HABIBA. A. RABIU
New York,NY
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Global Strategic Litigation Council For Refugees
12.2023 - Current
- Drafts and creates communication materials
- Assists with outreach to current and prospective members of the Council
- Helps organize in-person regional consultations, trainings, and events
- Supports with maintaining the Council’s website
- Documents maintenance and organization
- Conducts non-academic research projects as needed
Practicum Student
Human Rights Watch
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Reviewed Social Protection policies and agencies in three African countries.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
- Completed rigorous readings as directed to support unit learning goals.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity in completing project deliverables.
Information Officer 1
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Organized PR events for the Public Affairs Department
- Copy writing/ News-writing / Speech writing
- Monitoring of PR events on National Media (specifically Radio Channels)
- Reviewed and monitored the Public image of the organization
- Developed informational documents such as brochures, flyers and fact sheets.
Online Language Tutor
Upskilltutors.ng
03.2020 - Current
- Designed teaching and learning resources in Hausa language
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Conducted lessons and review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
Assistant Classroom Guide
Islamic Montessori School
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Created learning resources and classroom manipulatives
- Supported low achieving students when necessary
- Planned lessons
- Documented student behavior, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Curriculum Planner
Al Meezan Early Years School
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Designed a suitable curriculum for early years setting, in conjunction with the EYFS prescriptions
- Trained teachers on usage and implementation of said curriculum
Classroom Teacher/ Special Needs Intervention Teacher
Inspire Academy
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Instructed and guided students with Special Needs individually and in groups
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor activities
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
- Helped students develop life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Encouraged interactive learning by incorporating educational software and the Internet
- Developed IEPs with and without BIPs.
Education
Graduate Studies - International Affairs
The New School
New York, NY12.2024
Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations and Diplomacy
Nile University
Nigeria2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Montessori Principles of Child Psychology
Modern Montessori International
2017
Certificate - Education
Council For Awards in Care, Health And Education
London, England2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Bayero University
Kano State, Nigeria2009
Skills
- Content creation (blog posts, videos, posters)
- Written communication
- Academic Support Services
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Team work
- Organization
- Time Management
- Research
- Microsoft Office skills
- Recruitment & Management
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Website Management (wordpress)
Volunteering
Global Classroom Program
Global Guide
2024 - Present
iCouldBe Mentoring Program
Youth Mentor
2023- Present
New York Department of Records and Information Services
Women's Activism Ambassador
2023 - Present
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Global Strategic Litigation Council For Refugees
12.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Human Rights Watch
06.2023 - 07.2023
Online Language Tutor
Upskilltutors.ng
03.2020 - Current
Information Officer 1
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
01.2020 - 04.2023
Assistant Classroom Guide
Islamic Montessori School
08.2017 - 02.2018
Curriculum Planner
Al Meezan Early Years School
02.2017 - 03.2017
Classroom Teacher/ Special Needs Intervention Teacher
Inspire Academy
08.2012 - 12.2016
Graduate Studies - International Affairs
The New School
Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations and Diplomacy
Nile University
Post Graduate Diploma - Montessori Principles of Child Psychology
Modern Montessori International
Certificate - Education
Council For Awards in Care, Health And Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Bayero University