Noor Awaidah

Palos Park, IL | nooria8021@gmail.com | (773) 633-8744

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Chicago Moraine Valley Community College

Chicago, Illinois Palos Hills, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Teaching of English Associate of Arts
Minor in Communications August 2019- May 2021
August 2021- December 2023 Honors: Dean’s List, Honors Program,
Honors: Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Harold L. Richards High School Oak Lawn, IL

Student Teacher August 2023-December 2023
● Crafted and implemented instructional plans for Honors English I freshmen, with a focus on analytical writing
abilities and instilling a passion for reading
● Modified Springboard curriculum to meet student needs
● Participated in administrative meetings dedicated to cultivating a school atmosphere centered on community
engagement both within and beyond the classroom
Curie Metro High School Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant February 2023-April 2023
● Worked jointly with tenth and twelfth graders on formatting and writing argumentative essays
● Provided basic grammar instruction through interactive activities
Lindblom Math and Science Academy Chicago, IL
Teaching Assistant August 2022-December 2022
● Provided feedback to individual 12th grade students on an editorial project
● Responded to student work with insightful written and verbal feedback
Benito Juarez High School Chicago, IL
Participant Observer January 2022-May 2022
● Facilitated small group activities related to literary analysis for twelfth grade students in an inclusion setting
COACHING EXPERIENCE

Alan B. Shepard High School Palos Heights, IL

Speech Coach October 2019-February 2019
● Enhanced students’ public speaking skills through personalized coaching sessions, culminating in the
achievement of securing the title of regional champion in Prose Interpretation
Harold L. Richards High School Oak Lawn, IL
Speech Coach October 2023-November 2023
● Enhanced student’s public speaking skills through personalized coaching sessions
● Drew on extensive prior knowledge and personal experience in public speaking to identify areas of improvement
and commendable aspects of each presentation, thereby amplifying elements of their speech
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & ACTIVITIES

Moraine Valley Forensics Team Palos Hills, IL

Team Member January 2020-May 2021
● Achieved exceptional results as a member of a nationally ranked competitive public speaking team, and
ultimately securing a prestigious national title in Dramatic Interpretation and Communication Analysis
● Fostered a supportive and cohesive team atmosphere during the challenging circumstance of the pandemic by
using online platforms to facilitate meaningful interactions and cultivate a sense of camaraderie
UIC Forensic Team Chicago, IL
Team Member August 2021-May 2023
● Achieved exceptional results as a member of a nationally ranked competitive public speaking team, consistently
ranking at prestigious events
● Supported team members in their pursuit securing top placements at competitive events through peer coaching