Education
JUNE 2020 – PRESENT
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Pursuing my Mater of Education in Instruction and Curriculum (4.0 GPA)
JUNE 2020 – JUNE 2021
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed my teaching certification for secondary education in Biology and Psychology. Completed many graduate level courses including Development and Needs of Students, Facilitating School Environments, Foundations of Special Education and Technology Integration for Secondary Teachers (4.0 GPA)
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
Entered with Maize and Blue Scholarship. Completed courses in Biology, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and Organic Chemistry with many upper-level courses such as Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, and Microbiology with their respective lab requirements. Completed many upper-level Psychology courses including Physiological Psychology, Life-Span Development, and Health Psychology.
AUGUST 2010 – MAY 2014
HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA, INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, MICHIGAN
Received internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma with Higher Level credits in Biology, History, and Literature. Selected to display art pieces in the annual International Academy Art exhibition.
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Pursuing my Mater of Education in Instruction and Curriculum (4.0 GPA)
JUNE 2020 – JUNE 2021
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE, GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Completed my teaching certification for secondary education in Biology and Psychology. Completed many graduate level courses including Development and Needs of Students, Facilitating School Environments, Foundations of Special Education and Technology Integration for Secondary Teachers (4.0 GPA)
SEPTEMBER 2014 – JUNE 2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
Entered with Maize and Blue Scholarship. Completed courses in Biology, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics and Organic Chemistry with many upper-level courses such as Anatomy & Physiology, Genetics, and Microbiology with their respective lab requirements. Completed many upper-level Psychology courses including Physiological Psychology, Life-Span Development, and Health Psychology.
AUGUST 2010 – MAY 2014
HIGH SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA, INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, MICHIGAN
Received internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma with Higher Level credits in Biology, History, and Literature. Selected to display art pieces in the annual International Academy Art exhibition.
Teaching Experience
JANUARY 2021 – MAY 2021
STUDENT TEACHER, CITY HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL (IB SCHOOL), GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI
Student teaching an 8th grade and 12th grade IB Biology classroom with Ms. Jennifer Lovell and Mr. Jeff Boggs. Gained experience student teaching in a virtual, hybrid and in-class setting at City, which is ranked the #1 school in Michigan. Have extensive experience working with technology to facilitate student engagement in a virtual setting through integrating educational platforms such as Jamboard, EdPuzzle, Google Classroom, Kahoot, etc.
AUGUST 2020 – DECEMBER 2021
TEACHER ASSISTANT, CITY HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL (IB SCHOOL), GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI
Assistant Teaching an 8th grade IB biology classroom virtually with Ms. Jennifer Lovell. Have extensive experience working with technology to facilitate student engagement in a virtual setting through integrating educational platforms.
AUGUST 2019 – JUNE 2020
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER, ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GRAND RAPIDS, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Full-time lead teacher at a local private school. Duties include creating lesson plans, teaching a variety of diverse material, conducting activities and managing a full classroom of 10, four-year old students. Work with students on an individual level to enhance the skills of advanced students and those who require extra attention to reach their goals, and in groups helping them gain confidence and socialize comfortably.
JUNE 2015 – JULY 2019
4TH GRADE -8TH GRADE TUTOR, SELF-EMPLOYED, DEARBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT, WALLED LAKE, MI
Individually tutor elementary and middle school students in Math, Language Arts, and Reading which has consistently resulted in improved grades for students.
MARCH 2015 – MAY 2015
TEACHER’S AIDE, MAYA SCHOOL, DEARBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Guided students from a local, private, elementary school in the classroom. Helped students with classwork and led group activities.
AUGUST 2014 – JUNE 2015
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, AHLEBAITH ASSOCIATION OF METRO DETROIT
Created lesson plans, designed hands-on activities, provided feedback to parents, and taught a class of twenty sixth-grade students for one school year, once a week.
STUDENT TEACHER, CITY HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL (IB SCHOOL), GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI
Student teaching an 8th grade and 12th grade IB Biology classroom with Ms. Jennifer Lovell and Mr. Jeff Boggs. Gained experience student teaching in a virtual, hybrid and in-class setting at City, which is ranked the #1 school in Michigan. Have extensive experience working with technology to facilitate student engagement in a virtual setting through integrating educational platforms such as Jamboard, EdPuzzle, Google Classroom, Kahoot, etc.
AUGUST 2020 – DECEMBER 2021
TEACHER ASSISTANT, CITY HIGH MIDDLE SCHOOL (IB SCHOOL), GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MI
Assistant Teaching an 8th grade IB biology classroom virtually with Ms. Jennifer Lovell. Have extensive experience working with technology to facilitate student engagement in a virtual setting through integrating educational platforms.
AUGUST 2019 – JUNE 2020
PRESCHOOL LEAD TEACHER, ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF GRAND RAPIDS, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Full-time lead teacher at a local private school. Duties include creating lesson plans, teaching a variety of diverse material, conducting activities and managing a full classroom of 10, four-year old students. Work with students on an individual level to enhance the skills of advanced students and those who require extra attention to reach their goals, and in groups helping them gain confidence and socialize comfortably.
