Experience

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• 2nd Grade Math Teacher

  • Aug 2019 - Present



VIPKid

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher

  • May 2019 - Present



North Brunswick Township Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Long Term Substitute Teacher 2nd Grade

  • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

  • Worked on lessons plans with the grade level team on a daily basis • Ensured a seamless transition and continuity in the classroom, by working with the math and language arts coaches • Taught Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop consisting of mini-lessons and small group instruction • Supported struggling students by reinforcing common core math concepts in a small group after whole group instruction • Chaperoned students on two field trips • Worked on lessons plans with the grade level team on a daily basis • Ensured a seamless transition and continuity in the classroom, by working with the math and language arts coaches • Taught Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop consisting of mini-lessons and small group instruction • Supported struggling students by reinforcing common core math concepts in a small group after whole group instruction • Chaperoned students on two field trips



Link Community Charter School

• Newark, NJ

• Fifth Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019



Jefferson Elementary School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Differentiated sight word reading for guided reading levels during center time • Collaborated and planned lessons, art projects and other themed holiday activities such as 100th day with the grade level team on a biweekly basis to create a learning environment which engaged the students • Conducted Reader’s Theater in the classroom and to teach reading, public speaking and build self-confidence • Assessed students individually, in small groups and as a whole class to gauge their learning abilities in both math and language arts • Worked with a team (principal, psychologist, parents) to individualize strategies (contracts, behavior charts, feeling cards) for a challenging student • Utilized a behavior chart for a student coping with behavioral issues resulting in increased positive behavior • Communicated with California Child Protected Services reporting a child abandonment situation which resulted in a student getting the necessary support needed • Used the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) to reinforce behavioral issues • Included parents to help co-teach a visual art program in the classroom to expose students to great works of art • Coordinated volunteer roles for parents inside and outside the classroom including: o Field Trips- Lemos Pumpkin Farm, San Francisco Botanical Gardens and Bay Area Discovery Museum (Sausalito, CA) o 100th Day - parents helped coordinate 65 kids through the stations o Centers - parents helped in learning centers to work with small groups of children maximizing individual attention and feedback o Read Aloud- parents were guest readers in their child’s classroom • Utilized technology to communicate with parents on regular basis through the use of e-mails and the Remind App for conferences in order to partner with families in the educational process • Sent out newsletters each week informing parents of classroom learning skills and abilities both socially and academically Show less



Berryessa Union School District

• Majestic Way Elementary School, San Jose, CA

• Fourth Grade Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Managed stimulating classroom of 30 multicultural and ESL students with responsibility for teaching, testing, grading assessments, conduct parent communication, and coordination of extracurricular activities Managed stimulating classroom of 30 multicultural and ESL students with responsibility for teaching, testing, grading assessments, conduct parent communication, and coordination of extracurricular activities



The Harker School

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Teaching Assistant / 2nd Grade Lead Teacher

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Managed a 2nd grade classroom consisting of 16-18 multicultural students Managed a 2nd grade classroom consisting of 16-18 multicultural students



Boston Public Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  Worked in inner city schools as a substitute teacher. Built strong classroom management skills. Worked in inner city schools as a substitute teacher. Built strong classroom management skills.



Lucille M. Nixon Elementary

• Palo Alto, CA

• Student Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Student taught in fourth grade classroom. Taught unassisted for a period of over two weeks as well as planning and implementing individual lesson plans for over four months. Managed classroom behavior by keeping students actively engaged continuously. Sparked students' interest in history and literature through role playing and drama. Administered, monitored, and adjusted instruction according to various assessments. Utilized SmartBoard Technology as an instructional medium. Student taught in fourth grade classroom. Taught unassisted for a period of over two weeks as well as planning and implementing individual lesson plans for over four months. Managed classroom behavior by keeping students actively engaged continuously. Sparked students' interest in history and literature through role playing and drama. Administered, monitored, and adjusted instruction according to various assessments. Utilized SmartBoard Technology as an instructional medium.



Monta Loma Elementary

• Mountain View, CA

• Student Teacher

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Student taught in first grade class setting. Managed classroom by easing transition of bilingual students into the mainstream school system. Collaborated with other educators to promote innovative and exemplary instructional techniques. Conducted guided reading groups. Followed the Explicit Direct Instructional Methodology to keep students actively engaged with focus on fostering critical and creative thinking. Student taught in first grade class setting. Managed classroom by easing transition of bilingual students into the mainstream school system. Collaborated with other educators to promote innovative and exemplary instructional techniques. Conducted guided reading groups. Followed the Explicit Direct Instructional Methodology to keep students actively engaged with focus on fostering critical and creative thinking.



Sylvan Learning Center

• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Onsite Tutor

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2011

  Coached 3rd - 5th grade students in urban city schools with emphasis on reading fluency and vocabulary skills. Coached 3rd - 5th grade students in urban city schools with emphasis on reading fluency and vocabulary skills.



Carden Academy

• Santa Clara, CA

• Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Substituted in second grade and junior high coaching students in multiple subjects. Substituted in second grade and junior high coaching students in multiple subjects.



Balgrams SOS

• Instructor

  • May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Held biweekly English classes at an orphanage for non-English-speaking girls ages 14-18. Planned lessons with curriculum consisting of basic grammar and vocabulary lessons. Class sizes 4-17. Held biweekly English classes at an orphanage for non-English-speaking girls ages 14-18. Planned lessons with curriculum consisting of basic grammar and vocabulary lessons. Class sizes 4-17.



Dilworth Elementary School

• Cupertino, CA

• Teacher's Aide

  • Feb 2010 - May 2010

  Worked with second grade students who needed additional assistance with Spelling on weekly basis. Conducted small-group phonic exercises. Worked with second grade students who needed additional assistance with Spelling on weekly basis. Conducted small-group phonic exercises.



Children's Theatre

• Co-Founder & Director

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2009

  Founded and conducted speech and drama workshops for children ages 7-12. Coached students for public performances of poetry, dramatic monologues, and scripted plays. Developed curriculum combining one-on-one instruction and group games to teach diction, concentration, and stage presence focusing on improving students' general acting and public speaking abilities. Co-produced and co-directed adaptation of The Tempest with a cast of twenty for an audience of 400 in 2009. Founded and conducted speech and drama workshops for children ages 7-12. Coached students for public performances of poetry, dramatic monologues, and scripted plays. Developed curriculum combining one-on-one instruction and group games to teach diction, concentration, and stage presence focusing on improving students' general acting and public speaking abilities. Co-produced and co-directed adaptation of The Tempest with a cast of twenty for an audience of 400 in 2009.