Lubna Fawzy-Qureshi
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated Education leader with 20+ years of experience advocating for neurodiverse learning environments. Demonstrates targeted and effective design and implementation of multi-sensory lessons utilizing the Orton-Gillingham Approach. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasurer
Language Skills Therapy
Beaverton, OR
06.2025 - Current
- Managed budgeting processes to ensure financial accountability and sustainability.
- Developed financial reports to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
- Streamlined accounting procedures, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Collaborated with leadership to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
- Developed grant proposals aligned with organizational goals and funding requirements.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
Language Therapist (Associate)
Language Skills Therapy
Beaverton, OR
08.2024 - Current
- Provide 1-1 therapy for reading, writing & spelling skill development.
Conduct and Interpret formal & informal testing to determine skill levels. - Map out the scope and sequence of Language needs of each student
- Prepare and individualize daily O-G lesson plans for each student
- Prepare regular evaluation reports of students’ progress
PARENT AFFINITY CHAIR, NEURODIVERSITY
Oregon Episcopal School
Portland, OR
01.2021 - Current
- Neurodiversity Education and Enrichment
- Identify unintentional institutional barriers that disadvantages for Neurodiverse populations
- Collaborate with School administration on alternative practices that foster inclusive environments
- Family Support
- Advocacy for increased education and resources for School Staff
- Pool community resources to meet the needs neurodiverse individuals
- Planned membership recruitment
Linguistics Instructor
Edison High School
9020 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 9722
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Assess and Interpret formal & informal testing to determine language sequence and scope.
- Prepare and individualize daily O-G lesson plans for each student.
- Collaborate with faculty on student profiles.
- Prepare regular evaluation reports of students’ progress.
- Provide therapy for reading, writing & spelling skill development.
PARENT LIAISON COMMITTEE CHAIR
French American International School
Portland, OR
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Created and Implemented Community Building Events
- Strategized with School Admin and Parent body on best practices to enhance student education
- Parent Education on current school program and volunteer opportunities
- Collaborated on improvement to school related issues (traffic, events, community building, increasing information delivery)
- Participated meetings with guest from other NWAIS Schools
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Knowledge Learning Corporation
Hillsboro, OR
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
- Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes
- Coordinated Parent Partnership and Investment
- Developed and Supervised the Drama Early Years Program
LEARNING SPECIALIST DIRECTOR
American Nicaragua School (ANS)
Managua, Nicaragua
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Development of learning plans similar to IEP (Individual Educational Plan) development and implementation
- Training of Teacher Support services providers
- Administration and Analysis of student tests
- Cognitive Abilities Assessments-Woodcock Johnson
- Development and Coordination of Special Education Program
- Counseling and Instruction for Neurodivergent Students across the spectrum
- School Workshops Presentation on Inclusivity practices for teaching, counseling, and administration
Education
M. Ed - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Framingham State University
Framingham, MAB.S. EDUCATION - Special Education and Gifted and Talented Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MNSkills
- Cross-Cultural Competence
- Networking Abilities
- Neurodiverse Advocator
- Parent Education
- Program Oversight
- Language Intervention
- Literacy development
Timeline
Treasurer
Language Skills Therapy
06.2025 - Current
Language Therapist (Associate)
Language Skills Therapy
08.2024 - Current
Linguistics Instructor
Edison High School
08.2023 - 06.2025
PARENT AFFINITY CHAIR, NEURODIVERSITY
Oregon Episcopal School
01.2021 - Current
PARENT LIAISON COMMITTEE CHAIR
French American International School
01.2012 - 01.2014
KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Knowledge Learning Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2007
LEARNING SPECIALIST DIRECTOR
American Nicaragua School (ANS)
01.1999 - 01.2002
B.S. EDUCATION - Special Education and Gifted and Talented Education
Minnesota State University
M. Ed - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Framingham State University