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Education
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Nesreen AL Muzayen

Student Retention Specialist
Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dear Dean of Instruction and High School Operations,

I am writing to express I interest in the Director of Pre-College Pathways position at Bates Technical College. I have over 10 years of experience in education administration, curriculum development, and student services, and I am passionate about providing high-quality and effective instruction and support for pre-college students and teachers. As a Director of Secondary Education in the past at Kennewick School District, I oversee the operation and management of 5 high schools and 3 alternative programs, serving over 15,000 students and 1,200 teachers. I am responsible for developing and implementing district-wide policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and accreditation with state and federal standards, managing a $20 million budget, and leading various initiatives to improve student achievement and teacher performance. Some of my accomplishments include:
Increasing the graduation rate from 62% to 89% in four years by implementing a comprehensive dropout prevention and intervention program, providing academic and career counseling, and expanding dual enrollment and advanced placement opportunities for students.
Developing and launching a CTE Teacher Training program in collaboration with local colleges and industry partners, providing professional development and certification for over 300 teachers in various CTE fields, such as health care, engineering, and business.
Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, higher education institutions, and employers, securing over $5 million in grants and donations, and creating multiple pathways and opportunities for students to pursue post-secondary education and careers. I believe that my skills and experience make me a strong candidate for the Director Pre-College Pathways position at Bates Technical College. I have a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in in political economy, as well as I am working on Washington State Principal Certificate and a CTE Director Endorsement. I am proficient in various educational software and platforms, such as Canvas, PowerSchool, and Google Classroom. I have excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, and I am committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students and staff.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Immigrant & Refugee Coordinator

Kennewick School District
05.2015 - 09.2023
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Set priorities and problem-solved workflow issues to maintain rapport with customers and managers.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help students who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty. Whether they are refugees, internally displaced people or migrants.
  • Stablish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom they are responsible. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  •  Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.

School Principal

ICTC
05.2018 - 01.2022
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
  • Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
  • Researched and wrote proposals for educational grants.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment.
  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers

Development Therapy Teacher

Kennewick School District
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Project Manager

UNICEF
01.2000 - 05.2003
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
  • Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration

Concordia University
Portland, OR
08.2019

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Al Neelain University
Sudan
07.2002

Skills

  • School Administration
  • Policy and Procedure Modification
  • Program Evaluation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Budget Creation
  • Financial Leadership
  • Goal Planning
  • Student Discipline
  • Team Bonding

Timeline

School Principal

ICTC
05.2018 - 01.2022

Immigrant & Refugee Coordinator

Kennewick School District
05.2015 - 09.2023

Development Therapy Teacher

Kennewick School District
09.2013 - 03.2015

Project Manager

UNICEF
01.2000 - 05.2003

Master of Science - Education Administration

Concordia University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Columbia Basin College

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

Al Neelain University
Nesreen AL MuzayenStudent Retention Specialist