Rahimah Abdus-Sabur
Bronx
Summary
Early childhood education professional with history of creating and implementing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational milestones through adaptive teaching methods. Demonstrates reliability and flexibility to meet changing classroom needs while maintaining strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academies
08.2022 - Current
- Monitor student academic progress with iReady, running records, and antidotal notes, which help facilitate my instruction.
- Taught small-group reading lessons for English Language Arts and guided reading blocks.
- Responsible for developing and creating social studies and science lessons for the kindergarten grade band.
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academies
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed units of studies and lesson plan with Pre-K for All Interdisciplinary curriculum.
- Coordinated daily classroom activities for virtual and hybrid students to ensure academic learning in math, language arts, science, social studies, and fine arts.
- Incorporated and utilized Google educational suit, Blackboard, Nearpod, and Zoom virtual platform to support and facilitated my academic instruction.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Hamilton Madison House
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and created units of study utilizing a Creative Curriculum for preschool and pre-kindergarten students.
- Trained and implemented Early-Childhood Environmental Rating Scale [ECERS] assessment.
- Facilitate daily academic activities for the whole group and small instruction to meet the students' physical, emotional, and social skills.
- Organize monthly outreach with family engagement.
Lead Teacher
The Children’s Aid Society: Drew Hamilton Learning Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Implemented and facilitated Tools of the Mind Curriculum for 3 & 4 years old preschoolers
- Provided guidance and direction to assistant teachers
- Evaluated each student’s academic and social goals through progress reports and assessments
- Administered formal and informal assessment tools by using Brigance and Teaching Strategies Gold
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children’s progress and needs
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
The Children’s Aid Society: Drew Hamilton Learning Center
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Assisted lead teacher in facilitating daily academic activities for students to meet their physical, emotional, and social skills.
- Created individual student portfolios and kept classroom bulletin boards and door decor up-to-date based on the current curriculum theme.
- Maintained accurate records of classroom attendance, meal count, and accident reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lehman College
Bronx, NY01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies: Education and History
New York University
New York, NY01.2014
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY06.2008
Teacher’s Assistant Certificate - undefined
City College
New York, NY01.2002
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Classroom organization
- Technology integration
- Documentation and record keeping
- Creative teaching strategies
- Special needs support
Certification
New York State Teaching Assistant Certified Level III, Effective July 2023
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academies
08.2022 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
East Harlem Scholars Academies
08.2020 - 06.2022
Preschool Lead Teacher
Hamilton Madison House
10.2016 - 06.2019
Lead Teacher
The Children’s Aid Society: Drew Hamilton Learning Center
10.2015 - 09.2016
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
The Children’s Aid Society: Drew Hamilton Learning Center
08.2013 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Professional Studies: Education and History
New York University
Associate of Arts - Childhood Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Teacher’s Assistant Certificate - undefined
City College
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology
Lehman College