Noor Agha
Freelance Education Consultant
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
I am a versatile and passionate educator turned education consultant with a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity, independence, and lifelong learning. My approach emphasizes recognizing individual strengths, meeting diverse needs, and cultivating a just and equitable environment for all. Alongside my extensive teaching experience, I bring creativity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking mindset to every endeavor, whether in the classroom, supporting career development, or engaging in entrepreneurial pursuits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Education Consultant
Self-Employed
06.2024 - Current
- Provide tailored guidance to teens and adults exploring academic and professional pathways, empowering them to make informed, confident decisions
- Craft polished resumes, impactful cover letters, and compelling university applications that showcase clients' unique strengths and potential
- Offer expert support to educators, focusing on effective classroom management strategies, student engagement, and fostering a positive learning environment
- Conduct personalized consultations and workshops designed to simplify complex decisions and inspire clarity in achieving educational and career goals
- Stay informed on evolving trends in education, career development, and workplace expectations to ensure clients receive relevant, high-quality insights
Freelance Brand Ambassador
Self-Employed
06.2024 - Current
- Represent brands at events, promotions, and campaigns, embodying their values to foster meaningful consumer connections
- Develop user-generated content (UGC) tailored to brand identities, leveraging creativity and storytelling to enhance digital engagement
- Assist in executing marketing initiatives, contributing to measurable increases in audience awareness and loyalty
- Cultivate a personal brand showcasing entrepreneurial creativity and innovative approaches to content creation, social media, and audience engagement
- Collaborate with clients to understand goals and deliver impactful, results-driven marketing and content solutions
Adult Day School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed Adult Day School
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Courses taught: ENG3U, ENG3C
- Facilitate courses with large class sizes
- Differentiate instruction and accommodate students with a wide variety of needs and exceptionalities
Occasional Teacher
YRDSB
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Taught various courses to various class sizes in widely differing communities
- Gained valuable experience teaching special education classes
- Managed misbehavior using classroom management techniques
- Left detailed notes for all teachers at the end of every class
Long Term Occasional Teacher
YRDSB
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Taught one period of OLC4O
- Gained valuable experience working with at-risk youth, English language learners, and students with special needs
- Managed student behavior with strong rapport, collaborative expectation setting, and clearly defined consequences
- Worked collaboratively with my partner teacher to co-create materials and assessments
Adult Day School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed Adult Day School
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Courses taught: ESLD, ENG1P, CHV2O, OLC4O, GLC2O
- Facilitate courses with large class sizes
- Differentiate instruction and accommodate students with a wide variety of needs and exceptionalities
- OSSTF Branch president since September 2017
Summer School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed MSIC
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Facilitated a Media Literacy Course
- Students created daily blog posts in which they posted their findings, opinions, and thoughts on helping their community and the city of Toronto participate in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- For their culminating activities, students planned, filmed, and edited a short documentary style video
Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor
Parkdale Project Read
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Working one-on-one, 2-3 hours per week, with an adult seeking to improve his English literacy skills
- Tutoring my student in various English language skills and assisting with job applications and college preparation
- Participating actively in my community and connecting with other social-justice minded individuals in my neighborhood
Freelance English to Arabic Translator/Interpreter
Working Title: Doc 150
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Company Overview: Documentary Film
- Translation of subject and location release forms from English to Arabic
- On site interpretation from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic
- Arabic language interviews with subjects of the documentary
- Documentary Film
Per Diem Intake Worker
West End Reception Center, TDSB
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Conduct interviews with newcomers to Canada regarding their and their children’s’ educational backgrounds, interests, and future plans in order to assist assessors with recommending appropriate secondary school placements
- English-Arabic translations for Arabic speaking families, particularly newly arrived Syrian refugees
- Providing information and assistance regarding the Ontario school system to students and their families
- Assisting some non-English-speaking parents book appointments with the YMCA to be assessed for Adult ESL classes
- Off-site assessments of eighth grade students at various elementary and middle schools in the TDSB
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
Toronto, ON 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Media Studies, History
University of Toronto
Toronto, None 05.2001 -
Skills
Student engagement
Teaching strategies
Goal setting
Assessment design
Literacy development
Higher education
Digital literacy
Educational leadership
Career counseling
Academic advising
Inclusive education
Language acquisition
Timeline
Freelance Education Consultant
Self-Employed
06.2024 - Current
Freelance Brand Ambassador
Self-Employed
06.2024 - Current
Adult Day School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed Adult Day School
11.2020 - 04.2024
Long Term Occasional Teacher
YRDSB
02.2019 - 06.2019
Occasional Teacher
YRDSB
11.2018 - 11.2020
Summer School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed MSIC
06.2017 - 07.2017
Adult Day School Teacher
TDSB Con-Ed Adult Day School
09.2016 - 11.2018
Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor
Parkdale Project Read
06.2016 - 10.2016
Freelance English to Arabic Translator/Interpreter
Working Title: Doc 150
04.2016 - 09.2016
Per Diem Intake Worker
West End Reception Center, TDSB
02.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Education - Education
Ontario Institute For Studies in Education
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Media Studies, History
University of Toronto
05.2001 -