ADIBA MAHMUD
Bronx,USA
Summary
Dedicated educator and team leader specializing in differentiated instruction and mentoring. Facilitates collaborative planning among educators while providing targeted support to bilingual learners. Committed to creating an educational environment that promotes student success. Experienced in working with children with special needs in an ICT classroom and holds New York State professional certification in childhood and early childhood education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade _ Grade Team Leader
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Delivered standards-aligned instruction in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
- Implemented culturally responsive strategies to cater to diverse learners.
- Developed and executed Individualized Education Plans for students.
- Supported bilingual learners through small-group instruction and scaffolding.
- Led team meetings to enhance curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Facilitated communication among administration, educators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Implemented behavior management plans to promote a positive school culture.
- Provided training to motivate team members toward objectives.
Team Leader & Mentor Teacher (New Hires)
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
07.2021 - Current
- Mentored and coached new teachers on curriculum, classroom management, and instruction to enhance teaching effectiveness
- Facilitated weekly grade-level team meetings to align instructional strategies and support collaboration
- Planned and distributed instructional 'Week at a Glance' newsletters to provide clear guidance and support for lesson planning
- Oversaw student assessments to ensure accurate reporting and follow-up.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
2nd Grade Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Designed and implemented NYS standards-aligned lessons
- Facilitated guided reading sessions based on Fountas & Pinnell data to enhance student reading levels
- Delivered early literacy interventions through Wilson Foundations to support struggling readers
- Collaborated with special education staff and actively participated in IEP meetings to tailor educational plans
1st Grade Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Differentiated instruction for English Language Learners and students with IEPs, enhancing individual learning experiences
- Delivered engaging instruction across core subjects, fostering student understanding and participation
- Provided targeted after-school tutoring in Mathematics, supporting student mastery of key concepts
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Implemented FOSS, NGSS, EngageNY, Math in Focus, and Lucy Calkins curricula to align with educational standards and enhance student outcomes
- Designed and delivered developmentally appropriate instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studies to foster student engagement and learning
- Planned and coordinated family engagement events, including Literacy Night, to promote community involvement and support student literacy development
Educational Associate - Grade 2
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Bronx, USA
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Facilitated guided reading and remedial instruction to support diverse literacy needs
- Conducted running records to identify student reading levels and inform targeted support
- Led ESL instruction in Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu to enhance language acquisition for non-native speakers
- Created Robotics Club after school to engage students in hands-on technology activities.
Research Assistant, Childhood Education
The City College of New York
Manhattan, USA
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Supported CUNY-funded research on language and literacy development for immigrant students (K-6) to enhance educational strategies
- Conducted literature reviews to support faculty research projects.
- Assisted in designing and implementing research methodologies.
- Managed data collection through surveys and experiments.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
University At Albany, SUNY
05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Mathematics
The City College Of New York (CUNY)
06-2018
Skills
- Standards-aligned instruction
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
- Differentiated instruction
- Data-driven instruction
- Student assessment
- Literacy interventions
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Language support
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
Certification
- New York State Professional Certification, Early Childhood Education & Childhood Education (Grades B-6). Extension in Eary Childhood Education
- Educating All Students (EAS) - Passed
- Content Specialty Test (CST) - Passed
- EdTPA - Passed
- Child Abuse Identification
- School Violence Prevention
- Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
Languages
- English
- Bengali
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Mild Arabic
Research
Research Assistant, Childhood Education, The City College of New York, Manhattan, NY, Spring 2016, Assisted with CUNY-funded research on language and literacy development for immigrant students (K-6)
Accomplishments
- Academic Honors
National Honor Society 2015-2017
Dean’s List Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017
Winfred Education Award, recipient Spring 2016
Alumni Scholarship Award, recipient Fall 2015
Outstanding Academic Achievement, SSP, CCNY Fall 2015, Fall 2016
Professional Affiliations, Clubs, & Organizations
NYC Teach Men Fellow Spring 2016- Present
Phi Delta Kappan, member Fall 2017
Timeline
3rd Grade _ Grade Team Leader
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
07.2025 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
07.2023 - 05.2025
Team Leader & Mentor Teacher (New Hires)
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
07.2021 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
07.2021 - 05.2023
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
11.2017 - 05.2021
Educational Associate - Grade 2
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
12.2016 - 04.2017
Research Assistant, Childhood Education
The City College of New York
12.2015 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology
University At Albany, SUNY
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education, Mathematics
The City College Of New York (CUNY)