ARDIANA BANI
Houston,TX
Summary
Kind and helpful tutor with 30 years of experience. Talented at providing individualized plans for student success and advocating student needs to teachers and parents. Proficient in technology integration and monitoring comprehensive student growth.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Tutor
Self-employed
Online
08.2019 - Current
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning process.
- Mentored struggling students, providing additional resources and encouragement that led to significant improvements in performance.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Administered and evaluated math assessments to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses.
- Designed age-appropriate math activities to help student progress.
- Communicated regularly with parents to update them on their child''s progress, fostering strong partnerships between home and school.
- Self-prepared materials based on school math curriculum to increase student comprehension.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Fostered and maintained strong and trusting rapport with students to promote positive learning experiences.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand math concepts.
Mathematics Instructor
Hanson International College, Brampton Campus
Brampton, (GTA) Ontario, Canada
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected mathematical concepts to other subject areas.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and goals for mathematics education.
- Implemented innovative resources such as videos, metaphors and real-life scenarios to illustrate course concepts and engage students.
- Mentored new teachers on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for success in the mathematics classroom.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted open communication, inclusion, and respect among students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learner abilities and learning styles.
Mathematics Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)
Etobicoke, (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada
01.2001 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with fellow math teachers on curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and comprehensive program.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Used data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans, maximizing individual student growth and achievement.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs and learning disabilities.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Created detailed syllabus to outline teaching methods, learning objectives, and exam dates.
- Held regular office hours to assist students struggling with materials.
- Mentored students on individual basis to help develop math skills.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication and involvement in school events, strengthening the home-school connection.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
Mathematics Grader
Agricultural University Of Tirana (UBT)
Tirane, Albania
01.1991 - 06.1999
- Provided assistance to faculty and staff by teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and issuing transcripts.
- Located materials and online resources by demonstrating use of equipment and software.
- Partnered with fellow graders to maintain consistency in evaluation criteria across multiple sections of courses.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
California Southern University
Irvine, CA08.2016
Associate of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education
York University
Toronto, ON, Canada06.2001
Master of Arts - Math And Science
University of Tirana
Albania06.1990
Skills
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Progress Monitoring
- Private instruction
- Mathematical software proficiency
- Flexible Schedule
- Differentiated Instruction
- Skooli Classroom understanding
- Expert Problem Solving
Certification
- Certified mathematics teacher, Ontario College of Teachers, since September 2001. Registration number: 434629
- Qualified Teacher Status in UK since July 09, 2019. Reference Number: 1881353
Affiliations
- Oxford Philosophical society
- Home schooling and parenting
Timeline
Mathematics Tutor
Self-employed
08.2019 - Current
Mathematics Instructor
Hanson International College, Brampton Campus
09.2011 - 05.2019
Mathematics Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)
01.2001 - 07.2011
Mathematics Grader
Agricultural University Of Tirana (UBT)
01.1991 - 06.1999
Master of Science - Psychology
California Southern University
Associate of Arts - Mathematics Teacher Education
York University
Master of Arts - Math And Science
University of Tirana