Garriette Davis Siddiqi
Summary
Diligent educator with background in education and proven ability to create engaging learning environments. Adept at developing curriculum and fostering student success through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated ability to manage classroom dynamics and utilize effective communication skills to enhance student learning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Edmentum Educator
Edmentum
01.2024 - Current
- Provide targeted small group instruction in reading and math.
- Create material to supplement Edmentum's online curriculum to meet the needs of each student.
- Deliver synchronous instruction to 2-6 students.
- Assess student learning to reteach or provide enrichment assignments.
Virtual Tutor
Elevate K-12
10.2017 - 03.2020
- Reading and Math Tutor
- Using provided curriculum, work to increase each student's reading and math scores.
- Taught students grade level concepts and skills.
- Provide technical assistance within the virtual classroom.
Virtual Tutor
Educate Online
09.2006 - 02.2010
- Reading and Math Tutor
- Provided tasks and activities that stimulated learning and comprehension.
- Focused students on essential concepts, principles, and skills.
- Created a friendly, social environment in which learning was promoted and encouraged.
- Provided technical assistance making sure that students were comfortable with the online system and software.
Elementary Teacher-Second Grade
Volusia County Schools
08.1994 - 06.2000
- Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, and science to students and utilized assigned course of study.
- On a daily and weekly basis, utilized lesson plans and instructional materials and provided individualized and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of each student.
- To ensure highest academic standards were attained, evaluated pupils' academic and social growth, maintained appropriate records and progress reports, and communicated regularly with parents regarding each student's progress.
- Experienced administering group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program. Followed school classroom decorative guidelines to create a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
- Utilized required/supplied textbooks in classroom study and selected other materials like: requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies.
- Interacted with the students/parents in a warm and open manner easing the learning experience for the students.
- Maintained good administrative and organizational skills to keep track of the student's progress, assessment results, and parent/student feedback.
- Organized schedules, activities and reports of students.
- Communicated effectively with different groups - asynchronous discussion groups and conferencing.
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Hurst Elementary School
03.1994 - 06.1994
Student Teacher, 2nd grade
Palm Terrace Elementary School
09.1993 - 11.1993
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stetson University
DeLand, FL01.1993
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Educational technology integration
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
Certification
- Professional Educator's Certificate in Elementary Education Grades 1-6
- Professional Educator's Certificate in Primary Education Grades K-3
Timeline
Edmentum Educator
Edmentum
01.2024 - Current
Virtual Tutor
Elevate K-12
10.2017 - 03.2020
Virtual Tutor
Educate Online
09.2006 - 02.2010
Elementary Teacher-Second Grade
Volusia County Schools
08.1994 - 06.2000
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Hurst Elementary School
03.1994 - 06.1994
Student Teacher, 2nd grade
Palm Terrace Elementary School
09.1993 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Stetson University
Additional Information:
Note: I took a career break to focus on full-time family care and homeschooling.