ARUNA RAMKISSOON
Hampton,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a proven ability to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and informative lessons that contribute to students' academic, social, and emotional well-being. Passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment that encourages imagination and a love for learning. Committed to giving every child the opportunity to have their voice heard while striving for success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher/Third Grade Team Lead
Bassette Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Incorporated Desmos in students' everyday learning to check for understanding and to better support students.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Achieved 100 percent pass rate on Virginia State Mathematics Exam and an 85 percent pass rate on Virginia State Reading Exam.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Taught core subjects of math, reading, science, technology, and history.
Student Council Advisor
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated in designing programs and educational activities.
- Guided student leaders in successfully creating community based projects, making decisions and representing their fellow peers.
- Developed students' leadership skills.
Instructional Support Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Provided individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics and promote student learning.
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, auditory, visual and class discussions.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Built and maintained a classroom culture where students love learning and think critically.
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn inside and outside the classroom.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Conducted small group, whole group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
Substitute Teacher
Mineola School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Communicated with head teacher to execute priorities for school day and ongoing lesson plans.
- Led or moderated classroom discussions and guided exploratory thought.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed weekly lesson plans for ages 3-4, providing visual, kinesthetic, auditory and tactile activities.
- Delivered creative and interactive activities to an average of 18 students.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYBachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05.2021
Skills
- Google Certified Educator
- Classroom Management
- Experience using Desmos in the classroom
- Instructional Skills
- Creative and engaging lesson planning
- Differentiated Instructions
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Reading and Writing Support
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Online Teaching
- Google Classroom
- SMART Board
Certification
- New York State Elementary Education
- Pursuing a Virginia State Certification in Elementary Education.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher/Third Grade Team Lead
Bassette Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Student Council Advisor
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
Instructional Support Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
Elementary Classroom Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
09.2021 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Mineola School District
02.2021 - 06.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Kiddie Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education
SUNY College At Old Westbury
- New York State Elementary Education
- Pursuing a Virginia State Certification in Elementary Education.
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Nassau Community College
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