Shakela Absar
Woodside,NY
Summary
Passionate and positive team-player dedicated to fostering productive learning environments through empathy and adaptability. A vibrant communicator ready to make a difference in the lives of bright, young learners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Online English Tutor
From Home
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Taught basics of English language, alphabet, and phonetics to children from Egypt in Zoom classes.
- Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure use. Organized lesson plans and homework.
- Varied in teaching methods such as one-on-one, group work, presentations, constant review, and ongoing feedback.
- Engaged in role-play during classwork to prevent overwhelming students.
Student Volunteer (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked in team environments to maintain and promote city wide non-profit organizations for having all voices heard specifically for American youth.
- Contributed to group discussions and cultural activities to make abstract art more relevant in youth life
Volunteer (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Adapted efficiently in natural environment and ensuring its cleanliness.
- Developed collaborative working relationships.
- Gained knowledge about digging and watering soil in gardens, observing plant growth, identifying fragrances, recycling, and developing compost with food scraps for efficient and nutritious herb growth.
- Delivered services to NYC Community Fridges.
Summer Youth Employment (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept parents, administrators, and assistant principals informed with attendance records of summer school students.
- Made guardian phone calls, copies of classwork and homework, and distributed classroom materials and metro-cards.
- Translated English for Bengali native speakers.
- Other clerical work including data entry and filling documents.
Bridge Coach
College and Career Bridge for All (CCB4A)
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Advised NYC high school seniors on postsecondary planning, including college and career pathways.
- Supported students with financial aid (FAFSA/TAP), class registration, enrollment forms, and program applications (e.g. ASAP, SEEK).
- Collaborated with supervisor and other coaches to track student progress and resolve enrollment barriers.
- Provided individualized support via text, email, and 1:1 sessions to guide students through decisions and deadlines.
- Promoted college persistence by checking in and connecting students to campus resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences BA
Hunter College
New York, NY05-2028
High School Diploma -
William Cullen Bryant High School
Long Island City06-2024
Skills
- Patient
- Proactive
- Team Leader/Player
- Fast Learner
- Interpersonal Communicator
- Active Listener
- Friendly/Personable
Timeline
Bridge Coach
College and Career Bridge for All (CCB4A)
05.2025 - 09.2025
Online English Tutor
From Home
09.2023 - 11.2023
Summer Youth Employment (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2023 - 08.2023
Student Volunteer (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer (SYEP)
Global Kids
07.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Food Sciences BA
Hunter College
High School Diploma -
William Cullen Bryant High School
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