Sumaya Ali

TEFL certified educator with extensive experience teaching and supporting students in learning English
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION
International TEFL Academy, June 2021-August 2021
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
● 120 hours of coursework
● 20 hours of student teaching practicum
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Sept 2016-June 2020
● Bachelor of Arts: English
● Bachelor of Arts: Education 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Early Learning Program Coordinator, Communities of Rooted Brilliance (Kent, WA) July 2022- Present
● Oversee daily functioning of the Best Starts for Kids (BSK)-funded Leadership, Early Learning, Access Program
(LEAP) and the Learn, Integrate, Network, Collaborate (LINC) programs
● Create and develop early learning materials that support healthy child development and that help promote
kindergarten readiness
● Help support home visits and other contacts with clients, prepare and submit invoices, schedule, and lead meetings,
participate in partnership, funder, or client meetings
Assistant ESL/ELL Teacher , East Hill Elementary (Kent, WA) (September 2020-August 2021)
o Assisted teachers in planning daily activities in accordance with the curriculum
o Created and designed learning resources to assist in English language acquisition
o Provided academic instruction based on guidelines and procedures
o Built positive adult-child relationships and supported students in reaching academic goals and learning literacy skills
in English
o Taught classes both online and off and explained complicated concepts in simple language to promote language
learning and acquisition
Writing Tutor, University of Washington (Seattle, WA) (Oct 2018- June 2019)
o Individually tutored 1-3 students per hour in grammar, organization, and clarity of English writing. o Addressed students' writing needs while acknowledging students' concerns and goals.
o Supported students in English language acquisition
Assistant Preschool Teacher, Denise Louie Education Center, (Seattle, WA) (Oct 2017 – June 2018)
o Provided individualized attention and built positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool
in low-income neighborhoods for school success.
o Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement promoted children’s language and literacy
skills through ongoing relationships with preschool children. 

Tutor, MLK Elementary (Seattle, WA) (Nov 2017- Jan 2018)
o Met students at the school and went over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area
o Reviewed recent homework assignments and test scores, and worked through problems or questions that the student
did not answer correctly
Teacher Assistant , Lea Hill Elementary (Auburn, WA) (Jan 2016- June 2016)
o Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
o Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, empathetic and adaptive mindset, Bilingual, Proficiency in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Slack, Canva, Google Suite and Basic HTML

TEFL certified educator with extensive experience teaching and supporting students in learning English. 
EXPERIENCE
Early Learning Program Coordinator, Communities of Rooted Brilliance (Kent, WA) July 2022- Present
● Oversee daily functioning of the Best Starts for Kids (BSK)-funded Leadership, Early Learning, Access Program
(LEAP) and the Learn, Integrate, Network, Collaborate (LINC) programs
● Create and develop early learning materials that support healthy child development and that help promote
kindergarten readiness
● Help support home visits and other contacts with clients, prepare and submit invoices, schedule, and lead meetings,
participate in partnership, funder, or client meetings
Assistant ESL/ELL Teacher , East Hill Elementary (Kent, WA) (September 2020-August 2021)
o Assisted teachers in planning daily activities in accordance with the curriculum
o Created and designed learning resources to assist in English language acquisition
o Provided academic instruction based on guidelines and procedures
o Built positive adult-child relationships and supported students in reaching academic goals and learning literacy skills
in English
o Taught classes both online and off and explained complicated concepts in simple language to promote language
learning and acquisition
Writing Tutor, University of Washington (Seattle, WA) (Oct 2018- June 2019)
o Individually tutored 1-3 students per hour in grammar, organization, and clarity of English writing. o Addressed students' writing needs while acknowledging students' concerns and goals.
o Supported students in English language acquisition
Assistant Preschool Teacher, Denise Louie Education Center, (Seattle, WA) (Oct 2017 – June 2018)
o Provided individualized attention and built positive adult-child relationships to prepare children attending preschool
in low-income neighborhoods for school success.
o Implemented early childhood curriculum, supported family involvement promoted children’s language and literacy
skills through ongoing relationships with preschool children. Tutor, MLK Elementary (Seattle, WA) (Nov 2017- Jan 2018)
o Met students at the school and went over their homework assignments in the applicable subject area
o Reviewed recent homework assignments and test scores, and worked through problems or questions that the student
did not answer correctly
Teacher Assistant , Lea Hill Elementary (Auburn, WA) (Jan 2016- June 2016)
o Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
o Discussed assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, empathetic and adaptive mindset, Bilingual, Proficiency in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Slack, Canva, Google Suite and Basic HTM

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION
International TEFL Academy, June 2021-August 2021
TEFL/TESOL Certificate
● 120 hours of coursework
● 20 hours of student teaching practicum
University of Washington, Seattle, WA Sept 2016-June 2020
● Bachelor of Arts: English
● Bachelor of Arts: Education PROFESSIONAL