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Hoda Karazi

Dearborn Heights

Summary

I am willing to give total support to the organization that I am in with the experience and capability that I have, to achieve the organization's goals and create mutual benefits.

Professional educator skilled in creating dynamic, inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Adept at leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs, ensuring comprehensive understanding of material. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in ever-evolving educational settings, with focus on critical thinking and communication.

Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Apprenticeship Teacher with Talent Together

Crestwood School District
08.2024 - Current
  • Certification/Endorsement Area: Lower Elementary
  • Degree Pathway: Initial Certification + MA
  • Post-Secondary Institution: #T.E.A.C.H.
  • Program Name: #TEACH - General Education Program
  • Since August 2024, I have been working at Highview Elementary School as an apprentice teacher in a kindergarten class under the guidance of a mentor teacher. I have successfully passed all four MTTC tests for lower elementary 117-118-119-120.
  • I am enrolled in MOECS and my PIC: 896548. I applied for my internship teaching cert as well.
  • I am currently working on my endorsements in ESL K-12, Arabic K-12, and French K-12.

Administrative Assistant to the Early Childhood Program

Wayne County RESA
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Handling all the secretary responsibilities listed below and
  • Receive phone calls and follow up with voicemail
  • In charge of creating ACCESS database program for all GSRP database information and updating all the information of all GSRP programs contracted with RESA
  • Coordinate all my supervisor appointments and voicemail
  • Prepare all files and Supplies for PD
  • Updating all the website postings
  • Follow up with all the programs that are interested in having a GSRP and create a digital folder with all their documents and licensing reports
  • Monitor the GSRP budget
  • Making Purchase Orders for the GSRP departments and the scheduled PD
  • Creating PD requests in Jira and Learning Stream
  • Reserving Rooms for PD and Meetings in Mazevo
  • Add attendance and SCECH in Mi-registry
  • Handling all the department meetings and new employee on-boarding
  • Update the new GSRP staff database

Administrative Assistant to the Compensatory Education Director

Crestwood School District
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Handling all the secretary responsibilities listed below and
  • Maintain government program permissions
  • Input and maintain professional development information for all staff
  • Create and maintain reports in Mistar
  • Keep all records of staff development and in-service activities
  • Maintain all required staff and student documentation required for grant compliance and audit purposes
  • Update and maintain the Compensatory education manual
  • Process and coordinate purchase ordering for all curriculum district and private non-profit
  • Assist with tracking expenditures in the Compensatory budgets
  • Support with the record collection for submission to governmental platforms
  • Maintain records for all compensatory funded programs

Administrative Assistant - Food Service Department

Crestwood School District
08.2021 - 06.2022


  • Handling all the secretary responsibilities listed below also I am responsible for
  • Biweekly payroll
  • Assist my supervisor as needed and help oversee the day-to-day running of the work
  • Keep records of all injuries and incidents and file them properly in each employee file
  • Absence management of all employees in the department
  • Follow up that all employees have their training and Professional development hours as requested for their job position
  • Make sure that all the employee in the department are getting their benefits and Holidays / Vacations pay after finishing their Probation Period
  • Handling all purchase orders and submitting them to be handled at the Board Office

Riverside Middle School Main Office Secretary

Crestwood School District
11.2020 - 08.2021

In this job, I developed a good

  • Knowledge of general office operations and equipment use.
  • Human relations and communication skills.
  • Record keeping skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • I was also responsible for
  • Receiving, screening, and routing telephone calls, and incoming correspondence.
  • Responding to general inquiries.
  • Developing spreadsheets, using databases, and doing word processing.
  • Compiling data and preparing reports (e.g. work orders, specialized reports, time sheets, personnel records, etc.)
  • Coordinating and completing assigned projects and/or program components (e.g. proper distribution of materials to a variety of departments, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel requirements, etc.) to complete activities and/or deliver services in a timely fashion.
  • Maintaining a variety of manual and electronic documents, files, and records (e.g. work orders, timesheets, expense reimbursement requests, etc.) to provide up-to-date information and/or historical reference following established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
  • Monitoring a wide variety of activities on behalf of the Principal to achieve the goals and meet target dates in compliance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Reconciling account balances for assigned budget categories to maintain accurate account balances.
  • Processing various documents and materials (e.g. time sheets, work orders, requisition, invoices, etc.) to disseminate information in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Communicating with other employees, departments, administrators, applicants, and the public to provide information and assistance relating to Riverside Middle School.
  • Performing such other duties as assigned by the Principal.

