Zahia Mustafa

2015 Bleigh Ave

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152

Cellphone: 267-636-3727
Zahia.Mustafa@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education
Bachelor of Art in English
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa- 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave (May 2015)
High School Diploma
Philadelphia High School for Girls - 1400 W. Olney Ave (2005-2009)
WORK HISTORY
Assistant Program Coordinator
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture- 526 S 46th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
September 2015- Current
CurrentlyrunningourprogramatJohnMoffetElementarySchoolinwhichmycolleaguesandI
presentandteachArabculturethroughtheartsandArabiclanguage(Arabicdrumming,singing,
andart).
Parent and student outreach as well as conferencing when needed.
Prepare students for school, outside, and community performances/ demonstrations.
Created and implemented program rules that students must abide by.
Created and implemented yellow and red card system for student behavior.
Tutor students in homework (reading, writing, math, social studies, science).
Student Teacher
George Washington High School- 10175 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19116
January- February 2015
Created lesson plans that fit Pennsylvanias common core standards.
Developed and implemented different modes of assessments such as checking for
understanding during and after lessons.
Expanded learning styles by using a variety of teaching methods including hands-on learning.
Organized and led mini-lessons to groups of students for guided reading.
Helped the lead teacher enact lessons and helped with classroom management.
Created visual aids through the use of technology.
Tutor
Philadelphia Electrical & Tech Charter High School (Christine Pagan) - 1420 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19102
October 2013 to January 2014
Tutored grade 11 students and helped establish reading, writing, and test-prep skills for the
Keystone exam.
Taught several reading comprehension skills as well as writing skills. I demonstrated to the
class the process of elimination when answering multiple-choice questions.
Implemented and demonstrated to the students how to tackle and effectively answer openended and essay questions by using several methods such as ACE (Answer, Cite, Explain).
Field Experience
Northwood Academy Charter School- 4621 Castor Ave. Philadelphia, Pa 19124
January-April 2013
Assisted the lead teacher with teaching lessons.
Helped teach grammar, writing, and literacy.
Incorporated classroom management skills.

Thomas Alva Edison High School- 151 W. Luzerne St, Philadelphia, Pa 19140
January-April 2013
Taught English to approximately 13 level 1 ELL students.
Created my own mini-lessons and taught then to groups of 4 students.
Created differentiated assessments and lessons that proved beneficial in teaching ELL's.
Tutor
Bright Hope Baptist Church- 1601 N 12th St, Philadelphia, Pa 19122
October-December 2012
Tutored and helped below basic and low achieving grade 4-7 students on homework and
academic skills.
Worked one-on-one and in small groups using hands-on activities and games.
Peer taught lessons to groups of no more than 10 students.
SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communicator.
Organized.
Clear, concise, and coherent in speaking.

Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Lesson and assessment planning.
Classroom management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Philadelphia High School for Girls.
Received the Phyllis Ruscoff Dembitzer award for English.

Member of Temple Universitys Kappa Delta Pi international honor society for educators
Alpha Alpha Nu chapter
Literacy Alive certificate of participation.
Certified in CPR and first aid training.