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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, NY
12.2024

Post Graduate Diploma - International Relations and Diplomacy

Nile University
Nigeria
2020

Post Graduate Diploma - Montessori Principles of Child Psychology

Modern Montessori International
2017

Certificate - Education

Council For Awards in Care, Health And Education
London, England
2014

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications

Bayero University
Kano State, Nigeria
2009

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
HABIBA. A. RABIU