ALIYA ZAIDI

| (801) 599-9296 | zaidialiya@yahoo.com

Professional Summary

An organized and trained professional with a passion for teaching, guidance, and counseling skills. An
individual who believes diversity is a strength of our society and use it as a tool in classrooms to promote
learning through different experiences. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts
professionally. Skilled at communicating complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Looking
forward to using my knowledge and skills learned in the MA (Teaching) and offer my contribution to building
next generation of American. Have extensive experience in teaching a diverse population at our
congregation's Sunday School.

Skills

• Presentation skills • Differentiated instruction

• Community outreach • Diverse classroom settings
• Lesson planning • Time management
• DIBELS knowledge • Classroom management

Work History

Sunday School Teacher Sep 2011 - Current

Alrasool Islamic Center Taylorsville, UT
• Have been teaching various subjects including history, social and moral values, etc. for the last 9 years.
Part of my responsibilities is to help design the curriculum and deliver lessons based on the curriculum
in a fun and engaging environment.
• Has been teaching students between the ages of 7 and 14.

Student Teaching Jan 2020 - Apr2020

1st Grade Mountain View Elementary, Salt Lake City, UT
• Collaborated with coworkers to develop lesson plans. Individualized lessons according to students’
interests, strengths, and needs
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
• Managed classroom of 30 students independently using positive behavior management strategies.
• Participated in PLC’s meetings.

Teaching Internship Program

Beacon Height Elementary Sep 2019- Oct 2019

Completed 30 hours of observing and teaching lessons for math and Literacy in 4th grade.
 Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
Beacon Height Elementary Salt Lake City, UT
As part of my course work spent 45 hours to observe and deliver classroom lessons for Science, Language
Arts and Social Studies to the 1st-grade.

1st Grade Teacher Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Iqra Academy of Utah West Valley City, UT
• Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning
needs.
• Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized
examinations.

Community Based Family Camps Aug 2011 - Aug 2017

AlRasool Islamic Center Taylorsville, UT
Has been a key team player in hosting a yearly 2 nights family retreat camp at Uinta mountain campsites in
Kamas UT. On average entertained 100+ participants each year. Responsibilities include community
outreach, Camp-site selection, scheduling, raw material purchasing, activities selection, and successful
execution.

Health Survey Interviewer Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

Utah Department of Health Salt Lake City, UT
As part of my job, I called Utah residents, and ask a question regarding their health, which helps the Utah
health department to make prevention programs.

Health Coach Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

Select Health Murray, UT
• As part of the job, I attended health fair on behalf of Select Health and do a health screening,
understand their lifestyle from the health perspective.
• Assisted clients in finding new ways to inspire healthier food options and lifestyle changes.
• Coached hundreds of clients by developing health goals and action plans. This was all about awareness
and better food and health choices.

Education

Teaching License expected May 2020

Master of Arts: Teaching Expected to graduate in May 2020
Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science: Health Promotion and Education Graduated in May 2014

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT

Associate of Arts: General Education Graduated May 2012

Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT