Sana Rahim, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Grade 2/3 combination class.

San Diego, California, United States

• Nurtured a culturally-responsive classroom environment with classroom agreements centered on kindness, responsibility, and respect• Instructional responsibilities included teaching small reading groups at varying proficiency levels and whole-class mathematics, using common core standards CCSS and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for all lessons. • Incorporated high-tech and low-tech learning in the classroom; Promethean board, Seesaw, BrainPop Jr., and Google Slides for student research projects.

San Jose, Ca

San Jose's Tiny House Movement: An Ethnographic Study of Housing Insecurity in Silicon Valley • Awarded a scholarship by McNair Scholars Program to conduct ethnographic research with a faculty mentor at San Jose State University• The research study inquired into the culture of urban infrastructure and the development of tiny homes as a solution to housing precarity• Conducting multi-sited fieldwork which involved qualitative methods of data collection such as informational interviews, participant observation, and document analysis

San Jose, Ca

• Worked directly with the Director of Development to identify and track funding sources for projects in the development pipeline • Managed digital development files during the entitlement process and processed construction change orders • Assisted development team in drafting and submitting Request for Proposals for the County of Santa Clara and City of Santa Cruz • Fostered valuable relationships with residents and various stakeholders at community outreach meetings, property events, and resident update meetings in order to build solidarity in affordable housing• Increased voter support in San Jose for affordable housing measures through door-to-door outreach • Created Staff Wellness Program with a $65,000 Enterprise Grant and submitted quarterly grant reports • Planned holistic self-care services, communication trainings, and community-building events for property management and social services staff • Aided in securing a $7.5 million dollar award for a housing development project for disabled adults

San Francisco Bay Area

The mission of the BAHIP program is to train the next generation of housing development professionals and advocates for inclusion and racial equity. This work was done with the support of participating nonprofit housing development organizations in the San Francisco, Bay Area. I participated in monthly trainings and annual conferences, gaining valuable knowledge from leaders in the affordable housing industry.

San Jose, Ca

• Attained CRLA Certification for tutoring writing and social science courses • Conducted 450+ sessions dedicated to researching, outlining, drafting, and editing papers• Recorded session summaries and updated students' learning plans following every appointment • Assisted professors with planning in-class activities and facilitating small group discussions • Collaborated effectively with students with diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds, including students with learning disabilities, international English- language learners, and adult returning students• Completed 16 trainings on various topics including student development, codependency, self-regulation, and time management with a multicultural lens

San Francisco Bay Area

• Researched innovative SV tech startups interested in EdTech, health/wellness, and smart hardware • Implemented a lead generation strategy by identifying opportunities and building databases with the Director of Sales• Accumulated 1000+ database contacts and determined relationship-centered introduction points for company executives • Strengthened sales team efforts by sending follow-ups and building rapport with potential clients

San Francisco Bay Area

• Worked with Operations Team to ensure a positive experience for 110+ Teacher Corps Members at the Summer Institute• Created management reports in Excel with the Director of Special Events for tracking resources for events and speaker series • Managed logistics for catering orders and delivery, transportation pickup/drop-off, and material preparation for all events • Cultivated strong professional relationships and communication with venue managers and caterers • Organized inventory such as handouts, posters, and bulletins for events and housing operations

Master Of Education - M.Ed.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Minors in Urban Studies & Anthropology

Bilateral Exchange Program

Study abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland.