Sana Jiwani
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Dutiful Assistant Teacher experienced in supplementing logistics and learning-support to promote productive classroom environments. Expert abilities in student assessment, classroom management and cultivation of positive student behaviors. Lends critical support to lesson and curriculum planning. Offers thorough understanding of nuanced details and unique considerations of student needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Oak Meadow Montessori
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
- Collaborated with instructor to assist lesson and curriculum planning efforts.
- Assessed and managed student behavior to maintain climate of intensive instruction.
- Attended to classroom details and logistics to maintain strong instructional environment.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
Lead Teacher
Johns Creek Montessori
Johns Creek, GA
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
Referral Coordinator
Boyle And Toth Medicine
Duluth, GA
07.2007 - 08.2008
- Maintained accurate records on in-progress and completed referrals, ensuring full data integrity throughout process.
- Scheduled appointments with specialists on behalf of clients.
- Called insurance companies to get precertification and other benefits information on behalf of patients.
- Weighed patient need, provider availability and insurance coverage to determine optimal scheduling.
Education
International Teaching Certificate - Montessori Teacher Education
NAMC
Online Learning05.2013
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Georgia Gwinnett College
Lawrenceville, GA05.2013
Skills
- Individual and group instruction
- Special education
- Student assessments
- Student safety
- Learning support
- Lesson planning
- Classroom preparation and maintenance
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Oak Meadow Montessori
08.2014 - 03.2019
Lead Teacher
Johns Creek Montessori
08.2013 - 05.2014
Referral Coordinator
Boyle And Toth Medicine
07.2007 - 08.2008
International Teaching Certificate - Montessori Teacher Education
NAMC
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Georgia Gwinnett College