Harmanjit Sidhu
Plano,TX
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with overall 5+ years of experience teaching. Over 3+ years of experience of teaching students of 3rd grade level with different backgrounds and learning capabilities and over 1+ year experience teaching 5 grade. State certified educator with good understanding of child development and vast experience in different teaching practices like collaborative learning, project based learning and visualization learning techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Jenny Preston Elementary School
Allen, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Engaged student in creative thinking and inter disciplinary learning experiences.
- Successfully developed and delivered various online lectures for students learning from home.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Evaluated and prepared lesson plans and course materials.
- Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Jenny Preston Elementary School
Allen, TX
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Cultivated and developed inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families and staff.
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Used technology to drive instruction and maximize student achievement.
- Designed and facilitated differentiated and personalized learning goals and activities to engage students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Imagine International Academy of North Texas
McKinney, TX
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Promote student intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful learning experiences.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
- Delivered tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
Education
Master of Education in Teaching, Learning And Curriculum - Education
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX12.2019
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX05.2018
Associate & High School Diploma -
Richland Collegiate High School
Dallas, TX05.2015
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Office 365
- Classroom management and discipline
- Test preparation and proctoring
- Curriculum development
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Judgment and Decision Making
Certification
Core Subjects EC-6
English as Second Language - Supplemental
Texas Reading Academies- Currently Enrolled
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Jenny Preston Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
5th Grade General Education Teacher
Jenny Preston Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022
3rd Grade General Education Teacher
Imagine International Academy of North Texas
08.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Education in Teaching, Learning And Curriculum - Education
Texas Women's University
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies -
Texas Women's University
Associate & High School Diploma -
Richland Collegiate High School