Alina Khan
Princeton
Summary
Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher at Sunday School
Islamic Society Of Central Jersey
2017.09 - Current
- Prepared age-appropriate weekly lesson plans aligned with Islamic teachings.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Tested children's Islamic Studies knowledge by asking trivia questions and hosting quizzing competitions.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest.
- Assessed student progress to determine level of understanding and adjust lessons to enhance learning.
- Offered guidance and support to help students navigate challenges and succeed academically.
- Provided differentiated faith-based instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
7th Grade Math Tutor
Teach For America
2024.02 - 2024.05
- Improved students'' understanding of mathematical concepts by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life applications.
- Boosted student confidence in problem-solving by providing individualized support and targeted feedback during tutoring sessions.
- Enhanced student retention of math skills with engaging lesson plans and regular practice exercises.
- Collaborated with other tutors to share best practices and develop effective teaching strategies for diverse learning styles.
Math Tutor
Rutgers Newark Learning Center
2023.07 - 2023.08
- Explained math concepts in caring and encouraging environment to help kids thrive and learn.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
- Monitored student progress and provided timely feedback on performance reports to assist with goal-setting.
- Tutored 6 students per week in private sessions using detailed lesson plans.
- Created and shared math resources and materials to boost student comprehension.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2026
Skills
- Support Networks
- Team Collaboration
- Serve Individuals
- Educational Programs
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Educational Activities
- Social and Religious Assistance
- Activity Planning and Leadership
- Lesson Development
- Classroom Housekeeping
- Educational Opportunities
- Homework Assignments
Timeline
7th Grade Math Tutor
Teach For America
2024.02 - 2024.05
Math Tutor
Rutgers Newark Learning Center
2023.07 - 2023.08
Teacher at Sunday School
Islamic Society Of Central Jersey
2017.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University
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