605 Center st.

#104, Herndon, VA 20170

703-863-0506
SALWA1Z@gmail.com

Salwa Zenhom
Summary

Education
Professional
Development

Experience

Work exceptionally well with children of all ages and their parents. Strong interpersonal, and written
communication. Compassionate, Creative problem solver, and committed to students well being.
NVCC Sterling, VA Certificate and A.A.S in Early Childhood Development- Spring 2016
NVCC Annandale, VA A.A. in Liberal Arts May 2006
CWSE5691: Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators -2014, 2016
Institute for Youth Development and Excellence: Mentor Training -2014, 2016
Trillium Montessori: On-Line 21 Day Classroom Setup Boot Camp August, 2015
International Montessori Society: Creating the New Education (14 hrs)- August, 2015
Fairfax County OFC: Helping Children and Families Make Terrific Transitions (8hr. C.E.U.) April 2014
Fairfax County OFC: Exploring Curriculum and Building Quality Portfolios (10hr. C.E.U.) February 2014
Fairfax County OFC: An Overview of Child Development (12hr. C.E.U.) July 2013
FCOFC: Understanding the Role of the Early Learning Guidelines in Assuring School Readiness (11hr. C.E.U.) Oct. 2013
Fairfax County OFC: Planning Early Learning Environment and Daily Routines Dec. 2013
Appelbaum Training Institute: Wonderful Days for Children (6hr. C.E.U.) October 2011
The Center for Non-Violent Communication: Six month Living NVC (Peace Building) workshop- Aug. 2011)
Farm of Peaces International Peace Center: Peace Building workshops with Professor John and Jameela Davies-2011
VA Home Schoolers Conference: sessions on learning styles and stages of learning throughout the life span and
development of a child- 2009
Al Fatih Academy
* Substitute teacher
-Lead 1st-8th grade classrooms upon request and assisted teachers in Pre-school-Kindergarten; prepared/followed lesson
plans, taught material, and assisted students as needed.
(VA, Sept. 2014- Present)
*After-School Lead Teacher
-Lead group of students in games, arts, and sports related activities.
-Assist students with material they find challenging in math, science, language arts, and social studies.
(VA, Sept. 2011-Present)
* Pre-Kindergarten assistant teacher
-Lead small group lessons
-Prepared monthly classroom newsletter (2014)
-Observed and took daily notes on student performance to be used in their progress reports.
-Provided support to lead teacher as needed
(VA, Sept. 2011- June 2014)
Nur Montessori
*Temporary Assistant
-Assisted founder of Nur Montessori to establish a second location for the school till they could hire a certified Montessori
teacher.
(VA, Summer 2015)
Education for Life: El-Iman Learning Center
* Primary Montessori Teachers Assistant
-Provided support to homeroom teacher for a group of 23 students between the ages of three to six years of age in a
primary Montessori classroom setting and attended introductory Montessori workshops.
(VA, Sept-Nov 2010)
* Elementary Montessori Teachers Assistant
-Provided support to homeroom teacher for a group of 22 students between the ages of six to nine years of age in an
elementary Montessori classroom setting.
(VA, October 2009-July 2010)

*Art Teacher
-Taught art class for junior high school students. Worked with each of their interest to develop individual projects with their
choice in media. Arranged, managed and supervised fieldtrip to art store & mentored students in choosing appropriate
mediums.
(VA, Spring semester 2006)
*Day Camp Counselor
-Day Camp Counselor for elementary and junior high school girls.
(VA, Summer 2003)

ADAMS Childrens Summer Day Camp

-Day Camp Counselor for ages 6-9 years old.
(VA, Summer 2010)
ADAMS Childrens Education Programming (CEP):
-Lead fifth grade classroom and teach them Religious Studies - once a week.
(VA, Sept 2009-June 2010)
ADAMS Youth Programming:
* Mentoring, Event Planning, Art Teacher, Overnight Retreats, Day Camps, & Short Trips:
- Assist youth director in planning, managing and supervising various youth events. Lead art classes for youth, Mentor
individual youth through challenges ranging from identity, conflict with peers and family, and sexual harassment. . Motivate
diverse group of youth to organize and lead their team in retreat activities & competitions. Co-facilitate discussions on peer
pressure, drugs and alcohol, and identity. Mentioned by parents as best counselor to connect with youth at retreat. (VA,
June 2007-present)
*ADAMS Sisters Youth Group Sponsor
-Advise officers in carrying out their leadership positions, connecting and engaging group members, and planning events.
Supervise meetings, activities and technical paperwork and logistics for the group. Help facilitate discussions on selfimage, peer pressure, religious & spiritual topics, and current events among other topics the youth choose.
-Serve as mentor to diverse girls ages 11-19 in youth group.
(VA, Feb 2007-Sept 2009)
*Youth Education Programming (YEP) Administrator:
- Assist director in YEP operations, oversee YEP office and delegate tasks to office assistant. Edit, update, and prepare
documents for student handbooks and teacher orientation. Collect payments, and student registration. Create and maintain
Excel document for classroom rosters, attendance, registration, and payments. Manage lunch distribution to students and
teachers. (VA, August 2008-June 2009)
Child Care in Private Residents:
-Provide childcare at least twice a week for two boys ages seven and three. Activities include: Art projects, playing at parks
and rec. center together, reading books at the library, swimming, etc. (VA, Aug 2008-2009).
MIST Coach:
-Coach and motivate diverse high school group in interscholastic tournament (regional and national competitions). Set
meeting times and locations to work on their various competitions, such as: scholastic bowl, debate, written essay, etc.
Coordinate their transportation and overnight stay the weekend of the tournaments. Mediate conflict as needed. Mentor
and assist them in planning, and coordinating fundraising for the team.
(VA 2006-2008)
MSA National Office Manager:
-Handled e-mail, snail mail, and phone inquiries from media, community, registered members and officers of the
organization and performed other administrative duties.
-Analyzed in detail the organizations constitution and by-laws for editing and corresponded with main editor to finalize the
documents.
-Coordinated events and meetings.
-Corresponded with supervisor and other officers of the organization by phone, e-mail and instant messaging due to the offsite nature of their responsibilities.
(VA, 1/06-12/06)
Tutor in Private Residence:
- Tutoring, mentoring three elementary and junior high students in various subjects.
(IN, 1998-2003)

-Tutoring, & mentoring pre-teen boy in various subjects.

(VA, 2003-2006)
IUPUI Cognitive Development Lab:
Interviewed parents of IUPUI Cognitive Development lab participants. Transcribed professors interviews with children
participating in study. Some data entry and filing.
Summer 2001

Other

-Interests in Education, Psychology, Mentoring, Applied Anthropology, Youth, Family, & Community Development, Sign
Language, Gardening, Art & Art Therapy, Calligraphy, Spirituality, Holistic Health, Swimming, Hiking, Kayaking, and Pilates.

Languages

English
Arabic

References

Available Upon Request