Mehraj Hamid
Summary
Special Ed Science Teacher:
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Human Resource & Information Technology Professional:
Oversee well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across 2nd largest tobacco company, 4th largest pharmaceutical company, largest NGO, Hospital and Ice Cream industry environments, also headed IT departments for 4 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Ed Science Teacher
School For Excellence (DOE Public School)
05.2021 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
HR & IT Professional (Ex-Head of HR & IT)
British American Tobacco, Novartis, BRAC, Polar
01.2001 - 02.2020
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
- Administered compensation, benefits, and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.
- Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to assess reasons and make recommendations for improvement.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Developed and maintained HR policies and procedures.
- Assisted with creating employee handbooks and manuals.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Created job descriptions on boards for vacant jobs.
- Aided staff with employee performance review paperwork and documentation.
- Conducted exit interviews with terminated employees.
- Participated in job fairs to recruit new talent.
- Monitored and analyzed employee satisfaction survey results.
- Studied research and trends on best practices in HR field.
Visiting Faculty for Human Resource (Evening)
Top Universities
04.2006 - 08.2013
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NY04.2024
MBA - Business
Victoria University of Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia 11.2006
BBA - Business
IUBAT
Dhaka, Bangladesh12.1999
Skills
- Different Learning Styles
- Small Group Instruction
- MS Office Proficiency
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Motivating Students
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Observation
- Student Support
- Classroom Management
- Post-Secondary Education
- Special Education
- IEPs
- School Administration
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Individual Trainings
Teaching:
Human Resource:
- Database Management System Software
- Performance Monitoring
- Recruitment Strategies
- Motivational Leadership
- Business Management Software
- Performance Goals
- Operational Processes
- Workflow Processes
- Operational Efficiency
- Program Rollout
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Media Relations
- Reviewed & upgraded compatibilities of current routers and switches and replaced them with higher specifications for better services without any unnecessary disruptions
- Reviewed & upgraded entire existing network set up and secured all the servers (DB, FTP & Samba) from general users by creating DMZ, separation ensures protections from hackers, also set up of necessary firewalls
- Developed & launched Fridge Distribution & Monitoring System (FDMS) software to better manage entire fridge mobility operations
- Developed customized HRMIS and trained all employees
Information Technology
Accomplishments
Special Education:
Appreciated by the Principal, Frederick Douglass Academy (FDA-M05499-M010) on ‘Outstanding Work and Dedication', given on May 05, 2022.
Human Resource:
Best Performer in 2002 and 2003 consecutively for Novartis (Bangladesh) Limited on making some excellent personal contribution towards the company's growth.
One of the best HR in Asia Pacific Region at Transformation category in the year 2008 awarded by ITD Malaysia.
Selected as Guest Speaker in an international conference for representing as HR Head of the Largest Development Organization (BRAC) in presence of many countries in last Sept 2012 in Vienna, Austria.
Recognition to brand an organization (BRAC) to became one of the best Employer of Choice for the year 2012 in the whole country (Bangladesh) under my leadership as HR Head.
Sportsman & Musician
Sportsmanship:
Soccer team captain during middle and secondary school
Cricket team captain
Musician:
Guitarist
Languages
Bangla
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Special Ed Science Teacher
School For Excellence (DOE Public School)
05.2021 - Current
Visiting Faculty for Human Resource (Evening)
Top Universities
04.2006 - 08.2013
HR & IT Professional (Ex-Head of HR & IT)
British American Tobacco, Novartis, BRAC, Polar
01.2001 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Education
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
MBA - Business
Victoria University of Melbourne
BBA - Business
IUBAT
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