Ruqaiyah Tohfafarosh
8 Bryn Mawr Ct, Kendall Park
Summary
Motivated high school student preparing for a future in education and mentorship, with experience in teaching, coaching, and leadership. Skilled at creating safe and supportive environments, mentoring children and peers, and fostering academic and personal growth. Experienced in instruction, teamwork, and safety oversight.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Dawoodi Bohra Al Masjid Al Zainee Anjuman-e-Burhani
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Supported fundraising activities by promoting events and managing donations.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours and contributions for reporting purposes.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Tutor
Dawoodi Bohra Al Masjid Al Zainee Anjuman-e-Burhani
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Attended weekly religious classes, developing in-depth knowledge of Quranic studies, Arabic reading, and Islamic teachings.
- Assisted younger students in reading, memorizing, and understanding the Quran, providing individualized guidance to support their learning.
- Helped design lesson activities, quizzes, and recitation exercises to reinforce comprehension and engagement.
- Fostered a positive and respectful learning environment, modeling leadership, patience, and effective communication.
- Coordinated with teachers and volunteers to organize community learning events and mentoring programs.
- Implemented engaging teaching methods to foster a positive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with parents and educators to provide feedback on student performance and development.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
Monmouth Junction, NJ06-2028
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
Monmouth Junction, NJ04-2028
Skills
Teaching & Mentoring-Instruction & coaching for children and peers, lesson planning and curriculum support, academic guidance and tutoring
Leadership & Teamwork-Leading groups in Boy Scouts and extracurricular activities, mentoring younger students in Quran and religious programs, collaboration in school clubs and sports teams
Communication & Interpersonal- Active listening and clear verbal communication, conflict resolution and positive reinforcement, parent/student interaction and feedback
Organizational & Time Management-Planning events, meetings, and activities,balancing school, volunteer work, athletics, and personal projects,tracking student progress and maintaining records
Accomplishments
- Led a group of 25 scouts, organizing activities, meetings, and community service projects.
- Mentored younger scouts and supported troop leadership in event planning.
Boy Scouts of America — Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Awarded 3rd place in a regional Quran recitation competition, demonstrating excellence in memorization and recitation skills.
Languages
Hindi
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Limited Working
Arabic
Elementary
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Core Skills: Teaching & Mentoring, Instruction & Coaching, Leadership & Teamwork, Communication & Active Listening, Time Management & Reliability
Interests: Teaching, Reading, Athletic Performance, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Track, Debating, Writing
Timeline
Volunteer
Dawoodi Bohra Al Masjid Al Zainee Anjuman-e-Burhani
09.2023 - 06.2025
Tutor
Dawoodi Bohra Al Masjid Al Zainee Anjuman-e-Burhani
01.2023 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School
High School Diploma -
South Brunswick High School