Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Kumon Learning Center of Melville, adept at fostering student independence and enhancing academic performance through tailored instruction. Strong communication and classroom management skills drive effective collaboration with parents and staff, ensuring a positive learning environment and continuous improvement in student outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Kumon Instructor /Business Owner
Kumon Learning Center of Melville
02.2014 - Current
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Gudie students through the Kumon Method, helping them develop their academic abilities and independence
Bring out the potential in each student to discover each student’s level of academic ability and continuously provide students with worksheets that are suitable to their respective levels.
Focus on each students' individual needs, provide targeted support, and work closely with parents to monitor student progress.
Conduct a placement test to determine a starting point and create a study plan with a projected timeline
Help students develop strong study habits, and self-learning skills
Financial management collecting monthly tuition from parents and working on developing cash flow.
Being proactive, committed, and invested in the success of the Center
Establish and oversee the operations on daily basis.
Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high performing team of 10-12 employees.
Continuously analyzing market trends and adopt business strategies to remain competitive.
Communicating with parents regularly
Universal Pre-kindergarten Teacher
All Children's Day Care
09.2000 - 06.2005
Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance in classroom management techniques.
Provided an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision making by children.
Ensured that all bulletin boards are current and provided parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
Planned all required parent teacher conferences and student evaluations with the director.
Developed and presented lesson plans by using variety of techniques.
Created a “center -based” atmosphere to encourage learning through creative curriculum.
Prepared and directed classroom activities and lesson plans for after school program.
Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
Elementary School Teacher
P.S.65, District 19
09.1999 - 08.2000
Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Effectively communicated both verbally and in writing with parents regarding program and classroom progress
Performed classroom tasks independently and in a timely manner
Planned daily lesson plans and interactive activities to encourage student participation.
Initiated multiple interactive activities to ensure that each child learned at their development level.
Worked as a team to develop curriculum assessment, and programming for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And Sociology
Queens College
Flushing, NY
07-1999
Skills
Strong communication skills
Public speaking
Class instruction
Lesson planning
Collaborative team player
Classroom management
Recordkeeping
Curriculum development
Accomplishments
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Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Languages
Hindi
Professional Working
Punjabi
Professional Working
Timeline
Kumon Instructor /Business Owner
Kumon Learning Center of Melville
02.2014 - Current
Universal Pre-kindergarten Teacher
All Children's Day Care
09.2000 - 06.2005
Elementary School Teacher
P.S.65, District 19
09.1999 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education And Sociology