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Work History
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Certification
Languages
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Zakia Ali

Skokie

Summary

Dedicated Family Liaison skilled in effective communication and cultural sensitivity. Proven ability to enhance engagement through team collaboration and outreach strategies, driving increased participation in events.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Liaison

Early Childhood Alliance
Skokie, IL
03.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated communication between early childhood educators, enhancing engagement and support.
  • Developed informational materials for parents, improving understanding of early childhood programs and initiatives.
  • Assisted in implementing family outreach strategies, increasing participation in school events and activities.

Volunteer Teacher

Salsal Community
Evanston, IL
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

Teacher Assistant as a Parent

Rogers Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and resources.
  • Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and managing student behavior.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to enhance students' understanding of core subjects.
  • Maintained organized classroom environment, ensuring resources were readily available for learning.

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
Kabul, Afghanistan
03.2007 - 12.2011
  • Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
  • Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and share best practices.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL
02-2024

Skills

  • Data entry and reporting
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Case tracking and follow up
  • Effective communication
  • Interpreter
  • Finding resources and donations
  • Applying for emergency assistance
  • Can speak Farsi, Dari, English, Pashto
  • Active teamwork collaboration
  • Strong patience, listening, social skills

Accomplishments

    Receiving different awards based on my dedicated and passionate work in different fields.

    Learning languages. Helping communities in need, finding resources ,

Certification

Certificated of appreciations from Salsal community.

Being an exemplary teacher.

Languages

English
Professional Working
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Full Professional
Pashto
Limited Working

Timeline

Volunteer Teacher

Salsal Community
09.2023 - 06.2024

Family Liaison

Early Childhood Alliance
03.2023 - Current

Teacher Assistant as a Parent

Rogers Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2016

Teacher

Ministry Of Education
03.2007 - 12.2011

Associate of Science - General Studies

Northeastern Illinois University
Zakia Ali