RANIA SIDDIQ

19460 Colina Dr. Walnut, CA 91789

(626) 252-6137 · rania.siddiq@gmail.com

EDUCATION WORK SAMPLES

Cal Poly Pomona
Master’s of Education- Curriculum & Instruction (Aug. 2020- May Portfolio
2021)
Teaching Credential- Multiple Subjects (Aug. 2019-Dec 2020) Sample Lesson
CSTP 1-3 Evidence
CSU Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Summa Cum Laude Honors
(Sept. 2014–June 2016)

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
1. Secure position as full-time homeschool teacher.
2. Develop individualized, holistic education unique to students’ needs.
3. Aid students along their journey to becoming well-rounded, critical thinking, and
compassionate citizens of a global community.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Elementary School Teacher: Quba Islamic School (Aug. 2021-Present)
● Plan and execute lessons based on CA state standards.
● Implement sound pedagogy, classroom management, culturally relevant teaching, and
positive discipline.
● Routinely assess and record student progress, adapt instruction accordingly.
● Promote “4 Cs:” communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
● Adapt education for diverse student needs
● Use educational technology: Google (classroom, jamboard, slides), Zoom, Nearpod,
Flipgrid, Freckle, Epic!
● Communicate and collaborate with families and school staff.
● Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
● Lead K-5 Foundational Skills team.

Substitute Teacher: New Dimensions (Aug. 2018-Feb. 2020)

Elementary School Teacher: New Dimensions (Aug. 2016–May 2018)
● Project Based Learning
● Accelerated Reading
● SBAC Test Prep
● Professional Development: Danielson Framework training and S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Afterschool Administrative Assistant: Islamic Institute of Orange County

(June 2014-June 2015; Jan. 2016-June 2016)
● Skills gained: Familiarization with grades TK-12, educational technology, timely record
keeping, organization of academic institutions, and teamwork with community.
 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
School Administrative Support Chair of Outreach & Events
New Dimensions (May 2018) Liberal Studies, CSUF (2015- 16)

Community Camps Coordinator Lesson Planner

New Dimensions (2011- Present) Cubestone Curriculum (2013-14)

School Events Volunteer Community Youth Teacher

New Dimensions (2005-Present) Chino Valley Islamic Ctr. (2019-Present)
Institute of Knowledge (June 2014) New Dimensions (2012-14)
Islamic Center of Irvine (2013)
Pasadena Community (2013)

EXTRA CURRICULAR QUALIFICATIONS

Nutrition/ Culinary Arts
Courses taken at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)
● CUL 102 Professional Cooking (2018)
● HRM 52 Food Safety and Sanitation (2017)
● HRM 82 Baking and Pastry (2017)
● NF25 Essentials of Nutrition (2015)
● NF20 Principles of Food (2014)
ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager (2017)
Baking/ Cake Decorating Business (2010-2016)

Art
Henna Art Vendor (2009- 2019)
Courses taken at CSU Fullerton and Mt. SAC
● ART380 Art Education (2016)
● THTR311 Children’s Theatre (2015)
● LBST303 Arts and Humanities (2015)
● LIT40 Children’s Literature (2013)
● HUMA1 Humanities and the Human Experience (2013)
● AHIS1 Intro to Visual Arts and Art History (2012)

Nature Studies
Wild Teacher Apprenticeship Art and Wilderness Institute (2021)
Camps Coordinator New Dimensions (2011-2018)
Courses taken at Mt. SAC and Fullerton College
● BIO3 Ecology and Field Biology- Teacher Prep Institute (2015)
● PHSC7 Physical Science + Lab- Teacher Prep Institute (2014)
● ESC 116 Astronomy + Lab (2013)
● GEOG102 Physical Geography (2012)