Bidita Chakraborty
Montville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated educational professional with 5 years of diverse experience in different roles and class environments at different levels including Biology Teacher in JFK High School, Paraprofessional at Northvail Elementary School from normal to inclusion class to MD classroom. Worked as a high school Biology teacher for more than 10 years in India.
Reliable teacher who understands the best ways to get students interested in Biology. Focused on maximizing student's educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning innovative hands-on activities to enhance learning.
Expert in in-person teaching approach. Learns and integrates new technologies & teaching strategies to achieve student's academic excellence. Remodels instructions and assessments as and when required in a heterogeneous, diversified class based on student needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biology Teacher
Paterson School District
05.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with state(NJ) and next generation science standards(NGSS).
- Create class procedures and maintain safe classroom management plan for highest learning outcomes and best conditioning of students and highest utilization of time.
- Create weekly and monthly plans to achieve curriculum and school goals.
- Create extension of lesson and activity for high achieving groups or students.
- Create make up works, modified lessons and worksheets for students with special needs and language learners.
- Works on weekly student conference and parent communication for progress monitoring and feed back.
- Teach a variety of biology topics, including cellular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology in general, honors and inclusion class.
- Make communication with administrations and counselors as needed.
- Incorporate hands-on laboratory experiments, computer simulations and scientific inquiry-based learning to enhance student understanding.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluation and create data for effective instructions through tests, projects, and assignments, providing constructive feedback.
- Foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific exploration.
- Integrate technology and digital tools to enhance learning and student engagement.
- Support students in developing strong research and analytical skills.
- Collaborate with fellow science teachers and school staff to create interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Supervise and ensure the safe use of laboratory equipment and materials.
- Organize PLCs, Participate in parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Organize extracurricular activities, such as science field trips, and biology clubs.
- Create Class Bulletin Board, Teaching Aids and Data Wall.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Instructional Paraprofessional
Parsippany - Troy Hills Board Of Education
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Paraprofessional at Northvail Elementary school of Parsippany-Troy Hills school district.
- Working with small groups, large groups, one-on-one and class as a whole.
- Assisting students with a range of disabilities and learning differences.
- Instructing students in learning content areas to reach academic goals. cognitive and developmental milestones.
- Commended by teachers and school principal for creative instructional activities and calm, nurturing approach that helped foster an environment conducive to student success.
- Proven track record of successful classroom management and lesson plan implementation, de-escalating situations when needed, making connections by successful, effective teaching, helping students to achieve cognitive and developmental milestones.
Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Fulfilled substitute teaching assignments for long term and short term in different roles (subject teacher, classroom teacher, paraprofessional, instructional aide) from grades K to 12 in different public schools of Parsippany-Troy Hills school district.
- Worked at Parsippany Hills High School as a paraprofessional in a long term substitute position
- Worked with small groups, large groups, one-on-one and children with special needs.
- Gained experience assisting students with a range of disabilities and learning differences.
- Aided students in reaching cognitive and development milestones.
Skills
- Classroom Management & Special Education support
- Create lesson plans & Evaluation
- Motivating students & Effective Communication skill
- Differentiated use of Instructions & Assessments
Highlights
- Exceptional ability to work with students, faculty members, parents & administration
- Dedicated, caring and responsible educational professional with a passion for teaching.
- Reliable & Deeply committed to mentor students
- Ready to help students after school for any difficulties in understanding content
- Collaborative & Creative.
Certification
● CEAS Instructional Teacher Certificate from NJDOE for teaching Biological Science (Endorsement Code 2210)
● Completed 'Introduction to Teaching' 50 hours Teachers Training course from County College of Morris.
● Attended course on ABA training and workshops related to “Child Education” & “Child Psychology”.
● NJ Substitute Teacher certification.
Objective
To secure a position as high school Biology teacher which will enable me to create a safe classroom with a learning environment focused on success. Having knowledge on Conservation & Preservation of zoological, Botanical and Geological objects, I love to bring that into my classroom. These practical aspects will inspire, motivate, add different perspectives and bring delight to my students. Like to get opportunities to work on curriculum, to manage extra curricular activity and advise clubs.
PAST EXPERIENCE
Assistant Teacher, 10/2007 to 07/2018
Taldi MohanChand High School, West Bengal, India
- Worked as full time Biology teacher in High School.
- Designed lesson plans and developed several ways to get students to get more involved in each Biology Lab experiment.
- Helped in designing evaluation process and motivated students for better class participation.
Assistant Teacher, 12/2006 to 09/2007
Future Gems Academy, West Bengal, India
- Worked as full-time teacher in Elementary School of grade K-4.
Education
● Master of Science | Zoology
Vidyasagar University, 2010
● Bachelor of Education | Education
University of Calcutta, 2005
● Master of Science | Museology
University of Calcutta, 2003
● Bachelor of Science | Zoology(Hons.)
University of Calcutta, 2001
U.S. Equivalency Summary (Evaluated by WES)
Three bachelor’s degree and two master’s degree.
Total Graduate Semester Credits: 48.5 GPA: 3.38
Total Undergraduate Semester Credits: 196.0 GPA: 3.06
Timeline
Biology Teacher
Paterson School District
05.2023 - Current
Instructional Paraprofessional
Parsippany - Troy Hills Board Of Education
09.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
ESS
01.2019 - 08.2021
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