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Lois Magdy Zaki Daowd

Educator
Garden Grove

Summary

With a heart for connection and a career built on empowering diverse communities, I am eager to serve as a Community Schools Teacher Coach. Bringing decades of experience in education, cross-cultural engagement, and community leadership, I am committed to fostering inclusive, thriving school environments where students, families, and staff succeed together.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Teacher

Garden Grove High School (GGHS), GGUSD
08.2010 - Current
  • Taught Spanish (Levels 1-3, Heritage 1) and ELD (Basics, A, Content classes), tailoring lessons to students’ diverse backgrounds
  • Served as Department Chair and ELAC Teacher Advisor, guiding staff and families to support student success
  • Partnered with parents and community members to share their stories with students and provide inspiration.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

Afterschool Spanish Club Leader

Simmons Elementary, GGUSD
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Led immersive language and cultural projects—art, music, sports—to spark students’ pride in their heritage

Co-Founder, Assistant Director

The Welcome Center
08.2011 - 05.2017
  • Built a hub for refugee families with GGUSD, AUSD, Catholic Charities, and local faith groups, offering English classes, parenting support, and cultural celebrations
  • Coordinated volunteers and services (food, clothing, school integration) to meet families’ needs
  • Taught adult English classes with warmth and practical focus

Instructor

Chapman & Lincoln Adult Schools, North Orange County Continuing Education
01.2000 - 12.2004
  • Guided early English learners with patience and real-world communication skills

English Instructor

El Puente Association
07.2000 - 08.2002
  • Company Overview: Barcelona, Spain
  • Taught English to North African refugees, helping them adapt, find work, and feel at home in a new culture
  • Barcelona, Spain

Education

M.A. - TESOL

Biola University
01.2000 - 01.2003

Secondary Clear Credential - World Languages

Chapman University
01.1997 - 01.2000

B.A. - Spanish

University of Southern California
01.1992 - 01.1996

Skills

  • Cultural liaison
  • Community Advocate
  • Student engagement

    Group instruction

    Lesson planning

    Critical thinking

    FLUENT IN Spanish, Romanian

    Student-centered learning

    Technology integration

    Project-based learning

Why Me

I believe every student’s background is a gift to their education, and I’m passionate about partnering with families and communities to unlock their potential. With a career spanning teaching, coaching, and community-building—plus fluency in Spanish and a growing knowledge of Vietnamese and Arabic—I’m ready to lead with warmth, collaboration, and a deep commitment to GGUSD’s mission. Let’s build thriving schools together.

Timeline

Afterschool Spanish Club Leader

Simmons Elementary, GGUSD
03.2017 - 05.2017

Co-Founder, Assistant Director

The Welcome Center
08.2011 - 05.2017

Teacher

Garden Grove High School (GGHS), GGUSD
08.2010 - Current

English Instructor

El Puente Association
07.2000 - 08.2002

Instructor

Chapman & Lincoln Adult Schools, North Orange County Continuing Education
01.2000 - 12.2004

M.A. - TESOL

Biola University
01.2000 - 01.2003

Secondary Clear Credential - World Languages

Chapman University
01.1997 - 01.2000

B.A. - Spanish

University of Southern California
01.1992 - 01.1996
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