Shazana Dawood
Naperville,IL
Summary
Experienced Sunday School Teacher with a background in volunteering. Proficient in lesson planning, student engagement, and religious education. Known for inspiring spiritual growth among children and youth. Successfully incorporates creative teaching methods into traditional instruction for impactful learning experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sunday School Teacher (Volunteer)
Islamic Center of Aurora
Aurora, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Utilized cooperative learning, discussions, group activities, and hands-on activities, such as having students perform plays and stories to enhance student engagement and comprehension
- Met individual needs with varying academic levels and learning disabilities by assessing educational status and personalizing the lesson plan
- Led extracurricular activities such as volleyball camp to foster students' interests outside the classroom setting
- Served as a role model by demonstrating strong leadership and encouraging students to step up and use ethical behavior
- Encouraged open dialogue and respectful discussions among students on various topics or current events of students' interests
- Earned recognition as the outstanding teacher of the week through positive feedback from students, guardians, and colleagues.
President of Youth Committee
Tamil Muslim Association of Greater Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Host and lead events such as women-only sports events, overnight discussions and games, and competitions
- Exemplify strong leadership by being a role model, encouraging questions, and open communication to promote collaboration and growth
- Collaborate with other mentors to plan team-building activities that foster a sense of belonging among the mentorship group
- Create timelines, schedules, and instructions for each event to enforce smooth execution from start to finish
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines, such as registration, food, set up, welcoming, and speaking.
Volunteer
Community Service
Naperville, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw registration processes for attendees, ensuring accurate data collection and timely communication.
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
Islamic Center of Naperville
Naperville, IL
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, helping them achieve academic and social goals while in a safe environment
- Assisted lead teacher in creating and implementing lesson plans for subjects such as English, Math, Social Emotional Learning, Gym, Activities, and Religion
- Managed activities, grading, and provided feedback to students
- Supervised students during recess, lunchtime, and field trips, assuring their safety at all times
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive classroom dynamics through understanding emotions
- Cultivated a supportive relationship with students by actively listening and addressing concerns
- Served as a role model for positive ethics and oversaw students' GAP club to raise funds for Palestine.
Summer School Lead Teacher
Islamic Center of Naperville
Naperville, IL
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided individual attention to students with special needs such as diabetes and severe allergies, ensuring academic and social success
- Adjusted accordingly to meet students' needs to create a positive environment
- Communicated with guardians regarding performance, behavior, and improvement areas through daily updates
- Implemented behavior management strategies through breathing exercises and understanding emotions to nurture a respectful environment
- Incorporated physical activity into the schedule to boost well-being and maintain attention
- Incorporated social-emotional learning and discussions into lessons to inspire self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and decision-making.
President of Student Council
Girls Student Council
Lombard, IL
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Fostered open communication channels across departments
- Managed logistics such as venue, vendors, meetings, decorations, setup, seating, and budget
- Created timelines and schedules for each event to guarantee smooth execution from start to finish
- Oversaw registration processes for attendees, verifying accurate data and timely communication
- Managed on-site staff during events, providing clear instructions and support throughout the event
- Sent out feedback forms to gather comments from participants and identify areas for improvement
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and the admin to affirm seamless execution of events.
Student Election Judge
Dupage County
Naperville, IL
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Helped set up polling booths and send in ballots for Presidential Elections
- Worked with a team to ensure that the Election process was administered fairly and in accordance with the law
- Oversaw the voting process
- Packed and secured election equipment.
Quran Teacher
Other
Naperville, IL
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Taught how to pronounce the Arabic alphabets, read the Quran (Islamic religious book), and memorize the Quran
Education
College Freshman in Occupational Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL09.2024
High school diploma -
College Prep School of America
Lombard, IL01.2024
Skills
- Events Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Management
- Data Collection
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Childcare
- Organizational Skills
- Math
- Mentoring
- Sports coaching
- Coaching
- Experience with children
- Passion for working with children
- Senior care
- Leadership
- Parent Communication
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Educational Activities
- Event Planning
- Individual and group lesson understanding
- Performance Coordination
Awards
Sunday School Teacher, 09/01/23, Highlighted as special teacher of the week
Certification
Sunday School Teacher Certification
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Summer School Teacher's Assistant
Islamic Center of Naperville
07.2024 - 08.2024
Summer School Lead Teacher
Islamic Center of Naperville
06.2024 - 06.2024
Student Election Judge
Dupage County
11.2022 - 12.2022
President of Student Council
Girls Student Council
06.2022 - 06.2024
Sunday School Teacher (Volunteer)
Islamic Center of Aurora
08.2021 - Current
President of Youth Committee
Tamil Muslim Association of Greater Chicago
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Community Service
01.2021 - Current
Quran Teacher
Other
08.2020 - 08.2021
Sunday School Teacher Certification
College Freshman in Occupational Therapy -
University of Illinois at Chicago
High school diploma -
College Prep School of America
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