Rumaysa khan
Naperville,IL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Lead Teacher with 5+ years of experience in early childhood and elementary education. Expertise in classroom management, curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners. Demonstrated success in increasing student engagement and achievement through innovative teaching practices, data-informed instruction, and meaningful parent-teacher collaboration. Adept at fostering safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments that encourage academic excellence, social-emotional development, and lifelong learning. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with a commitment to supporting the success of every child.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Beacon House Preparatory School
Aurora, IL
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to ensure effective communication regarding children's progress and development.
- Monitored classroom environments to maintain safety standards and foster positive behavior among students.
- Designed assessments to evaluate student learning and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Evaluated educational programs for effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments to improve outcomes.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
- Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
- Incorporated culturally responsive teaching practices into curriculum design and delivery models promoting inclusivity within the educational setting.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional adjustments.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
Plainfield, IL
09.2019 - 02.2025
- Led classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles effectively.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06-2025
Skills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Lesson development
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Mathematics instruction
- Curricula development
- Feedback and evaluation
- Reflective teaching
Certification
Professional Educator License- issued 2025
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Beacon House Preparatory School
08.2025 - 06.2026
Lead Teacher
Primrose Schools
09.2019 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
National Louis University