AYISHA N.

KARIM
2017 Bencal Dr., Atlanta, GA 30316
(678 ) 644-7544 akarim@gallowayschool.org
EDUCATION
2009-2010 TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY New York, NY
M.A. Education Leadership; The Klingenstein Center

1996-2000 DUKE UNIVERSITY Durham, NC

B.A., Mathematics (Minor);
Asian and African Languages & Literature (Major), Dean's List

EXPERIENCE
2013-Now GALLOWAY SCHOOL Atlanta, GA
Geometry Teacher, Upper Learning
Serve as lead Geometry teacher Advanced Geometry & Regular Geometry; designing
curriculum for schools entire Geometry program
Advise administration team and faculty on issues of inclusion and diversity; charting out
diversity program for next school year, 14-15
Advisor of nine Upper Learning students from grades 9 - 12
Personal Speaking Engagements
Identity Development: Dominant & Subordinate Groups; Culture of Power based on
works by Beverly Daniel Tatum and Lisa Delpit; presentation to faculty and admin team
T3 Faculty Presentation on PoCC (NAIS) Conference 14: Pit Stops & Victory Laps
Special Recognition/Awards
Recipient of schools first 4D Learning Award for project, Arabesque in Art &
Geometry
Committees
Advisory Committee: faculty rethinking and revising the high schools advisory program

2012-Now MATH PRIVATE TUTORING Atlanta, GA

Geometry, Honors Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II
Provided superior tutoring sessions for private school students in current HS math
courses
Prepared HS students for end-of-year final exams, ensuring higher, passing grades
Taught students next-years math course in accelerated fashion for successful head start

2010-2011 WOODWARD ACADEMY Atlanta, GA

Geometry Teacher/Five Points Club Advisor
Created geometry curriculum appropriate for various ability levels, i.e., college
preparatory, freshman and sophomore students
Incorporated Smartboard technology and Geometers Sketchpad to increase clarity and
manage complexity of the material
Co-advised and mentored students of the Five Points Clubencouraging pluralism of
benefits and options, including diversity of religion, gender, ethnicity, race, disability,
age, and socioeconomic class
Organized Black History Month assembly for upper school student body
 Upper School Community Council
Appointed to upper schools Community Council by Principal of Upper School to
monitor progress and establish programs in creating a climate where inclusiveness is
fostered and bullying eliminated
Assisted in the induction of schools No Place for Hate curriculum (Anti-Defamation
League)presented to upper school faculty and student body
Served on planning committee for schools annual Week of Understanding

2009-2010 CSTI-Collegiate School Teaching Institute, COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

Klingenstein Intern New York, NY
Created a sustainable alumni database of CSTI fellows
Produced & distributed survey to gather alumni's personal and professional info and
forecast success of program
Developed a more effective marketing strategy to improve program's popularity

2000-2009 PACE ACADEMY Atlanta, GA

Geometry Teacher/Multicultural Club Advisor
Designed advanced geometry curriculum for 9th grade students; assigned group geometry
projects, requiring a comprehensive grasp of the material
Served as the only Honors Geometry teacher; teaching approximately 80% of all
geometry students each year
Utilized supplemental learning resources and technology such as an ActivBoard and
Geometer's Sketchpad, a computer software which helps students explore and understand
abstract concepts
Produced a course description for geometry later featured in school's curriculum manual
Appointed by Head of Upper School to serve as mentor for new math teachers
Selected by Headmaster to serve on the Head of Upper School search committee
Advised the Multicultural club whose programming centered around the inclusion and
celebration of diverse ethnic, racial, and religious groups at the school; conducted weekly
student meetings; responsible for producing Black History Month assemblies each year
Assisted Admissions office with the recruitment and retention of students of color;
interviewed and attended fairs & gatherings in support of these efforts
Planned four school-wide (LS, MS, and US) Multicultural Family Gatherings, which
served as networking forums for minority families
Contributed to school's monthly newsletter and newspaper to increase awareness of
school's diversity initiatives
Chaperoned students to NAIS People of Color Conferences (POCC) across the nation
Arranged a two year program with the International Community School (approx. 50%
refugees) where Pace students and faculty tutored & mentored young students
Prepared members of the Multicultural Club for their roles as "student leaders" in
school's first Diversity Day
Conducted a workshop & created a DVD documentary entitled "The Black Experience at
Independent/White Schools" for school's Diversity Day
Global Education Proposal Committee
Appointed by Head of Upper School to collaborate with other faculty to prepare a global
education proposal centered around seven pillars: leadership, collaboration, engagement,
 service, communication, diversity, and ethics
Personal Speaking Engagements at Pace Academy
"Hajj: The Journey of a Lifetime" a detailed account of my journey to Saudi Arabia to
perform the Hajj (Upper School and 8th grade class)
"Ramadan: Its Meaning & Spiritual Benefits" (Upper & Middle School)
Honor & Discipline Committee
Served as voting faculty member
Yearbook Advisor
Managed a group of 10-15 eleventh and twelfth grade students on the school's yearbook
staff as they developed pages for five major sections
Served as co-editor, assisting in the proofreading of all submitted articles and ads

Summer PETTERS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (PRI) Belize, C.A.

Summer Academy
2006 Math Instructor
Developed algebra and geometry-based instruction for Belizean students, ages 12-15
Guided students in the completion of group projects that incorporated mathematics into
everyday life
Assistant Coordinator for ACT Preparation Belize Defense Force (BDF)
Reviewed fundamental geometry concepts that are commonly found on the ACT
Administered practice ACT tests and math drills to students of the Belizean military

OTHER
Co-author of blog series, Hagar Lives: African American Muslim women tell their stories
of faith, struggle, and satisfaction with God
Board member of IPTCSA of alma mater, Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, 2016-2017
Klingenstein Intern at the Collegiate School, New York, NY
Attendee of the Leadership and Women of Color Conference, Atlanta, GA
Workshop presenter at the NAIS People of Color Conference (POCC) in Honolulu, HI
Guest speaker on topics related to Islam in English Lit. and religion courses on the high
school and college level
Organized lectures by premiere scholars for Pace Academy: Dr. Beverly Tatum, President
of Spelman College & author of Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the
Cafeteria?; R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr., author of Beyond Race and Gender and Redefining
Diversity
Produced character building and Rites of Passage programs for middle and high school
age girls in community
Resident Advisor for first year women at Duke University
Served on high school alma mater's accreditation committee
Participated in the Interfaith Dialogue Project by Duke Univ.'s Kenan Institute for Ethics
Student intern and delegate for a College Study Tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
President of Dukes Muslim Student Association
Enjoys tutoring, painting, and traveling
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REFERENCES
Mr. Gordon Mathis, former Head of Upper Learning, Galloway School, Atl., GA
 Mr. Michael Gannon, US Head, Pace Academy, Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Head of School, President, Independent Schools, USA
Ms. Paula Gentry, Math Dept. Chair, Woodward Academy, College Park, GA
Ms. Judy Osborne, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Westminster Schools, Atl., GA
More available upon request