Samiha Sohail
Issaquah,Washington State
Summary
Current Issaquah High School student. Patient and collaborative tutor offering outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Fosters positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Study Zone, KCLS
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with 10+ students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
Volunteer
Islamic Relief, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Participated in five big projects, all involved with refugee help and relief
- Established organization of subject materials such as clothing, furniture, etc., in each project
- Assisted with coordination of each event while collaborating with several other volunteers to do so
- Raised over $10,000 along with 5-6 other volunteers for Pakistan Flooding Relief
Volunteer Services Officer
MAPS Youth
09.2021 - Current
- MAPS Youth 2022-2023: Youth Retreat Teen Lead (specialized in raising funds for annual MAPS Youth Retreat)
- MAPS Youth 2021-2022: Public Relations officer (specialized in raising social awareness of program)
- Assisted with 50+ specific events and programs, such as Masjid cleaning and sandwich making and distribution
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others, and advertise specific events to intended populations
- Maintained welcoming and organized group within community of 200+ students through icebreakers and bond-building activities
- Partook in several donations to increase funds to support program
Education
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School
Issaquah, WA06.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Punctuality
- Sentence Structure
- Creative and Formal Writing
- Attention to Detail
- Memorization Techniques
- Basic Mathematics Skills
- Establishing Learning Goals
- Confidence and Morale Building
- Organization and Legibility
- Academic Goals
- Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Helped oversee the planning of the yearly MAPS Youth Retreat
- Fundraised over $2,500 for the MAPS Youth Retreat
- Kept an organized and clean space for weekly activities with people of the Muslim community
- Became a go-to resource for elementary school math tutoring, especially in the 1st to 3rd grade range
- Organized a weeklong Alzheimer's Awareness program at Issaquah High School
Additional Information
Current appointed member of National Society of High School Scholars
Yearly participant in the MAPS Redmond Clothing Drive
Babysitter of several neighborhood families' younger children
Current leading member of Issaquah High School's Greenwood Orchestra as a committed violin player of 6+ years
Typing speed of 65 WPM
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Tutor
Study Zone, KCLS
01.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Islamic Relief, USA
06.2022 - Current
Volunteer Services Officer
MAPS Youth
09.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School
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