Salima Elwishee
Fairview,NJ
Summary
My primary objective is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages student growth and development. My years of experience in the teaching field as well as my strong passion and drive for teaching children help me to facilitate engaging and challenging instruction that fosters a love for learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Fairview Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented questioning and discussion techniques to encourage student participation and knowledge acquisition.
- Kept classroom neat, clean and well-organized, enabling students and teachers to quickly find needed materials.
- Offered personalized assistance to children in need of extra support.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
1st Grade Teacher
Al-Salam Day School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
- Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Prepared daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet learning goals.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
- Pursued positive methods to correct student behavior, delivering constructive feedback upon improvement.
Elementary Teacher Assistant
Al-Salam Day School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Conducted and recorded individualized reading level assessments for all Elementary students.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Helped with passing out and collecting worksheets, hands on and all classroom materials needed during lessons.
- Administrated students during lunch and recess and resolved conflicts between students.
- Conducted small group instruction on all subjects.
- Helped struggling students during individual instruction time.
Substitute Teacher
Al-Salam Day School
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
- Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
- Provided excellent classroom instruction outlined in teacher's lesson plans.
- Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
- Kept detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education With Special Education
University of Missouri
12.2023
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Arabic
- Positive Reinforcement
- Relationship Building
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Instruction Style
- Creative and Resourceful
- Diversity and Inclusion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Fairview Public Schools
09.2023 - Current
1st Grade Teacher
Al-Salam Day School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Elementary Teacher Assistant
Al-Salam Day School
08.2017 - 05.2019
Substitute Teacher
Al-Salam Day School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Elementary Education With Special Education
University of Missouri
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