Nafeesa Rahman
THE BRONX
Summary
Encouraging leader well-versed in interpersonal communication and NY State Board of Education standards. Proven track record of providing exceptional experience and service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Afterschool Academic Program Manager
Zone 126 At Long Island City High School
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with school administration, teachers, counselors, and day school Zone 126 staff to identify academic needs of the most vulnerable students.
- Build relationships with students and develop a meaningful rapport with the school community.
- Recruit and retain students and parents through various engagement and communication touchpoints.
- Design activities that are developmentally appropriate and adapt curricula to meet individual needs.
- Hire, observe, coach, and train afterschool staff (as needed) on how to motivate students, deliver a positive experience and create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and seen.
- Support the After School Program Director in providing holistic support to families, such as facilitating Parent & Students Workshops that support increasing study habits and academic progress.
- Assist the Zone 126 leadership team in utilizing best practices in data collection that will enhance telling the story of impact from the after school program.
- Work closely with the Data & Evaluation Manager to collect and utilize attendance and available academic performance results to measure outcomes and impact.
- Solicit and provide feedback from the school and Zone 126 leadership teams.
- Assist in planning and execution of all special events.
Administrative Assistant
Zone 126 In Long Island City High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained a welcoming environment upon entry (including greeting individuals, having them sign in, providing snacks and other student support items, etc.)
- Supported with data entry and collection of tracking of on-site Data Consent Forms.
- Supported with attendance initiatives such as attendance outreach and collaborated with the Attendance Success Coordinator to increase the number of students attending school.
- Supported Zone 126 Food Pantry by keeping track of and updating food items and collaborated with staff to make food bags for students in need.
- Promoted the Zone 126 culture by changing bulletin boards, and door decorations to create an environment where individuals know all the activities that are a part of the community school’s initiative at the school.
- Performed a wide variety of secretarial work, including typing and word processing, proofreading, filing, recording information, and processing and distribution of correspondence.
- Performed other clerical support duties and operated a variety of office equipment such as telephone, computer, printer, two-way radio, etc.
Academic Lead Teacher
Qur'an Academy For Young Scholars
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Lead ELA teacher, who taught and supported students in 3rd, 7th, and 8th grade, as per HMH curriculum and NYC state standards. Additionally, taught Social Studies to students in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grades as well.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding and promote positive reinforcement strategies.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity and critical thinking for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives and learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop an after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Prep For Secondary BA
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet Management
- Office Administration
- Process Optimization
- Relationship Building
- AP Course and Technological Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Records Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Writing Expertise
Certification
- New York State Teacher Initial Certification in English Language Arts Grades 7-12, Expected in 2026
- Avocademy - UX/UI Foundations
Timeline
Afterschool Academic Program Manager
Zone 126 At Long Island City High School
07.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Zone 126 In Long Island City High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Academic Lead Teacher
Qur'an Academy For Young Scholars
09.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Prep For Secondary BA
Hunter College of The City University of New York
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