Sumaia Fakih
Claremont,CA
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with 7 years of experience working with a diverse student population.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Para Educator
Swing Education
San Bernardino
09.2022 - Current
- Primarily responsible for one child that required one-on-one care
- Works with students individually and in groups to promote full academic functioning
- Assisting children on and off the bus, following strict safety standards with handicap accessible school buses
- Maintained a positive learning environment by implementing behavioral strategies
- Teaches students to advocate for themselves as they moved toward academic, social, and life goals
- Adhered to lesson plans and curriculum left by the regular instructor
- Closely monitored students in the classroom to make sure they stayed on task at all times and completed the required work before they left for the day
- Wrote detailed notes for the regular instructor to inform them of any behavior-related issues (both positive and/or negative), what assignments were completed, who was absent, and what lesson objectives were achieved.
ESL Teacher
Study World Corporation
Claremont
07.2022 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student
- Taught ESL classes to over 100 European and Central Asian students of multiple cultural backgrounds in an engaging classroom environment
- Developed classroom management, lesson planning, and oral examinations
- Worked with a diverse group of students ranging from ages 11 to 19 years old
- Prepared extra-curricular activities that permitted students to embrace American culture.
Private Tutor
Cedar Tree Tutoring
09.2019 - Current
- Composed and produced my own teaching material
- Customized tutoring and instructional approaches to meet the needs of diverse client populations
- Tutored in all academic subject areas and guided students in test-taking strategies, note-taking, prioritizing assignments and studying for exams.
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Cerritos College
Cerritos
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught Freshman and Sophomore-level Political Science courses in International Relations, American Government, and Middle Eastern Studies
- Wrote course materials such as syllabi and class assignments
- Planned, evaluated, and revised course content and course materials
- Fostered student's commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
Claremont
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided instructions to individual or small groups of students in a variety of subjects including but not limited to: Beginning Reading, Academic Reading, Advanced Reading, Sylvan Math Essentials, Study Skills, Academic Writing, and Homework Help
- Prepared lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to student's needs and goals
- Assessed student's progress throughout tutoring sessions
- Organized tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning
- Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students
- Made recommendations concerning improvements of programs and services to our Tutoring Services Coordinator
- Performed data collection, documentation and analysis to ensure accurate and timely development of tutoring reports; and submitted weekly reports to Tutoring Services Coordinator
- Follow established guidelines to communicate workplace information to tutors.
Home School Tutor
Firefly Tutors
Anaheim
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Tutored K-12 students in math, English, social studies, and science with a 100% subsequent pass rate
- Provided students with weekly progress notes, setting learning objectives and tracking their improvements
- Met and collaborated with student's parents to set realistic learning goals.
After School Teacher
YoumeCan Education Center
Chino Hills
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided homework assistance to students individually in grades K-12
- Designed and developed individualized tutoring strategies for student skill levels.
Behavior Specialist/ Caregiver
California Respite Care
Los Angeles
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Teach clients anger management skills, relaxation skills, emotional coping skills, and functional living skills
- Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of activities
- Dressed children and changed diapers
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
- Maintained a safe play environment
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits
- Organized and participated in recreational activities and outings such as games and field trips
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Performer
UC Riverside
Riverside
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed skits for incoming freshmen at Highlander orientation that portrayed typical college experiences and gave information to students on the different on-campus resources that are available to students.
Tutor
Academic Advantage
Montclair
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Administered assessment tests and showed students and parents alternatives to better assess a pupil's progress using the state's ELAS.
Education
M.A. in International Studies -
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA12.2021
Bachelor's in Political Science -
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA12.2019
Associate's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Citrus College
Glendora, CA08.2016
Skills
- Learning Technology
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring
- Writing Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Childcare
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Typing
- Powerpoint
- Filing
- Organizational Skills
- Communications
- Instructional Design
- Math
- Mentoring
- Research
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Creative Writing
- Employee Orientation
- Proofreading
- Autism Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Customer service
- Data collection
- Experience with children
- Classroom experience
- SAS
- Higher education teaching
- Speech therapy
- Special education
- Experience working with students
- Statistical software
- Analysis skills
- Documentation review
- Data Analysis
- English
- Adult education
- Nannying
- Toddler care
- Early childhood education
- Preschool experience
- Statistics
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Literacy education
- Childhood development
- Maths
- Communication skills
- Google Docs
Certification
- 120H TEFL Certificate, 08/01/18, Present
- Emergency 30-day Substitute Teaching Permit, 9/1/24-9/1/25
- Introduction to Data Analytics, 06/01/23, Present
- Full Online Certification for Canvas, August 2024-Present, Trained at identifying federal laws regarding online education, Proficient at creating measurable unit level objectives based on student learning objectives., Adept at identifying and eliminating barriers to online learning, Proficient at applying the "Universal Design for Learning" (UDL) to make online content accessible for students of all abilities, Proficient at identifying and using online tools for enhancing instructor-initiated interaction., Proficient at identifying and using online tools for enhancing student-initiated interaction.
- CPR Certification 6/2024-6/2026
- First Aid Certification 6/2024-6/2026
- Driver's License
Assessments
Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 08/01/21
Accomplishments
Received a Certificate of Teaching Excellence as part of my contributions as a Teaching Assistant in Cerritos College's Political Science Department
Timeline
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Cerritos College
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher/Para Educator
Swing Education
09.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher
Study World Corporation
07.2022 - Current
Teacher
Sylvan Learning Center
06.2021 - 01.2024
After School Teacher
YoumeCan Education Center
01.2020 - 03.2020
Home School Tutor
Firefly Tutors
10.2019 - 01.2024
Private Tutor
Cedar Tree Tutoring
09.2019 - Current
Behavior Specialist/ Caregiver
California Respite Care
09.2019 - 03.2020
Performer
UC Riverside
06.2017 - 08.2017
Tutor
Academic Advantage
11.2013 - 03.2014
M.A. in International Studies -
Claremont Graduate University
Bachelor's in Political Science -
UC Riverside
Associate's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Citrus College