LAILA NASR
Educator & Curriculum Specialist
Kildeer,IL
Summary
Upbeat and experienced educator with a proven track record in teaching and a keen expertise in curriculum design development and analysis. Now seeking to transition beyond the classroom by leveraging my skills in writing and speaking, organization and time management, forward thinking with a growth mindset, and project management. My ability to think critically and strategically, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and proficiency, makes me well-prepared to excel in diverse professional settings. Eager to contribute my well-honed expertise and creative problem-solving abilities to drive impactful outcomes and foster success.
Skills
- K-9th Multiple Subject Credentialed Educator
- Curricula Instruction
Curricula Development/Planning
Curricula Assessment - Multimedia Instruction and Technology Integration
- Multicultural Education
- English Language Learner Trained
- Material/Research Sourcing
- Excellent Writing and Verbal skills
- Organization and Planning
- Time Management and Efficiency
- Innovative and Creative Thinking
- Self Starter
- Team Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
- Personable and Compassionate
- Growth Mindset
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
CCSD15 Palatine, IL
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and trainings.
- Encouraged and fostered diversity within school atmosphere that consisted of 30+ cultures and languages.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student
- Utilized technology, assessments and observations to create hundreds of writing, math, science and social science worksheets, projects, lessons and additional assessments.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, games and music into classroom.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives
3rd/4th Grade Math and English Instructor
Science& Arts Academy For The Highly Gifted
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Worked effectively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation, hands-on learning and cognitive exploration and development.
- Challenged students appropriately using assessments and observations to custom differentiate lessons.
- Contributed to redesigning 4th/5th grade math curricula.
Curriculum Advisor
OCIF
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Advised and collaborated with teachers and administration on appropriate instruction techniques, curricula, program designs and class scheduling.
- Revised salary scale to attract qualified teachers.
- Analyzed curricula application, practicality, and effectiveness.
- Developed comprehensive reading and writing program by researching and selecting curricula that supported the needs of the students.
- Created and delivered Teacher Training Workshops on classroom management, differentiated instruction, the learning cycle, backwards planning, multiple intelligences and reading/writing
Teacher, Kindergarten/First Grade
Los Angeles Unified School District, Park Western Elementary
08.2005 - 01.2010
- Worked actively with teachers and administrators to attain BLUE RIBBON status by redesigning kindergarten curricula for math, language arts, art, social studies, science and physical education curriculum based on state standards and research to improve overall academic achievement of student population.
- Received Excellence in Teaching award 2008
- School received Blue Ribbon Award 2008 and Distinguished School award 2010
- Utilized English Language Learning techniques to support the 95% Hispanic population and facilitated ESL testing to monitor progress.
- Specifically included teaching methods that targeted various learning modalities(visual, auditory, kinesthetic, social) in order to maximize student learning.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
California Charter Academy
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Education
Illinois Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
ISBE
IllinoisMaster of Arts - Curriculum Development
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CAReading and Writing Program Training -
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NYCalifornia Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Art And English
California State University Dominguez Hills
CarsonWork Availability
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Timeline
Educator
CCSD15 Palatine, IL
08.2012 - 06.2023
3rd/4th Grade Math and English Instructor
Science& Arts Academy For The Highly Gifted
11.2010 - 06.2012
Curriculum Advisor
OCIF
09.2006 - 06.2010
Teacher, Kindergarten/First Grade
Los Angeles Unified School District, Park Western Elementary
08.2005 - 01.2010
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
California Charter Academy
08.2003 - 06.2005
Illinois Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
ISBE
Master of Arts - Curriculum Development
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Reading and Writing Program Training -
Teachers College of Columbia University
California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Art And English
California State University Dominguez Hills
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