Zeinab Omar
Fridley,MN
Summary
Dynamic ELL Teacher from Minneapolis Public School, excelled in elevating student conversational skills and literacy through innovative curriculum development and technology integration. Specialized in fostering student engagement and cultural sensitivity, achieving significant improvements in English proficiency. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, adept at cross-cultural communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELL Teacher
Minneapolis Public School
09.2024 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand understanding.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Angel Academy
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality over translated messages Developed policy alternatives for management review.
- Translated for customers in their native language Evaluated performance of individuals and projects.
- Ability to research, learn, and apply changes and variations in English language and Somali language.
- Ability to lead project work groups and successfully participate in project initiatives related to enhancing interpreter services
- Considerable knowledge of Somali language.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations. Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Luxton Community Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Monitored testing sites and regulation adherence.
- Coordinated with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
- Collected test materials after assessments.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
- Collected test materials after assessments.
- Stayed up to date on current assessment trends and laws. Assisted Program Managers in development, implementation, and evaluation of students' progress using various assessment tools.
- Trained new teaching staff on how to administer assessments across youth department.
- Formed action plans for growth/improvements.
- Analyzed testing data and identified problematic areas.
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL/2ND GRADE TEACHER
New Century School.
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Classroom Support: Work with colleagues in classroom and assist them in implementing new ideas and enhancing teacher's self-efficacy.
- Learning Facilitator: Host professional learning opportunity among staff members. Lead professional development for all staffs about ‘what it means to be culturally competent?'
- Established and enforced rules and procedures for classroom behavior and maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and resources for class activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
St Thomas University
Minneapolis, MN06.2018
Skills
- Writing instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Student Engagement
- Project-based learning
- Reading Comprehension
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Testing and grading
- Cross-cultural communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student assessment
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Licensed ELL K-12 MN
- TESOL Certificate.
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ELL Teacher
Minneapolis Public School
09.2024 - Current
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Angel Academy
03.2020 - 02.2023
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Luxton Community Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
LEADERSHIP COUNCIL/2ND GRADE TEACHER
New Century School.
07.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - Education
St Thomas University
- Licensed ELL K-12 MN
- TESOL Certificate.
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