Jaymala Lalwani
Orlando,FL
Summary
Compassionate, creative & energetic Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration & lesson planning. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement & reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction & observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social & learning skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor Japanese Children English
Private Tutoring
04.2018 - 06.2023
- Motivated Japanese students who were new to the English language to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence & build important learning skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills & correct weaknesses.
- Applied knowledgeability in Japanese culture & language to develop and implement curriculum.
- Coached Japanese students in using proper pronunciation & pitch when speaking in English, working on the L sound in particular.
Montessori Substitute Teacher
Little Land Nursery & Montessori Centre
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared classroom & materials according to montessori teaching methods & needs of children.
- Greeted parents & children at arrival & departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Supported & guided staff in classroom to achieve desired goals set forth for children.
- Observed children & interpreted classroom needs.
- Created safe & nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Anfield Kindergarten
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans, board displays & prepared children's reports & portfolios.
- Developed & implemented strategies to improve student engagement such as teaching cooking of simple recipes once a month & role playing different scenes of books like, "The Tiger who came to Tea," & "The Bear Hunt."
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills once every few months.
- Demonstrated specific leadership skills & activities for students to improve understanding by teaching a group of students phonics, using the Letters & Sound method.
- Assisted with school field trips to the science museum, the beach, parks & was involved in special events like the Open Day, World Book Day and nursery contests.
- Organized & restocked classrooms for upcoming classes, as well as laminated teaching materials.
Playgroup Leader
Anfield Kindergarten
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety & wellbeing & responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Encouraged children's emotional & social development while providing support & guidance to children during conflict resolution scenarios.
- Implemented daily routines & activities to stimulate & engage children. Some activities included singing songs, reading stories & facilitating creative play.
- Dispensed snacks & meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts & other activities to promote gross & fine motor skills in preparation for kindergarten.
Teacher
Toddler's World, YMCA
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Developed weekly lesson plans & activities to promote learning in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers & letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children during their play time & arts and crafts time, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Established positive relationships with students & families and created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Teacher
Eureka The English Learning Center
12.2006 - 12.2007
- Developed multiple types of teaching strategies to Chinese students to generate comprehensive understanding of English into the classroom. Taught the primary children phonics and grammar.
- Implemented creative writing workshops to increase primary students' imagination & vocabulary while correcting grammar & sentence structure to improve literacy.
- Supported student physical, mental, & social development by incorporating exciting & engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Funful International Kindergarten
08.2000 - 05.2003
- Exercised good classroom management focusing on positive behavior support & helped struggling students by motivating & encouraging them to reach full potential.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing & preparing students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness & decoding skills.
- Monitored & evaluated student progress through regular assessments & observations.
English Teacher
New Kids School
06.1996 - 08.1996
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage Japanese students in the English language focusing on conversation.
- Led interesting & diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect & collaboration in classroom.
Japanese Tutor
Hofstra University
09.1993 - 05.1995
- Facilitated small group & one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on Japanese conversation to English speaking students.
- Conducted tutoring sessions at school & public spaces.
Education
CERT TESOL -
Program in English For Asia, Trinity College
HongHong03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Marketing
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.1996
High School Diploma -
Canadian Academy International School
Kobe, Japan06.1992
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Thinking & Writing
- Rapport Building
- In-Person & Online Tutoring
- Child Development & Student Motivation
- Activity-Based Learning
Accomplishments
- ESL Literacy - Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games & altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Tutor Japanese Children English
Private Tutoring
04.2018 - 06.2023
Montessori Substitute Teacher
Little Land Nursery & Montessori Centre
04.2017 - 03.2019
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Anfield Kindergarten
01.2013 - 06.2016
Playgroup Leader
Anfield Kindergarten
04.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher
Toddler's World, YMCA
01.2011 - 06.2011
Teacher
Eureka The English Learning Center
12.2006 - 12.2007
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
Funful International Kindergarten
08.2000 - 05.2003
English Teacher
New Kids School
06.1996 - 08.1996
Japanese Tutor
Hofstra University
09.1993 - 05.1995
CERT TESOL -
Program in English For Asia, Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Marketing
Hofstra University
High School Diploma -
Canadian Academy International School
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