Aliyya H.
Private tutor in Emeryville, CA
Education
*I have taken and passed the Multiple Subjects CSET (Math, English, History, Science, Physical Education and Performing Arts) and the CBEST (Math, English, and Writing): These test qualify for both a substitute teaching credential (which I have) and an intern teaching credential (which I am in the process of getting). 1. Aug. 2015 – Present: Enrolled in a Special Education Preliminary Teaching Credential Program at Loyola Marymount University. (I am attending classes at a satellite campus location in Oakland. 2. July 2015- Present: I am completing 18 hours of online training from “Rollin’s Read Right from the Start”. This training program focuses on facilitating the development of strong literacy and verbal language skills in pre-k and elementary aged students. For more information and the certificates of completion please contact me. 3. May 2015- July 2015: I have received a certificate of completion for successful taking 105 hours’ worth of online classes from Kern County: Alternative Credential Training in the following educational areas (for the certificates of completion please contact me): a. Classroom Management (30 hrs.) b. English Language Learners (45 hrs.) c. Special Education Pedagogy (30 hrs.) 4. August 2010 – August 2014: I graduated from the University of California, Merced with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Anthropology (I focused on socio-cultural anthropology and community based research projects). I received a cumulative GPA of 2.95 and a minor GPA of 3.4. 5. August 2006 – June 2010 : I graduated with a High School degree from Beverly Hills High School with a GPA of 3.3. While in high school I took AP literature and writing composition courses both my junior and senior year. Both year I scored 4 on the AP exams.
Experience
1. August 2015 – Present: Special Education Teacher at CCTS. I work with students with pre-existing IEPs. In addition, I work to identify and assess students who may need IEP’s. I work with children within the following range: pre-k – 6th grade. I work with students in a variety of context include one-on-one individualized tutoring/academic support, as well as small group and large general education classrooms. I will also be working with general education teachers to plan inclusive and rigorous lesson plans. 2. June 2015 – July 2015: Volunteer Teacher at Summer of Summit. I worked with adolescents I grades 9-12 to improve their writing, reading and leadership skills. I worked both independently and collaboratively to create engaging lesson plans. In addition I worked with students in individual and small group settings to provide tailored writing composition support. I also designed and graded original assessment to measure student learning 3. May 2015 – June 2015: Multiple Subject Substitute Teacher: I worked for the Merced County Department of Education as an on-call teacher for grades ranging from k-8th. I provided academic support in mathematics, reading (for both native and English-Language Learner students), and writing. I also supervised students on class field trips to local colleges and community events. 4. August 2013 – May 2014: Success Mentor and Workshop Committee Member. I conducted weekly meetings with first year mentees to support their academic and social transition into college. Additionally, I developed and facilitated interactive workshops that taught students about useful organizational and study skills. 5. August 2012 – May 2013: Fiat Lux Lead Scholar. I provided mentor services to seventy-five first-year college students. I also organized and managed student study sessions. Collaboratively, I worked with other staff and teachers to create education plans for students on academic probation. *For any further information or references for any of the above mentioned positions please contact me.
Subject Expertise
Social Sciences6th Grade Writing7th Grade WritingAfrican-American History8th Grade ReadingCAHSEE ELACLEP Introductory PsychologyAP PsychologyCollege EssaysOAT Reading ComprehensionIB Extended Essay4th Grade ReadingSocial Studies5th Grade Writing6th Grade Reading9th Grade Reading8th Grade WritingWritingVocabularyTest PrepStudy Skills And OrganizationSpanish 11st Grade Writing10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing1st Grade math11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing10th Grade12th Grade Reading12th Grade Writing1st Grade1st Grade ReadingAnthropology2nd Grade2nd Grade math2nd Grade Reading2nd Grade Writing3rd Grade math3rd Grade Reading4th Grade Writing3rd Grade Writing5th Grade Reading
Availability
Weekends at any time, Friday in the evening
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
I enjoy spending my time creating paintings using acrylics and various forms of canvas materials. I also enjoy practicing yoga and listening to music. I also love watching movies at home and in the theater! Recent ones I’ve seen include: Tomorrow-Land, Interstellar, Ant Man, night crawler and many more. In my spare time I also find myself reading recent informational articles and books about education best practices and psychology. I have a deep love for education of youth and am looking for as many opportunities as possible to work with young people and hone my skills.
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