Malalai Rostami
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services.
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
Highly communicative Air Traffic Controller with strong foundation in monitoring aircraft and handling emergency situations. Astute professional knowledgeable in directing pilots during the climb, cruise and initial descent phases.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Lutheran Services Florida
Tampa, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Assist attorneys with case support including substantial document collection (i.e., document collection from clients/families, police and state court records) and management.
- Prepare and file immigration petitions/applications such as the I-130, I-485, I-589, N-400, I-765, among others.
- Communicate and work well with clients, community members, family members, stakeholders, and partners as required.
- Intake or screen potential clients for immigration relief, pro se assistance.
- Maintain correspondence, including managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintain case files and documents in paper files as well as in LSF’s electronic case management systems, including daily scanning, downloads, and uploads.
- Assist attorneys in developing case strategy and coordinating all immigration related services.
- Make determinations as to whether clients are eligible for LSF services.
- Draft legal correspondence to government agencies, complete legal research tasks, and continuously study everchanging immigration laws.
- Attend essential monthly/quarterly stakeholder meetings for important immigration law updates.
- Prepare weekly activity reports illustrating tasks that were completed the week prior for review.
- Obtain/maintain accreditation with the Department of Justice.
- Ensures that all client conversations and documentation is kept confidential according to the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Case Aide
Lutheran Services Florida
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Scheduling client for all services
- Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
- Prepare and filling all kind of forms such as: Asylum, Special Immigration visa (SIV), Green Cards, Employment Authorization Document…
- Translation Assistance, if the client has appointment with USCIS offices
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
Teacher Assistant
Primrose School
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Worked with teacher and administrators to enforce school policies and procedures.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension, and personal growth.
Barista
Starbucks Company
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Air Traffic Controller
ATC
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Used radio communications to accurately identify and monitor air traffic.
- Worked closely with other air traffic controllers to establish safe and productive flow of traffic.
- Tracked aircraft movements in airspace to communicate and provide instructions to pilots.
- Observed surroundings, alerting pilots to potential hazards and advising on altitude, speed and navigation.
- Documented air traffic activity to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Scrutinized flight patterns to determine available airspace and prevent collisions.
- Assisted aircraft in emergency situations to increase preparedness and quick response, providing guidance and support.
Basic English and Mathematics Teacher
Afghanistan Youth House Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students make good decisions about course choices for educational and vocational goals.
Education
Apprenticeship Program - Emergency Management, Airfield, Terminal...
Aviation Authority
Tampa, FL07.2023
Traffic control -
ATC
(ICAO-054, ICAO-055 -
Civil Aviation Training Institute
2017 Air Traffic Control (ATC), (ICAO-051, ICAO-052 -
Civil Aviation Training College
12th -
Tagheer high training center
Jadidul Tasis_e_Wazir Abad High School
Skills
- Strong Decision Maker
- Time Management
- Program Development
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Innovative
- Case Planning and Management
Timeline
Paralegal
Lutheran Services Florida
08.2023 - Current
Case Aide
Lutheran Services Florida
10.2022 - 08.2023
Teacher Assistant
Primrose School
05.2022 - 07.2022
Barista
Starbucks Company
12.2021 - 05.2022
Air Traffic Controller
ATC
12.2017 - 08.2021
Basic English and Mathematics Teacher
Afghanistan Youth House Center
11.2014 - 06.2015
Apprenticeship Program - Emergency Management, Airfield, Terminal...
Aviation Authority
Traffic control -
ATC
(ICAO-054, ICAO-055 -
Civil Aviation Training Institute
2017 Air Traffic Control (ATC), (ICAO-051, ICAO-052 -
Civil Aviation Training College
12th -
Tagheer high training center
Jadidul Tasis_e_Wazir Abad High School