NABILA VIQUAR IKRAM
21805 Duns Scotus
Southfield, MI--
SUMMARY
Education/Teaching
B.A. in Education with endorsements in Social Studies, English, and Science.
Experience in teaching English language and writing, pre-K-Adult, with emphasis on English as a Second Language (ESL).
Develop, customize, and assess educational resources through own company, Pathways Learning Solutions, and as an annual judge for the Association of American Publishers REVERE Awards.
Experience in SMART Board and integration of educational technology.
Co-authored and presented research on using literacy and technology in global studies.
Experience teaching abroad in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Community/Business Development
10+ years experience in nonprofit/community development, outreach, and education.
Published writer for community publications and homeschooling/parenting blogs.
Mentored youth in writing and technology projects.
Develop websites, business documents, promotional materials, and manage business responsibilities for several startups.
Technical
MS Office, Adobe PSE, CMS, HTML, Google Apps, email marketing, and social media.
Language
English: Native; Urdu/Hindi: Proficient (Speaking); Arabic: Elementary
Self-starter; motivated and dedicated; independent and a team player/leader.
EDUCATION
Level
Year of Passing
School / University
GPA/Percentage/ Category
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
Major: Social Studies
Minor: English Language Arts, Science
2010
The University of Michigan-Dearborn
3.72
Teaching Certification
Social Studies(RX), English language Arts(BX), Integrated Science(DI)
2010
State of Michigan Elementary Provisional Endorsements
Passed
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Credence Solutions, Inc./Credence RPO (Self-employed)
Business Development Manager
Communicate regularly with clients and vendors by phone and email.
Represent the company to clients and vendors.
Handle business registration, accounting, and other business documentation and processes.
Pathways Learning SolutionsSouthfield, MI
Educational Developer (Self-employed)01/13-Present
Create educational resources, such as digital and print books and documents, online courses, and videos.
Founded and maintain the Everlearning, Everlasting blog, which focuses on early childhood homeschooling and parenting information.
Participate annually as a judge for the REVERE Awards competition held by the Association of American Publishers. Assess the quality and content of up and coming educational resources.
Tawheed Center Hifz SchoolFarmington Hills, MI
Academics Teacher01/16-03/16
Provided one-on-one and small group guidance to grades 3 and 4 students who followed Calvert Homeschool Curriculum. Emphasis on English and Math.
Developed and implemented events and activities to complement students’ education.
Jeddah Grammar International SchoolJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Co-Teacher11/14-04/15
Developed curriculum and taught lessons for preschool and grade 1. Emphasis on ESL.
Integrated SMART Board and e-learning resources regularly in planning and instruction.
Muslim Family Services/ICNA Relief USADetroit, MI
Communications/Outreach Coordinator02/12-03/13
Developed and led the Communications/Outreach Department.
Designed and maintained website, email marketing campaigns, and social media presence for agency-wide activities.
Engaged the community by developing strategic programs to promote the agency’s counseling, educational, and emergency services.
Programs developed include: foster care awareness initiative and food and school supply assistance programs.
Professional Educational Services GroupBurton, MI
Substitute Teacher01/12-01/13
Substitute-taught for grades K-12 by following pre-set lesson plans and developing own as needed.
East-West Link News - Youth Internship & Leadership Training ProgramSouthfield, MI
Program Coordinator, Writer, & Editor 10/11-1/13
Managed and mentored high school/college students in communications/writing and technology projects that extensively used web resources.
Wrote for the community newspaper and oversaw the editing and publishing process.
Developed educational and outreach initiatives, such as:
A joint high school/college student internship program with the US-based national think tank, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding.
Community workshop series in media writing & civic engagement.
Represented the organization at various board meetings and community events.
Hamadeh Educational Services, Inc.Dearborn, MI
English and Math Educator03/11-09/11
Designed and implemented lessons for at-risk/ESL students in kindergarten, and grades 3-4. Emphasis on English and Math.
Worked with students in one-on-one, small group, and whole class contexts.
Carried out organizational responsibilities, such as documentation and coordination of activities and events (i.e. field trips, assemblies), and administration of standardized tests.
School of Education, University of Michigan – DearbornSouthfield, MI
Teaching and Research Intern- After-school Enrichment Program; Grades 5-809/08-03/11
Coordinated the Geography Club with School of Education, UM-Dearborn faculty by designing, teaching, and evaluating curriculum using literacy and technology to teach global studies and civic education.
MacArthur University Academy, K-8Southfield, MI
Student Teacher; Grade 509/10-12/10
Designed and taught lessons in math, science, English, and social studies.
Managed teaching and organizational responsibilities, such as documentation and assisting with the administration of standardized tests.
Civic Engagement Project, University of Michigan - DearbornDearborn, MI
Civic Engagement Project Student Fellow01/09-12/09
Managed the service learning component of the university course, Geography and Economics for Elementary Education.
Organized student volunteer groups and conducted reflection activities with students.
Collaborated with local non-profit agencies to coordinate students' service learning projects.
Writing Center, University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI
Writing Center Consultant09/07-12/09
Tutored peer college students of all majors and backgrounds in the writing and online research process.
Participated in regular professional development focused on the tutoring of writing. Emphasis on ESL.
Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI
Program Leader09/06-09/07
Led inquiry-based environmental education programs in the Natural Areas of the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus for grades PreK-12 of various school districts.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Co-authored and implemented research related to education and the social sciences.
Results of co-authored study were incorporated into professional development for pre-service teachers in the Winter 2010 course Social Studies Methods for Elementary Teachers.
Presented in 2010 at the National Conference on Geographic Education and Meeting of the Minds: Undergraduate Research Symposium.
RESEARCH PUBLICATION & PRESENTATIONS
Publications
Ikram, N., & Thomas-Brown, K. (March 2010). Using the book “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Relin to teach middle-school aged students about Muslim cultural diversity. Paper submitted to Journal of Social Studies Research.
Thomas-Brown, K. (2010). Using “When the Levees Broke/Teaching the Levees” to teach middle school students about empathy and social justice in the context of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Social Studies Research & Practice, 5(2), 76-90. (Acknowledgment).
Presentations
Thomas-Brown, K., & Ikram, N. (October 2010). Using “Three Cups of Tea” to teach geographic diversity. Presented at the 2010 National Conference on Geographic Education in Savannah, GA.
Ikram, N. (May 2010). Using the book “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Relin to teach middle-school aged students about Muslim cultural diversity. Presented at the 2010 Meeting of the Minds: Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Michigan-Flint.
HONORS & AWARDS
UM-Dearborn
Honors Scholar in B.A. In Elementary Education – Social Studies
School of Education Dean's List
Leadership Synergy Certificate
Other
University of Michigan Honors
Michigan Campus Compact Commitment to Service Award
Golden Key International Honor Society Leadership Seminar Participation Certificate
