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Education
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Certification
Educationleadershipskills
Counselingexperience
References
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MINA RAKY

Sanford,Fl
MINA RAKY

Summary

Proactive network administrator with a talent for building positive and productive relationships internally and externally. Demonstrates exceptional customer service. Highly skilled at efficiently resolving complex technical issues to maintain uninterrupted operations and boost productivity. Possesses strong organizational skills and a dedicated work ethic. Committed to contributing to team success in achieving company goals.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Seminole County Public Schools

Network Support Specialist
08.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Work with the district network specialists and educational technology facilitators to install, configure, troubleshoot and support administrative and instructional networks as needed, including file servers, operating systems, application software, workstations, network electronics and cabling
  • Assist with network installation, and configuration of technology devices, both basic and program related, including adaptive devices
  • Troubleshoot existing network systems, including minor and major hardware maintenance, upgrades, and repairs for workstations, file servers, network hardware, peripherals and Network Operating Systems for both LAN and WAN
  • Ensure appropriate security, both physical and electronic/software, for desktops/laptops, file servers and other hardware and network equipment
  • Coordinate with district IS staff in the implementation of network upgrades, expansions, or integration of existing/new LANs and the maintenance of accurate network diagrams.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides, enhancing team knowledge sharing.
  • Identified issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques to alleviate downtime and system failure.
  • Managed software and hardware issues for end-users.
  • Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.

Elevation High School

Assistant Principal
08.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

As the principal, you play a crucial role in ensuring that teachers plan and provide effective instruction to achieve the school's goals. Here are some steps you can take to support and guide your teachers in this endeavor:

1. **Establish a Culture of Belief in Student Success**: Emphasize to your teachers the importance of believing that all students can learn and succeed. Encourage a growth mindset approach among the staff to foster a positive learning environment.

2. **Provide Professional Development**: Offer regular professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and assessment practices. Encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices among the staff.

3. **Monitor Instructional Practices**: Conduct regular classroom observations to assess teaching methods and provide constructive feedback to teachers. Use these observations to identify areas for improvement and offer support where needed.

4. **Support Differentiated Instruction**: Encourage teachers to use differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Provide resources and guidance on how to adapt lessons and assessments to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.

5. **Utilize Data to Drive Instruction**: Emphasize the importance of using data to inform instructional decisions. Help teachers analyze student performance data to identify areas of strength and weakness, and work together to develop targeted interventions to support student learning.

6. **Encourage Reflective Practice**: Encourage teachers to reflect on their teaching practices regularly and set goals for improvement. Provide opportunities for self-assessment and peer feedback to promote continuous professional growth.

7. **Celebrate Successes**: Recognize and celebrate the achievements of both students and teachers. Create a positive and supportive school culture that values hard work, perseverance, and growth.

APPLE INC.

Technical Expert
10.2015 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Providing insightful advice and friendly, hands-on technical support to Apple customers in need
  • Hands on technical repairs hardware/software to diagnose product issues on the spot, explaining situations with patience and empathy
  • After determining whether repairs can be done, or a replacement is needed
  • Offering solutions to quickly get users up and running again
  • Fulfill Apple's service commitment with style, speed, and skill
  • Earn the trust of customers and coworkers alike as I offer guidance, knowledge, tips and training.

SCPS

Education Technology Facilitator and Technology Coach (ETF)
06.2018 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • To coordinate, organize, and facilitate the effective utilization of administrative and instructional technology and administrative applications within the total school environment to enhance student achievement
  • Establish an environment which encourages creative and independent use of instructional technology throughout the school
  • Model effective uses of appropriate instructional technology in the classroom and the school media center for teachers and students
  • Provide troubleshooting of software, hardware, and cabling
  • Research new and emerging technologies, software and hardware solutions, and grant opportunities, in keeping with the district technology plan and school-based instructional goals, providing this information to the building technology team/committee, principal, and administrative staff
  • Maintain hardware and software inventories including licensing and securing of software media.

SCPS, Eugene Gregory Memorial youth academy

Algebra 1 Teacher
07.2015 - 06.2018

Job overview

  • Provide the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to his/her needs and abilities
  • Keep accurate records, tests, reports, etc., as required by Florida Statutes, Regulations, and School Board Policy
  • Establish and maintain open communication with parents; establish and maintain good rapport with students, school personnel, and parents
  • Work with fellow teachers, assistants, parent volunteers, administration, etc., in planning for instruction
  • Participate in staff development and in-service training
  • Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning; plan and implement use of classroom time effectively.

SCPS, Greenwood Lakes Middle school

Algebra 1 Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Teacher, 8th Grade Algebra 1 Taught at the Advanced and Intensive Math Levels

Lake Nona Middle School, Orlando, Fl

Algebra 1 Teacher / Math Coach
08.2012 - 06.2014

Job overview

  • Teacher, 8th Grade Algebra 1 Taught at the Advanced and Intensive Math Levels Math counts 2013-2014

Dear Born Electronics, Orlando, FL

08.2009 - 05.2013

Job overview

  • Manufactures a wide range of paper and film capacitors and ceramic EMI filters for the aerospace, defense, and power electronics industries
  • Operating capacitor winding machines and metal spraying.

MICROMAX GROUP- Ormond Beach, FL

TECHNICAL SUPPORT IOS / OSX / WINDOWS
08.2007 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Troubleshoot hardware PC/ Mac or peripherals failure and repair or replace components as needed
  • Install new or software upgrades to desktop, laptop, or tablet personal computers
  • Install and troubleshoot home or small business hardware or software network and WIFI issues
  • Initiate backups and database recovery protocols to automatically archive critical data and imaging
  • Follow up with customers to alert them on fatal viruses and provide best solution for system protection
  • Replicate software or operating system errors and define the proper configurations for best performance
  • Perform full virus removal and data recovery set up and configure adequate computer security measures
  • Strong in diagnostics, testing, documentation, problem solving skills and client facing presentations
  • Repairing I-phones hardware, and software.

Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Master's from Educational Administration
05.2022

University Overview

GPA: 4.0

Helwan University - Cairo, Egypt

Bachelor of Science from Music Education

University Overview

Skills

  • Integration of technology
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Network Troubleshooting Abilities
  • Network performance monitoring
  • Network architecture design
  • Team Collaboration and Communication
  • Project management abilities
  • Software-Defined Networking Knowledge
  • VPN Implementation Experience
  • IP Addressing Expertise
  • Customer Support and Service
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Network Access Control Skills
  • End-user support
  • Network device monitoring
  • Network configuration
  • Wireless Networking
  • System Upgrades
  • Staff Training
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cloud Computing
  • Mobile devices
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Backup
  • Staff Management
  • Team Leadership

Certification

  • 2020 SCPS Alternative ED. Teacher of the year
  • Florida Department of Education: Music K-12, Math 6-12, Educational Leadership
  • Apple Inc. Technical Expert
  • Apple Inc. Genius Bar
  • Apple Inc. Customer service
  • Behavioral Interventions Training, 2017
  • Child Abuse Training, 2016
  • PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), 2016
  • Certificate of Completion of ESOL Essentials
  • Carnegie learning OCPS

Educationleadershipskills

Educationleadershipskills
  • Build relationships and mentor at risk students
  • Provide meaningful professional development
  • Coach research-based teaching strategies and student engagement strategies with school level Leadership Teams and classroom teachers to make a positive impact on Tier 1 core instruction.
  • Analyze Algebra 1 EOC data, and prepare an improvement plan driven by data
  • Collaborate mathematics teachers to promote continual student growth
  • Organize monthly Math. contest, provide prizes and certificates, update bulletin board
  • Implemented a research-based model of school support that included root cause analysis, strategic planning and coaching to action.
  • Develop strong and trusting relationships with district level, school level Leadership Teams and classroom teachers.
  • Developed and mentored faculty team members to assure fidelity of implementation and team collaboration through formal coaching methods.
  • Organize and lead monthly Technology meetings with teachers and staff members.
  • Collaborate with teachers on teaching strategies and best classroom practices
  • Collaborate and assist teachers with Marzano strategies and iObservation
  • Proctor standardized testing when needed
  • Attend weekly leadership meetings and serve as needed
  • Fluent in English and Arabic
  • Pro-tools Sound Recording
  • Dedicated, creative, and goal oriented
  • A professional educator with a commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student
  • An accommodating individual with a talent for creating engaging and hands on lessons that captures students' attention to foster success in the classroom
  • Proven ability to maintain a flexible classroom environment to ensure that each lesson addresses every student's learning style and ability
  • Motivated and energetic teacher with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff

Counselingexperience

Counselingexperience
Served as student mentor and counselor for students when academic problems and personal adjustments arose, meeting with guardians to reach solutions.

References

References
  • Mr. Kenny Bevan, Assistant Principal at Winter Springs High School-SCPS, 407-461-0623, Kbevanjr@aol.com
  • Dr. Tina Calderone, School Board member-SCPS, 407-509-2346, Tina_Calderone@scps.k12.fl.us
  • Ms. Deirdre Garnes, Director of Alternative program-SCPS, 407-320-0167, Deirdre_garnes@scps.k12.fl.us
  • Dr. Walt Griffin, Former Superintendent-SCPS, 407-366-0537, waltdavidgriffin@gmail.com
  • Mr. Paul Harshman, Principal at Endeavor School-SCPS, 407-432-2413, Paul_harshman@scps.k12.fl.us
  • Dr. Jordan Rodriguez, Principal at Seminole High School-SCPS, 407-467-3627, Jordan_rodriguez@scps.k12.fl.us
  • Mr. Jakob Jarzynka, Assistant Principal at Winter Springs High School-SCPS, 321-303-4265, Jakob_jarzynka@scps.k12.fl.us

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Network Support Specialist
Seminole County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Principal
Elevation High School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Education Technology Facilitator and Technology Coach (ETF)
SCPS
06.2018 - 08.2021
Technical Expert
APPLE INC.
10.2015 - 01.2022
Algebra 1 Teacher
SCPS, Eugene Gregory Memorial youth academy
07.2015 - 06.2018
Algebra 1 Teacher
SCPS, Greenwood Lakes Middle school
08.2014 - 06.2015
Algebra 1 Teacher / Math Coach
Lake Nona Middle School, Orlando, Fl
08.2012 - 06.2014
Dear Born Electronics, Orlando, FL
08.2009 - 05.2013
TECHNICAL SUPPORT IOS / OSX / WINDOWS
MICROMAX GROUP- Ormond Beach, FL
08.2007 - 06.2009
University of Central Florida
Master's from Educational Administration
Helwan University - Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Science from Music Education
  • 2020 SCPS Alternative ED. Teacher of the year
  • Florida Department of Education: Music K-12, Math 6-12, Educational Leadership
  • Apple Inc. Technical Expert
  • Apple Inc. Genius Bar
  • Apple Inc. Customer service
  • Behavioral Interventions Training, 2017
  • Child Abuse Training, 2016
  • PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act), 2016
  • Certificate of Completion of ESOL Essentials
  • Carnegie learning OCPS
MINA RAKY