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Overview
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Education
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Languages
Timeline
Rawdah Abdirizak Mahamed

Rawdah Abdirizak Mahamed

Oslo

Summary

Passionate educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher

Norlights international school
11.2017 - 11.2017
  • Observation and assisting

Student Teacher

Norlights International School
02.2018 - 02.2018
  • Observation and assisting.

Student Teacher

Asker International School
01.2019 - 02.2019

6 weeks teaching placement


  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.

Student Teacher

Manglerud School International Classes
01.2020 - 02.2020

6 weeks of teaching placement


  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Investigated different teaching materials and techniques to understand strengths and weaknesses.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Student Teacher

Manglerud School International Classes
01.2021 - 02.2021

6 weeks of teaching placement


  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff and students.
  • Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Subject Teacher/Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher

Hasle skole
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instructions
  • Teaching

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Hasle skole
08.2022 - Current
  • Lesson planning
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Teaching
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • 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.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
  • Executed tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

University of South-eastern of Norway, Drammen
06.2021

I studied International teacher education for primary schools (ITEPS), 4 year bachelor degree at the University of South-eastern of Norway, campus Drammen.

Skills

  • Student-Centered Learning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Staff Meetings
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
  • Personalized Support
  • Student Motivation and Engagement
  • Interdisciplinary Teaching

Languages

Somali
Native language
Norwegian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Somali
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher - Hasle skole
08.2022 - Current
Subject Teacher/Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher - Hasle skole
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher - Manglerud School International Classes
01.2021 - 02.2021
Student Teacher - Manglerud School International Classes
01.2020 - 02.2020
Student Teacher - Asker International School
01.2019 - 02.2019
Student Teacher - Norlights International School
02.2018 - 02.2018
Student Teacher - Norlights international school
11.2017 - 11.2017
University of South-eastern of Norway - Bachelor of Science, Education
Rawdah Abdirizak Mahamed