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Overview
Work History
Education
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English and Bengali
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Nasrinara Begum

Brooklyn,N.Y

Summary

Engaging educator committed to preparing young students for elementary learning. Models diverse academic knowledge along with nurturing and enthusiastic presence that energizes students. Forms partnerships with parents and other education professionals to deliver learning and emotional support each child needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pre-K and Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Bank St Lower School for Children
08.2020 - Current
  • Maintained a classroom size of 15-22 students.
  • Assist and support the lead teacher in lesson planning.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development by promoting a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Write daily reports of children’s behavior and academic performance level.
  • Assisted lead teacher in developing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual student needs.
  • Provided one-on-one support for struggling students, resulting in improved comprehension and skill acquisition.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to assess student progress and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established strong rapport with parents through open lines of communication, soliciting feedback and providing updates on their child''s progress regularly.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative learning techniques.
  • Built positive relationships with culturally diverse families through home visits and other forms of outreach.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, including newsletters and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Contributed to the enhancement of curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices.
  • Led small group instruction to reinforce concepts taught during whole-group lessons, increasing mastery rates among students.
  • Prepared detailed reports evaluating each student''s areas of strength and growth opportunities, providing actionable recommendations for parents and administrators.

Case Planner/Case Aide

Arab-American Family Support Center
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Caseload of 10-15 clients
  • Contact resources and referrals for clients
  • Conduct family team meetings to assess and resolve family problems and situations
  • Write and progress notes and assessments
  • Organize and categorize files
  • Schedule intake and other appointments for the director of the program
  • Pick up phone calls and maintain other administrative duties
  • Order office supplies and maintain a clean and organize office space
  • Organize events and team building meetings
  • Outreach schools and other agencies to explain and refer to the organization.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing timely and compassionate support throughout the case planning process.
  • Enhanced client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case plans tailored to individual needs.

Child Protective Specialist

Administration of Children Services
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Caseload of 20-30 clients
  • Conduct home visits for each client
  • Observe the home for safety alerts in each family’s home
  • Write progress notes for each client
  • Observe the children exposed body parts for bruises or marks
  • Conduct necessary requirements to remove the child from the home
  • Maintain court appearance for each case
  • Contact resources and referrals for clients
  • Conduct family team meetings to assess and resolve family problems and situations
  • Conduct medical and education providers for the children in the home.
  • Improved family dynamics through the development and implementation of tailored service plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect, ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Monitored progress towards established goals within service plans, adjusting interventions as needed for optimal results.

Lead Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Ivy Day School
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Develop lesson plans for preschoolers, age ranging from two-four years old
  • Write daily reports of children’s behavior and academic performance level
  • Write daily attendance and lunch schedules
  • Form rules and regulations for the students to abide by during school hours
  • Transition the students to assigned lunch periods and class specials during school hours
  • Organize class trips and fun indoor activities for students.
  • Achieved high student satisfaction by providing a supportive and interactive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning community.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and performance, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.

Education Specialist

YM/YWHA Central Queens
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Counseled students in an after-school program
  • Create lessons and activities for a large group of children
  • Developed a fun and safe environment for the children
  • Form rules and regulations for the students to abide by during after-school hours
  • Transition the students to assigned lunch periods and class specials during after-school hours.

Special Education Lead Teacher

Theresa Paplin School at SCO family services
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Advocated a learning experience for children with mental disabilities
  • Administer lesson planning and classroom assignments with the assistant teacher
  • Discuss therapy sessions and calming treatments with the children's therapist and social workers
  • Receive and send out daily reports of the children's actions and behavior during school hours
  • Provide therapeutic intervention during a crisis
  • Assist students in filling out sign-in/sign-out sheets.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Increased student participation in group projects by fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing students'' understanding of subject matter connections.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Bank Street College of Education
New York, NY
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY
05.2014

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Google Drive
  • Powerpoint
  • Documentation and Record Keeping
  • Inclusive Classroom Environment
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Sensory Play
  • Organizational Skills
  • Lesson Planning
  • Child Development Knowledge

English and Bengali

I understand and have small conversations  in Bengali 

Timeline

Pre-K and Kindergarten Associate Teacher

Bank St Lower School for Children
08.2020 - Current

Case Planner/Case Aide

Arab-American Family Support Center
03.2019 - 06.2020

Child Protective Specialist

Administration of Children Services
10.2018 - 02.2019

Lead Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Ivy Day School
03.2018 - 09.2018

Education Specialist

YM/YWHA Central Queens
08.2017 - 03.2018

Special Education Lead Teacher

Theresa Paplin School at SCO family services
06.2016 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Education

Bank Street College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Queens College of The City University of New York
Nasrinara Begum