Clinical Social Associate Director

IMAN SAYMEH 949-***-**** **********@*****.*** Washington, DC

EDUCATION / DEGREES

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION, Leadership and Organizational Innovation June 2026

Marymount University, Arlington, VA

MASTER OF SCIENCE, Clinical Social Work May 2020

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

MASTER OF ARTS, Education and Instructional Leadership December 2008

Argosy University, Costa Mesa, CA

BACHELOR OF ARTS, Liberal Studies August 2001

California State University Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

ASSOCIATE DEGREE, Liberal Arts August 1997

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

15 E.C.E. (Early Childhood Education) units 1998-2000

Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR – SCHOOL OF EDUCATION April 2023- Present

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Developing a course syllabus for each class they teach

Lecturing, leading class discussions and conducting other teaching activities during scheduled classes

Creating, administering and grading various assessment methods

Answering questions and providing additional support for students

Calculating and submitting grades for all students

Collaborating with other professors to create coursework or support the department

Following established expectations and protocols for the department

Conducting research and staying current in the field

RESIDENT COUNSELOR – OFFICE OF CAMPUS MINISTRY July 2021 - Present

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Offers regular presence and availability to students in the residence area by offering weekly hospitality (e.g., open houses/hospitality nights, etc.), and other educational programs; must exhibit the energy, commitment, visibility, and time to offer this presence and support.

Engages in one-on-one conversations (as applicable) for undergraduate students.

Participates in the University “Safety Net,” supporting students in crisis, as referred by the Associate Director for Residential Counseling.

Offer excellent support to students in crisis.

Serves as the “Resident Counselor on-call” for the University during non-business hours for one to two week(s) each semester during the academic year.

Actively participates in Residential Counseling orientation, retreats, meetings, and one-on-one supervisory meetings with the Associate Director for Residential Ministry.

Provides presence at other various University-wide events.

Creatively engages and promotes the priorities of Residential Counseling and Campus Ministry.

Provides a safe, welcoming, hospitable place for all students, especially those who might feel marginalized.

Work with students who are in need of medical, mental health, socialization, academic and/or behavioral needs.

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER May 2020 – Present

Namita Sharan, MFT Incorporated, Los Angeles, CA

Provide therapy sessions for clients in school districts and after school care.

Implement different therapeutic modalities.

Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.

Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention.

Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.

Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.

Act as a role model – guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.

Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.

Participate in staff and shift change meetings.

Maintain agency staff development training requirement.

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER (MSW) INTERN August 2018- May 2020

South Orange County Family Resource Center, Lake Forest, CA

Facilitating individual and group therapy to families.

Emergency Room experience providing services and support to patients and their families.

Generating reports and diagnoses to each client.

Attending case management meetings.

Volunteering at flu clinics and food distribution centers.

Providing communal resources including shelter, clothing, food and medical needs.

Collaborating with a group of mental health professionals to best support the patients.

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL (K-12) August 2013- August 2018

Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar. CA

Managing 31 teachers and 21 volunteer parents in a private school setting of 450 students.

Supervising and evaluating staff performance as well as interviewing prospective faculty members.

Promoting a productive working and learning environment by organizing the curriculum, activities, and staff management.

Organizing and managing school budget and fundraising events.

Marketing the school program to the surrounding community.

Securing support for school functions and activities by communicating and involving parents from the community.

Acting as a mediator between parents and teachers.

Handling severe disciplinary problems with students.

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER August 2006 – June 2011

Al-Ridah Academy, Mission Viejo, CA

Guiding young children through what is often their very first year of formal school attendance.

Utilizing games, play time, props and other hands-on techniques to help students learn social skills and academic concepts.

Working with students on basic social studies, language arts, science, and mathematics curriculum

Teaching phonics and letter recognition.

Building awareness of scientific and mathematical concepts in our surroundings.

Preparing lesson plans, maintaining classroom order, and assessing students’ improvement.

WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Accreditation Self-Study Coordinator.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHER October 2005- August 2006

Kinder Care, Laguna Niguel, CA

Organizing and teaching 4 and 5-year-olds in a combination class.

Creating an atmosphere of creativity by allowing students to create their own projects.

Developing detailed lesson plans that allowed me to incorporate all teacher points.

Integrating health, physical fitness, and computer education into the curriculum.

HUMAN RESOURCE / OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR June 2001 – April 2002

Al-Ridah Academy, Mission Viejo, CA

Managing administrative responsibilities.

Registering children and managing legal paperwork and files.

Balancing all accounts and managing Accounts Receivable.

Conducting fundraising, advertising, and organized activities for various events.

Organizing educational field trips for all grade levels.

Organizing school visits from various community professional businesses and organizations.

Ensuring contentment and balance amongst parents, staff, and community.

HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR August 1993 – July 1998

American United Insurance Agency, Charlotte, NC

Managing Accounts Payable and Account Receivable.

Maintaining Payroll records and personnel files.

Developing and updating benefits, training, and compensation handbooks and material for the company.

Performing New-Hire Orientations including benefits and compensation overview.

SKILLS

Experience in Higher Education Settings.

Building and Supporting Teams.

Developing Plans.

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

Providing Mental Health Services.

The ability to conduct staff and faculty trainings.

Experience with teaching multiple grades in a private and public school setting.

Excellent communication and diplomacy skills.

Fluent in Arabic.

Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Effective public/motivational speaker.

Excellent organizational skills.

Leadership skills by running school programs and community events.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate

First Respondent Training

Suicide Prevention Certification

Trauma First Responder

Accidental Overdone Awareness Training

DEI Coaching Workshop

Cognitive Behavioral Training

Accreditation Self-Study Team Member (WASC)

Effective Public Speaking Training

Leadership Training

ACTIVITIES

President of the International Baccalaureate Foundation at Carl Hankey K-8 School (IB)

WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Accreditation Self-Study Coordinator

REFERENCES

References available upon request

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