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Education
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Sabrina Alam

Sabrina Alam

Open for employment
Paterson,NJ
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Summary

Dynamic assessment counselor and educator, specializing in young teens and mothers. With several years of experience in elementary education across a broad range of subjects. Seeking to utilize my background to take the next career step with a respected establishment. Champions curriculum objectives to drive excellence in education and guide students towards success in accomplishing academic and personal goals. Proficient in evaluating student performance and developing personalized educational plans to address academic challenges. Skilled in coordinating admissions processes, college applications, college essay writing, financial aid, and work-study applications, while providing comprehensive support for college readiness and tutoring. Committed to fostering positive relationships with students and parents to enhance academic success and social development. Proven success in leveraging differentiated learning techniques to lead students in surpassing performance benchmarks.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

5th Grade Teacher Science and Social Studies

Al- Hikmah Elementary School
Prospect Park, NJ
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Educating children in the classroom.
  • Meeting with students and parents to discuss education-related issues, and attending staff meetings.
  • Establishing a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
  • Giving and grading assignments, homework, and tests.
  • Helping students prepare for standardized testing.
  • Overseeing students during recess, lunch, testing, and other activities.
  • Talking to parents about their children's progress.
  • Student Admissions.
  • Helping with college essays/applications.
  • Provided instruction in core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
  • Meeting and working with other teachers and supervisors to discuss school policies.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
  • Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.

Rehabilitation Aide

St. Joseph Medical Center PT/OT Rehabilitation Dep
Paterson, NJ
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Perform routine, non-clinical patient care tasks, including updating patient files to track progress and individual needs.
  • Assess patients' cognitive awareness by inquiring about their current location and the date, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their mental state.
  • Foster a comfortable atmosphere by actively listening to patients, asking about their living conditions, emotional well-being, and addressing specific concerns to enhance the therapeutic experience.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatment plans.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities to improve their social skills.

Assessment Counselor

Turning Point Residential Rehabilitation
Paterson, NJ
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate.
  • Identify and recognize the presence of co-occurring disorders, whether they are medical or psychological in nature.
  • Assess the profound impact on various aspects of individuals' lives, including relationships, work, and overall well-being.
  • Provide a solid foundation of information derived from assessments, facilitating the development of tailored treatment plans.
  • Determine the necessity for further clinical assessment, ensuring a thorough understanding of each individual's unique needs for comprehensive care.
  • Assisting clients over the age of 18 with job or college applications, financial aid, and childcare.
  • Conducted one-on-one and group counseling to explain assessment tools, and reduce client anxiety.

Teacher

Tiny Star Learning Center
Clifton, NJ
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Work effectively with children of all ages, employing age-appropriate teaching methods, and ensuring comprehension based on the established lesson plans.
  • Maintain open and effective communication with parents and staff to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
  • Adapt teaching methods to suit each student's individual needs, recognizing and addressing diverse learning styles.
  • Assist students in understanding everyday tasks within the school environment, promoting independence, and confidence.
  • Cultivate a comfortable and inclusive classroom atmosphere that accommodates the diverse needs of all students.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
  • Establish and nurture positive relationships between parents, teachers, and students to enhance understanding and cooperation for a more enriching educational experience.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Dental Assistant

Smile Central Dental
Paterson, NJ
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Effectively communicated with young patients and their parents on a daily basis, fostering a welcoming and reassuring environment.
  • Experience working over the phone with patients, clients, and parents.
  • Implemented strong interpersonal skills to connect with children, easing any anxiety.
  • Communicate with the front desk and problem-solve with patients.
  • Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Liberal Studies, BA Psychology

William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
05-2023

Associate Degree - Liberal Arts, Early Childhood Education

Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ
12.2020

High school Diploma -

John.F.Kennedy High School, Paterson, NJ
06.2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Front desk operations
  • Call transferring
  • Experience working with all ages
  • Reliable and receptive
  • Project management
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathy and patience
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Student financial aid (state and federal)
  • Student records
  • Student admissions
  • Student assessment
  • College prep
  • High school, College applications
  • Student on-boarding
  • Student counseling
  • Student mentoring
  • Student advising
  • Tutoring
  • Career planning
  • Career advising
  • Interview prep
  • Ellucian
  • ClassDojo
  • Blackboard
  • Google Classroom
  • Microsoft
  • PowerPoint
  • Presentation
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Zoom
  • Slack
  • Miro
  • Notion
  • Teams
  • Google Docs
  • Google Meet

Certification

  • IS - Instructional Substitute
  • AED - Children, Infants, and Adults
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • CPR - Children, Infants, and Adults
  • Diversity Inclusion Belonging for Students
  • First Aid- Children, Infants, and Adults

Languages

Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Elementary
Urdu
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
English
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Girls with Pearl
  • September 2015 - June 2016
  • Student Leadership
  • September 2014 - June 2016, Board member
  • Girls Club
  • September 2015 - June 2016
  • AESNJ
  • September 2016 - November 2020
  • WOCSI (Women Of Change Success and Inspiration)
  • May 2018 - November 2020
  • The Psychology Club
  • September 2022 - July 2023, Secretary
  • Her Campus WPUNJ
  • September 2022 - July 2023, Secretary
  • First Generation Pioneers
  • January 2023 - July 2023, Secretary
  • William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ - Student Mentor Program

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k matchPersonal development programs

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Extracurricular Activities

  • Student Mentor Program Volunteer/ Student mentor for incoming Freshman Students William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, 12/01/22, 05/30/23
  • Student Services/ Volunteer/ William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ, 12/01/2022, 05/2023
  • Day Care Center Volunteer/Intern Child Care Worker, Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ, 01/01/19, 05/31/19
  • Student Volunteer, John F Kennedy High School (Compete For Life) After School Program, Paterson, NJ, 10/01/15, 05/31/16

Awards

Supporting women (Complete for Life) Girls Club, 05/01/16

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