Minnu Messiahdas
Miami,Florida
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher, passionate about science and education. Dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential through engaging lessons and differentiated instruction. Proficient in implementing technological tools into lessons. Pro-active with classroom management and creating a positive learning environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Richmond Heights Middle School
Miami, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Planned lessons in accordance with the curriculum standards and pacing guide.
- Planned lessons using the 5E format for inquiry-based learning (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. )
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities such as Labs.
- Delivered lessons using the gradual release of responsibility model (I-do, we-do, you-do).
- Differentiated instruction and provided accommodations and modifications to special-needs students.
- Communicated with parents through email, phone, and parent-teacher conferences to discuss students' areas for improvement.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Established and enforced rules for student behavior and procedures for maintaining order to minimize disruptions among classes of 30+ students by using positive and negative reinforcements.
- Attended Professional development courses on various research-based teaching strategies, and educational tools for learning gains.
Science Teacher (7th Grade)
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Miami, Florida
08.2019 - 06.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
Skills
- Technologically proficient
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Virtual Classroom (Schoology and Zoom)
- Singing and Drama skills
Certification
5-year Renewable Professional Certificate (6/30/2024 through 7/30/2029)
Certified in General Science Grades 5-9th
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Science Teacher (6th, 7th, and 8th Grade)
Richmond Heights Middle School
08.2020 - Current
Science Teacher (7th Grade)
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida International University
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