Serena Rahahleh
Mokena,IL
Summary
Second-year 4th-grade elementary educator with experience in supportive classroom management skills and positive family communication. Active collaborator with colleagues in the building and in the district when it comes to designing equitable education for all kinds of learners. A strong believer in "in order to change the world, we must first learn all about it."
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Sward School
Oak Lawn, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Creating a safe, comfortable, and flexible learning environment for all students.
- Collaborating with colleagues to adapt instruction and assessment that meet all diverse learners' needs.
- Continued participation in workshops that help design curriculum-supportive resources, such as pacing guides, and grading rubrics.
- Supportive and positive, responsive communication with guardians of students.
- Establishing clubs during school that promote student interests.
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
Orland Park, IL
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to enhance understanding of subject material.
- Offered support and strategies for students with learning disabilities to achieve academic success.
- Monitored and recorded students' progress, providing detailed reports to parents and teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Dual Endorsements (EL And LBS1)
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Skills
- Diverse learner strategies
- Collaborative learning through colleagues and students
Affiliations
- Project Manager for "Doorstep Donation". This was a nonprofit organization that my siblings and I had created back in 2023-2024 in partnership with the African Library Project. We have donated over 2,800 books to South Africa, Kenya, and Uganda.
- Currently, I am organizing a book drive in partnership with the African Library project, but this time it is with all of the 4th graders at the school I am employed at. I believe encouraging philanthropy to young students will promote them to visibly see the difference they can make in the world. One book at a time.
- Representative for PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports - I am the 4th grade representative of this framework and I help create positive practices that students can implement socially and emotionally
- Math Leadership Representative for the 4th Grade Team- I attend district led meetings that focus on navigating a new math curriculum by learning about different components it has to offer such as: its narratives, quizzes, tests, family support resources, adaptation packs, etc.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Professional
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Latin Honors Cum Laude for Bachelors of Arts in Urban Elementary Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Certification
- Elementary Education Certified
- Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Certified
- English as a Second Language Certified
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Sward School
08.2023 - Current
Math and Reading Tutor
Kumon Learning Center
02.2021 - 08.2022
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in Dual Endorsements (EL And LBS1)
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
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