Anam Bibi
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate Instructor offering 4 -year background teaching writing courses to middle and high school students of varying abilities. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Morningside Scholars
New York, New York
01.2016 - Current
- Taught 3 online writing classes to a group of 7 to 10 high school level English learners in South Korea.
- Introduced students to classic authors, playwrights and works of literature to cultivate deeper understanding of themes in each reading and encourage critical thinking.
- Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom.
- Created an environment conducive for learning by fostering a sense of community among classmates.
Literacy Leaders Program Coordinator
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
New York, New York
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Taught a creative, engaging course in the Fall that aimed to improve teens' literacy while training them to be effective reading coaches to first and second grade students
- Mentor and supervise teen interns in the Spring and Summer as they work as paid interns
- Manage 2-3 part-time Program Assistants.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
College Advisory & Writing Instructor
Morningside Scholars
New York, New York
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Facilitated rigorous academic instruction to prepare a group of 20 students for college essay writing every Saturday
- Promoted depth of understanding along with communication and writing skills acquisition for students' deep engagement with course content
- Collaborated with college mentors to advise students on the lengthy college application process.
Administrative and Research Assistant
Columbia Business School, Columbia University (New York)
New York, NY
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Facilitated communications by forwarding emails, transferring calls and filing documents.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion when required by the Owner.
- Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Research Assistant
Department of Geriatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Helped edit research based articles, essays, and manuscripts for publication purposes
- Spearheaded daily support for research projects including conducting interviews and fieldwork.
Summer Camp Writing Instructor
Ha-Knesiah Presbyterian Church (Queens)
Queens, NY
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Taught writing based on NYC core standards using an interactive approach to ensure greater learning experiences.
- Fostered positive, student-centered learning environments by incorporating gentle discipline and classroom discussions.
- Assigned weekly written assignments that included both short stories and essays.
- Encouraged group discussions among peers during class time in order to promote critical thinking skills.
Education
Certificate in College Advising -
Columbia University, Teachers College
New York08-2017
MA in Political Science and South Asian Studies -
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts And Sciences
New York02-2015
BA in Jewish Studies -
The City College of New York
New York05-2012
BA in History, Magna cum laude -
The City College of New York
05-2012
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Student Counseling
- Lesson Planning
- Research
- Fact-Checking
- Editing and Proofreading
Timeline
Summer Camp Writing Instructor
Ha-Knesiah Presbyterian Church (Queens)
06.2020 - 08.2024
Literacy Leaders Program Coordinator
The New York Public Library (NYPL)
09.2019 - 06.2020
College Advisory & Writing Instructor
Morningside Scholars
09.2018 - 07.2020
Instructor
Morningside Scholars
01.2016 - Current
Administrative and Research Assistant
Columbia Business School, Columbia University (New York)
01.2015 - 02.2016
Research Assistant
Department of Geriatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital (New York)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate in College Advising -
Columbia University, Teachers College
MA in Political Science and South Asian Studies -
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts And Sciences
BA in Jewish Studies -
The City College of New York
BA in History, Magna cum laude -
The City College of New York