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Work History
Education
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Shemora Sheikh

Education Consultant
Durham,NC
Shemora Sheikh

Summary

Education Consultant meets project coordinator specializing in youth & adult programming as well as special needs with strong tech skills. Successfully manages complex projects from inception to completion. Strong focus on team collaboration. As a world traveler and community volunteer this talented professional has cultivated effective communication & interpersonal skills with a global world view.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Rites of Passage Institute

Curator of the Feminine Arts
06.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Annual Workshops: Moontracking, The Yoniverse, The Yoni Renewal, Kombucha Class, Kitchen Cosmetics
  • Workshops include 20-50 students.
  • Creative Digital Services: graphic designer, video editor, website development, creating posters & flyers
  • Women wellness instructor: bengkung belly-binding
    artist, henna artist, bellydanc instructor, doula services, nutritional counseling, herbalist

Hennaglyphics

Henna Artist/Lecturer
06.2010 - Current

Job overview

Provide Henna Services at:

  • Workshops, Lectures, Seminars, Exhibits, Book Signings
  • Museums, Galleries, Schools, Retreats, Camps, Hospitals, Festivals, Weddings, Private & Corporate Parties
  • Conducted workshops teaching basic to intermediate henna techniques to community members, promoting the art form and generating interest in the services offered.
  • Developed a portfolio showcasing various henna art styles and techniques, attracting new clients and expanding business opportunities.

Pink Moon BellyDance

Belly Dance Instructor & Director
01.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Teach weekly classes (youth & adult), private lessons, performances, circles, festivals, retreats, camps, private & corporate parties/events
  • Creating & Managing: Lesson Plans, Scheduling, Correspondence with students & organizations, Securing Space, Maintaining Equipment, Ordering Supplies, Contracts, Payments, Fundraising

Freelance

Graphic/Web Designer
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Created logos, labels, flyers, posters, websites, videos, newsletters, content creation for social media, managing social media accounts
  • Clients: Free Spirit Planet 2018, Krishna Jewelers 2018, Eagle Eye Transportation 2018, Jamario L. Beard, Tulsa, OK 2016, Living Pure International, Milwaukee, WI 2016, Wise Cat, Tulsa, OK 2015, Pure Food Coop, Tulsa, OK 2015, Superior Outdoor Service, Tulsa, OK 2015, Back 2 Basics Early Learning, Tulsa, OK 2015

Rites of Passage Learning Center

Day Care CEO/ Director
01.2013 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Educational programs for children (Newborn-School Age)
  • Lesson Plans, Meal Management, Hiring of teachers, Facilitate Accreditation Process

Peace Academy

Education Consultant & Kindergarten Teacher
01.2009 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Teacher training, classroom management, brain-based environments, building community in the classroom, collaborative learning, teaching empathy, sensitivity, & coexistence, integrating technology
  • Facilitate Accreditation Process

Blossom Childcare Center

Master Teacher
08.2010 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Activity planning, newsletters, infant/toddler learning

Day Schools Developmental Center

Master Teacher
03.2007 - 06.2009

Job overview

  • Activity planning, infant/toddler/school age learning
  • Multi-media production specialist: newsletters, bulletins, flyers, posters

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

Computer Technician Assistant
08.2003 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • IT support, database management
  • Managed 4 computer labs, Supervised students in the labs
  • Taught students graphic design and computer skills courses

Sister Clara School

Teacher
08.2000 - 06.2003

Job overview

  • Taught Language Arts, Health, Gym (Grades 6-9)
  • Facilitate Accreditation Process

Education

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
, Tulsa, OK

Photoshop Intermediate from Digital Media Development
09.2011

Tulsa Community College
, Tulsa, OK

Associates & Certificate of Mastery from Child Development/ Autism
06.2009

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
, Whitewater, WI

Bachelor of Science from Sociology, Secondary Ed, Race & Ethnic Studies
08.2002

University Overview

20 Education Credits

Skills

    Microsoft Office Suite

    Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Illustrator
  • Premier Pro
  • Drag & Drop Platforms

    Typesetting

    Event Coordination

    Interpersonal Skills

    Communication Skills

    Presentation Skills

    Content Creator/Manager for Social Media

Publications

  • Hennaglyphics: How to Henna, 2022, Art Textbook
  • Fatinah & The Gold Adornments, 2015, Urban Novel
  • Rites of Passage Meal Treasury, 2013, Cookbook
  • 1st Teacher, 2015, Education Video Series

Timeline

Graphic/Web Designer

Freelance
01.2015 - 01.2018

Day Care CEO/ Director

Rites of Passage Learning Center
01.2013 - 01.2016

Master Teacher

Blossom Childcare Center
08.2010 - 09.2011

Curator of the Feminine Arts

Rites of Passage Institute
06.2010 - Current

Henna Artist/Lecturer

Hennaglyphics
06.2010 - Current

Belly Dance Instructor & Director

Pink Moon BellyDance
01.2010 - Current

Education Consultant & Kindergarten Teacher

Peace Academy
01.2009 - 10.2013

Master Teacher

Day Schools Developmental Center
03.2007 - 06.2009

Computer Technician Assistant

Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
08.2003 - 06.2004

Teacher

Sister Clara School
08.2000 - 06.2003

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Photoshop Intermediate from Digital Media Development

Tulsa Community College

Associates & Certificate of Mastery from Child Development/ Autism

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Bachelor of Science from Sociology, Secondary Ed, Race & Ethnic Studies
Shemora SheikhEducation Consultant