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Saira Khan

Eastvale,CA

Summary

A motivated educator with over 8 years of educational experience and a Master's Degree, experience in data-driven interventions, English Language Learner support, and Social Emotional learning. Passionate about instilling a lifelong love for learning in every student.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

5th Grade Teacher

John F. Kennedy Elementary School/RUSD
09.2024 - 06.2025
  • Upon joining the classroom 6 weeks into the school year, I prioritized making connections with students to cultivate a warm environment rooted in kindness and a growth mindset
  • Focused on MTSS groups to provide students with targeted, data-driven
  • Reading Intervention
  • Utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies for intervention groups.

3rd Grade Teacher

Harada Elementary School/Riverside Unified
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Provided individualized academic support for English Language Learners
  • Successfully connected with a diverse group of 6 students speaking different home languages, providing targeted support that resulted in measurable academic and linguistic growth
  • Facilitated small group instruction focusing on the needs of different learners and adapted instruction based on their needs
  • Implemented student collaboration by providing students with sentence frames that would allow them to collaborate efficiently
  • Applied UDL principles by presenting new concepts in various formats, including visual aids, hands-on manipulatives, game-based learning, graphic organizers and choice boards
  • Enhanced digital literacy by explicitly teaching students how to use computers safely, navigate educational programs, and access digital curriculum.

4th Grade Teacher

Stone Avenue Elementary School/Jurupa Unified
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Successfully merged 4th graders from a 34th combo class, establishing a new, cohesive classroom environment mid-year
  • Assessed student reading levels to facilitate differentiateed, date-driven reading groups and also impletented the Daily 5 framework
  • Implemented the SEL Second Step program to foster social-emotional learning
  • Implemented Science lessons using Twig curriculum which provided hands-on experiments.h

5thGrade Intervention/STEAM Enrichment Teacher

Franklin Elementary, School/Redlands Unified
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Diagnosed student needs through assessment to develop and implement targeted instructional plans for ELD students, focusing on building background knowledge and academic vocabulary
  • Designed and launched the curriculum for a new after-school STEAM program with enrichment activities focused on Science, Engineering, and the Arts
  • Implemented SEL strategies, UDL strategies that expanded to all learners
  • Collaborated with other teachers, program specialists and admin for safety assistance and STEAM focused activities.

Teacher of Record

Sierra Vista Elementary School/CNUSD
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Managed a PreK/TK special education classroom, creating a safe, organized, and positive learning environment for students aged 35
  • Fostered student dialogue and positive social interaction through consistent classroom management strategies

5th Grade Student Teacher

Pedley Elementary- Jurupa Unified School District
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Developed and delivered lesson plans in accordance with school standards, incorporating strategies to encourage critical thinking and student participation
  • Practiced effective classroom management by guiding class discussions, addressing student questions, and de-escalating tense situations
  • Collaborated with cooperating teachers to review student progress, grade assignments, and refine instructional strategies.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2017 - 01.2022
  • Provided reliable instruction for diverse age groups TK12th grade), including long-term and special education classroom assignments
  • Demonstrated flexibility and commitment by covering additional classes during prep periods to address substitute teacher shortages

Education

Master of Education -

National University
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University

Skills

  • Experience in Curriculum Design, UDL Strategy, ELL Support, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Experience with Research-Based Interventions and data-driven MTSS groups
  • Proficient in Google Classroom Suite, Microsoft Office, and various EdTech platforms (Pear Deck, Kahoot!, SeeSaw, etc)

Languages

  • Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi; Basic proficiency in Spanish;
  • Reading proficiency in Urdu, Arabic and Farsi.

Timeline

5th Grade Teacher

John F. Kennedy Elementary School/RUSD
09.2024 - 06.2025

3rd Grade Teacher

Harada Elementary School/Riverside Unified
08.2023 - 06.2024

4th Grade Teacher

Stone Avenue Elementary School/Jurupa Unified
01.2023 - 06.2023

5thGrade Intervention/STEAM Enrichment Teacher

Franklin Elementary, School/Redlands Unified
08.2022 - 12.2022

Teacher of Record

Sierra Vista Elementary School/CNUSD
06.2022 - 07.2022

5th Grade Student Teacher

Pedley Elementary- Jurupa Unified School District
01.2022 - 06.2022

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

CORONA NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
04.2017 - 01.2022

Master of Education -

National University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

California State University

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