Nafeeza Hussain
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Emerging Student Teacher with good multitasking skills and strong devotion to student success. Knowledgeable about diverse instructional strategies and technology integration options to enhance classroom environments. Trained in lesson planning, assessments, and tutoring. Teacher instills a love of learning in students through positive engagement. Strong leader with a desire to help each student find success. Develop positive techniques for improving student behavior and manage classrooms to provide a productive learning environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher Intern
New Britain High School
New Britain, CT
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in designing and implementing lesson plans for students.
- Provided instruction to individual and small groups of students as needed.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student performance.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop classroom goals and objectives.
- Facilitated activities that promoted critical thinking skills among students.
- Observed teaching methods of experienced educators.
- Encouraged student engagement through creative learning activities.
- Created a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for students.
- Developed instructional materials such as handouts, worksheets, quizzes.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development seminars.
- Assisted with supervision of recesses and lunch periods.
- Researched best practices in education pedagogy and curriculum design.
- Adhered to school policies regarding safety regulations and procedures.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
- Adopted different strategies for managing classroom environments and maintaining student discipline.
- Delivered clear, comprehensive instructions to support classwork and projects.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning.
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Followed school schedules and policies to promote safety and learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Selected instructional goals to develop lesson plans that demonstrated knowledge of content.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Macys Logistics Warehouse
Cheshire, CT
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted with the packing of outgoing orders according to customer requirements.
- Organized and labeled boxes for efficient distribution.
- Checked packing lists against items received for accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment.
- Performed quality control checks on all packed shipments.
- Ensured that all products were properly packaged before shipping out.
- Followed safety guidelines when handling heavy or hazardous materials.
- Reported any discrepancies in product counts to supervisor immediately.
- Wrapped items securely using bubble wrap, foam, tape.
- Verified labels on packages to confirm they matched contents inside box.
- Prepared shipping documents such as bills of lading, invoices.
- Used hand tools such as scissors, knives, measuring tapes.
- Inspected products for defects prior to boxing them up.
- Executed tasks related to order fulfillment within allotted timeframes.
- Packed customer purchases carefully using tissue and bubble wrap to prevent damages.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and packed items in boxes.
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment.
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
- Notified team leader of product discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Weighed or counted items for distribution to conform to company standards.
- Adhered to product safety and hygiene guidelines for health and regulatory compliance.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
Dental Assistant Intern
Brass City Dentistry
Waterbury, CT
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided chair side assistance to the dentist during a variety of dental procedures.
- Maintained an organized and clean environment in the dental office, including sterilizing instruments and equipment.
- Prepared treatment rooms for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials needed for each procedure.
- Instructed patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain oral health.
- Developed x-rays using digital imaging technology and processed film as needed.
- Recorded patient information in the electronic dental record system according to established protocols.
- Conducted inventory of all supplies used in the clinic area daily.
- Scheduled appointments for patients in accordance with practice policies.
- Greeted and welcomed patients upon arrival at the office, ensuring their comfort throughout their visit.
- Provided post-operative instructions to patients regarding medications, diet, restorative care, homecare instructions.
- Assisted dentists with administration of local anesthesia when necessary.
- Observed infection control protocols while performing work duties.
- Ordered dental supplies as needed for clinical operations.
- Promptly reported any changes or concerns about a patient's condition to the dentist or hygienist.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Discussed patient needs and expectations.
- Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
- Broke down and set up equipment and sanitized various dental tools.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
- Assisted dentist during examination by retracting patient's tongue and cheeks.
- Sterilized dental equipment using automatic washers to prevent cross contamination.
- Documented patient records during procedures and added notes taken to treatment chart.
- Updated patient records with new data and treatment information.
- Established clean, sterile and welcoming environment for patients.
- Gave patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
- Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
- Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
- Applied protective coating of fluoride to teeth during dental procedures.
Education
BSED - English Education
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT07.2025
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT06.2020
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Porter And Chester Institute - Watertown
Oakville, CT06.2015
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Group Instruction
- Student Tutoring
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Oversight
- Teacher Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- DANB Certified Dental Assistant
- DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Teacher Intern
New Britain High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Macys Logistics Warehouse
12.2015 - 01.2016
Dental Assistant Intern
Brass City Dentistry
04.2014 - 05.2015
BSED - English Education
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Dental Assisting Certification - Dental Assisting
Porter And Chester Institute - Watertown
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