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CURRICULUM VITAEMrs. Ouahiba Boukaabar, M.Ed.University of PittsburghNeuromuscular Research Laboratory3860 South Water StreetPittsburgh PA XPERIENCE07/21 – present01/21 – present01/ 202001/2008/1909/19Ed.D. Candidate, Curriculum and Instruction, IUP EastD.Ed. student in Curriculum and Instruction, IUP EastMasters’ degree in Education with Concentration in Mathematics / ComputerScience, California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U). Accumulated 47 graduatesemester credit hours of Education, Mathematics and Computer Science coursesGPA 3.978Bachelor in Computer Science, University of Mascara, AlgeriaRanked fifth out of fifty three graduating students, Thesis: “Conception etrealization d’un system d’information pour la gestion des abonnementstelephoniques” (Conception and Realization of a Telephone System for theManagement of Telephone Subscriptions)Graduated from High school with Honors, Mascara, AlgeriaLaboratory Administrator – University of PittsburghFrench I & II Instructor - CCACSuccessfully completed research class for community college STEAMInstructors – Univ. PittsburghRecruited research participants and Team Lead, RET – Univ. PittsburghMentored CCAC students, team received the 2020 PITT Overall DesignCompetition AwardFacilitated the creation of a bridge between the NSF herl Pitt RETprogram and CCAC09/18 – present01/19 – 05/1908/18 – 12/1809/18 – present01/17– present01/16 – present11/1510/1106/0708/06 – 12/06Selected to participate in Research Experience for TeachersProgram (RET) – University of PittsburghSuccessfully completed STEM Curriculum Design course; AIU3 - PittCollaborationSuccessfully completed Engineering Design class – Univ. PittsburghJoined the Emerging Professionals Committee - CCACAcademic Advisor & Math Professor, Community College of Allegheny CountyCCAC - Allegheny CampusAdjunct Faculty of Mathematics, CCACPrincipal, Universal Academy of Pittsburgh (UAP), Pittsburgh, PAVice-Principal and Math/Computer Science Teacher, UAPAdministered state-funded educational grant, Pennsylvania Pre-K CountsMath and Science Teacher 6th and 7th grades, UAPTeam taught Arabic to 6th & 7th gradesMathematics Teacher, 3rd - 6th grades, Snowdrop AcademyDeveloped & taught Pre-K - 6th Arabic, as a second language curriculumServed as Arabic translator for non-English speakers at Snowdrop Academy
MEMBERSHIPS:National Academic Advising Association – NACADA2018 – currentNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics – NCTM2006 – currentCERTIFICATESELEOT Certification (Active): Certified to conduct classroom observations using the AdvancED EffectiveLearning Environments Observation ToolCOVID-19 Contact Tracing - Johns Hopkins UniversityRESEARCH AGENDA09/05/2020Guest speaker at ALMINASSAH Webinar held on September 5th, 2020. Topic: “The USExperience in K12 Remote Learning and Teaching”. Webinar organized and aired fromIstanbul, Turkey05/07/2019Guest Speaker at the CCAC Common Hour, Topic: “Pillars of Academic Advising& Student Planning”GRANTS INVOLVEMENTS & AWARDSManaged the state-funded Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts while vice-principal at UAPAIU3 “Title I Non-Public Schools” grants to provide academic and other support and interventionto at-risk student who are struggling in mathematics and readingAIU3 “Title III Consortium Services” Participating schools receive professional development,technology and supplemental materials to support English Language Learners. Wrote a grant andsecured a Smart Board and a ProjectorAsked for and received over 50 computers and desks from the private firm “Marshall DenneheyWarner Coleman & Goggin.”Received 2013, 2014 and 2015 Award from Oil Shell and Valspar Companies for sponsoringmiddle school students who participated and won in the Pittsburgh Regional Science FairWrote and received a grant for the school that sponsor field trip tickets sponsored by the “Ticketsfor Kids” Program. October, 2013Applied for funding, organized and led several extracurricular activities--After school program,summer camp, Science Olympiad, Science Fair, Reading Programs, Speeches, Competitions,Applied for a grant and received gym equipment for the school. Dec. 2012Applied for and received grant to increase technology in the classroom (A smart board, a projectorand a computer). June 2011
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & CONTRIBUTIONSActive member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)Familiar and closely follow the National Association of Student Financial AidAdministrators (NASFAA)Contributed to Program Exploration/ Career Pathways, a subprogram of Students’ SummerLearning Experience. Guest speaker on the existing CCAC STEM programs, theirrequirements and the careers they lead to. The students were members of “EducatingTeens about HIV/AIDS, Inc.,” a non-profit led by Dr. Albertha Graham-Ellison. August10, 2017www.educatingteens.orgITS Security Awareness TrainingCCAC’s COVID-19 Reopening PlanCCAC’s Regulations, Protocols, and Guidelines for Returning to the WorkplaceCCAC’s Mitigation Response TrainingMandatory Self-Screening TrainingManaging Suspected COVID-19 Cases TrainingCCAC Online training via Blackboard that consists of Advising 101 through 108, othermodulesWorkers Compensation at CCAC 2020We Are Civility @ CCACStudent Planning TrainingAcknowledgment and confidentiality Agreement TrainingPrevent Sexual Violence TogetherPrevent Discrimination and Harassment TogetherFERPA Policies and Procedures for CCACDrugs & Alcohol & WorkAccuplacer Next Generation Math WebExAleks Webinar
