Aysheh Alakhras
Suwanee,GA
Summary
Dynamic educator and translator with a successful record at Hamzah Academy and various non-profits, specializing in instructional planning and verbal communication. Proven ability to leverage STEM programs and bilingual skills to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Expertise in fostering collaborative learning environments while improving team productivity through effective translation and mentoring. Career objectives include further developing innovative educational strategies to benefit diverse learners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Hamzah Academy
Alpharetta, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow teachers on lesson planning or special projects as needed.
- Integrated technology into daily lesson planning to support 21st century skills development.
- Efficiently managed day-to-day educational aiding operations, including lesson planning, student guidance, curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Tutor
Non-Profit Organizations
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Youth Leader
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Served as a positive role model for young individuals, demonstrating responsible decision-making skills and ethical behavior.
- Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
- Encouraged youth to explore talents and interests, and assisted in developing individualized plans to foster personal growth.
- Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
- Mentored young individuals, emphasizing the importance of goal-setting and selfimprovement.
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative, and poised team members.
- Mentored and coached youth in developing communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Assisted youth in recognizing strengths and weaknesses, and guided development of personal and professional goals.
- Organized successful fundraising events, securing resources for youth programs.
Translator
Non-Profit Organizations
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Translated documents from Arabic to English.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final work to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar and translation.
- Listened to recordings and translated confidential information.
- Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
- Translated documents for research departments, supporting data collection and reporting.
Volunteer
Soup Kitchen, Non-profit Organization
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
Education
Certificate - Medical Insurance Coding
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL05.2022
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2015
Skills
- Instructional planning
- Parent and student communication
- Chemistry
- Scientific methodology
- Learning style assessment
- Constructive student feedback
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Project-based learning
- Team building
- Test proctoring
- Online instruction
- Enforcing rules and expectations
- Lesson planning
- Progress evaluations
- Testing and grading
- Instruction modifications
- Collaborative learning
- Classroom supervision
- Student records management
- Google classroom
- STEM programs
Languages
1,5,5
Skills
Timeline
Science Teacher
Hamzah Academy
08.2024 - Current
Tutor
Non-Profit Organizations
08.2013 - 05.2014
Volunteer
Soup Kitchen, Non-profit Organization
01.2010 - 01.2011
Youth Leader
01.2008 - 01.2012
Translator
Non-Profit Organizations
01.2007 - 01.2012
Certificate - Medical Insurance Coding
DeVry University
Associate of Science - Health Information Technology
University of Toledo
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