Passionate Elementary Teacher for 10+ years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Hi, I’m
Menna Aboueleid
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Overview
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Great Hearts Academies
ESSC "Sped Teacher and IEP Coordinator"
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
Great Hearts Academies
Elementary Teacher
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans, group objectives, and actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Wrote Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for special Ed students.
Arizona Cultural Academy
Second Language Teacher
08.2012 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Built and maintaining positive and open relationships with parents to further support students.
- Brought culture to life with diversified instructional techniques and use of multimedia strategies.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Education
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Master of Arts from Early Childhood Education And Special Education
12.2022
University Overview
- Honoree of KDP and honor association (Graduated with a 3.89 G.P.A)
- Extracurricular Activities: Worked with refugees as a volunteer translator.
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Conceptual Understanding
- IEPs
- Anti-Bullying Techniques
- Problem-Solving Skills
- School Community Relations
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Interactions
- Classroom Discipline
- Differentiated Instruction
- Google Slides
- ESL
- Educational Support
Certification
Certified in Early Childhood Education.
Certified in Special Education.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
ESSC "Sped Teacher and IEP Coordinator"
Great Hearts Academies
03.2023 - Current
Elementary Teacher
Great Hearts Academies
09.2018 - Current
Second Language Teacher
Arizona Cultural Academy
08.2012 - 08.2016
Grand Canyon University
Master of Arts from Early Childhood Education And Special Education