Anca Selaru
English teacher
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
- Passionate and results-driven English teacher with over 25 years of experience in delivering educational excellence to a culturally and socio-economically diverse student populations. Committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals, to discover passions and talents, to express themselves creatively and to cultivate the self-confidence necessary for leadership.
- Skilled and well-versed in developing highly effective lesson plans, exercise booklets, projects and curricula to align with state or national learning standards and to develop critical thinking skills and creative expression.
- Compassionate and empathic by nature, easily builds rapport with students to motivate and engage them in classroom learning, and concomitantly forms solid relationships with colleagues and team members by sharing insights, problem-solving and collaborating for the benefit of the school community.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Manager and Instructor
English with a Native
Bucharest, Romania
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Boosted test scores by 25-30% on the prestigious Cambridge University exams such as the PET, FCE and CAE for students of all ages, including adults
- Individualized instruction by selecting stimulating, age-appropriate materials, tailoring lesson plans to address academic needs, and personalizing interactive activities by infusing them with technology to make learning fun
- Created the Grammar in Context booklet and other original materials to reinforce the consistent application of concepts learned in a variety of contexts and ensure their full comprehension
5th and 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Cambridge School of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Maximized the level of pedagogical efficiency by teaching one grammar unit, one writing unit, 20 pages of reading along with comprehension and literary analysis questions, 50 vocabulary and 50 spelling words per week
- Markedly and consistently raised student weekly test scores from a 79% to an 88% average
- Conducted a remedial English after-school program to improve the language proficiency of lower level students
- Created original projects to stimulate and develop their analytical skills along with their creative self-expression
2nd-10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Laude-Reut Educational Complex
Bucharest, Romania
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Adapted the curricula to meet rigorous national learning standards and raise the level of conversational English
- Created compelling lesson content and optimized learning by connecting literature to real life to make learning meaningful, to boost motivation and engage all students
- Devised an accurate and student-centered project evaluation system to raise awareness of the elements of different types of writing and improve students’ written expression
7th-11th Grade English and Humanities Teacher
The American International School of Bucharest
Bucharest, Romania
01.2006 - 06.2009
- Highly improved students' written and oral expression using project-based learning and a highly structured, student-centered system of evaluation based on the Understanding by Design framework
- Aligned the curricula to the MYP and IB learning standards
- Integrated the use of technology into the classroom to appeal to different learning styles and enhance the interactive learning process
- Established and successfully managed the Ski Club to serve the needs of the community, dedicating weekends outside regular school hours
- Organized cultural events such as India Evening or China Luncheon to enrich the learning experience of the classroom
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
North Junior High School
Newburgh, NY
09.1998 - 06.2005
- Aligned the curriculum to meet the New York State reading, speaking, listening and writing learning standards and adapted it to meet the academic needs of the students
- Created meaningful projects that allowed for freedom of choice, developed their creative self-expression and celebrated student achievement by having their written projects published in the local newspapers
- Established and co-advised the Writing Workshop to encourage the process of writing and improve students' written expression
7th-9th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School
Fallsburg, NY
09.1997 - 06.1998
- Devised curricula for remedial English classes to motivate and reach all levels of students
- Set realistic, incremental academic goals and reached them by targeting weak areas using highly structured lessons and practice
- Incorporated positive reinforcement techniques to build a strong rapport with students and engage them all in the learning process
Education
Master of Science - Humanistic Multicultural Professional Studies
SUNY At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education And Psychology
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY08.1996
Skills
- NYS Permanent Certification in Secondary English Education Grades 7-12
- Virtual Instruction
- Proficient in MS Office, Google Classroom, Google Meet and Zoom
- Standardized Testing
- Project-Based Learning
- Rapport-Building
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Creation of Exercise Booklets
- Instructional Best Practices
- Health and Safety Measures
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Test Proctoring
- Team Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Academic Performance Evaluations
- Grading Policy Understanding
- Tutoring Experience
- Event Organization
- Club Management
Timeline
Owner, Manager and Instructor
English with a Native
09.2016 - 09.2019
5th and 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Cambridge School of Bucharest
10.2012 - 06.2016
2nd-10th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Laude-Reut Educational Complex
09.2009 - 07.2012
7th-11th Grade English and Humanities Teacher
The American International School of Bucharest
01.2006 - 06.2009
8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
North Junior High School
09.1998 - 06.2005
7th-9th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
The Fallsburg Junior-Senior High School
09.1997 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Humanistic Multicultural Professional Studies
SUNY At New Paltz
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education And Psychology
SUNY At Albany
Similar Profiles
Richard HarbaughRichard Harbaugh
NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER at NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER, English First BintaroNATIVE ENGLISH TEACHER at NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER, English First Bintaro
SAMUEL DAVID HALTONSAMUEL DAVID HALTON
Language Instructor at Native English InstituteLanguage Instructor at Native English Institute
Amanda LockeAmanda Locke
Bookkeeper/Business Manager at Gone Native Tubestock And Native SeedBookkeeper/Business Manager at Gone Native Tubestock And Native Seed
Jainah Nicole HabibulJainah Nicole Habibul
Staff Nurse, LPN at Family of CaringStaff Nurse, LPN at Family of Caring
Shari ManningShari Manning
Registered Nurse at RWJBarnabas HealthRegistered Nurse at RWJBarnabas Health