MARIE ABDUL-RAHMAN
Macomb,IL
Summary
Highly organized and adaptable teaching professional with a strong background in early childhood education and student affairs. Proficient in classroom management, curriculum development, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere for learners' holistic development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Preschool and Elementary
Al-Furqaan International School
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Admitted fresh learners into school
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Maintained over 100 pupils portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level
- Advised school director on current teaching approaches and techniques to enable pupils develop basic skills such as reading and writing
- Supervised and assessed teachers lesson plans and teaching and give constructive remarks
- Attended to supervisors from Social Welfare and Ministry of Education
- Maintained effective management, parent and staff communication system
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster pupils learning and creativity.
Head of Preschool Department
Canadian Splendour Kids School
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Acted as curriculum coordinator ensuring that teachers are adequately trained in subject matter and effectively teach in accordance with curriculum
- Advised school director on new teaching approach and technique for basic skill development in children; such as reading and writing
- Assessed quality of lesson of lesson delivery via supervision and frequent interactions with facilitators
- Ensured disciplinary matters are handled in professional manner
- Promoted and safeguarded welfare of 350 learners in the school.
Headmistress
Step One Child Care Centre
09.2015 - 08.2018
- Registered and enrolled 5 to 15 new learners each term
- Ensured curriculum was available
- Monitored and documented attendance of teachers
- Ensured school software was fully utilized by all staff
- Provided parents with timely and frequent information regarding performance and progress of their wards
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Assistant Coordinator and Teacher
Step One Child Care Centre
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Taught in kindergarten 1 , 2 and grade 4
- Maintained parental sign-in and sign-out sheets
- Organized and prepared daily activities and restocked materials and snacks for facility
- Attended staff meetings, notified parents regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis
- Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases
Teaching Assistant
Juapong D/A Primary School
10.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted class teacher in teaching
- Stepped in to manage class in absence of class teacher
- Marked class exercises and examinations conducted and made necessary corrections together with pupils
- Counseled 14 pupils on some life's choices and consequences which helped massively in attitudinal change.
Assistant Coordinator and Teacher
Your Child Matters Child Care
08.2011 - 10.2011
- Worked hand in hand with other childcare providers in giving 40 learners love, support, care and education needed in having good mental image of themselves as well as mastering basic skills needed for later years
- Worked with supervisor to assess needs and determine best courses of action
Teacher (intern)
Winneba University Practice Preschool
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Practicalized theories and skills learnt from school to help children acquire necessary rudimentary skills needed with help of mentorship
- Engaged 20 nursery pupils with fun activities such as picture reading, scribbling, building blocks, sand play, tearing papers, threading beads as well as bowling during idle times
- Communicated and provided parents with frequent updates on child's welfare.
Education
Master of Science - College Student Counseling And Personnel Services
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2024
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Care And Development
University of Education
Winneba, GH07.2011
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Google Meet, Zoom Video and Audio Application
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Flexible, Adaptable and Welcomes Change
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Accomplishments
- Was awarded a certificate of appreciation at Step One Academy for my hard work and continuous commitment to providing affordable and quality education within the Golf City community, Ghana.
- Promoted to the position of headmistress at Step One Academy.
- Pupils' population increased rapidly from 4 to 294 within 3 years due to learners' remarkable reading ability.
- Graduated with Second Class Upper Honors in Bachelor Of Education, Early Childhood Care and Development
Certification
● Mental Health First Aid USA
from National Council for Mental Wellbeing
06/18/2023
● Edify Leadership Institute: A One-Day Educational Conference; Theme: Ensuring Quality Schools 2017
●Rescue Foundation Ghana; Obtained a Three -Day Certificate on Worst Forms of Child Labour 2014
● Jolly Learning UK; Jolly Phonics and Grammar Certificates 2008
● Scientology Volunteer Ministries; obtained certificates on 'How to Help Children; Fundamentals of Public Relations; and Targets and Goals 2008
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Assistant, Recruitment and Retention WIU August 2022- May 2024
- Vice-President, WIU Ghanaian Students Association August 2023 to Present
- Housing Operations Director, Brown University Pre-College Programs June 2023- August 2023
- Delta Zeta House Director, WIU January 2023- June 2023
- Head of Pre- School Department, Canadian Splendor School September 2018 - July 2021
- Principal of Step One Academy September 2015- August 2018
- Phonics Curriculum Coordinator, Step One Academy October 2012 - August 218
References
- Tracy Davis (PhD), Professor Educational Studies, CSP Student Affairs Program Coordinator, tl-davis1@wiu.edu, +1(319)-331-0416
- Dr. Julie Brines, Associate Professor CSP, Graduate Committee Chairperson, ja-o-brien@wiu.edu, +1(309)-318-9699
- Prof. Kwame Asante, President, Garden City University, piesiekwameasantekorobea@gmail.com, +233244747443
- Ms Laura Heymann, School Manager, Step One Academy, lauraheymann@yahoo.com, +233244378284
Timeline
Head of Preschool and Elementary
Al-Furqaan International School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Head of Preschool Department
Canadian Splendour Kids School
09.2018 - 07.2021
Headmistress
Step One Child Care Centre
09.2015 - 08.2018
Assistant Coordinator and Teacher
Step One Child Care Centre
11.2012 - 07.2015
Teaching Assistant
Juapong D/A Primary School
10.2011 - 08.2012
Assistant Coordinator and Teacher
Your Child Matters Child Care
08.2011 - 10.2011
Teacher (intern)
Winneba University Practice Preschool
09.2010 - 07.2011
Master of Science - College Student Counseling And Personnel Services
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Care And Development
University of Education
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