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    Shazia Latif is an experienced educator seeking a teaching position. She has over 5 years of experience teaching various subjects like Islamic studies, social studies, English, and math to grades 3-6. She holds a teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton and a BA in political science from University of Michigan. Her professional goals include innovating project-based learning and encouraging lifelong learning in her students.

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    Shazia Latif is an experienced educator seeking a teaching position. She has over 5 years of experience teaching various subjects like Islamic studies, social studies, English, and math to grades 3-6. She holds a teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton and a BA in political science from University of Michigan. Her professional goals include innovating project-based learning and encouraging lifelong learning in her students.

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    ​SHAZIA S.

    LATIF
    248.835.4443 • [email protected]

    PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES

    As an experienced educator, I bring my enthusiasm and passion to my classroom every day. My goal is to innovate the way my
    students approach the classroom through project-based learning. Bringing purpose and meaning to their education will
    encourage my students to become lifelong learners.

    EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS

    California State University, Fullerton​ - Multiple-Subject Education Credential, Completed May 2015
    Margaret Ann Cooper Teaching Scholarship Recipient, 2014

    RICA​ – Completed June 2015

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor​ – Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, awarded December 2010

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

    New Horizon – Irvine, California, ​Religious Studies Teacher


    September 2018 – Present

    New Horizon – Irvine, California, ​Homeroom teacher/ Religious Studies Teacher


    September 2015 – June 2018

    Homeroom / Islamic Studies ​(Sept. 2017 – Present)


    ▪ Negotiate classroom management using positive reinforcement, efficient routines and student input to foster
    effective classrooms
    ▪ Facilitate inquiry-based instruction to promote critical thinking; support multiple modalities using visual, auditory
    and kinesthetic instructional strategies
    ▪ Create and implement innovative and engaging lesson plans and activities, increasing student motivation and
    learning
    ▪ Adopt distinctive teaching methodologies, document all lessons, organize healthy group discussion
    ▪ Provide informative presentations to students regarding different areas of studies and ensure all students fully
    comprehend all aspects of the curriculum
    ▪ Develop team-building activities that enhance student motivation and teamwork; mentor troubled students
    ▪ Teach third grade homeroom subjects – social studies, English, math
    ▪ Teach Islamic studies for third and fourth grades
    ▪ Established open-door policy, improving communication and trust with students and parents
    ▪ Organized school performances presenting school-wide goals
    ▪ Develop team-building activities among staff to keep morale high and foster positive work-life environment

    Homeroom​ – Grade 3 (Sept. 2015 – June 2018)

    College Park Elementary School – Irvine, California, ​Student Teacher


    September 2014 – May 2015

    Combination Classroom​ – Grades 1 & 2


    ▪ Negotiated positive classroom management techniques to foster effective learning and promote critical thinking
    ▪ Maintain regular communication with families to encourage universal support
    ▪ Support multiple modalities using visual, auditory and kinesthetic instructional strategies
    ▪ Compose lessons accessible for a variety of learners, including exceptional learners and English language
    learners, using universal design and differentiated instruction

    Newcomer Classroom – ​Grades 4, 5, 6


    ▪ Supported students of various backgrounds (8 languages) in acquisition of beginning English skills, introduced
    students to American customs while valuing their native cultures
    ▪ Adapted lessons using differentiated instruction - including total physical response and assistive technology - to
    enable universal access
    ▪ Established and maintain regular family communication
    ▪ Facilitated discussion to nurture critical thinking, utilized positive reinforcement for successful classroom
    management
    ▪ Developed integrated interdisciplinary unit plans

    RELATED EXPERIENCE

    Think Together – Santa Ana, California, ​Program Leader


    February 2014 – August 2014

    After School Program Leader – ​Kindergarten and 1​st​ Grade


    ▪ Supported under-privileged students in strengthening academic performance
    ▪ Presented enhanced learning opportunities to foster positive school attitude and future academic success
    ▪ Counseled students with difficult family circumstances

    Summer School Program Leader​ ​– ​Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten


    ▪ Provided academic and recreational opportunities for students to prepare for upcoming school year
    ▪ Increasing connection between school and community through integrated academic and meal programs
    ▪ Utilized games and age-appropriate instruction strategies to foster lifelong learning

    PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ACTIVITIES & DEVELOPMENT

    Lighthouse Coordinator, New Horizon ​– September 2018 - Present


    Leading a team of colleagues and administrators, develop and manage leadership initiatives for students, staff, and families as
    outlined by the Seven Habits of Happy Kids for New Horizon in Irvine.

    Lighthouse Committee, New Horizon ​– October 2015 - Present


    Implement and sustain leadership principles as outlined by the Seven Habits of Happy Kids for New Horizon in Irvine.
    Awarded Lighthouse status in June 2017.

    New Horizon ​– September 2015 - Present


    Continued professional development in positive discipline

    California Teacher Summit Facilitator​ – August 2016

    Naiya in Nature​ – September 2015


    Published children’s guide to yoga

    HOBBIES & INTERESTS

    I enjoy spending time with family, writing, running and baking.

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