Gurpreet Kaur
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator with 8+ years of teaching experience in Montessori and elementary classrooms. Skilled in creating inclusive, student-centered environments that foster academic success and personal growth. Proficient in customized instruction, classroom management, and multilingual communication. Seeking a new teaching position to utilize instructional expertise and passion for child development to enhance student achievement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Growing Scholars Montessori School
10.2022 - Current
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess student performances and identify areas for improvement.
High School Teacher
Bhai Nand Lal Public School
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.
Education
Master of Arts -
Punjabi University
Patiala, India 01.2012
Bachelor of Education -
Punjabi University
Patiala, India01.2011
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjabi University
Patiala, India01.2009
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Professional development
Certification
- ESOL certified, Lone Star College- 2023
- Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles certified, Alison (2025)
- Preschool Education: The Reggio Emilia approach certification, Alison (2025)
- General Training for Preschool teacher certified, Alison (2025)
Languages
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Growing Scholars Montessori School
10.2022 - Current
High School Teacher
Bhai Nand Lal Public School
01.2015 - 01.2021
Master of Arts -
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Education -
Punjabi University
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjabi University
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