Sarah Arif Quraishy
Tucson,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Casa Alitas, excelling in bilingual communication and cultural competency. Adept at curriculum development and fostering diverse learner engagement, I leverage my proactive initiative and empathy to create impactful educational experiences. Committed to enhancing language acquisition and supporting community outreach initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator and Interpreter
Casa Alitas - Welcoming Migrant Families
03.2024 - Current
- Offered a safe harbor to asylum seekers by serving meals, distributing clothing, providing wellness support, assisting with travel plans for family reunification.
- Served as a translator at Tucson International Airport, providing security and understanding for migrant families, demonstrating compassion and welcoming support in their transition.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism during sensitive discussions and documents.
- Translated documents from English to Spanish and vice versa for various clients.
- Translated client documents between languages.
English Language Development (ELD) Teacher
Pistor Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented differentiated lesson plans for middle school ELD students, incorporating culturally relevant materials.
- Co-planned with teachers to utilize assessments and technology for monitoring progress and providing feedback.
- Designed engaging lesson plans tailored for diverse English language learners.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate ELD strategies into core subjects effectively.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance language acquisition skills among students.
- Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student performance and individual needs.
Special Collections Library
University of Arizona
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assist with digital asset creation, scan archival materials according to Special Collections' prescribed standards.
- Fulfill metadata fields as prescribed, maintain excellent organization of collection in progress, track completed work and work independently on long-term projects.
- Coordinate with event set-up, seating configurations, and preparing equipment when appropriate.
English Teacher Intern
European Union Immigration Participation and Integration Center
Tucson, Arizona
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided comprehensive English language instruction to a diverse group of immigrant students, fostering language acquisition.
- Implemented engaging teaching methods and customized curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners, resulting in measurable improvements in language skills and cultural integration.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning styles.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student comprehension.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop curriculum materials and resources.
- Organized extracurricular activities to promote language and cultural appreciation.
- Counseled students on how they can improve their proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary usage, pronunciation.
Intern
United Nations
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed a comprehensive English language curriculum for first-grade students, in collaboration with the United Nations.
- Conducted group meetings with participants from Spain to ensure cross-cultural collaboration and alignment of teaching strategies.
Babysitter
Neighborhood family
Tucson, Arizona
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Assisted a family with seven children, including three with autism, by supporting their personal needs, preparing meals, and providing daily care.
- Helped with schoolwork and social situations, ensuring individualized attention for each child's unique needs.
- Supervised children during playtime and homework sessions.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Organized engaging activities to promote learning and creativity.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring children's behavior closely.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
Education
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona05.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic
University of Arizona
Tucson05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Arizona
Tucson05.2024
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Team-oriented approach
- Patience and empathy
- Proactive initiative
- In-person sales expertise
- Verbal communication skills
- Customer service excellence
- Classroom experience
- Diverse learner engagement
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Data collection techniques
- Survey design proficiency
- Program evaluation methods
- Impact evaluation strategies
- Qualitative data analysis
- Quantitative data analysis skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Data visualization techniques
- Conversational comprehension abilities
- Urdu language proficiency
- Hindi language proficiency
- Advanced reading skills
- Speaking vocabulary development
- Spanish language skills
- Arabic (MSA) proficiency
- Bilingual communication capabilities
- Curriculum development expertise
- Cultural competency awareness
- Project management skills
- Educational technology integration
- Community outreach initiatives
- Team collaboration skills
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Extracurricular Activities
Humanity First, Yousuf Mosque Ahmadiyyat Volunteer, 2021-Current Ahmadi Muslims in Public Service (AMPS), 02/25-Current Imagine Arts Academy (Crayola Franchise), Art Program Instructor, 06/25 AZ Smile Photobooth, Photographer, Social Media Manager, 2024-2025 Middle School English Tutor, 2024-2025 Arabic Flagship, 2020-2024 Study Abroad, Spain, 09/23 Secretary, Pakistani Student Association, 2021-2023 Study Abroad, Jordan, 06/22 Study Abroad, Costa Rica, 06/21 Robotics, CRUSH 1011, Lead Photographer, 2017-2019
Timeline
English Language Development (ELD) Teacher
Pistor Middle School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Translator and Interpreter
Casa Alitas - Welcoming Migrant Families
03.2024 - Current
English Teacher Intern
European Union Immigration Participation and Integration Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
United Nations
01.2022 - 05.2022
Special Collections Library
University of Arizona
08.2021 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Neighborhood family
01.2016 - 01.2021
Master of Public Administration (MPA) -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Arabic
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Arizona