- Community Cleanup
- Fundraising Events
- Youth Development Programs
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Advocacy Campaigns
Dominique Kassim
Houston,TX
Summary
Proactive 5th Grade ELAR/SS/GT Teacher with expertise in interdisciplinary unit planning and interactive teaching methods. Strong in student assessment and differentiated instruction, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Adept at mentoring new teachers and enhancing student engagement through extracurricular activities and diverse curricula.
Knowledgeable ELAR Teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELAR/SS/GT Teacher 5TH
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students. Such as reading and science to help boost 5th grade science STAAR scores.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning. Created my own STAAR aligned exams when needed.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum. Done through social studies and ELAR point of view and poetry lessons.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
ELAR/ESL/GT/SS Teacher
Spring ISD
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2020
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Small Group Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student rapport
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Certification
ESL, SS, ELAR, STR, Master Teacher by TEA
Interests
Timeline
ELAR/SS/GT Teacher 5TH
Cy-Fair ISD
08.2023 - Current
ELAR/ESL/GT/SS Teacher
Spring ISD
07.2021 - 08.2023
ESL, SS, ELAR, STR, Master Teacher by TEA
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern University At New Orleans
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