Mary Awad
Anaheim
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in education and social services, skilled in supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a Math Teacher Assistant, provided academic support, identified student needs, and fostered a cooperative learning environment. Additionally, experienced in assisting individuals with government applications, public assistance programs, and social services. Proficient in translation and interpretation (English-Arabic), appointment scheduling, and digital platform navigation. Adept at guiding participants through benefits enrollment, coordinating medical transportation, and supporting seniors with essential services. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and community support.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher Volunteer – Church
St. John’s Coptic Orthodox Church
01.2015 - Current
- Teaching students all types of mathematics from grade one to grade six
- Prepare simple problems
- Build confidence and support their self-esteem in order to enhance their ability to continue studying.
Social Services Worker
360 Adult Care Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Assist with the renewal of Section 8 housing applications.
- Support participants in applying for affordable housing programs.
- Schedule non-emergency medical transportation services.
- Coordinate and schedule medical appointments.
- Read and translate official correspondence for participants.
- Assist seniors in applying for utility discount programs.
- Facilitate applications for food assistance programs (SNAP).
- Complete and translate applications for seniors from English to Arabic.
- Assist with the Green Card application process.
- Support participants in applying for U.S. citizenship.
- Guide individuals through the Medicare enrollment process.
- Assist with CalWORKs applications.
- Support participants in applying for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).
- Schedule medical imaging and laboratory appointments, including CT scans, ultrasounds, lab work, and mammograms.
- Assist with applications for Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Provide training on how to use the ModivCare app for transportation services.
- Assist with applications for government-subsidized cell phone programs.
- Help participants create and manage accounts on BenefitsCal.org.
- Assist with setting up Medicare accounts.
- Support individuals in creating and managing Social Security accounts.
Teacher Assistant Volunteer
Killybrooke Elementary School
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Supervise student’s activities during classroom
- Prepare materials for teaching
- Evaluate and supervise student’s assignment
Mathematics Teacher
St. John American School, Certified CITA School
08.2005 - 11.2013
- Taught math to three classes, ranging in size between 25-30 students, in multicultural school setting.
- Taught international students, utilizing the significant exposure in various aspects of American, British and Egyptian cultures.
- Attend parents-teacher evening meetings, analyzed students and parents needs to improve students learning skills and provide their needs.
- Corrected exams, quizzes and evaluated student’s performance for the entire school year.
- Identified students’ needs and worked closely with parents to provide their needs and improve their educational level.
International Math Teacher
B.B.C International Language School
08.1991 - 08.2005
- Taught math to grades 1 through 6, with ranging classroom size between 25-30 students, in multicultural school setting
- Taught international students, utilizing the significant exposure in various aspects of American, British and Egyptian cultures
- Prepared math syllabus, exams and classroom activities according to the American, British and Egyptian requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration, Accounting
Ain Shams University
Cairo05.1985
Skills
- Application Assistance
- Translation & Interpretation
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Digital Literacy
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Confidentiality & Ethics
- Empathy & Cultural Awareness
References
REFERENCES
Ms. Le Marianne Shenouda
Elementary School Teacher St. John’s Coptic Orthodox Church
Killybrooke Elementary School Students Services
Cell (714) 749-9970 Cell (909) 618-8274
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Certification
Medical Billing
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Services Worker
360 Adult Care Center
09.2023 - 09.2024
Math Teacher Volunteer – Church
St. John’s Coptic Orthodox Church
01.2015 - Current
Teacher Assistant Volunteer
Killybrooke Elementary School
10.2014 - 12.2014
Mathematics Teacher
St. John American School, Certified CITA School
08.2005 - 11.2013
International Math Teacher
B.B.C International Language School
08.1991 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Administration, Accounting
Ain Shams University
Medical Billing
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