Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
RELEVANT SKILLS
- Exceptional writing skills and flexibility in writing for specific audiences.
- Impeccable knowledge of grammatical rules and mechanics for various writing formats and styles.
- Ability to conduct extensive research on complex topics and use appropriate jargon.
- Experienced public speaker who can clearly articulate ideas to both large and small groups.
- Eagerly collaborates with colleagues and has a desire to learn from seasoned professionals.
- Can work independently and meet strict deadlines, while maintaining quality of writing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
English Teacher (Grade 8), Friends Academy Sept. 2018 - Present
- Plans comprehensive lesson plans and units, develops assessments, and manages large classes.
- Teaches essay structure, thesis development, academic language, and proper formats for MLA citations.
- Teaches writing as a continual process that includes multiple revisions for content, structure, and mechanics.
- Challenges students to think critically about how literature relates to social justice issues and personal lives.
- Asks high-order questions that require students to give detailed explanations with evidence from the text.
- Utilizes SMART Board and various online educational tools during lessons to provide accessibility to all students.
- Builds connections with parents by keeping them informed about their child’s progress throughout the year, and
frequently communicates with teachers, administrators, and counselors about behavioral and academic issues.
- Promotes an inclusive environment that is welcoming to students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic
backgrounds.
Reading and Writing Teacher (Grades 6-8), Accompsett Middle School ct. 2015 – June 2018
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- Designed lessons, for students reading significantly below grade-level, to build fundamental vocabulary and
comprehension skills.
- Utilized assessment data to hone in on students’ reading deficits to re-teach crucial skills and improve performance.
- Differentiated lessons to accommodate a wide spectrum of learners, including English Language Learners, students
with disabilities, and gifted students.
English Teacher Leave Replacement (Grades 9-12), Sachem North High School F eb. 2015 – Oct. 2015
English Teacher Assistant (Grade 8), Locust Valley Middle School Sept. 2014 – Feb. 2015
SAT and ACT Instructor, Huntington Learning Center, Smithtown May 2014 – Sept. 2014
Tennis Instructor, Sportime Tennis Academy June 2014 - Sept. 2014
Writing Center Editor, Binghamton University Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2012
- Provided critical feedback to undergraduate, graduate, and international students on research papers, essays,
resumes, and other written assignments; modeled multiple methods for improving writing skills.
EDUCATION
- M.A. in Education
Teachers College, Columbia University, Class of 2014.
CERTIFICATIONS
- NYS Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent English Language Arts 7-12
- NYS Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education 1-6
- Certified Coach for Tennis, Badminton, a nd Volleyball
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY
- Microsoft: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Google: Drive, Docs, Classroom, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and Gmail
- Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and LinkedIn
- Online tools: Prezi, Weebly, SmartBoard
- Typing speed: 65+ wpm
LANGUAGES
- Basic knowledge of Spanish
- Intermediate knowledge of Punjabi