Sadia J Arafat
347-***-**** • Jamaica, NY • **********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Adolescence Education at Pace University, New York, NY May 2019 Bachelor of Life Sciences at New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY December 2014 EXPERIENCE
New York City Department of Education Queens, NY Sep 2017- Current Science Teacher (7th -12th grade), Science Department
● Teaching General Science curriculum to Junior High School students in Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) settings and Non-ICT settings
● Constantly improving on designing lessons (differentiation, scaffolding, using Microsoft tools) to address multiple learning needs
● Designing Project based Instructions to enhance Social Emotional Learnings
● Developing critical assessment, writing and thinking skills based on instructional and technological techniques.
● Implemented exciting technology education program (Amplify, Skedula, PupilPath, Jupiter etc.) to promote technology applications for students, teachers and employees
● Assisting with challenging parent requests with professionalism through emails, zoom or phone calls
● Focusing on coaching in transferable skill development (writing, critical thinking,etc. ) for long-term success
● Collaborating with special education teachers on a daily basis during planning sessions to design coherent instructions
● Constantly assessed student progress and provided actionable feedback to the students by exceeding 99.9% passing rate
● Self-improved by committing to professional and personal growth sessions with a team of teachers and school administrators
● Designed lessons by providing scaffolds to the lessons based on student needs besides SEL (Social Emotional Learning) activities
● Supervised and facilitated general science labs in person and virtual
● Actively engaged in communication with students in person and through emails and google meet
● Oversaw and developed curriculums and teaching practices and evaluated the effectiveness of programs
● Taught Living Environment and Life Science to both regular and English Language Learners (ELL) students while monitored students learning progress
● Trained myself by committing to professional and personal growth through working closely with a team of teachers to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and development in the field
● Constantly assessed 150 plus student progress, and communicating results to the mentors and students’ parents
● Tutored after school and prepared English Language Learners students for the NYC state Living Environment regents NYC Teaching Fellows New York, NY June 2017 – June 2019 Science Teacher (7th -12th grade), Science Department
● Rigorous training program that focused on continuous feedback and practice-based learning
● Received teaching trainings specialized in serving high-need populations United Elite Global INC, Miami, FL Sep 2016 - Jan 2017 Operation Manager
● Oversaw the both HR and PR teams to increase recruitment volume and define marketing materials and programs
● Developed different forms of events marketing strategy for Fortune 50, 100 and 500 clients
● Developed and maintained strong working relationships with international entrepreneurs
● Kept track of the sales figures generated by the sales team
● Conducted payrolls and B2B corporate events
Executive Touch Worldwide INC, New York, NY May 2015 – Dec 2015 HR Manager
● Managed multiple teams consisting of 10-15 individuals in multiple boarding program and projects
● Designed Product training prior to running sales workshop
● Conducted preliminary interview meetings for leadership core by exceeding 87% retention rate
● Carried out phone screenings, interviews, background and reference checks on prospective employees
● Awarded top recruiter in the company for the US division
● Collaborated with the managing director personally to learn the recruitment process and subsequently dealt with my own clients
● Established and executed strategic plans to generate top Salesforce recruits, HR strategies, and social media marketing.
● Developed training programs for the new hires to learn the fundamentals of the company.
● Collaborated with the marketing managers nationwide within the company to build a successful brand image for the new branch New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY Feb 2013 - May 2013 Teaching Assistant, Biology Department
● Graded reports, assignments and quizzes, and provided feedback to college students
● Collaborated with the professors to provide additional educational and academic support New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), New York, NY Sep 2011 – Aug 2012 Academic Tutor, Champion Learning Center
● Tutored middle – high school students in Science, Algebra, Trigonometry, Social Sciences and English, Language and Arts (ELA)
● Maintained paper and electronic files, and actively communicated with the departments
● Worked and engaged with the students on a one on one basis INTERNSHIP
NY Client Solutions, New York, NY Feb. 2014 – Dec. 2014 Team Leader
● Managed various teams of 4-7 people in sales
● Conducted business and satellite business trips nationwide to promote the company and its services
● Exceeded monthly sales closing quotas on a uniform basis
● Fostered creative ways to increase sales for management LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
High School of Arts and Technology, New York, NY May 2013-May 2014 College Advocate
● Participated in Inspiring through Shared Experiences by encouraging young adults to enroll in college education
● Gave motivational speeches on shared personal experience of transitioning from high school to college
● Worked with students one on one basis to help them understand the admission process to college New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY May 2013-May 2014 Kids-to-College Volunteer
● Worked as a tour guide and talked about college experiences to motivate middle school students
● Organized events and created agendas under the supervision of career services department New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), New York, NY April 2011 Event Coordinator, SOURCE Event
● Organized and assisted events under the supervision of faculty
● Maintained agenda, calendar and services of the psychology department LICENSES
● New York State Initial Certification for grades 7-12 (Biology) AWARDS
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Fall 2010-Fall 2014 Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society Spring 2013-Fall 2014 SKILLS
● Fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi and Urdu; Elementary in Spanish
● Microsoft Office proficiency
● Highly proficient in leadership and interpersonal communication
● Web Navigation Skills.
● Website Design Skills.
● E-Mail Management Skills
● Electronic Presentation Skills.
● Organization
● Time management