Karima Habous
Astoria,NY
Summary
A dynamic educator with extensive experience at Our World Neighborhood Charter School, excelling in collaborative teaching and classroom management. Leveraged problem-solving skills and mathematics instruction to enhance student performance, fostering strong parent-teacher communication and building positive relationships. Achieved significant improvements in standardized test outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and effective team collaboration.
Experienced with developing and delivering comprehensive lesson plans tailored to third-grade students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain conducive learning environment. Knowledge of applying differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and best practices, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness.
- Assessed student understanding regularly using various formative assessment techniques, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies and maintaining consistent expectations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in a more cohesive instructional approach across grade level teams.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, improving overall classroom performance in standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Established strong parent-teacher relationships to ensure open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
Kindergarten Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Teacher Assistant
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends in education and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Assisted lead teacher in the monitoring of student progress and updating required documentation, ensuring accurate records for each learner.
- Prepared supplementary lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, or interactive games that enhanced student understanding of complex concepts.
Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
Education
Master in Biotechnology - Biotechnology-Microbiology
Science University
New York, NY06-2007
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behavior modeling
- Student needs assessment
- Mathematics instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Time management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
Arabic
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2024 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher Assistant
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
08.2020 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
School Professionals
09.2017 - 06.2020
Master in Biotechnology - Biotechnology-Microbiology
Science University
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