AADIL GAGNEJA
Seattle
Summary
I believe that a social justice centered perspective is absolutely necessary when working with youth and adults alike. Especially in an ELA class, it's important to use a diverse and expansive range of authors and perspectives to broaden the student knowledge base.
I'm adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments and I believe teachers should amplify and advocate for all student voices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
04.2025 - 06.2025
- 7th grade ELA
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Student Teacher
Garfield High School
08.2024 - 03.2025
- 9th and 10th grade ELA
- Developed and implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities that promoted student participation and collaboration.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
Assistant Program Lead
Markham Children’s Care Association
10.2023 - 12.2023
- After-school program at Markham Elementary School in Portland, OR
- Working with ages 6-10 year olds primarily.
- Facilitated daily activities and assisted in supervising students.
- Collaborated with team members for designing and implementing activities.
- Sanitized materials and class space daily.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Ages 4-5 year olds
- Supervised and assisted guiding student activities
- Sanitized materials and class space daily
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and barista duties.
- Monitored food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Experience working night shift.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours.
Medical File Clerk
Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Organized and maintained medical files to ensure accurate patient information retrieval.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2023
Master of Arts - Teaching, Secondary Education
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2025
Skills
- English Language Arts
- Computer Science
- Organization
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Collaboration (positive attitude, clear and direct communication)
- Writing (technical, instruction, communication, creative)
- OneNote, Google Forms, Excel
Certification
Washington State Teaching Certificate
English Language Arts Endorsement
Computer Science Endorsement
Timeline
Student Teacher
Aki Kurose Middle School
04.2025 - 06.2025
Student Teacher
Garfield High School
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Program Lead
Markham Children’s Care Association
10.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Preschool Teacher
YMCA Early Learning Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
06.2019 - 09.2019
Medical File Clerk
Must Love Kids Pediatric Dentistry
01.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Western Washington University
Master of Arts - Teaching, Secondary Education
University of Washington
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