BENISA KOPLIKU
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Experienced Lead Teacher at Poko Loko Early Learning Center, adept in lesson planning and student engagement. Excelled in mentoring teachers and enhancing classroom dynamics through innovative conflict resolution and behavior modeling. Proven track record in fostering inclusive education and boosting student success without specifying numerical data. Skilled in parent-teacher collaboration, ensuring holistic child development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Poko Loko Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance and sharing best practices, contributing to a supportive professional community.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create personalized learning plans that addressed unique student needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction, ensuring all students met learning objectives.
- Enhanced classroom environment with positive behavior strategies that encouraged respect and cooperation among students.
- Designed lesson plans for diverse learners that promoted inclusivity and supported individual growth.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Bloomingdale
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Mentored new teachers by providing guidance and sharing best practices, contributing to a supportive professional community.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to create personalized learning plans that addressed unique student needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adjust instruction, ensuring all students met learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Foreign Languages
Shkoder, Albania06-2007
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Safety awareness
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student engagement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification – American Red Cross.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition.
- IL Driver's License
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- Certificate of Food Protection Manager
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Poko Loko Early Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of Bloomingdale
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Faculty of Foreign Languages
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