Majeed Elshafei
Oswego,NY
Summary
Dedicated and passionate social studies educator with hands-on experience teaching grades 7-12 in both urban and suburban school settings. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction, with a focus on inquiry-based, and culturally responsive teaching. Adept at fostering student engagement through interactive learning strategies, including primary source analysis, and project-based learning. Committed to creating inclusive learning environments that support diverse student needs, including those with IEPs and 504 plans. Continuously improving through professional development, collaboration, and constructive feedback to enhance student success and instructional effectiveness.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Teacher 8th Grade
Clary Middle School
Syracuse, NY
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher 8th Grade
Dana West Highschool
Port Byron, NY
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher 11th Grade
Henninger High School
Syracuse, NY
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with faculty members to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Organized and supervised class projects, field trips, and other experiential learning activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards for grades 7-12 history subjects.
- Developed individualized learning plans for each student based on their strengths and weaknesses.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Assisted in the development of IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) for students with special educational requirements.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Adapted lesson content for students with special needs to ensure inclusive education.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education of Social Studies
SUNY College at Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2025
Associate of Arts - Adolescent Education
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY05-2022
High School Diploma -
Centereach Highschool
Centereach, NY06-2020
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Collaboration skills
- Individualized support
- Student tutoring
- Inquiry-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Reporting requirements
- Student engagement
Languages
Arabic
Professional
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Deans List (2022-2025)
- Recognized for innovative lesson planning or classroom engagement
- D1 College Rugby Team Captain
Timeline
Student Teacher 8th Grade
Clary Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Student Teacher 8th Grade
Dana West Highschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Teacher 11th Grade
Henninger High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescent Education of Social Studies
SUNY College at Oswego
Associate of Arts - Adolescent Education
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Centereach Highschool
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