RAGHDA ABULNOUR

385 Prince of Wales Dr., Apt. 611, Mississauga, ON, L5B 0C6
1-514-998-9366
raghda.abulnour@mail.utoronto.ca

http://msabulnour.weebly.com

Highlights of Qualifications
Reflexive, organized, and motivated with a strong aptitude for problem solving and collaborative work.
Dependable, Results-Oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
Proficient in use of Microsoft office, Explore Learning, and Weebly.
Trilingual in: English, French (Intermediate), and Arabic.

EDUCATION
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Master of Teaching, Junior/Intermediate - Science

09/2014 Present
(Includes Junior/Intermediate Teacher Certification with the Ontario College of Teachers)
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, ON
Department: Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning
Action research paper: Constructivist assessment and evaluation by Secondary schoolScienceteachers.
Master of Education
09/2012 06/2014
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, ON
Department: Human Development and Applied Psychology.
Action research paper: Quality teaching by Secondary teachers in three different school types in Cairo .
Bachelors of Science
Faculty of Science, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
Major: Anatomy and Cell Biology, Minor: Management
Intensive Intermediate Conversational French
Level 4/6 Universit de Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Modern English School Cairo, Egypt

09/2008 06/2012

05/2011
09/2006 05/2008

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Tutor
Tutor Doctor, Mississauga, ON
Tutoring grade 11 Biology and grade 12 writing.

10/2015 - Present

Tutor
ICAN Education Center, Mississauga, ON
Tutoring grade 11 Biology.
Tutored grade 12 Chemistry, and middle school Language, Math, and French.

02/2014 Present

Teacher Candidate, Grade 11 University Chemistry & Grade 12 University Biology

02/2016 03/2016
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Taught Biology 12th graders Biochemistry unit and Metabolic Processes cellular respiration.
Taught Chemistry 11th graders Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding.
Incorporated constructivist minds-on including molecular puzzles and an inquiry based lab.
Integrated technology and consistent use of analogies to relate concepts and facilitate understanding.
Teacher Candidate, Grade 8 Rotary
10/2015 11/2015
Fairwind Senior Public School, Peel District School Board
Developed inquiry-based authentic assessment in Science, and integrated Growing Success assessment for/as
learning strategies.
Taught Math Patterning through Gizmos, Excel, and minds-on YouTube scenarios.
Pursued community development focusing on bullying, diversity, and inclusion.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Scorer

Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Toronto, ON
Scoring Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) Booklet 2 Writing Task.

April 2015

Teacher Candidate, Grade 8 Core

02/2015 03/2015
Camilla Senior Public School, Peel District School Board
Modeled and facilitated writing in Language and modified to diverse students needs.
Customized Math evaluation and differentiated instruction for IEP and ELL learners.
Accommodated to ensure equity via extra time, remedial support, and access to resources.
Collaborated with students in forming Multicultural show in History to learn about diverse cultures.
Teaching Assistant
OISE, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Course: CTL 1319: Religious Education: International and Comparative Perspectives.

01/2014 04/2015

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

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Education Research Assistant

Department of Integrated Studies, McGill University, Montreal, QC
Examined and evaluated Secondary school curricula in Quebec, Egypt, and Syria.
Translated and compared Secondary Biology Curricula with annual updates.

02/2012 04/2013

Education Internship
Parkdale Collegiate, Toronto, ON
Worked on IB Curriculum alignment in Biology, Chemistry, and A1 English.
Prepared IB examination procedures and organized invigilation.

04/2013 06/2013

Research Assistant Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

10/2011 12/2011
Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, QC
Carried out molecular biology protocols: Polymerase Chain Reaction, Electrophoresis, Sub Cloning, and
DNA purification.
Analyzed DNA segment data, interpreted DNA results, and considered study limitations.

LEADERSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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EduCreate Founder & Manager, Cairo, Egypt

08/2014 - Present
Soft Skills Development & Innovative Application Program. Ten critical thinking workshops, focused on
multidisciplinary problems in Egypt, are followed by students forming their own practical project.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoouZ6CoKAM
Presenter in Comparative International Education Society (CIES), Toronto
March 2014
Research Topic: How teachers in public, private national, and international schools in Cairo (Egypt) perceive
and apply quality teaching.
Presenter in OISE CIDEC Joseph P. Farrell Research Symposium, Toronto
Topic: Degree of Constructivist Teaching in Public Schools in Cairo, Egypt Teachers Voice
Presentation Link: http://tinyurl.com/ozfhzfe

February 2014

Host of McGill University Alumni Summer Send-off, Cairo, Egypt

07/2010 07/2014
Set up information and network session for new McGill students before starting their study in Montreal.
Familiarized delegates with the university system, Canadian culture, and life in Montreal.
Media Experience
03/2013
Co-produced The Crisis of Youth Unemployment show in Miglena Todorova, Borderless Radio: the
Politics of Canadian Cultures", (OISE/University of Toronto: 2013), 27/03/2013, CIUT 89.5 Toronto.
Volunteer Teacher at Darfur Sudanese Refugee School, Cairo, Egypt

09/2006 04/2007

 English, Math, & Physical education.

Collaboration and community building.
Interests: Basketball, Volleyball, Arts & Music.