1. SALMA AL-ASHMAWI 7815 Shams ln. Jessup, MD. 20794
(703) 400-8086; Salma.Ashmawi@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
Al Rahmah School, Baltimore, MD Teacher, September2013 – June 2014
 Taught 2nd, middle and high-school Islamic studies and Learning Service Hours;developed curriculum,
activitiesand projectsto keepstudents engaged and motivated;led after-schoolgroups and sponsored
clubs
ICM Weekend School, Gaithersburg, MD
 Principal, September 2015 –June 2016
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA
Multicultural Speaker/Panelist, October1996 – 2012
 Educate and train teachers, staff and administrators in schooland other organizations, to enhance
understanding of the culturalbackgroundsof families in Fairfax County
 Wrote and hostedthe FCPS TV programfor Middle Eastern parents
Instructor in the Arabic Early Literacy Program, September 2007 -June 2010
 Taught an interactive Arabic parent-childprogram to families with children up to age 5
 Developed, demonstrated and implemented lessons directedat parents to use books, poems, songs and
craftsin preparing their children for school, to identify any learning or developmentalissues their
children may have, to promote student interest, and to educate parents about the schoolsystem
 Assessed and referredchildren to appropriate assistance and serviceswhen needed
Cultural Liaison, February 1993 - June 1995
 Developedthe position and assessed the need for the permanent Parent Liaison position
 Facilitated communication and problem solvingwithin the eight schoolsunder the Chantilly Pyramid to
bridge the cultural gap between homes and schools
ADAMS Center, Sterling, VA
Principal and Teacherof WeekendSchool, September1991 - June 2006
 Developedan exciting and engaging interactive curriculumfor pre-kindergartenchildren
 Started the preschoolprogramthat became a permanent part of the Center
 Improvedthe school’s financesby more than doubling enrollment, volunteersand donations
 Providedteacher training on educational techniquesand held regular sharing meetings
 Motivatedteachersand parents into participating and being a part of the community
 Dealt with students behavioraland educational issues
 Trouble shootingand mediation
 Preparedlesson plans and taught elementary levelIslamic studies
 Selectedclass booksand materials that would keep children engaged and interested
 Co-creator, editor, and publisher of community newsletter “Adams Family” for two years
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK, COLLEGE PARK, MD
Bachelorof Arts in Sociology, Magnacum Laude, August 2013
Howard College, Howard County, MD
Early Childhood Education Certificationas a career changer, March 2016
VOLUNTEER
ADAMS, Sterling, VA Membersince 1990
P-2-P Creator, 1998- 2000 *Createdand led a parenting circle
London Town Elementary/Stone Middle/ Westfield High, Fairfax, VA
PTA Member and PTSA Committee Chair, Vice President and President at Westfield, 1988-2010
Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA
Cultural/Parent Liaison, 2000
Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee Member, 1996-2005
Parent Liaison Position and Job Description Committee Member, 1995
Northern Virginia Weekend School, Annandale, VA Co-founder, 1986
HONORS President’s Scholarship; UMD Golden Key Chapter; Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society