Nashwa Elkoshairi
Richmond,TX
Summary
Innovative and dedicated educator with over nine years of experience in English instruction, specializing in virtual learning, curriculum development, student engagement strategies, and instructional coaching. Passionate about fostering critical thinking and inquiry-based learning in digital classrooms. Skilled in implementing culturally responsive pedagogy, project-based learning, and writing instruction to create inclusive and dynamic learning environments. Experienced in coaching instructional teams to refine teaching practices and develop research-based strategies. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Change Leadership with a concentration in digital-age teaching and learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Virtual Middle School English I Honors; Instructional Coach
Connections Academy
01.2020 - Current
- Applied research-based strategies to create custom curriculum & assessments
- Analyzed formative, summative, and student feedback to tailor education to all students
- Implemented student-centered instructional strategies to increase student engagement and ownership of learning
- Developed PLC & RTI at Work strategies to improve learning outcomes in virtual settings
- Sponsored multiple extracurricular clubs to engage students
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing team coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Consistently rated as a highly effective educator in annual evaluations.
Middle School ELA/English I Honors
Sabeel Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed community-based, authentic, and relevant learning experiences based on Common Core standards
- Analyzed assessment data to determine learning strategies and goals
- Designed custom student-centered curriculum to align with student interests and needs using a PBL model
- Integrated technology and real-world problems into each lesson
- Established and maintained successful classroom management policies
Elementary Teacher
Riverwalk Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Using a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach, engaged students in multidisciplinary learning experiences
- Developed community-based, authentic, and relevant learning experiences based on Common Core standards
- Analyzed assessment data to determine learning strategies and goals
- Designed custom student-centered curriculum to align with student interests and needs using a PBL model
- Integrated technology and real-world problems into each lesson
- Established and maintained successful classroom management policies
Education
Ph.D. - Change Leadership | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
12-2025
- Dissertation: Writing to Think: A Case Study on Inquiry-Based Freewriting and Reflective Depth in a Virtual English I Honors Classroom
ED.S - DIGITAL TEACHING & LEARNING
01.2023
- Capstone Project: Empowering Digital Learners: Navigating Ideological Shifts in Virtual Education
Master of Arts - ENGLISH
01.2019
- Thesis: Teaching English Language Arts: Implementing a Project-Based Learning Approach
Bachelor of Arts - ELEMENATRY EDUCATION
01.2015
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment
- Digital Tool Integration
- Educational AI Integration
- Professional Development
- Solution Oriented
- Innovative
- Lifelong Learner
Certification
- SC Elementary
- TX, SC English 6-12
- SC Gifted
- College Writing: Theory & Practice
Accomplishments
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2021
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2022
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2023
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year 2024
- Teacher of the Year 2022
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Virtual Middle School English I Honors; Instructional Coach - Connections Academy
01.2020 - Current
Middle School ELA/English I Honors - Sabeel Academy
01.2017 - 01.2019
Elementary Teacher - Riverwalk Academy
01.2015 - 01.2017
University of CentralArkansas - Ph.D., Change Leadership | Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
University of Central Arkansas - ED.S, DIGITAL TEACHING & LEARNING
Bowling Green State University - Master of Arts, ENGLISH
Western Governors University - Bachelor of Arts, ELEMENATRY EDUCATION
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