Mina Samaan
Cedar Grove,NJ
Summary
Education Leader with 10+ years of experience in student recruitment and program coordination. Expertise in data-driven decision-making and event planning. Proven track record in enhancing academic excellence and diversity through strategic admissions initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher (grades 5-7)
Orange Board of Education
Orange, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with administrators and families to enhance student success through effective communication.
- Provide ESL support in Math and ELA classrooms for grades five to seven.
- Collaborate with content-area teachers to scaffold instruction for multilingual learners.
- Adapt instructional materials aligned with WIDA standards and language goals.
- Track student progress and communicated insights to families and staff.
Teacher Assistant
LCCS
Jersey City, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted lead teachers with instruction, classroom management, and assessments.
- Substituted across K–12 classes and facilitated lunch and recess duties.
- Conducted student evaluations and delivered feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Ensured student safety and supervision during lunch and recess periods.
Intervention Head Instructor
The Tutoring Center
Orange, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed team operations, managed performance evaluations, and presented progress reports to stakeholders.
- Oversaw curriculum alignment and coordinated reporting with school districts.
- Evaluated student academic progress and submitted comprehensive reports to districts.
- Managed classroom setup and ensured compliance with safety standards.
ESL Instructor
Uceda Institute
Paterson, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered adult ESL instruction through structured, level-based curriculum.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance functional communication and grammar proficiency.
- Promoted programs to prospective students and families, increasing enrollment through personalized outreach.
ESL Instructor
Geneva English School
Kearny, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Executed targeted outreach strategies to increase enrollment among prospective students and families.
- Delivered ESL instruction to school-age learners and adults in both small group and individualized formats.
- Collaborated with educators and families to enhance academic and linguistic development.
Education
Expected M. A. - Educational Leadership
Saint Elizabeth University
NJ05-2027
TEFL Certification -
Teacher Record
CA01.2020
Teach English Now! -
Arizona State University
AZ01.2020
Digital Marketing Basics -
Google
Google01.2020
Financial Trading & Investment -
Shaw Academy
UK01.2020
B.A. Equivalent - Secondary Education – English Instruction
Assiut University
Egypt01.2008
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Event coordination
- Staff training and performance evaluation
- Student engagement strategies
- Growth-oriented mindset
- Data-driven instruction
- Progress monitoring techniques
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Classroom, Canva, and Zoom
- Lesson differentiation
- WIDA standards
- Classroom management
- Patient and flexible approach
- Reliable and organized
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective collaboration skills
- Written and oral reporting
- Mentoring and training
- Academic intervention strategies
- Small group facilitation
Websites
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
ESL Teacher (grades 5-7)
Orange Board of Education
01.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
LCCS
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intervention Head Instructor
The Tutoring Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
ESL Instructor
Uceda Institute
01.2020 - 01.2021
ESL Instructor
Geneva English School
01.2017 - 01.2020
Expected M. A. - Educational Leadership
Saint Elizabeth University
TEFL Certification -
Teacher Record
Teach English Now! -
Arizona State University
Digital Marketing Basics -
Google
Financial Trading & Investment -
Shaw Academy
B.A. Equivalent - Secondary Education – English Instruction
Assiut University