An experienced, ambitious, and results-oriented Teacher, Tutor, substitute teacher, and Steam teacher. I am a highly driven and hardworking professional who gets the job done right with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
The Learning Experience South Brunswick School Dis
Preschool Teacher
Monmouth Junction, NJ
09.2025 - Current
Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with Preschool Expansion Program standards, integrating the Tools of the Mind curriculum to support self-regulation, language development, and purposeful play.
Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports the diverse needs of young learners.
Implement play-based, hands-on learning experiences to promote early literacy, numeracy, science, and social-emotional development.
Plan and facilitate daily large-group and small-group instruction to differentiate learning and maximize student engagement.
Design and implement intentional lesson plans based on ongoing observations and data analysis (“data dives”) to guide instruction.
Utilize strategies from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations to teach problem-solving skills and support emotional regulation, including “Super Friend” strategies.
Differentiate and modify instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including bilingual students and those requiring additional support.
Develop creative, thematic dramatic play centers, rotating themes approximately every six weeks to enhance engagement and imaginative play.
Conduct ongoing observations and prepare detailed progress reports to monitor student growth and inform instruction.
Maintain strong communication with families through parent-teacher conferences, regular emails, and weekly newsletters.
Collaborate with assistant teachers and support staff to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional practices and stay current with early childhood education research.
Reflect on daily lessons to evaluate effectiveness and set goals for continuous instructional improvement.
Leave replacement Pre-K teacher
Franklin BOE
Somerset, NJ
04.2025 - 06.2025
Provided nurturing, developmentally appropriate instruction for a class of 15 preschoolers (ages 3–5) during a two-month sick leave.
Planned and implemented daily lessons aligned with the Creative Curriculum ,State Standards, fostering cognitive, motor, and social-emotional development.
Maintained daily communication with families via newsletters and digital platforms, ensuring parent engagement and transparency.
Collaborated with assistant teachers and support staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Conducted student assessments and contributed to end-of-year progress reports.
Maintained consistency with the classroom teacher’s long-term planning while adding creative, thematic activities to enhance student engagement.
Developed hands-on, play-based learning experiences that supported early literacy, numeracy, and science exploration.
Tutor
NJTC
Hamilton, NJ
11.2024 - 04.2025
Provided individualized instruction to students to help them understand difficult concepts.
Encouraged students to ask questions and explore new ideas.
Created and maintained a positive learning environment to help students succeed.
Worked closely with students to develop their problem-solving skill and critical thinking.
Developed and implemented individualized learning plans to meet the needs of each student.
Developed and implemented strategies to improve student performance.
Tutored and provided additional support to struggling students in mathematics.
Mentored and encouraged students to reach their academic goals.
Utilized teaching experience to develop personalized learning plans for students.
Delivered engaging and interactive lessons, resulting in a improvement in student grades.
Achieved a student success rate by implementing innovative teaching strategies.
Collaborated with colleagues to create educational materials that improved student comprehension.
Mentored and coached students to build their confidence and academic skills.
Utilized technology, such as online resources and digital tools, to enhance learning.
Substitute teacher
Edustaff
Somerset, NJ
12.2023 - 04.2025
Built positive relationships with students, other faculty members,and the schools' administrative staff.
Ensured the safety and well-being of every student and displayed effective classroom management.
Encouraged students personally and academically to perform at their highest ability.
Maintained permanent teacher’s scheduled curriculum when they were absent.
Formed excellent relationships with the teachers that work with, andtoldand toldand told that, in many cases provided a fun atmosphere that gets away from the usual monotonous teaching day.
Led substitute teaching initiatives during staff absences, maintaining continuity of instruction for classes while receiving positive feedback from both students and faculty.
Steam Teacher, Steam project designer
Steam Works Studio
Princeton, NJ
03.2019 - 10.2019
Designed a comprehensive microbiology project that facilitated hands-on learning experiences for middle school students.
Created interactive mini circuit project to enhance students' understanding of basic electronics.
Created and implemented scratch programming projects to foster creativity and learning.
Designed and implemented creative projects to foster developmental skills in Pre-K learners.
Designed and implemented innovative STEAM curriculum that increased student engagement.
Facilitated hands-on project-based learning workshops, leading to improvement in students' creativity and critical thinking skills
Enhanced student learning outcomes by integrating technology into the classroom, achieving an overall satisfaction rate of from students and parents.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
06-2007
Skills
Classroom Management
Math Tutoring
Problem Solving
Mentoring
Critical thinking
Supervision
Adaptability
Collaboration
Creative Questioning
Comfortable Working
Record Keeping
Timeline
The Learning Experience South Brunswick School Dis
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