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Rajnie Sarju

The Bronx,NY

Summary

Highly motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges in learning and interventions that promote educational attainment. I am adaptable, and I have a strong work-ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. I can work effectively unsupervised and quickly master new skills. 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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant-Specials Teacher

Voice Charter School
08.2023 - 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.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Math Specialist, Social Emotional Learning & Attendance Coordinator

City Year AmeriCorps
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored caseload of 10 students in attendance growth, math interventions, and social emotional counseling
  • Coached students to develop monthly benchmarks and strategies for academic and leadership goals
  • Facilitated small group interventions focused on building students' academic catch/keep up skills identified on the Fountas and Pinnell and Math Inventory Data
  • Coaching students through challenging material with positive reinforcement
  • Managed student engagement & growth, intervention design, and data tracking systems for student attendance & SEL school-wide initiatives
  • Structured monthly school-wide student events for perfect attendance that involved coordinating with my team and organizing events for over 50+ students & families
  • Worked alongside teachers to incorporate Sanford & Harmony SEL curriculum into daily instruction and afterschool curriculum
  • Partnered with school staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students for in school instruction and after school activities.

Summer Program Assistant

Harlem Children Zone
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in planning and execution of field trips, ensuring a safe and educational experience for all participants.
  • Enhanced student experience by organizing and implementing engaging summer program activities.
  • Contributed to inclusive atmosphere by fostering positive relationships among diverse participants.
  • Addressed participant needs effectively through attentive observation and timely intervention when necessary.

Teachers Assistant

Hunter College Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Assisted partner teacher with lesson plans and classroom preparation with necessary materials and equipment
  • Implemented school and classroom structure daily to ensure students are abiding rules and behaving properly
  • Assisted in coordinating and supervising students with in-class, indoor, and outdoor activities including physical education
  • Provided general encouragement and support with individual behavior management for students.

Human Resources Aid

Geotek
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assisted with new hire orientation preparation, scheduling, and administration
  • Sourced, qualified, and conducted screening interviews with job candidates
  • Demonstrated awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment.

Lead Teacher

Nory Summer Camp
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.

Education

BA, SOCIOLOGY, MINOR ECONOMIC -

John Jay College of Criminal of Justice

Associate of Science, CRIMINAL JUSTICE -

Queensborough Community College
Bayside, NY
12.2020

Master of Arts - Specials Education

Relay Graduate School of Education
New York, NY
06.2026

Skills

  • PMO – issue tracking, risk assessment, status reporting
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Goal Setting
  • Data Collection, Entry and Reporting with Excel
  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Behavior Management
  • Small Group Instruction

Timeline

Teacher Assistant-Specials Teacher

Voice Charter School
08.2023 - Current

Summer Program Assistant

Harlem Children Zone
06.2023 - 08.2023

Math Specialist, Social Emotional Learning & Attendance Coordinator

City Year AmeriCorps
08.2022 - Current

Human Resources Aid

Geotek
10.2021 - 03.2022

Lead Teacher

Nory Summer Camp
02.2020 - 08.2021

Teachers Assistant

Hunter College Elementary School
09.2019 - 06.2022

BA, SOCIOLOGY, MINOR ECONOMIC -

John Jay College of Criminal of Justice

Associate of Science, CRIMINAL JUSTICE -

Queensborough Community College

Master of Arts - Specials Education

Relay Graduate School of Education

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