Hello! I’m Nazifa Ahmed, a passionate educator and aspiring instructional designer currently pursuing a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Instructional Design through Missouri Online. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences and collaborating with students and colleagues to nurture a positive, productive classroom and learning environment. Beyond the classroom, I’ve supported families and youth programs through roles in tax services and employment programs, which have strengthened my organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. I’m excited to apply instructional design principles to help learners of all ages achieve their goals.…

Nazifa Ahmed

Hello! I’m Nazifa Ahmed, a passionate educator and aspiring instructional designer currently pursuing a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Instructional Design through Missouri Online. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences and collaborating with students and colleagues to nurture a positive, productive classroom and learning environment. Beyond the classroom, I’ve supported families and youth programs through roles in tax services and employment programs, which have strengthened my organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. I’m excited to apply instructional design principles to help learners of all ages achieve their goals.…

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Hello! I’m Nazifa Ahmed, a passionate educator and aspiring instructional designer currently pursuing a Master’s in Learning Technologies and Instructional Design through Missouri Online. I love turning complex ideas into clear, engaging learning experiences and collaborating with students and colleagues to nurture a positive, productive classroom and learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, I’ve supported families and youth programs through roles in tax services and employment programs, which have strengthened my organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. I’m excited to apply instructional design principles to help learners of all ages achieve their goals.

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Language

Bengali
Advanced

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher at White Plains City Public Schools
February 1, 2025 - Present
Implemented lesson plans, created and prepared lesson plans in advance, supported co-teachers in the classroom, assisted students with classwork, improvised activities when plans were unavailable, created and maintained a safe classroom, and carried out safe dismissal procedures.
Office Clerk at Liberty Tax Service, Bronx, New York
January 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Handled incoming and outgoing calls, provided information to current and prospective clients, organized and copied important documents for clients’ tax returns, and scheduled appointments between clients and tax preparers.
Substitute Teacher at DOE, New York
May 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Implemented lesson plans, created and prepared lesson plans, supported co-teachers in the classroom, assisted students with classwork, improvised activities if plans were unavailable, created and maintained a safe classroom.
Substitute Teacher for Charter Schools at Kokua Education, New York
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Implemented lesson plans, supported co-teachers in classrooms, created lesson plans for long-term assignments, created and maintained a safe classroom, assisted students with their coursework, improvised activities when needed.
Teacher Assistant at Summer Youth Employment Program, Nelson Avenue Family Residence, Bronx, New York
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Worked with staff to coordinate classroom and program activities, implemented positive classroom management strategies and behavior plans, assisted with classroom management and behavior modification, delivered daily activities and lessons for preschool-aged children, maintained classroom management with timers and positive reinforcement, and ensured student engagement.
Teacher Assistant at Bright Horizons Child Care, Westchester, New York
July 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate curricula, fostered a curiosity-driven environment, created and maintained safe learning spaces, assisted with classroom management, and supported teachers with daily activities and child development.
Intern at Westchester Square Academy, Bronx, New York
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019
Gained classroom management and organization experience, maintained teaching materials, partnered with a regular education teacher to design activities, assisted with behavioral issues, assisted teachers during class and with homework, helped with filing and grading tasks.

Education

Master’s Degree at University of Missouri
January 1, 2025 - December 26, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree at CUNY Hunter College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper City Eats

    Project Brief and app designed for graduate school portfolio
    link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    Overview Need: A new restaurant CityEats wants an app that will make it easier for customers to make
    reservations. The users would be able to view the menu, book tables, and get real-time availability updates.
    Features that should be included are notifications, table preferences, and loyalty rewards.

    Target Audience:
    Primary: Adults ages 35 and plus
    Secondary: Adults ages 25-35

    Working App Name: CityEats Time

    Prototype Scope:
    Users will be able to view the menu for the restaurant
    Users will be able to reserve a table for the restaurant
    Users will be able to view real-time availability in the restaurant

    Success Metrics:
    Positive feedback from first users
    High productivity ratings for each feature
    Increasing engagement with users returning to app after first 5 uses