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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Soccer, Chess, Traveling, Anime etc.
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Shams Sayed

Edison,NJ

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented individual with proven ability to effectively manage and motivate student learning. Collaborates with fellow professionals to promote stimulating learning environment. Offers strong organizational and project management skills. Looking to transfer skillset into corporate work environment- Seeking internships and job opportunities in the Legal and Political fields.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
- Current
  • Fill in for lead teachers from 1st-8th grades
  • Ensured class is running smoothly and students are doing the work the lead teacher assigned
  • Arranged for fill in activities that pertain to the student curriculum if the teacher did not have any assignments
  • Providing assistance to students with their assignments
  • Adapting to different teaching styles and grade levels
  • Collaborating with other teachers and staff members

Educational Programming and Resources Intern

CGHR
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducting research and providing support for the Forgotten Genocide Project
  • Developing a case study for inclusion in the Forgotten Genocides and newly launched Forgotten Atrocities Project
  • Focus on the Sabra and Shatila Massacre:
  • Utilizing multimedia resources, including the movie 'Waltz with Bashir'
  • Assisting in the update of the CGHR website with relevant content
  • Offering support to Prof Hinton and Prof Navarro in migrating and updating content for the CGHR website
  • Providing social media support for CGHR initiatives
  • Developing educational materials for the Sabra and Shatila Massacre case study
  • Uploading changes to the CGHR website and maintaining files of old content for archiving purposes
  • Updated content on the Forgotten Genocides and Atrocities webpage

Assistant Teacher

Stem Academy
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assisted teachers with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classrooms to foster a positive learning environment
  • Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents
  • Designed and implemented various stem related projects such as engineering and coding based activities
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs
  • Participated in workshops, training and conferences to improve educational skills
  • Did CPR, First Aid Training and fingerprints
  • Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
  • Technology Integration-Administered coding workshops and taught children to make games and projects through scratch.

Tutor

05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Taught students from John Adams Middle School during Pandemic
  • Helped with majorly core subjects and any other academic struggles.

Religious Tutor

11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assisted lead Islamic tutor Took lessons of children in the study of the Quran and Islamic history( online classes on zoom)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Politcal Science

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2027

High School Diploma -

John P. Stevens High School
Edison, NJ
06.2022

Skills

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, honed through various professional experiences Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely
  • Research: Strong research skills, demonstrated through academic projects and professional roles Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing information
  • Technology Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Comfortable using technology tools for efficient work processes
  • Education and Training: Experienced in teaching and conducting workshops with children Proven ability to engage and captivate audiences, adapting communication style for different age groups
  • Adaptability: Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new environments and tasks Flexibility in handling diverse responsibilities and challenges
  • Team Collaboration: Collaborative team player with experience working effectively in group settings Able to contribute positively to team dynamics and achieve common goals

Activities

Edison Democratic Party Volunteer, 2019, 2020, Collaborated with the Edison Democratic Party to engage in grassroots community outreach and promotion., Executed strategic door-to-door campaigns, distributing informative flyers, and articulating the party's goals and objectives to residents., Played a pivotal role in boosting voter awareness and participation, contributing to the overall success of the Democratic Party in the local elections., Enhanced communication skills by effectively conveying the party's platform and differentiating it from rival ideologies., Developed persuasive communication techniques to address concerns and highlight the party's strengths, contributing to increased voter support., Gained insights into local political dynamics, fostering a deeper understanding of community issues and concerns., Contributed to the electoral victory of the Democratic Party in the region, showcasing the ability to make a tangible impact through community engagement and advocacy., Acquired valuable experience in grassroots organizing, community relations, and campaign strategy, setting a foundation for future involvement in legal and political pursuits.

Soccer, Chess, Traveling, Anime etc.

Played Varsity Soccer in High School and continuing to keep active through club and intra mural soccer. Play chess to relax with a 1400 elo  on chess.com/ Also ran chess workshops in various school from k-5 level. Traveled to 7 countries including Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Thailand, U.K. and Germany. Like watching Anime to relax- favorite shows- One piece, Berserk, Ju Jitsu Kaisen etc.

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Full Professional
Arabic
Limited Working
Marathi
Limited Working

Timeline

Educational Programming and Resources Intern

CGHR
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Teacher

Stem Academy
10.2022 - 09.2023

Tutor

05.2020 - 12.2021

Religious Tutor

11.2019 - 03.2021

Substitute Teacher

ESS
- Current

Bachelor of Arts - Politcal Science

Rutgers University

High School Diploma -

John P. Stevens High School

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