Islah Tauheed
Jersey City
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized professional with extensive experience in education leadership, administrative coordination, and operational support. Adept at managing schedules, streamlining processes, coordinating meetings, and handling confidential information with discretion. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a proven ability to support executives and teams efficiently. Prior administrative experience in a corporate office environment, reinforcing expertise in office operations, data management, and stakeholder communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
Bronx, NY; Newark, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinate schedules, meetings, and professional development sessions for faculty and staff
- Assist in the daily operations of the school, ensuring efficiency in administration and problem resolution
- Manage confidential student and staff records with discretion
- Oversee curriculum planning, staff evaluations, and strategic initiatives to improve performance
- Facilitate communication between administrators, educators, parents, and external stakeholders
- Managed the hiring process, including screening candidates, conducting interviews, and selecting staff to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Oversaw personnel decisions, including employee evaluations, performance management, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining a professional workplace environment
Elementary School Teacher
Bronx, NY
09.2007 - 07.2021
- Managed classroom operations, lesson planning, and student performance tracking
- Led professional development sessions for teachers, coaching them on instructional best practices
- Coordinated meetings, presentations, and collaborative projects with administrators and faculty
- Developed structured educational plans, ensuring clear organization and effective execution
- Communicated regularly with parents, staff, and students, providing reports and insights on progress
Administrative Assistant – Payment Assistance Outreach Department
PSE&G
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Provided administrative support, handling data entry, document organization, and customer inquiries
- Assisted in planning public outreach conferences across multiple NJ counties, coordinating logistics such as catering, information packets, speaker scheduling, and venue booking
- Ensured seamless event execution by collaborating with internal departments and external stakeholders
- Managed incoming calls and correspondence, ensuring prompt and professional responses
- Processed applications for payment assistance programs, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
Education
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
05.2011
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
08.2021
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
Rutgers University, Campus at Newark
05.2007
Skills
- Calendar & Schedule Management
- Meeting & Event Coordination
- Office Administration & Operations
- Project & Staff Coordination
- Travel Planning & Logistics
- Confidential Information Handling
- Communication & Stakeholder Relations
- Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
Certifications And Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
- Project & Event Management Tools
- Staff & Operations Coordination
Timeline
Vice Principal
Bronx, NY; Newark, NJ
08.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Bronx, NY
09.2007 - 07.2021
Administrative Assistant – Payment Assistance Outreach Department
PSE&G
08.2005 - 05.2007
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
Master of Arts - Literacy Specialist
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Education
Rutgers University, Campus at Newark
Master of Arts - Deaf Education
Teachers’ College, Columbia University
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