Zainab Habibi

Introduced and implemented the IB (International Baccalaureate) system and shifted 30 students (based on the capability to thrive in activities based environments) into the program. • Directed Student Comp, a reading comprehension exercise which resulted in a 70% increase in students’ participating in reading exercises. • Designed a series of multimedia presentations for the IB program to familiarize parents with the new system. • Implemented an applied behavior analysis program which increased students’ ability to initiate tasks independently. • Collaborated with a local library to introduce young students to the concept of reading and “real” books. • Encouraged students to learn about their cultural heritage by creating a series of family tree lessons. • Enriched students’ learning environments by incorporating short history, art and literature lessons into original curriculums. • Introduced “circle time,” which increased students’ confidence and ability to engage in conversa