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Fariya Iftikhar

Teaching
Orland Park,Illinois

Summary

Demonstrated ability as Paraprofessional to foster positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. Committed to providing culturally responsive support, meeting diverse needs of students. Patient demeanor creates environment where students feel comfortable asking questions while learning new concepts. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology. Enthusiastic and experienced in providing staff support in educational or childcare environments. Worked with children individually and in small groups while providing basic reading, writing and math instruction and other education-related activities as assigned. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Paraprofessional Teacher

Indian Springs School District #109
Bridgeview, IL
11.2013 - Current
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Middle School Math/Social Studies Teacher

Alsayyed Public School
Lahore, Pakistan
04.2000 - 06.2005
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Established and communicated clear objectives for all educational activities.
  • Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
  • Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.
  • Encouraged consistent classroom attendance and managed student behavior using constructive criticism.
  • Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
  • Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
  • Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
  • Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations.
  • Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
  • Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues.
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Met or exceeded course and student performance goals.
  • Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
  • Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

AIOU
Islamabad/Pakistan
03.2002 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

AIOU
Pakistan
03.2000 - 09.2001

Master of Arts - Political Science And Government

Punjab University
Lahore,Pakistan
06.1997 - 03.2000

Skills

Middle school education

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Timeline

Paraprofessional Teacher

Indian Springs School District #109
11.2013 - Current

Master of Arts - Education

AIOU
03.2002 - 09.2003

Middle School Math/Social Studies Teacher

Alsayyed Public School
04.2000 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary School Teaching

AIOU
03.2000 - 09.2001

Master of Arts - Political Science And Government

Punjab University
06.1997 - 03.2000
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