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Nafisa Nahrin

Nafisa Nahrin

Canyon Country,CA

Summary

Professional instructional leader with 20 years of classroom experience, prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success. Proven track record of turning our low student performance to highest student performance indicator for 3 consecutive years.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructional Coach

Opportunities for Learning
01.2019 - Current
  • Conducts monthly PDS and PLCs focusing on topics to help improve ELD program.
  • Presents data to the leadership related to the special population and gaps in student learning and discusses actionable steps to help improve students' academic performance.
  • Identifies and implements actionable steps to improve students' overall academic performance and guides the decision-making process for the region.
  • Initiated the region’s ELD Master Plan and collaborated to complete it.
  • Plans and conducts all District English Learner Advisory Committee meetings.
  • Presents state compliance-related topics to parents and discusses significant policy changes or updates with all educational partners.
  • Trains staff members on iLit curriculum standards.
  • Proctors state ELPAC testing and train team members to facilitate state testing.
  • Educates students and faculty on how to reclassify from the ELD program.
  • Completes and submits all documentation related to students' reclassification from the ELD program.
  • Helped region reach LCAP reclassification goal
  • Helped region meet their LCAP Lexile goal
  • 84.21% of students demonstrated Lexile increase
  • 50% of students were at or above grade level in Lexile Band
  • Plans and creates documentation related to the Academic Learning Plan for all EL students.
  • Communicate with all educational partners regarding students' intervention steps.
  • Conducted all DELAC and SSC member training
  • Continues to effectively communicate with Leadership and EL Specialists about new procedures, protocols, and expectations
  • Held monthly AP meetings to assist the center with staff accountability and EL compliance
  • Proctors ELPAC is testing RenStar and overseeing iLit instructions.
  • Conducts EL observations and provides coaching support for increased professional growth and improvement.
  • Led CNA with two groups, SSC and EL Specialist, and helped the region identify LCAP goals, metrics, and actions.
  • Completed all paperwork related to ELD compliance promptly
  • Instructed students virtually and provided ELD instruction to ELL students.
  • Monitored students' progress and informed parents about their academic progression throughout the semester.
  • Communicated with IS teacher and school administrator regarding students’ academic progress.
  • Created and delivered presentations during our All Staff meetings.
  • Collaborated with the SPED team and presented during professional development.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Implemented research-based instructional strategies to address achievement gaps among various student populations, fostering an inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.

Lead Teacher 9th-10th Grade English Language Arts

Sylmar Biotech Health Academy
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Deliver effective classroom instructions using the common core state standards for 9th/10th grade English Language Arts
  • Implement interactive lessons predicated in project-based learning.
  • Communicate regularly with parents and students regarding academic progress.
  • Work collaboratively with other team teachers to create PBL projects.
  • Maintain excellent classroom management skills by implementing whole-brain teaching.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.

Student Teacher, 9th Grade English Language Arts

Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School
01.2016 - 03.2016
  • Delivered instruction for 9th grade English Language Arts classes with mentor/co-teacher, using the common core state standards.
  • Implemented and developed project-based learning, dynamic group work, and technology-driven lessons to harness critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education

Masters - Educational Leadership

Alliant International University
San Diego, CA
03.2024

Single Subject Secondary Credential - CLAD Certified

California State University
Los Angeles, CA

B. A - English Literature

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Passionate about diversity and inclusion and holds deep insight on how to make diversity accessible for special groups
  • Skilled in public presentation and proficient in protocols that enhance group collaboration Speaking proficiency in Bangla and Urdu
  • Proficient in using most online academic portals, including Studenttrac, Schoology, and Edmentum MISIS SAVVAS, Blackboard
  • Skilled in creating visual presentations using PPT/Google Slides
  • Proficient in employing IEP and EL modifications
  • Instructional planning skills
  • Committed to continuous improvement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Collaborative learning
  • Instructional technology
  • Excellent communication
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building

Accomplishments

Recipient of 2023 Spirit Award for outstanding academic contribution.



Languages

Hindi
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Bangla
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Instructional Coach

Opportunities for Learning
01.2019 - Current

Lead Teacher 9th-10th Grade English Language Arts

Sylmar Biotech Health Academy
09.2016 - 06.2018

Student Teacher, 9th Grade English Language Arts

Oscar De La Hoya Animo Charter High School
01.2016 - 03.2016

Single Subject Secondary Credential - CLAD Certified

California State University

B. A - English Literature

California State University of Northridge

Masters - Educational Leadership

Alliant International University

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