Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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COMMUNITY & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT
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MAHAM RASHID

Mississauga,Canada

Summary

Versatile and community-focused professional with 5+ years’ experience in inclusive program development, stakeholder engagement, and educational coordination. Skilled in applying equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles to design responsive programs and foster meaningful engagement with diverse communities. Now transitioning into cultural planning, with a strong foundation in policy alignment, research-informed practice, and cross-sector collaboration—eager to support the development and implementation of strategic cultural plans that reflect Brampton’s vibrant and evolving cultural landscape.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SECONDARY OCCASIONAL TEACHER

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
03.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated community-responsive programming for diverse student populations, embedding EDI principles into inclusive learning environments.
  • Cultivated stakeholder relationships through continuous collaboration with families, educational teams, and school leadership.
  • Maintained comprehensive records to support data-informed planning and reporting.

SECONDARY SCHOOL OCCASIONAL TEACHER

HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed and adapted learning programs that fostered social, emotional, and academic growth.
  • Used digital platforms (e.g., Google Classroom, Teams) to manage classroom logistics and facilitate hybrid learning.

LONG TERM OCCASIONAL TEACHER

HAROLD M. BRATHWAITE SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2022 - 03.2022

● Ensured material is consistent across all grade 11 academic English classes by collaborating with other teachers teaching ENG3U.

● Increased student success by more than 40% due to adapting given resources to adhere to students' specific needs.

LONG TERM OCCASIONAL TEACHER

MAPLE HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Boosted engagement of marginalized student groups through technology-integrated projects and differentiated instruction, increasing submission rates by 70% in 1P-level classes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

AMERICAN CREATIVITY ACADEMY
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Applied culturally responsive frameworks to increase student engagement and achievement.
  • Created and delivered presentations to introduce parents and stakeholders to institutional values and curriculum pathways.

SCORER

EQAO
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Evaluated student responses in alignment with provincial standards.

Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH AND HISTORY

YORK UNIVERSITY
04.2019

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH LITERATURE

YORK UNIVERSITY
04.2017

Skills

    Stakeholder engagement & communication: strong parent-teacher communication, collaboration with SERTs and school staff

    Community focus: diversity and inclusion practices, participation in extracurricular and school community activities

    Documentation & organization: report cards, student records, planning lessons (similar to reports/policy briefs)

    Presentation & writing: lesson planning, feedback systems, and presentations for parents

Certification

ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS (OCT) Certified

COMMUNITY & CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Breakfast Club Facilitator – David Suzuki Secondary School

  • Established and operated a before-school program ensuring students had access to breakfast foods and a welcoming community space.

Equity-Based Program Design

  • Incorporated Indigenous literature and culturally responsive teaching into classrooms to reflect diverse student experiences.

Mentorship & Academic Support

  • Tutored youth in the Aspire Program (City of Mississauga), fostering academic achievement for underserved communities.

Timeline

SECONDARY SCHOOL OCCASIONAL TEACHER

HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
03.2023 - Current

SECONDARY OCCASIONAL TEACHER

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
03.2022 - Current

LONG TERM OCCASIONAL TEACHER

HAROLD M. BRATHWAITE SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2022 - 03.2022

LONG TERM OCCASIONAL TEACHER

MAPLE HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 02.2022

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER

AMERICAN CREATIVITY ACADEMY
08.2019 - 06.2021

SCORER

EQAO
06.2019 - 07.2019

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION - ENGLISH AND HISTORY

YORK UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH LITERATURE

YORK UNIVERSITY
MAHAM RASHID