MyMathTest, Pearson WorkshopDevelopmental Mathematics and Preparation for College Mathematics, Hawkes WebinarCCAC Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) Advise training (face-to-facetraining). I logged over one hundred and ten (110) hours of formal on-site and face-to-faceAcademic Advising trainingWorking knowledge of Microsoft office, Datatel, Perceptive Content (a document imaginginterface), Ellucian Colleague 5 and Ellucian CRM AdviseDeveloped a video clip in which I explained to CCAC students the importance ofpracticing and preparing for the math Placement exam; I also demonstrated how to use andnavigate the web-based software. November 2017Assisted Math students at the “Study-A-Thon” Program, hosted by The SpecializedPrograms Department (provides CCAC Allegheny Students with a supportive learningenvironment as they get ready for their finals)Created three modules of math practice worksheets to be used by the CCAC Math Cafétutoring center, specifically designed for working with at risk students and those whoplaced in developmental math coursesTook two CCAC classes--Advisement Manual & Faculty Collaboration & ProfessionalDevelopment, spring 2017Completed an online course “Creating a Teaching Portfolio,” Dr. Valery Keibler, Directorof Professional Development, CCAC, November 2016Earned AdvancED Certification to serve as Team Evaluator Member for Private SchoolsAccreditation, April 2015Served as AdvancED School Evaluation Team Member, April 26-29, 2015Completed 6 hours Board Training & 6 hours Principal’s Training, 16th annual ISNAEducation Forum, Chicago, IL. April 02, 2015Policy Writing Training “2015 and Beyond ,” Bernie Hoffman, March 16, 2015Completed 6 hours intensive teaching Methods Workshop, April 18, 2014ISNA Education Forum, Chicago, IL, April 18- 20, 2014Organized and led UAP students’ field trip, Potomac State College’s STEM Festival,Keiser WV, March 23, 2014Attended Classroom Management Workshop, by Dr. H. Ghazali, Feb 21- 22, 2014
Led the UAP Steering Committee to achieve UAP AdvancED and CISNA accreditationTook Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 (AIU3) spring courses for nonpublic teachers andadministrators. Feb. - April, 2013Attended 14th annual ISNA- CISNA Education Forum, Chicago, IL, March 22-31, 2013Took a 10-week 2 credits English course “The Orton Gillingham Approach for TeachingReading & Spelling.” AIU3, October – December 2009Attended Workshop “Helping ESL Students non-English speakers in US schools and Howto establish a good communication with their parents,” UAP, November 2008“Everyday Mathematics” User Group Network Workshop, AIU3, February 1, 2008Participated in a two day intensive workshop of teaching Arabic as a second language forall levels: Pre-K to College. Lead by Ahmad Almagharawy, M. Ed“Methods of Teaching Arabic as Second Language in the US,” Workshop led bySuperintendent: Abdullah Idriss, March 2007Attended a 2-day Arabic workshop “How to teach Arabic as a Second Language in a FullTime School,” by Superintendent Dr. Hamad Ghazali, August 13, 2006Connected Math workshop for “Teaching Math to Middle School Students,” January –May2007MISCELLANEOUSSpeaks Arabic, English, and French fluentlyVOLUNTEER WORK: Volunteered as a translator at the 2015 intel ISEF, UAP School in2009 after school Program, at all 2008- 2015 Summer school as facilitator/ teacher, tutoringstudents at all K-16 levels in Math, Arabic, and French, volunteered as a substitute teacherin a Sunday school in 2006, Volunteers in weekly meetings teaching youth languages.Volunteered at the ICP Summer School Program, July-August 2009. Helped collect datafor a research education paper concerning relationship between success in learningmathematics and skill abilities in linguistics.Have a working knowledge of Microsoft office suite. Mathematical software. Smart-techdevices, Math Apps and search engines, Blackboard, WebAssign, Pearson’s MyMathLab,hardware and software installation, web design and advertising flyers- brochures. Alsofamiliar with the use of manipulatives to explain mathematics concepts.Member of Arabic Curriculum Design Committee & Sunday school Arabic, as a 2ndlanguage, Teacher for 4th – 9th grades, MCCGP, Monroeville PA, July 2010
Organized a 4-week Summer School and taught Arabic for 5 – 16 years old students, June2010Translated newspaper articles from Arabic to English for a book writer, May – August2010Tutored Geometry to 10th grade students, 2010 – 2011Tutored college students taking Arabic 2010 – 2011SCHOLARSHIP INTERESTSStudent retention and success, Developmental mathReducing math and science anxietyAdvising theories and techniquesUse of technology to facilitate understanding and learningAssessment, learning theories, developmental theories, curriculum design, teaching strategies, advising,Math placement test
CCAC's Regulations, Protocols, and Guidelines for Returning to the Workplace CCAC's Mitigation Response Training Mandatory Self-Screening Training Managing Suspected COVID-19 Cases Training CCAC Online training via Blackboard that consists of Advising 101 through 108, other modules Workers Compensation at CCAC 2020 We Are Civility @ CCAC
