Munevver Esma Altunkaya
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at The Godard School, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and cultural sensitivity, while mentoring new teachers. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting student-centered learning for diverse learners.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
06.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher, Administrtive Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
02.2011 - 06.2023
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Increased efficiency by implementing new processes and providing administrative support to management.
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Education
Associate of Science - Agriculture
Kocaeli University
Izmit,Turkey06-2004
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Cultural sensitivity
Accomplishments
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Nominated "Teacher of the Year" at The Goddard School in 2017.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at The Goddard Scool in 2016.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
cpr
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
06.2023 - Current
Teacher, Administrtive Assistant
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
02.2011 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Agriculture
Kocaeli University
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