GSRP Associate Teacher

Crestwood School District CHBC Preschool
09.2018 - 10.2020
  • Crestwood Advisory Team

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Crestwood School District – CHBC Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Crestwood Advisory Team
  • Regarding problems affecting the student's progress, achievement, and behavior

Director of Marketing & Sales Department

GL Pokale Lebanon
07.2004 - 06.2015
  • Accountant of the company from March 2010 – June 2015

BLOM Development Bank
06.2008 - 05.2009
  • Market research for a new credit department in the bank.

Administrative Assistant

Ajialouna Association (a non-profit educational health & social welfare society)
09.2003 - 06.2007
  • 1. Responsible for daily activities of the office: data entries, asking for new access programs & training, dispatching of work & follow-up, brochures & pamphlets preparations & follow-up at the printing house.
  • 2. Preparatory phase of all events: reservations, press contact, sponsorship contact, mailing, invitations.

Banque Libano-Française (BLF)
06.1998 - 09.1998
  • 1. Drafts: transaction of money either paid in cash or put in the account.
  • 2. Checks: cashed or put in the account
  • 3. Accounts openings
  • 4. Bills: received in cash
  • 5. Saving accounts: withdrawn or put in + interest added.

Education

Master's degree - Management & Administrative Science

St. Joseph University, Faculty of Business and Management
06.2000

Bachelor "BA" - Business and Management

St. Joseph University, Faculty of Business and Management
06.1999

Skills

    I Languages:

  • Arabic: mother language
  • French: excellent speaking, writing & reading
  • English: good speaking, writing & reading
  • II Computer:

  • Microsoft Word - Excel - Access – PowerPoint
  • Internet surfing
  • Google Work, Google Classroom, Google Blog, Google Sites, Creating animated, interactive Google slides
  • Creating business websites
  • Creating social media pages for personal, school, and business use
  • III Translation:

  • Translate documents to Arabic language for the Crestwood School District district and some other districts upon request

Certification

  • OCTOBER 23, 2018 Council for Professional Recognition CDA- Child Development Associate Credential for Preschool
  • AUGUST 18, 2021 ServSafe Certification

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Web Development and Design
  • Robotics
  • Fashion and Style
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Pilates

Timeline

Kindergarten Apprenticeship Teacher with Talent Together

Crestwood School District
08.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant to the Early Childhood Program

Wayne County RESA
02.2024 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant to the Compensatory Education Director

Crestwood School District
08.2022 - 02.2024

Administrative Assistant - Food Service Department

Crestwood School District
08.2021 - 06.2022

Riverside Middle School Main Office Secretary

Crestwood School District
11.2020 - 08.2021

GSRP Associate Teacher

Crestwood School District CHBC Preschool
09.2018 - 10.2020

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Crestwood School District – CHBC Preschool
01.2017 - 06.2018

BLOM Development Bank
06.2008 - 05.2009

Director of Marketing & Sales Department

GL Pokale Lebanon
07.2004 - 06.2015

Administrative Assistant

Ajialouna Association (a non-profit educational health & social welfare society)
09.2003 - 06.2007

Banque Libano-Française (BLF)
06.1998 - 09.1998

Bachelor "BA" - Business and Management

St. Joseph University, Faculty of Business and Management

Master's degree - Management & Administrative Science

St. Joseph University, Faculty of Business and Management
Hoda Karazi