Math Tutor School Principal

RANDA M.Z. AWAD

Pittsford, NY +1-585-***-**** ****.*****@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Over 25 years of experience teaching middle school, high school, and college mathematics.

Excellent experience in identifying and teaching students with learning disabilities.

Extensive knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint.

Fluent in English and Arabic

U.S. Green Card Holder

EDUCATION

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics, May 1992

Major: Hyperbolic Geometry and its Application: The Geometry of Visual Space

St. Joseph University, Philadelphia, PA

Diploma in English Language Studies (ELS), May 1987

Harvard University, Boston, MA

Intensive English Language Program, December, 1985

Focus: Reading and Conversation Skills

King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Home Economics Department, June, 1985

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed Oct., 2017 – Present

Private Online Tutoring Mathematics

Providing one-on-one tutoring to students at all level (i.e., middle school, high school, and university). Focusing on developing students’ knowledge of core arithmetic, place value, fractions, mixed operations, and equations and variables.

Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Lecturer Mathematics Aug, 1999 – June, 2017

Taught Pre-Algebra, College Algebra, and Geometry to university students at all levels.

Created a Math Tutor Center in order to support students enhance their intuitive math knowledge and fundamental understanding of core and advanced math concepts while supervising math teaching assistants.

Served in the Mathematics Curriculum Committee and the University Program Review Committee and participated in the Appointment Committee to recruit math teachers from all over the world.

Founded and managed the Math Resource Room and Math Support Lab under the University Academic Support Services and Wellness Department in order to provide one-on-one support to students with learning disabilities.

My Little House School, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Teacher Mathematics Aug, 1993 – June, 1999

Taught advanced and core mathematics to students in grades 7, 8, and 9 while simultaneously teaching SAT level mathematics to students in grades 11 and 12. Appointed as the Mathematics Curriculum Advisor by the school principal.

Children’s World, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Teacher Mathematics Aug, 1992 – June, 1993

Taught math to students in grades 11 and 12, while focusing on Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Statistics, and Trigonometry.

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA

Senior Tutor Mathematics Sept, 1990 – May, 1992

Tutored freshmen, juniors, and math major students advanced and core mathematics. Helped develop students’ overall mathematics knowledge.

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

Third Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing (METSMaC), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. (March, 2007)

Workshop on Problem Base Learning, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (March, 2007)

Workshop on Teaching and Learning Styles, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (April, 2008)

Third International Conference on Mathematical Sciences (ICM 20), Ankara, Turkey (March, 2009)

Differentiating Instruction: Strategies for an Effective Classroom, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January, 2010)

Recognizing and Addressing Learning Disabilities at the High School and University Levels, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January, 2010)

The First International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICMS), Sharjah, U.A.E. (March, 2010)

Fourth National Conference on Dyscalculia and Math Learning Difficulties, London, U.K. (June, 2012)

Workshop on Blended Learning, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (September, 2012)

Designing and Mapping of Students Learning Outcomes, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (November, 2013)

The Creativity Workshop, Florence, Italy (April, 2015)

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