Nadia Novena
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Entry-level teaching professional with time management and communication skills combined with unwavering devotion to student success. Skilled in responsive teaching and inquiry based instruction and the use of technology and the arts in social studies classrooms. Knowledgeable about curricula, lesson planning and individual student mentoring approaches.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher, 9th and 10th Grade
Mission High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Designed lesson plans that incorporated essential topics along with interactive activities to boost student participation.
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate engaging learning experiences.
- Adapted instructional materials for diverse learning needs and styles.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments, promoting academic growth.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Supported English language learners through specialized instruction, significantly improving their language proficiency.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
San Francisco Education Fund
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Supported 9th grade newcomers students in navigating ethnic studies curriculum at Mission High School
- Nurtured supportive classroom atmosphere enhancing mutual respect and collaboration among students.
Teacher
Lyceum Education Centre
1996 - 2000
- Guided classroom activities for over 15 students on a weekly basis
- Exhibited expertise in showcasing intricacies of foreign language through engaging and challenging program
- Developed training initiative for incoming teachers.
- Sustained highest student retention level
Teacher in Italian
La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus
1997 - 1999
- Mentored 10+ students in Italian
- Delivered comprehensive week-long workshops for high school students focused on Australian equivalent of AP exams.
- Customized instruction strategies addressing unique requirements of students across multiple schools and varying knowledge backgrounds.
Education
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia11.1992
Skills
- Lesson plan development
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Responsive teaching
- Critical thinking
- Teaching multilingual learners
- Universal Design for Learning practices
- Backward Curriculum Design
- Student formative and summative assessment
- Classroom material selection
- Co-teaching and Co-planning
- Google classroom
Certification
- Credentialed Secondary Education Teacher - California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (Being Processed)
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher, 9th and 10th Grade
Mission High School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
San Francisco Education Fund
01.2025 - 06.2025
Teacher
Lyceum Education Centre
1996 - 2000
Teacher in Italian
La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus
1997 - 1999
Single Subject Credential - Social Sciences
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
La Trobe University