My Professional Objective:

To attain a position in a learning environment that optimizes my diverse experience and proficiency in developing the curriculum, handling teacher's training, managing and operating core administrative systems, thereby showing measurable student growth and achievement.

Education:

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D. ) Economics

Master of Arts

Certifications:

Generalist (EC – 4)

Generalist (EC – 6)

English as a Second Language Supplemental  (EC – 6)

Trainer Thinking Maps

ESL/Regular self-contained, highly effective 5th grade teacher, teaching for 21 years.

• Team Lead for two years.
• Organized daily schedules, differentiated lesson planning, interventions during after-school tutorials.
• The mentor teacher – coached fellow teachers with students, leading to positive growth.
• Provided differentiated learning opportunities for ESL students.
• Lead students through completion of ESL requirements and to exit into mainstream instruction.
• Plan and instruct each subject area for ELL students utilizing a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational techniques, and tailored implementation strategies that engage all students in active learning.
• Designing, administering and grading of various assessment tools at the school and district levels.
• Collecting and analyzing data obtained from various assessment tools to create plans that focus on improving student learning and success.
• Maintaining full supervision, control and discipline of students’ indoor and outdoor activities.
• Documentation of students’ attendance, grades and achievement utilizing a variety of software.
• Maintaining a valuable school-home relationship with students and their parents via email, telephone, letters and conferencing.
• Constructing bulletin boards & organizing field trips, guest speakers and other school-related activities to enhance student learning.
• Proven success in teaching the skills necessary for my students to excel.
• Supervising Field Trips for students at all grades.
• Dedicated after-school tutorials instructor.
• Exceptional growth in students’ academic achievements.

Professional Award & Recognition:

• Big Leap School Toppers Award
• Principal’s Award for High Academic Achievement
• Faculty’s Award for being an Exemplary Teacher
• UNESCO Award for participation in the Peace Educational Seminar.
• Certification of Social Service from Search Foundation.