Halimo A. Jama
Westerville,USA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate educator with talent for fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Possesses solid foundation in child development principles and curriculum design, coupled with strong classroom management and communication skills. Committed to inspiring and guiding students to reach their full potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Lead Teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
11.2022 - Current
- Curriculum Implementation: Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the third-grade curriculum for subjects such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
- Differentiated Instruction: Tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring that each student receives personalized support and challenges
- Subject Mastery: Demonstrate a strong command of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies concepts, effectively conveying these to students in an engaging and comprehensible manner
- Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment, fostering a sense of community and respect among students
- Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess student progress through various methods, providing constructive feedback to guide their academic growth
- Parental Communication: Maintain open communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's academic achievements, challenges, and overall well-being
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and school staff to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to education
- Professional Development: Stay current with educational trends and participate in professional development opportunities to continually enhance teaching skills and knowledge
Pre-K Assistant
My Learning Center
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Promoted student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
- Implemented programs and instructional materials under the guidance of the class teacher
- Kept accurate student-progress records
- Participated in staff training in order to obtain the classrooms in order
- Provided timely and frequent feedback to students, fostering an environment of open communication and interest in discovery
- Communicated with parents constantly each month to provide updates on student development through the school year
- Supervised and promoted emotional, social, intellectual and physical development activities
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT11-2024
Bachelors of Arts - Educational Studies for Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2023
High School Diploma -
Westerville South High School
Westerville, OH05.2019
Skills
- Positive and encouraging
- Patient and consistent
- Self-motivated
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Student-Centered Learning
- Classroom management
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Lesson planning
Accomplishments
- Organized and facilitated a spoken word club dedicated to celebrating Black history and culture.
- Guided students in crafting and performing impactful spoken word pieces, fostering creativity and confidence.
- Coordinated events to showcase student talents, enhancing cultural awareness and appreciation.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Black History Month Club – Lead Mentor
TEFL Certification
Completed a comprehensive program focusing on teaching English as a foreign language, encompassing classroom management, lesson planning, and strategies for engaging multilingual learners. The certification included 120 hours of coursework covering methodologies for effective language acquisition and cultural responsiveness.
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Somali
Native or Bilingual
References
Available upon request
Timeline
3rd Grade Lead Teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
11.2022 - Current
Pre-K Assistant
My Learning Center
04.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelors of Arts - Educational Studies for Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Westerville South High School
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