Samia Ahmed
Folsom
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sacramento City Unified School District, excelling in classroom management and fostering student engagement. Skilled in differentiated instruction and relationship building, I effectively enhanced learning outcomes and promoted a growth mindset among diverse learners. Committed to continuous improvement and cultural sensitivity in education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sacramento City Unified School District
Sacramento, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
Folsom, CA
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Brandman University/UMASS Global
Irvine, CA08-2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Learner Studies
Ashford University
San Diego, CA10-2016
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student evaluations
- Student records management
Languages
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Teacher
Sacramento City Unified School District
08.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
OshKosh B'gosh
11.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Brandman University/UMASS Global
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Learner Studies
Ashford University