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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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