Rahima Begum

Warren, MI (313) 525-0060

Email: rahimabegum@oakland.edu
Website: https://begumr.weebly.com/

Summary: Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional seeking a position to guide students. Maintain a
strong commitment to creating a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Known
for effective collaboration, excellent time management, and tech proficiency in educational tools.

Education and Certification

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education December 2023
Oakland University, Rochester, MI GPA 3.82
Endorsement: K-3 Lower Elementary
MTTC: Social Studies and Science Certification
MTT: Professional Knowledge and Skills
CPR and First Aid Certification, American Red Cross

Teaching Experience:
Kindergarten Student Teacher
Wattles Elementary School, Troy, MI 2023-Present
● Planned and teach curriculum-based lessons as well as facilitate group discussions
● Conducted F & P, and Math Benchmark assessments including attending professional development meetings
● Collaborated with grade-level teams and personnel

K-12 Substitute Teacher: EduStaff 2020-Present

School Districts: Troy, Madison Heights, Fraser, Hamtramck, Warren Consolidated and Anchor Bay
● Executed lesson plans and maintain detailed reports
● Maintained professionalism, ensure safety

Second Grade Student Teacher/Observation

Wattles Elementary School, Troy, MI January-June 2023
● Conducted inquiry-based social studies, and Next Generation Science with driving question board and
coordinated reading workshops

Second Grade Field Placement

Naldrett Elementary, Anchor Bay, MI September-December 2022
● Planned and taught whole group lessons in Number Talk and mini-slice science lessons
● Supported advanced and struggling students through differentiated instruction and one-on-one conferences for
writing improvement

Fourth Grade Field Placement

Naldrett Elementary, Anchor Bay, MI January-May 2022
● Used technology to create various mini lessons and presentation
● Supported struggling students with writing and reading improvement.
Developmental Kindergarten Field Placement
Upton Elementary School, Royal Oak, MI October-December 2021
● Acquired teaching techniques and observed teacher interactions for cognitive skills
● Observed age-appropriate fundamental skills, including motor skill development, and integrated technology for
inclusive learning

First Grade Field Placement

Parle Lean Elementary School, Warren, MI October-December 2019
 ● Learned versatile teaching methods, built relationships, and observed the mentor teacher’s approach

Related Experience:
Volunteer, Head Start, Hamtramck, MI September-June 2008
● Assisted children aged 3-5 years old in educational and developmental activities

Skills:
● Organized and collaborative
● Effective time management
● Active listening and adaptable communication style
● Positive and consistent interaction with parents and students
● Tech-proficient in Seesaw, Pear Deck, Google Slides, and Epic
● Lesson planning and Accountable
● Collaborative and team oriented

Honors and Achievements:

● Dean's List, Oakland University Fall 2021-2023
● Honors Society Winter 2023

Professional References
Supervisor- Oakland University
Linda Maniago
Lmaniago@oakland.edu
(248)-840-1464

Ms. Maniago is my supervisor from Oakland University for my student teaching in Fall 2023.

Principal, Wattles Elementary School

Amy Wallace
248-823-3400
Awallace@troy.k12.mi.us

Mrs. Wallace was the principal where I recently finished my student teaching.

Teacher, Kindergarten
Wattles Elementary School Troy
Letitia Mason
lmason@troy.k12.mi.us
313-204-0272

Ms. Mason was my mentor teacher for my student teaching.