Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Arabic (Read & Write)
CREDENTIALS AND REFERENCES
Available upon request