Innovative educator adept at fostering environments where learning is both engaging and effective.
Known for high productivity levels and the ability to complete tasks with efficiency, utilizing time management skills to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Specialized in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology integration.
Excel in communication, adaptability, and empathy, ensuring positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade ELA Teacher
Bethel Park Elementary
Indianapolis, Indiana
08.2023 - 06.2025
Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
Utilized various teaching methods such as discussions, demonstrations, projects and field trips.
Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skills and reading levels.
Educated students on reading foundations, spelling, grammar and language rules through developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Attended professional development sessions related to ELA instruction.
Organized extra-curricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops.
Implemented effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning environment.
Facilitated parent-teacher conferences as needed throughout the year.
Coordinated with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess science-based curriculum.
Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons in accordance with curriculum guidelines and state standards.
Facilitated small group instruction to ensure that all students had an opportunity for success.
Social Studies Teacher
Victory Prep College
Indianapolis, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
Gathering learning materials, resources and preparing lesson plans
Planning and achieving Indiana grade level standards.
Analyzing and helping students work on their strengths and weaknesses
Reviewing and evaluating students' progress
Attending parents-teachers meetings and discussing the student's growth
Establishing a positive classroom learning environment
Ensuring that the students have the appropriate learning aids and textbooks
Organizing and accompanying students on field trips
Attending staff meetings and participating in various training programs
Helping students prepare for spelling contest and any other extra curriculum activities
Maintaining an accurate record of students' grades
Assigning students projects and other internal assessment activities
Keeping up-to-date with the current educational practices and classroom management strategies
English Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
California, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Help students interpret literature and poetry
Provide background on authors' life and works
Teach students about the structure and content of the English language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
Teach about different literary styles
Create instructional resources for use in the classroom
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
Participate in ongoing training sessions
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year
Maintain grade books
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research
Create projects designed to enhance lectures
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Create lesson plans
Integrate competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans
History Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
California, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teaching US and world History
Classroom Management
Curriculum development
Grading
Utilize curricula that reflect the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served
Develop incentives to keep participants in class
Develop professional relationships with other agencies and programs
Utilize public library resources
Work with program coordinators to ensure initiatives are being met
Tutor students on an individual basis
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare and distribute required reports
Observe and evaluate student's performance
Geography Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
California, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks
History and Geography Teacher
Dyslexia International Centre
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2018 - 01.2020
Create instructional resources for use in the classroom
Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities
Create positive educational climate for students to learn in
Meet course and school-wide student performance goals
Participate in ongoing training sessions
Create lesson plans and modify accordingly throughout the year
Maintain grade books
Grade papers and perform other administrative duties as needed
Write grant proposals to gain funding for further research
Create projects designed to enhance lectures
Read and stay abreast of current topics in education
Create lesson plans
Founder/Learning facilitator
Dyslexia Training Centre
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2015 - 01.2019
I Created/founded Dyslexia Training Centre in Windhoek which catered Education both for mainstream students and for learning disability students
I created the following curriculum and programs: 1) English as a second language program, 2) Special needs program for dyslexics and Asperger syndrome students
The English curriculum had more than 100 students who were trained under my Program, students undertook the Program to subsequently either enrol at Local Universities or to go and work in English Multinational Companies
The Special Needs Program has overseen the tutorial of over 50 students with diverse learning needs, who were trained in the school, under the Program I created, it focused on Multi-sensory, differentiation and Learning Styles based Approaches to teaching and learning, the program has run for nearly 7 years, and we have had students who have enrolled successfully at Universities being able to cope with their learning disability through use of appropriate learning Strategie
History Teacher
AUGUSTINEUM SECONDARY School
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2016 - 01.2018
Utilized technology in the classroom such as videos, online resources and simulations to enhance student understanding of various eras.
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Evaluated students on monthly basis and adjusted lessons accordingly to incorporate improvements.
Education
Orton Gillingham Certificate - Education
Bethel Park Elementary
Indianapolis
01-2025
Reading Specialist Certificate - Education
Bethel Park Elementary
Indianapolis, IN
01-2025
Certificate in First Aid Education -
University of Namibia
01.2017
Bachelor degree in Education (Secondary) (Honours) -
University of Namibia
01.2017
Skills
Writing instruction
Reading comprehension
Project-based learning
Interpersonal relationships
Multicultural sensitivity
Collaborative learning
Lesson plan implementation
Classroom management
Parent-teacher communication
Individualized instruction
Knowledgeable about Indiana standards
Grammar expertise
References
Mr. Garuan Gariseb, Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School, garuangariseb@gmail.com
Essie Mateus, essie.2007@yahoo.com, Mesa, AZ
Attributes
A keen team player
Ambitious
Hardworking, result oriented and sufficiently well balanced
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Can set and move rapidly towards goals in any area
Julie Eisenman
jelola1@yahoo.com, Bethel Park Elemenatary School
Timeline
Second Grade ELA Teacher
Bethel Park Elementary
08.2023 - 06.2025
Social Studies Teacher
Victory Prep College
01.2021 - 01.2022
English Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
01.2020 - 01.2021
History Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Geography Teacher
San Francisco Christian School
01.2020 - 01.2021
History and Geography Teacher
Dyslexia International Centre
01.2018 - 01.2020
History Teacher
AUGUSTINEUM SECONDARY School
01.2016 - 01.2018
Founder/Learning facilitator
Dyslexia Training Centre
01.2015 - 01.2019
Orton Gillingham Certificate - Education
Bethel Park Elementary
Reading Specialist Certificate - Education
Bethel Park Elementary
Certificate in First Aid Education -
University of Namibia
Bachelor degree in Education (Secondary) (Honours) -
University of Namibia
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