JUNE 2015 – JULY 2019
4TH GRADE -8TH GRADE TUTOR, SELF-EMPLOYED, DEARBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT, WALLED LAKE, MI
Individually tutor elementary and middle school students in Math, Language Arts, and Reading which has consistently resulted in improved grades for students.
MARCH 2015 – MAY 2015
TEACHER’S AIDE, MAYA SCHOOL, DEARBORN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Guided students from a local, private, elementary school in the classroom. Helped students with classwork and led group activities.
AUGUST 2014 – JUNE 2015
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER, AHLEBAITH ASSOCIATION OF METRO DETROIT
Created lesson plans, designed hands-on activities, provided feedback to parents, and taught a class of twenty sixth-grade students for one school year, once a week.
Certificates
JULY 2021 - PRESENT
GOOGLE TEACHER CERTIFICATION, GOOGLE
Completing the Google Teacher Certification to familiarize myself with the teaching technology that is available, and learn how to use these resources in the most effective way for teaching.
JULY 2020 - AUGUST 2020
ISLAMIC TECHER TRAINING PROGRAM, RISALAT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE & AL-KISA FOUNDATION
Completed the intensive 6-week online course which helped me review my foundations to ensure that I can serve as a role model for Muslim students. I was introduced to the importance of weaving the standard curriculum with Islamic concepts and examples, to allow Muslim students to become confident, successful and well-rounded individuals.
GOOGLE TEACHER CERTIFICATION, GOOGLE
Completing the Google Teacher Certification to familiarize myself with the teaching technology that is available, and learn how to use these resources in the most effective way for teaching.
JULY 2020 - AUGUST 2020
ISLAMIC TECHER TRAINING PROGRAM, RISALAT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE & AL-KISA FOUNDATION
Completed the intensive 6-week online course which helped me review my foundations to ensure that I can serve as a role model for Muslim students. I was introduced to the importance of weaving the standard curriculum with Islamic concepts and examples, to allow Muslim students to become confident, successful and well-rounded individuals.
Research Experience
JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2018
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Worked on social psychology research under the guidance of Professor Pam McAuslan. Research was regarding the prevalence of drugs, violence, and other profanity in current pop culture through collecting, coding, and analyzing correlational data from songs.
JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2018
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Worked on social psychology research under the guidance of Professor Harmony Reppond. Research was regarding food security among University of Michigan – Dearborn students. Skills learned include using SPSS and creating surveys with a focus on language used in questionnaires.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Worked on social psychology research under the guidance of Professor Pam McAuslan. Research was regarding the prevalence of drugs, violence, and other profanity in current pop culture through collecting, coding, and analyzing correlational data from songs.
JANUARY 2018 – JUNE 2018
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN - DEARBORN
Worked on social psychology research under the guidance of Professor Harmony Reppond. Research was regarding food security among University of Michigan – Dearborn students. Skills learned include using SPSS and creating surveys with a focus on language used in questionnaires.
Other Experience
MAY 2019 – JULY 2019
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SCRIBE, SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPITAL, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
APRIL 2017 – APRIL 2018
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SCRIBE, PHYSASSIST, BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, DEARBORN, MI
MARCH 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
PHARMACY VOLUNTEER, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL PHARMACY, DEARBORN, MI
FEBRUARY 2017 – MARCH 2017
NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) VOLUNTEER, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SCRIBE, SPECTRUM HEALTH HOSPITAL, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
APRIL 2017 – APRIL 2018
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MEDICAL SCRIBE, PHYSASSIST, BEAUMONT HOSPITAL, DEARBORN, MI
MARCH 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017
PHARMACY VOLUNTEER, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL PHARMACY, DEARBORN, MI
FEBRUARY 2017 – MARCH 2017
NEWBORN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (NICU) VOLUNTEER, HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, DETROIT, MI
Activities
SEPTEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEARBORN
JANUARTY 2015 – JANUARY 2018
STUDENTS FOR ISLAMIC AWARENESS, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEARBORN
ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEARBORN
JANUARTY 2015 – JANUARY 2018
STUDENTS FOR ISLAMIC AWARENESS, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEARBORN
Skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proficient in Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Jamboard, Pollev, Kahoot, Phet Labs, DiscoveryEd, etc.
• Proficient in SPSS software
• Biology lab experience including pipetting techniques, GC-MS, NMR, IR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
• Can fluently speak English, Urdu and Hindi
• Able to read and write Arabic
• Studied French language for four years
• Creative and Resourceful
• Organized and Detail-Oriented
• Acknowledged as caring, patient, and a good listener
• Proficient in Google Classroom, EdPuzzle, Jamboard, Pollev, Kahoot, Phet Labs, DiscoveryEd, etc.
• Proficient in SPSS software
• Biology lab experience including pipetting techniques, GC-MS, NMR, IR Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
• Can fluently speak English, Urdu and Hindi
• Able to read and write Arabic
• Studied French language for four years
• Creative and Resourceful
• Organized and Detail-Oriented
• Acknowledged as caring, patient, and a good listener