Salma Saeedi
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated high school teacher with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Skillfully manages lessons and challenges students to perform at a high level.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Oakton High School
12.2017 - Current
- Taught introductory and upper level courses in English.
- Taught AP English Language for 7 years
- Wrote course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Wrote, administered and graded quizzes, chapter tests, and final examinations.
- Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
Student Teacher
T.C. Williams High School
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
- Facilitated discussions and activities to promote student collaboration and engagement.
Education
M.Ed - Curriculum, United States
George Mason University
Virginia05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English
George Mason University
Virginia, United States12.2012
Skills
- Course planning
- Organized and detailed
- Personable and approachable
- Clear communicator of complex ideas
- Enthusiastic
- Curriculum development
- Positive learning environment
- AP course instruction
- Creative questioning
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative learning strategies
- Effective time management
- Age-appropriate lesson planning
- Audio-visual aid implementation
- Student motivation
Timeline
English Teacher
Oakton High School
12.2017 - Current
Student Teacher
T.C. Williams High School
09.2017 - 12.2018
M.Ed - Curriculum, United States
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - English
George Mason University
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