Youssouf Ali
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
- Multi-talented teacher, community outreach coordinator, and educational assistant with 10+ years of experience of teaching, directing students and assisting teachers in various educational settings. Skilled at restating lesson information, tutoring, applying rules and working with struggling students. Team-minded when collaborating with teacher and implementing set lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Dedicated Educational Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. skilled tutor, record keeper and multitasker.
- Goal-oriented Educational Assistant, caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Saint Paul Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
- Partner with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Share important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Monitor student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Develop strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Increase parent involvement by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Participate in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing instances of bullying or discrimination promptly and effectively.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, address concerns, and develop strategies for academic success.
Language Facilitator
Lewiston Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assessments, and progress reports to ensure consistent tracking of growth and achievement.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences, providing updates on student progress and discussing areas for improvement.
- Utilized multimedia tools such as videos, audio recordings, and online resources to create engaging lesson content across multiple platforms.
- Translated website content from other languages to English.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
- Facilitated language immersion experiences, promoting cultural understanding and real-life application of language skills.
- Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Djibouti-American Community Empowerment Project
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Increased public awareness of local resources by organizing and promoting community events.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2005 - 12.2012
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME05.2019
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Elementary Education
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Multicultural Awareness
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teacher Support
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Saint Paul Public Schools
01.2021 - Current
Community Outreach Coordinator
Djibouti-American Community Empowerment Project
01.2018 - 12.2018
Language Facilitator
Lewiston Public Schools
11.2016 - 06.2019
Teacher
Department Of Education
09.2005 - 12.2012
MBA - Business Administration
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Southern Maine
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