Aysha Khan
Edison
Summary
Educational professional with proven track record of nurturing young minds and creating engaging lesson plans that align with educational standards. Consistently recognized for ability to work effectively with colleagues to achieve educational goals and adapt to dynamic classroom settings. Known for strong organizational skills, effective communication, and passion for student development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Gray Charter School
55 Liberty Street Newark NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student progress and address academic concerns.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance interactive learning experiences for students.
Kindergarten Teacher
YMCA
Metuchen, NJ
09.2021 - Current
- Lead teacher of Kindergarten classroom. Created lessons plans and activities using creative curriculum.
- Monitored, documented and reported students' progress and performance.
- Implemented focused lessons for reading readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
- Improved students' reading independence using methodical sensory lessons on phonemic awareness and strategies for decoding by sounding out words.
- Taught children ages 5 to 6 basic reading and alphabetical skills.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Student Teacher
Arleth Elementary School
Sayreville, NJ
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked in a first grade classroom with cooperating teacher.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Attended and contributed to staff meetings.
Teacher Intern
Hoboken Catholic Academy
Jersey City, NJ
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with first grade students virtually along with teaching lessons online.
- Used curriculum to design lesson plans for students using technology and online sources. Observed and learned teaching skills from cooperating teacher.
Teacher Intern
Primary Prep
Jersey City, NJ
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Worked with a teacher under supervision. Graded tests and worked with teacher to create lesson plans and activities for students. Observed teacher and learned valuable teaching skills and different types of teaching techniques to incorporate in the classroom.
Mentor
Big Brother Big Sister
Newark, NJ
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked with a child to help mentor into a successful life path.
- Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Peters University
Jersey City, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Early education specialist
- Child development
- Teambuilding
- Lesson planning
- Literacy development
- Instructional technology
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Student engagement
Certification
Licensed State of New Jersey Teacher
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Gray Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
YMCA
09.2021 - Current
Student Teacher
Arleth Elementary School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Teacher Intern
Hoboken Catholic Academy
09.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher Intern
Primary Prep
09.2019 - 05.2020
Mentor
Big Brother Big Sister
10.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Saint Peters University