Nvard Muradyan
Sun Valley,Ca
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
12.2019 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
ISANA Cardinal Charter School
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Behaviorist
Child Development Institute
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Responsible for providing direct service to young children in their natural environment
- Provide intervention for a variety of children with developmental challenges
- Work with children in order to help expand their capacity to express feelings, emotions and ideas creatively and logically as well as provide behavioral support in the classroom.
- Conducted functional behavior assessments to identify the function of challenging behaviors and inform intervention strategies.
- Collected and analyzed data on client progress, adjusting interventions as needed for optimal results.
- Supervised student behavior during daily academic routines to secure safety of students and staff.
Tutor
Tree of Knowledge Tutoring
03.2010 - 01.2013
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
Site Coordinator
Keep Youth Doing Something
01.2008 - 06.2009
- Effectively lead, supervise and manage all K.Y.D.S staff, volunteers and interns at the site
- Plan and implement lesson plans and activities
- Maintain a safe, positive and fun learning environment
- Actively collaborate with school administrators and faculty to meet the needs of the school and students
- Lead monthly meetings with staff
- Ensure that effective academic assistants and homework help is provided
- Created and organized program schedule to include academic, recreation, and enrichment activities.
- Established a safe and inclusive learning environment, fostering positive relationships among students, staff, and parents.
- Served as a mentor and role model to students, offering guidance and encouragement as they navigated various challenges in their lives.
- Managed day-to-day operations of expanded learning program.
- Invested in staff professional development by conducting classroom observations, assessing needs, engaging in coaching conversations and referring staff to training sessions.
Preschool Teacher
Buonora Child Development Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Enrichment Leader
Keep Youth Doing Something
09.2003 - 01.2007
- Supported the emotional well-being of students by providing a listening ear, guidance, and encouragement during challenging situations.
- Supported students'' academic growth by offering homework assistance and tutoring when needed.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication within the before and after school care setting.
- Enhanced student safety by consistently supervising before and after school activities and ensuring adherence to established rules.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted social skills development and positive peer interactions among students.
Education
Master’s degree in education with Multi subject Credential -
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CA01.2014
Bachelor’s Degree in child and Adolescent development -
Cal State University Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2009
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences -
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA01.2006
Associate Teacher Certificate in Child Development -
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA01.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Innovative lesson planning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Fluent in Armenian
- Group Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at ISANA Cardinal Charter School in 2014.
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Cleared multiple subject credential
References
- Upon Request
Additional Information
Grades Taught: Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade and Fourth Grade.
Served as Grade Level Chair and Co-Grade Level Chair from 2020-Present
"Climate Champion" for current school from 2022-Present
Languages
Armenian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
12.2019 - Current
Teacher
ISANA Cardinal Charter School
11.2014 - 12.2019
Tutor
Tree of Knowledge Tutoring
03.2010 - 01.2013
Behaviorist
Child Development Institute
08.2008 - 01.2014
Site Coordinator
Keep Youth Doing Something
01.2008 - 06.2009
Preschool Teacher
Buonora Child Development Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
Enrichment Leader
Keep Youth Doing Something
09.2003 - 01.2007
Master’s degree in education with Multi subject Credential -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor’s Degree in child and Adolescent development -
Cal State University Northridge
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences -
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate Teacher Certificate in Child Development -
Los Angeles Valley College
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