Nazia Asjid
Teacher
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic educator with over a decade of experience teaching in diverse and inclusive environments. Adept at utilizing the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and Maryland state indicators to foster inquiry-based learning. Proven track record of collaborating with colleagues, mentoring student teachers, and implementing data-driven instruction to enhance student outcomes. Fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, and basic Arabic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
Rockville, MD
8 2011 - Current
- Deliver inquiry-based instruction using MD state indicators within IB PYP framework
- Collaborate with 4th-grade team to develop curriculum and foundational reading skills
- Teach Grade 4 and compacted mathematics using 2.0 Curriculum and Eureka Math
- Implement guided reading groups, CAFE, Daily 5, Words Their Way, and Benchmark for literacy instruction
- Create supportive learning community with structured routines, scaffolding, and equitable practices
- Collect and analyze data to inform instructional decisions
- Co-plan and co-teach with ESOL teachers
- Manage and utilize classroom teaching assistants to maximize student engagement and learning.
Summer School Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
Virtual/Rockville, MD
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Instructed middle school math for rising 6th-grade students virtually
- Taught rising 5th-grade students in preparation for next academic year.
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
Rockville, MD
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Mentored student teacher from Towson University
- Facilitated inquiry-based learning for diverse students with varying learning and language needs
- Utilized Response to Intervention (RtI) process for early and frequent student support
- Maintained organized, engaging classroom with hands-on lessons and technology integration
- Created and implemented individualized behavioral and academic contracts
- Participated in team planning and collaboration
- Organized grade-level field trips aligned with MCPS curriculum
- Additional Activities: Mentored intern from Towson University, PYP Exhibition mentor, SEM committee member, and organized school-wide Science Fair.
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
Rockville, MD
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Delivered rigorous 5th and 6th-grade MCPS mathematics curriculum integrated with IB framework
- Structured whole group, small group, and individual instruction for diverse learning styles
- Implemented various assessments and analyzed data to guide instruction
- Administered Maryland State Assessment (MSA), Map-R, and Map-M tests
- Additional Activities: Active member of PBIS committee, participated in school events, and organized PYP Exhibition.
Substitute
Montgomery County Public Schools
Germantown & Clarksburg, WI
09.2008 - 06.2011
- Worked with students from PEP program through grade 12
- Established cooperative relationships with students and staff
- Collaborated to support overall purpose of school programs.
Education
Certificate - Equity Warrior
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD 09.2017 - 05.2020
Master's - Middle School Mathematics
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 09.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Towson University
Towson, MD 09.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
PYP Teacher
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Diversity and Inclusion
Active Listening
Teamwork and Collaboration
Adaptability and Flexibility
Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
PBIS
RTI Process
Enrichment of Students
Various Interventions
Professional Development
- Participated in the IB Workshop (Science Discoveries: Exciting Ways to Weave Science into Every Part of PYP Curriculum) at AMNH, New York, 2018
- Participated in the IB Conference (Role of Mathematics in PYP) in Miami, Florida, 2017
- Participated in the Proactive Teach Engage Inspire Workshop, 2017
- Participated in the Dynamic Teach Ignite Spark workshop, in 2017
- Participated in the Fred Jones Workshop 2013
- Participated in Category 3 (Inquiry) IB training, Bethesda, Maryland 2012
- Trained in race and equity, differentiated small and whole group instruction, classroom technology, Baldrige Academy, Junior Great Books
Timeline
Summer School Teacher
Montgomery County Public Schools
07.2021 - 07.2022
Certificate - Equity Warrior
McDaniel College
09.2017 - 05.2020
Master's - Middle School Mathematics
University of Maryland
09.2012 - 05.2015
3rd Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
08.2012 - 06.2015
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
08.2011 - 06.2012
Substitute
Montgomery County Public Schools
09.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education/Special Education
Towson University
09.2007 - 05.2011
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
College Gardens IB World School
8 2011 - Current