Jisna Thayyil
Rye,New York
Summary
Passionate and dedicated teacher with a strong desire to fulfill academic goals through a position as a teacher. Experienced in developing and implementing diverse curriculums across a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and interactive classroom instruction, resulting in the development of strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills. Professional educator known for creating dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences that drive student success. Leveraging diverse instructional strategies to meet varied learning needs and ensure comprehensive understanding of material. Collaborative and adaptable in ever-evolving educational settings, with a focus on critical thinking and communication. Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach who can perform independently or as a member of a teaching team. Well-versed in both classroom and online technologies. Strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
U PeK Teacher
Corpus Christi Holy Rosary School
01.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Head Teacher
Port Chester Children’s Place
01.2015 - Current
- Organize and Set the classroom
- Prepare lesson plan every week
- Set up team meeting every week
- Daily health and safety checklist review
- Prepare Child development Record every3 months
- Prepare Annual Review for the special need children
- Conduct meeting with special aid teachers and annual review meetings with district professionals
- Prepare anecdotal
- Made Newsletter each month
- Implement new procedures, and teaching methods in the classroom
- Home visits two times in a year
- Organize age appropriate new books, creative curriculum and attractive themes in the classroom each week
- Help to maintain children’s attendance
- Provide attendance total, meal count, safety checklist and all documentation tallied to the director at the end of the month
- Children:
- Support Children in their learning through play
- Follow teaching strategy Gold for lesson plan, Anecdotal, Individual child development plans
- Follow Brigands for analyze each child-development
- Observe and teach the children throughout the day
- Prepare incident report
- Name to face count in each transition
- The use of Open ended questions
- Promote the use of positive language
- Engage with children and support them to improve their language
- Support children’s socio-emotional skills
- Implement different ideas to promote motor skills
- Promote family style to children during meal time
- Support parents and children to develop their language and learn their curriculum
- Show compassion, empathy, emotions to the children
- Assist children and give guidance for the parents for potty training
- Parents:
- Parent teacher conference
- Newsletter
- Home visits
- Annual report
- Invite parents to read a book
- Cultural events, Native Music and instrument day
English teacher
ST. Joseph Higher Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- English teacher in grade8th,9th and10th grade
- Setup and review question papers for english subject every3 month
- Annual meeting with parents
- Individual development plans
- Substitute teacher with1st grade to6th grade
Education
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY11.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
University of Calicut
03.2011
Master of Early Childhood And Special Education - Early Childhood And Special Education
Manhattanville College
Purchase, NYSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft word, tally, and powerpoint
- Teaching Strategies
- Lesson Plans
- CPR
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative learning
- Student-centered learning
- Small group instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student needs assessment
- Performance assessments
Summary of Qualifications:
- Detail – Oriented, efficient and organized professional with extensive experience in High School, Childhood and Early Childhood Education.
- International teaching and educational experiences.
- Highly problem solving and team management skills, with the ability to make-well thought out decision making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
- Resourceful in the competition of projects, effective at multi–tasking.
Certification
- CPR
- MAT
- Sexual harassment training and child abuse identification and prevention ( New York State Reporter)
- School violence prevention and Intervention
- Training in Harassment,Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention andIntervention ( DASA)
- Health and Safety Training
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Interests
- Drawing and Painting
- Mindfulness Practices
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Dancing
- Road Trips
Timeline
U PeK Teacher
Corpus Christi Holy Rosary School
01.2021 - Current
Head Teacher
Port Chester Children’s Place
01.2015 - Current
English teacher
ST. Joseph Higher Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor’s Degree - Education
University of Calicut
- CPR
- MAT
- Sexual harassment training and child abuse identification and prevention ( New York State Reporter)
- School violence prevention and Intervention
- Training in Harassment,Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention andIntervention ( DASA)
- Health and Safety Training
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment Training
Associate Degree - Early Childhood Education
Westchester Community College
Master of Early Childhood And Special Education - Early Childhood And Special Education
Manhattanville College
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