Experience

The StudyPro

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Functions Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  ● Responsible for Executive Functions individual coaching of students (Grades 6-12) in order to support their academic independence by working 1:1 to help them improve their Executive Functions and Study Skills ● Helping students to learn time management skills, the ability to focus their attention, planning, organization, prioritizing as well as emotional control strategies and skills ● Counseling students on strategies to manage their anxiety with both academic and non-academic related issues (e.g., ADHD difficulties, Eating Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, adjustment to remote learning, etc.) ● Working with parents, teachers and other stakeholders to demystify students’ behaviors and help them to have more empathy for students’ behaviors ● Supporting parents with the best evidence-based strategies to help build their child’s confidence and reduce parents’ anxiety ● Maintaining ongoing communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and addressing any areas of concerns in an efficient manner Show less



Pasadena Independent School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  ● Provided life skills instruction for students with mild to severe cognitive and physical impairments ages 5-14. Students presented a wide range of developmental and intellectual disabilities, genetic disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down’s Syndrome, Visual Impairments, Cerebral Palsy, Selective Mutism, Sensory Disorders, as well as a wide range of Speech Disorders. ● Worked with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to best support students’ educational and socialization needs ● Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) for students as necessary as well as developed and implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) collected and presented data as well as wrote reports showing progress. Presented findings at meetings with school officials and parents. ● Designed and implemented community-based instruction opportunities individualized to meet the educational as well as social needs of students with disabilities. Modifications and accommodations were made for each student to allow them to receive the maximum benefit from each community-based instruction opportunity. ● Administered informal/ formal assessments to monitor level of students’ performance. Testing included achievement testing, cognitive assessments, motor development and sensory processing tests, Autism screenings as well as other assessments needed to individually assess each students’ needs ● Developed and implemented parent training programs on topics such as transition planning, parenting styles and the influence on students’ academic outcome and behavioral strategies for children with special needs. ● Mentored new Special Education teachers and provided support and training as needed. Show less



The Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics (TIMES_

• Houston, Texas, United States

• Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Dec 2013 - Aug 2017

  ● Responsible for supervising the administration of cognitive assessments as well as achievement tests as part of a grant funded research project at The Texas Institute for Measurement, Evaluation and Statistics (TIMES) at the University of Houston ● Prepared and presented recruitment materials to school administrators as well as high school students and teachers to obtain participants for the study. ● Coordinated all phases of the recruitment process including communication with administrators, teachers, parents and students as well as the preparation and distribution of materials. ● Recruited and trained field examiners to administer a battery of achievement and cognitive measures with fidelity and accuracy. Oversaw all testing and handled any issues related to data management or administration in a timely manner without compromising the reliability and validity of our data. ● Managed a large research team of examiners and research assistants as we worked together to efficiently complete all phases of the research project in a timely and cost-effective manner. ● Supervised the scoring of all assessments and verified the scoring according to the study’s protocol. Ensured any issues arising from scoring were dealt with immediately and extra training provided for consistent administration and/or scoring issues in order to maintain a valid dataset. ● Coordinated the processing of the exam materials with the University Data Management Department in order to secure the data according to the policies set forth by the Institutional Review Board. ● Ensured that the application for research was kept current and the requirements for renewal from the Institutional Review Board were submitted in a timely fashion. ● Performed data analyses using SPSS and SAS in collaboration with the Principal Investigator on the project and maintained weekly communication regarding study’s progress. ● Contributed to grant proposal development on other research projects at the University. Show less



Edmonton Islamic Academy

• Canada
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Principal

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  ● Planned, managed, and supervised the school's operations and instructional programs (K-12) and communicated any issues to the Head Principal and board members as necessary. ● Counseled students for behavioral, academic and social needs to ensure their success in achieving their goals and meeting the Academy’s code of conduct. ● Planned and implemented the school strategic plan and 3-year goals and communicated progress and suggestions to the school board, community members and other stakeholders ● Supported teachers in classroom management, discipline, safety, and curriculum and served as a liaison between teachers and other related services such as Speech and Language therapists ● Communicated with parents regarding academic and behavioral issues and provided strategies for implementation of behavioral plans at home ● Supervised Program Unit Funding (PUF) students- those with severe developmental disabilities and delays and ensured they met the criteria before enrolling in the Academy. ● Assisted in the recruitment, training and onboarding of new staff members. ● Provided cultural sensitivity training to new staff members not familiar with the culture and religious norms of the Islamic Community ● Led community outreach programs and events throughout the school year. Show less



Pasadena Independent School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Teacher

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2010

  ● Provided life skills instruction for students with mild to severe cognitive and physical impairments ages 10-16. ● Designed and implemented community-based instruction opportunities individualized to meet the needs of students with disabilities as well as their socialization needs. ● Administered informal/ formal assessments to monitor level of students’ performance and used data to created individualized education programs for students ● Developed and implemented parent training programs in topics pertinent to special needs children and their families Show less



University of Houston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2009

  ● Lead instructor for undergraduate course in Human Development and Family Studies (total enrollment = 160 students); supervised four graduate teaching assistants. ● Maintained virtual learning website, facilitated online discussions, responded to student emails ● Lead breakout session for undergraduate course in Human Development and Family Studies (total enrollment = 35 students) ● Facilitated small and large group discussions in breakout sessions while taking into consideration the diversity of the student body. ● Graded student assignments and papers and provided feedback in a timely manner. ● Responded to student emails and maintained online gradebook through teaching portal Show less



University of Houston-Clear Lake

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2002 - May 2003

  Teaching of Statistics Lab for graduate research and statistics courses Teaching of Statistics Lab for graduate research and statistics courses