AMINA HASHIM

1020 Chandler Ridge Drive,

Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Home: (770)822 0960

Cell:
(404) 547 7800
E-mail: amina.mhashim@gmail.com
E-portfolio: http://aminahashimteachingportfolio.weebly.com/

Elementary School Teacher

A dedicated elementary educator committed to the safety and education of young children; seeking teaching
opportunities in a regular classroom or a virtual environment
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
An enthusiastic, caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in a learning environment
that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to childrens abilities. Proven ability to work in challenging
situations and still maintain a well-disciplined classroom. Commended for excellence in innovation,
creativity; organization, proactive talents and outstanding communication skills. Hardworking and trusted
educator; who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of
students and to promote the philosophy of the school.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CREDENTIALS

Master of Arts in Education / Elementary Teacher Education, University

Of Phoenix Online - 3.84 GPA~ Completed April 24, 2013
Early Childhood Education, Shorter College, Lawrenceville, GA 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, University of Hertfordshire, UK 1994-1998
On job training as an aide teacher, DYCCC Primary School, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
1998-2000
Computer Skills - Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
PageMaker, use of smart board during instruction and Internet research
Foreign Languages Swahili, fluently spoken and written
Completed 100 hours of observational hours at Gwinnett County Schools and Walton County Schools ,
pre-K and pre-schools
Student teaching experience at Simonton Elementary School January 2013-March 2013
Kathy Spruiell Guided Math Workshop at Gwinnett County Public Schools March 2013
Gwinnett County Science Specials Professional development program August 2013
CERTIFICATION
Completed GACE - Basic Skills, October 2007 Passed,
GACE Content area Early Childhood Education 002 March 2010 -Passed, GACE 001 January
2011 -Passed
Georgia Certified: Certificate Level 5 Master
CORE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS AND EXPERIENCES
Creative lesson planning
Literature circles and writers
workshops
Assessment and evaluation
Demonstrate patience &
tools
understanding
Design & Development
Manage Children from
Progress monitoring
Diverse
Guided math and reading
Backgrounds - with different
Technology integration
dialects
Individualized Education
Student motivation
Plans
Classroom Management
Guided Reading

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Volunteer at a Community Services Facility ~ Dogodogo Center,
Tanzania (*the word "Dogodogo" is translated from Swahili
meaning young ones".
Volunteer at community services center; organized special programs and
events for street children and orphans promoted education, health
awareness, drug abuse awareness; organized fun events for the
orphanage and street children.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Science Specials Teacher, Simonton Elementary School
2013 2014
Develop, implement and monitor the science specials program for
upper grade levels 3rd-5th grade
Create weekly lesson plans for upper grades (3rd-5th grade)
Utilize best instructional practices for students with learning
differences
Emphasize inquiry based, engaging scientific instructional methods
in the classroom
Conduct regular assessments of students and plan instruction
accordingly to ensure students are making progress
Closely follow up and know each student by providing classroom
teachers with feedback regarding students progress and needs
Liaison with classroom teachers in order to develop, implement,
reinforce and monitor closely students progress according to each
students Personal Plan.
Plan and execute annual science fair in which each student or a
group of students conduct science experiments / projects
Prepare each grade level labs and science experiments
Keep track of inventory and supplies needed for science labs, and
communicate with the Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper and
Head of School when supplies need to be replaced or restocked.
Teach students on precautionary measures in the science labs and
how to take care and handle science materials and supplies.
Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with classroom
teachers and parents
Science professional development worked closely with the head of
science from the Gwinnett County Public Schools to come up with
engaging and effective classroom methods
Substitute Teacher, Gwinnett County Public Schools System
2007 -2013
Responsible for providing instruction
Manage the classroom environment (classroom control and
discipline) and ensure student safety

 Implement lesson plans, assign students work and homework.

Complete daily report or evaluation on the day's events
Promote student learning during the absence of a regular
classroom teacher
Simonton Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA Student
Teaching
Jan Mar 2013
Bay Creek Elementary School, Loganville, GA Experience
Aug 2011-Nov 2011
Identify the needs of individual students, and work to help each
child develop his or her own potential. Effectively maintain
interest and an interactive atmosphere.
Preparing complete, concise lesson plans and units, based on
the common core and delivering
Applying teaching techniques based on research and sound
learning principles

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Submitting and discussing lesson plans with the Cooperating
Educator prior to presenting the lesson
Developing unit plans, when appropriate, and submitting and
discussing them with the cooperating educator prior to
presenting the unit
Complying with all reasonable requests made by the
Cooperating Educator
Learning about students abilities and work with them
accordingly
Maintaining ethical interpersonal relationships with their
students
Alfalah Academy, Lilburn, GA - Kindergarten Lead Teacher
20102011
Teach all core subjects, Social Studies, Science, health and
social skills.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, technology
integration.
Maintain appropriate classroom management by keeping
students on task
Integrate multiple teaching styles to reach all learning abilities
Maintain and supervise stimulating learning centers with range
of manipulative
Teach guided math and reading lessons to model questioning,
clarification, and problem solving techniques.
Motivate and encourage student participation during class
Guide students towards achieving curriculum goals and
established objectives.

Evaluate students' academic and social growth, maintaining

appropriate records
Implement district-approved curriculum

DYCCC Primary School, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Assistant Teacher Kindergarten Grade 5
Work closely with the lead teachers in teaching various classes from
K-5 grade level.
Participate in lesson planning and learning centers as well as
instructional games / aids.
Create visual aids for the class environment depending on the
subject learned by students at the time. Plan and supervise field trips
Work with the lead teacher in monitoring, assessing and reporting
students performance.
Develop, design & implement indoors and outdoor activities and
educational lessons
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BellSouth Buckhead, GA
Contract Administrator (Contractor for Comsys (short-term
assignment)
Support the sales team with the special Bellsouth promotions.
Manage the contract processing procedure from start to end.
Evaluate, negotiate and review of customers eligibility to the
promotions by abiding to the policies and procedures of the contract.
Manage and maintain the database systems. Compute and process
commissions
SOFT SKILLS
Effective Communication
Patient
Organization skills: detailed,
punctual, goal setting

Multi task
Creative
Flexibility
Team work

Management skills: Manage conflicts

problem solving
System and technology adeptness
Inspire Others