Dina W. Zakaria
Summary
Educational leader specializing in transformative instructional coaching and professional development. Implemented instructional frameworks that enhanced teacher collaboration and significantly improved student outcomes. Developed coaching materials and facilitated sessions that strengthened instructional practices across various subjects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment)
Visions in Education
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered one-on-one instructional coaching, including classroom observations and feedback cycles.
- Co-developed instructional coaching framework to systematically enhance teacher growth.
- Assisted teachers in curriculum planning and lesson design to align with best practices and improve student engagement.
- Guided analysis of student work and assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
- Authored coaching workbook and facilitation materials utilized across coaching program.
- Led professional development sessions on effective feedback and accessibility in mathematics to empower teachers in fostering inclusive classrooms.
- Led PLC workshops for counseling staff to strengthen collaboration with instruction and alignment with their Counseling ASCA Framework.
- Presented at the CSDC Conference on building systems of comprehensive educator support systems.
Science Educator & Department Head
Burlingame Intermediate School
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Co-led integration of NGSS instructional practices to ensure alignment with contemporary educational standards.
- Supported and co-led integration of NGSS instructional practices to elevate instructional quality.
- Coordinated curriculum planning with staff and organized school events to enhance educational engagement.
- Taught 8th-grade sections and 6th-grade elective lessons with a focus on integrating hands-on learning experiences
Instructor / Research Assistant
State University of NY in Stony Brook
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Instructed science educators during professional development courses on ground-level ozone and regional air quality in New York.
- Researched and presented environmental issues to students, increasing student engagement and understanding of critical topics.
- Developed surveys to assess workshop effectiveness and lesson plan applicability, informing curriculum improvements.
Science Teacher
Long Beach Middle School
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Prepared engaging lessons and designed comprehensive assessments to measure student understanding.
- Developed hands-on labs to facilitate practical understanding of scientific concepts.
- Taught three 8th grade classes averaging 25 students each.
- Graded assignments to assess student progress and understanding.
- Mentored underserved to promote academic growth and confidence.
- Evaluated Earth Science Regents exam and Intermediate Science State Assessment.
Assistant Teacher
Stony Brook University
10.2008 - 01.2010
Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
09.2005 - 06.2006
Teacher Assistant
Stony Brook University
01.2005 - 05.2005
Education
Preliminary Administrative Service Credential - Educational Leadership And Management
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA06-2026
Master of Arts - Teaching Earth Science
SUNY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
12-2007
Skills
- Preliminary administrative credential
- Next Generation Science Standards certification
- Google applications
- Zoom proficiency
- Pear Deck expertise
- Professional Learning Communities training
- Transformative Instructional Coaching
- Professional Learning Development
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
Additional Skills Certifications
- Preliminary Administrative Credential
- NGSS Certified
- Google / Zoom / Peardeck
- PLC Trained
- Curriculum Development
Affiliations
- National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
- Science Teacher Association of New York State (STANYS)
Languages
Arabic, advanced
Awards
- Dean's List
- Certificate of Recognition, Learning Communities Program
References
Available upon request
Timeline
TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment)
Visions in Education
08.2023 - Current
Science Educator & Department Head
Burlingame Intermediate School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Science Teacher
Long Beach Middle School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Teacher
Stony Brook University
10.2008 - 01.2010
Instructor / Research Assistant
State University of NY in Stony Brook
08.2008 - 10.2011
Research Assistant
Stony Brook University
09.2005 - 06.2006
Teacher Assistant
Stony Brook University
01.2005 - 05.2005
Preliminary Administrative Service Credential - Educational Leadership And Management
California State University, Chico
Master of Arts - Teaching Earth Science
SUNY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY