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Karima Ezzair

Orlando,FL

Summary

Student success professional prepared to contribute to academic and personal growth of students. Known for implementing effective strategies to boost student performance and overcome challenges. Emphasizes teamwork and adaptability to meet evolving needs, ensuring collaborative and results-driven environment. Expertise in mentoring, problem-solving, and motivational techniques.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Success Coach

Osceola School District
07.2025 - Current
  • Support over 500 diverse learners by providing culturally responsive coaching methods and acknowledging individual strengths.
  • Develop strong rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and needs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Assist in the development of campus-wide initiatives aimed at boosting student retention and graduation rates.
  • Enhance communication between students, faculty, and parents through regular progress reports and meetings.
  • Provide ongoing feedback on students'' personal growth and academic achievements, celebrating successes along the way.
  • Promote a sense of belonging among students through inclusive programming events that fostered community building within the campus population.

Literacy Coach

Osceola School District
07.2020 - 07.2025
  • Designed and facilitated professional development for English Language Arts faculty.
  • Mentored novice teachers in best practices for classroom instruction and management.
  • Supported school-wide literacy events and initiatives to foster a culture of reading.
  • Applied student data to inform instructional strategies and intervention design.
  • Lead targeted, evidence-based literacy support for struggling readers.
  • Monitored status of students requiring special attention.
  • Assisted in the selection of appropriate texts for various grade levels, ensuring alignment with state standards and diverse student needs.
  • Assisted over 100 struggling readers to meet the graduation requirements.

Adjunct Professor, English

Valencia College
01.2015 - Current
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Adapted course materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in notably higher student satisfaction rates.
  • Analyzed student feedback to identify areas for improvement, leading to targeted enhancements that increased course effectiveness and student satisfaction.

K–8 Private School Principal

Izzadeen Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted in opening a new private school in Osceola County and increased the number of students from 10 to 120 students within one school year.
  • Oversaw curriculum alignment with state standards and institutional goals.
  • Promoted inclusive school climate through family engagement and student-centered policies.
  • Provided instructional leadership through regular classroom observations and feedback.
  • Oversaw faculty hiring process ensuring highly qualified educators committed to student success were recruited and retained at the school level.

Academic Dean

Universal Academy of Florida
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with 80 faculty members to ensure continuous improvement in course offerings and instructional delivery.
  • Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
  • Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
  • Utilized records, interviews and tests to evaluate students' abilities, interests and personality characteristics.
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.

English/ESOL/Intensive Reading Teacher

Osceola County School District
08.2001 - 08.2015
  • Modeled respectful communication and inclusive classroom values.
  • Analyzed data and developed appropriate lessons to meet diverse student needs.
  • Tracked 130 students' performance data yearly to inform future lesson planning decisions and target areas needing additional focus or reinforcement.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction, offering targeted support for ELL and struggling readers.
  • Partnered with local libraries and community organizations to promote literacy events and initiatives, further enriching students'' learning experiences beyond the classroom setting.
  • Assessed individual student progress and tailored lesson plans to address specific needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership For Teaching And Learning

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2019

Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2007

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Linguistics

MED V University
Rabat, Morocco
06.1990

Skills

  • Comprehensive literacy support
  • Data-informed strategy development
  • Multi-tiered system support
  • Instructional coaching
  • Goal-oriented planning
  • Cultural awareness
  • Curriculum development
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Networking and relationship building

Timeline

Student Success Coach

Osceola School District
07.2025 - Current

K–8 Private School Principal

Izzadeen Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023

Literacy Coach

Osceola School District
07.2020 - 07.2025

Academic Dean

Universal Academy of Florida
08.2015 - 06.2019

Adjunct Professor, English

Valencia College
01.2015 - Current

English/ESOL/Intensive Reading Teacher

Osceola County School District
08.2001 - 08.2015

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership For Teaching And Learning

Walden University

Master of Science - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Walden University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Linguistics

MED V University

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