Nadya Karam
Clovis,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kids Kare Schools, excelling in curriculum implementation and fostering student engagement. Adept at utilizing educational technology and promoting inclusive education, I effectively mentor teachers and enhance learning outcomes through innovative lesson planning and strong relationship building. Committed to nurturing a positive classroom environment.
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 7 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher
Kids Kare Schools
05.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Led professional development sessions to enhance teaching strategies among staff.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting student engagement and collaboration.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for improvement.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and instructional techniques.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Organized extracurricular activities that complemented the curriculum while fostering teamwork and leadership skills among students.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, promoting holistic understanding of various subjects among students.
- Fostered strong relationships between faculty members through effective communication channels and team-building events.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
California Teaching Fellows
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for 3rd and 4th grade students.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated with parents and staff to address student progress and behavioral concerns effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to develop interdisciplinary units of study that connected multiple subject areas for a more comprehensive learning experience.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom.
- Led school-wide initiatives to promote literacy and enhance student engagement in reading activities.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in the curriculum.
- Established open communication with parents through regular updates on student performance, conferences, and newsletters.
- Fostered a love of reading among students by organizing book clubs, author visits, and literacy-focused events.
- Supported special education students by implementing personalized accommodations and collaborating with support staff to ensure success.
- Provided after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in increased confidence and academic improvement.
- Encouraged, secured and maintained involvement of parents and other community members in support of instruction.
- Monitored and evaluated students' progress in relation to district or school curriculum policies and other planned goals and objectives.
- Designed lessons that provided opportunities for problem-solving, creativity and communication skills.
- Planned learning activities to address individual differences among students.
- Implemented data-driven instructional strategies to target specific skill gaps and improve overall student achievement.
- Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Led extracurricular clubs or activities that catered to various student interests, promoting engagement outside of core academics.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- 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.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, CaGED -
Clovis Community College
Clovis, CaSkills
- Effective communication with parents
- Supporting teacher development
- Team leadership
- Early learning facilitation
- Inclusive education
- STEM education
- Learning styles
- Numeracy development
- Student engagement
- Literacy development
- Progress reporting
- Physical education
- Language acquisition
- School safety
- Teacher training
- Educational technology
- Assessment strategies
- Academic advising
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Social-emotional learning training
- Motivating students
- Curriculum implementation
- Inquiry-based learning
- Classroom instruction
- Performance assessments
- Learning strategies
- Special needs students
- Instructional best practices
- Technology integration
- Student-centered learning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student assessment
- Behavior management
- Serving diverse communities
- Positive role model and mentor
- Program development
- Relationship building
- Lesson planning
- Small group instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Team building
- Elementary education
- Effective listening
- Creative lesson planning
Certification
- Certified Lifeguard, Kids Kare Schools - June 2025-2027
- Certified CPR, Kids Kare Schools - January 2023-2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Teacher
Kids Kare Schools
05.2019 - Current
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
California Teaching Fellows
01.2014 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
GED -
Clovis Community College