Suraya Hamidi
************.**@*****.*** 619-***-**** San Diego
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Proactive, patient, and creative professor with 9+ years of experience teaching in the fields of educational planning, psychology, and general pedagogy. Skilled in curriculum development, student performance improvement, classroom management, and research methodologies. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are inspired to achieve their full potential. EXPERIENCE:
Hanna Interpreting Services LLC San Diego, CA
Interpreter
Oct 2024 – Now
Part-Time
Providing translation and interpretation services in person and virtual and assisting the team with accurate translation of written services.
Interpreting in medical, legal, or educational settings. Cajon Valley Union School District San Diego, CA
Substitute Paraeducator/SECA
Apr 2024 – Now
Substitute / Part-Time
Substitute Paraeducator who will engage students, parents, and other members of our learning community to ensure high student achievement.
Provide instructional support and assistance to teachers and students assigned, under the direction of an assigned supervisor.
Perform a variety of support activities related to behavior management and classroom instruction of special education students.
British Embassy, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Doha, Qatar Press and Politics Officer, UK Mission to Afghanistan March 2023 – May 2023
38 Hours/Week
● Supported political and media teams as part of the British Embassy’s Afghan outreach department to develop and expand the UK Mission’s engagement with Afghan community members.
● Supported UK Mission’s public communications through social media support and translation services.
● Assisted in day-to-day political and logistical functions of the Mission. Kabul University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science Kabul, Afghanistan Assistant Professor of Educational Science
March 2013 – August 2022
40 Hours/Week
● Taught various subjects in the field of education and supervised students’ theses and led their seminars.
● Monitored students as they took examinations and addressed challenges that the students faced such as scoring, absences, retakes and complaints.
● Provided feedback on distance learning systems as part of an instructor e-learning committee.
● Reviewed fellow instructors’ research articles and provided comments on their findings. Social Change for Afghan Women Organization (SCAWO) NGO Kabul, Afghanistan Translator and Trainer
June 2017 – August 2021
20 ours/Week
● Coordinated and conducted surveys focused on women’s health, societal challenges, education, and rights to collect important data about Afghan women.
● Provided translation and interpretation services within the HQ and provincial visits.
● Conducted awareness programs and training across the country.
● Assisted the team with accurate verifications of program beneficiaries. Social Change for Afghan Women Organization (SCAWO) NGO Kabul, Afghanistan Trainer and Women's Right Activist
March 2015 – Jun 2017
20 Hours/Week
● Contributed to the successful implementation of USAID (CHECCHI/ADALAT) projects of Legal Outreach and Legal Advocacy to facilitate.
● Promote legal awareness among women and men to empower them to obtain access to justice and to improve the capacity of vulnerable groups especially women in the country.
● Coordinating relevant awareness programs and conducting many programs in different provinces across Afghanistan.
EDUCATION
Kabul University Kabul, Afghanistan
Master of Educational Management September 2015
Kabul University Kabul, Afghanistan
Bachelor of Educational Science (Pedagogy) December 2012 Kardan University Kabul, Afghanistan
English Language Diploma November 2012
CERTIFICATES
Foothill Adult Center
Paraprofessional/Paraeducator Certificate March 2024 Save-a-Life Educators
CPR and First Aid Certificate Nov 2023
TECHNICAL SKILLS
● Microsoft Office
● Languages: English, Farsi, Pashto, Urdu
● Having my evaluated degrees as needed