Mona Salah
Wilsonville
Summary
Dynamic educator with over thirty years of experience dedicated to mentoring, coaching, and counseling diverse community youth groups. Expertise in enhancing Islamic curriculum development, literacy initiatives, and cultural integration, while fostering solutions for real-world challenges through collaborative student engagement strategies. Proven ability to inspire motivation and creatively guide individuals toward undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities, significantly improving literacy skills, presentation fluency, and retention through innovative methodologies. Recognized for a deep understanding of individual strengths and the capacity to empower young adults pursue their academic journeys with confidence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Board Member
Wilsonville Muslim Community Center
Wilsonville, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented outreach programs for over 50 students aimed at fostering community involvement for Muslim high school and undergraduate students.
- Facilitated collaboration with board members to draft by-laws governing organizational policies for scalable growth plans.
- Developed strategic alliances with community organizations to expand service offerings and actively involve local high school Muslim student associations in outreach initiatives.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within community programs.
Executive Board Member
Wilsonville Muslim Community Center
Wilsonville, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented outreach programs aimed at fostering community involvement for over fifty Muslim high school and undergraduate students.
- Facilitated collaboration with board members to draft by-laws governing organizational policies for scalable growth plans.
- Developed strategic alliances with the District City of Wilsonville to expand service offerings and actively involve local high school Muslim student associations in outreach initiatives.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives within community programs.
Educator
Homeschool Coordinator
Wilsonville, OR
08.2004 - Current
- Facilitated a tailored student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience for students from Kindergarten to High School.
- Cultivated an Islamic-centric growth mindset to develop and implement differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners.
- Coached and Mentored robotics team of over 8 students, guiding members to achieve finalist status.
- Evaluated team performances and provided constructive feedback of over 200 participants as a Destination Imagination coach and judge.
- Spearheaded coordination of curriculum resources and instructional materials to create an engaging learning environment that encourages student critical thinking.
- Achieved student engagement through Friday khutbah speeches addressing significant social issues.
- Organized workshops for parents on educational techniques and resources available.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication to enhance student support.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to advocate best practices for students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles to develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accommodations were effectively implemented for students with IEPs.
Lead Project Manager
Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro
Hillsboro, OR
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded development and implementation of comprehensive legacy project plan, overseeing all phases from inception to completion.
- Defined library parameters to support American Muslim cultural development by selecting literature featuring protagonists and themes relevant to the community.
- Defined strategic goals for masjid space to optimize user capacity and enhance service delivery.
- Coordinated and managed communication efforts through 50+ daily calls with vendors, volunteers, and board members, fostering transparency within the community.
- Engineered comprehensive functional setup and structured library into distinct operational areas: circulation, acquisition, technical services, reference, and stacks.
- Reviewed and validated integrated library system and cataloging records, ensuring compliance with standards before facility opening.
- Documented workflows, vendor contracts, and budget updates with precision to provide clear insights to community leaders, board of trustees, and community members.
- Developed and implemented robust systems to enhance security and scalability in circulation user management and digital services.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for volunteers, including the establishment of an advisory board to uphold quality standards.
Culture Consultant
George Fox University
Newberg, OR
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Led comprehensive weekly training sessions engaging 20+ students, staff, and production crew to deepen awareness and appreciation of American Muslim narratives.
- Oversaw project progress, identified risks, and implemented co
- Identified and addressed any biases or barriers that hinder inclusivity.
- Designed and implemented feedback mechanisms that promote transparency and encourage constructive discussions among team members.
- Cultivated an inclusive environment by championing acceptance, respect, and belonging among team members.
- Directed efforts to foster a culture valuing curiosity, empowering students to seek new knowledge, develop skills, and embrace a growth mindset.
- Designed and implemented initiatives to acknowledge contributions, fostering a culture of safety and appreciation among contributors.
- Facilitated production that garnered consecutive standing ovations from diverse audiences, including both non-Muslim and Muslim communities.
Education
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MarylandMasters of Science - Business Marketing
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MDBachelor of Arts - English Language Humanities
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MDSkills
- Individualized Support for teen students
- Explore Academic Pathways towards Viable Careers
- Flexible and Supportive Structure
- Active listening offering structured guidance milestones
- Deep Understanding of diverse student backgrounds
- Expertise in undergraduate financial aid strategies
- Adaptability to students' needs with constructive feedback
- Developing contingency plans
- Analysis of educational engagement styles
- American-born Post Graduate with first-hand insights into current college systems
- Creating initiatives to increase college application interest
- In-depth understanding of American Muslim experiences in higher education
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Executive Board Member
Wilsonville Muslim Community Center
03.2022 - Current
Executive Board Member
Wilsonville Muslim Community Center
03.2022 - Current
Culture Consultant
George Fox University
02.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Project Manager
Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro
11.2021 - 01.2023
Educator
Homeschool Coordinator
08.2004 - Current
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
University of Maryland University College
Masters of Science - Business Marketing
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Humanities
University of Maryland, College Park