Fatima Ahmed
Piscataway
Summary
Highly driven guest English teacher with 5+ years of experience providing administrative, educational and communal support to college level, high school level, and elementary school level students. Ability to create meaningful educational plans consistent with student life goals and abilities, while collaborating with faculty and staff for on-time project completion. Passion for empowering students in their potential to explore educational opportunities in order to achieve academic success. Seeking an entry level position that utilizes my education, resourcefulness, and dedication for community growth to meet the expectations of your organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest English Teacher (Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education)
EPIK (English Program in Korea)
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Developed and implemented dynamic English language lessons in collaboration with Korean educators, fostering interactive learning environments
- Facilitated English conversation sessions tailored to the needs of both students and fellow teachers, enhancing language proficiency and communication skills
- Created and adapted teaching materials to support diverse learning styles, ensuring engaging and effective instruction
- Collaborated on the design and refinement of educational resources to optimize English language education
- Organized and led extracurricular activities aimed at enriching English language learning experiences and promoting cultural exchange
- Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English to effectively communicate with students and colleagues
- Executed additional responsibilities as assigned by the regional Metropolitan or Provincial Office of Education, contributing to the overall success of the program
Administrative Assistant (School of Social Work – Intensive Weekend Program)
Rutgers University
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided specialized administrative and operational support for the IW Program
- Gathered and interpreted data as well as maintaining databases
- Collaborated with staff and faculty to provide a high level of support to students
- Sent out newsletters to students, alumni, instructors, field instructors, stakeholders for events and recruitment/outreach
- Assisted in planning and preparation of materials for orientations and info sessions
- Managed inquiries and day to day program correspondence
Academic Advising Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Middlesex County College
11.2018 - 02.2023
- Provided administrative support functions such as scheduling, updating website, and processing of work order requests
- Made administrative choices in regard to student appeals, petitions, and changes to degree programs
- Developed and prepared advising materials
- Performed receptionist and bookkeeping duties including copying, filing, organizing, answering phone calls, and ordering supplies
- Created and summarized reports, and prepared records and documents
- Maintained a professional and adequate relationship with students, administration, staff, and faculty, in order to assist students with scheduling, registration, degree program requirements, career development/awareness, and one-on-one counseling
Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional, Administrative Assistant, Clerical Secretary, Classroom Aide
Source4Teachers
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Assisted in educational and communal development of students through the guidance of teachers and coordinators
- Collaborated with and assisted professionals such as special education workers, technology teachers, principals, and clerical staff
- Mentored individual students and groups of students, including special needs students, both inside and outside the classroom
- Assisted classroom teachers with the planning and demonstration of activities
- Received and sent out faxes
- Drafted correspondence, reports, and other documents
- Answered phone calls and relayed messages to staff and clients
Non-Profit Organization Intern (Rutgers Psychology Department)
PRAB Preschool
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Showed a positive attitude, great energy, and a passion for working with children
- Helped improve children’s development of social/emotional, cognitive, and language skills
- Supervised classroom alongside head teacher and teacher’s assistant
- Followed a structured curriculum which included, breakfast, recess, snack time, play planning, free play, and circle time
- Interacted with children ages three to five from troubled families and Spanish-only speaking families
Bookkeeper Assistant
Rutgers Newark Academic Foundations Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Provided general office support and managed a variety of day-to-day clerical assignments which included filing important records, organizing documents, entering computer data, answering telephone calls, forwarding messages, directing and accepting faxes, copying financial records, and using spreadsheets to keep track of student payroll
Education
140 Hours TEFL Instructor Certification -
i-to-i TEFL
Manhattan, NYC04-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2018
Skills
Technology: MS Office Suite, Mac OS, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace
Core Competencies: Curriculum development, lesson planning, academic advising, event planning, strategic planning, cross-cultural communication, student support services, data management, customer service, conflict resolution, teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Guest English Teacher (Gwangju Metropolitan Office of Education)
EPIK (English Program in Korea)
02.2023 - 02.2026
Administrative Assistant (School of Social Work – Intensive Weekend Program)
Rutgers University
09.2019 - 02.2023
Academic Advising Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Middlesex County College
11.2018 - 02.2023
Non-Profit Organization Intern (Rutgers Psychology Department)
PRAB Preschool
09.2017 - 12.2017
Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional, Administrative Assistant, Clerical Secretary, Classroom Aide
Source4Teachers
05.2017 - 10.2018
Bookkeeper Assistant
Rutgers Newark Academic Foundations Center
09.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Rutgers University
140 Hours TEFL Instructor Certification -
i-to-i TEFL