Sangita Patel
Manalapan,USA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in a variety of education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and teacher mentor. Competent at performing independently or as member of a teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Education Teacher- Marlboro High School
Freehold Regional District
01.2016 - Current
- T2T and teacher mentor for 3 years
- Developing and coordinating professional development for colleagues as a SKIP Team member
- Member of the school diversity committee
- Designing lessons that align with content standards
- Teaching students with school anxiety, medical illnesses, and a range of disabilities
- Writing IEP accommodations and modifications, that enable the highest level of achievement for students with disabilities
- Coordinating social gatherings and cultural events to promote diversity awareness and build school climate.
- Configuring learning environment for student needs
- Higher education transition planning and assistance
- Improved students' analytical skills by utilizing current program technologies
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Home Instruction Teacher (all Subjects and Special Education)
Freehold Regional District
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Designing lessons that align with classroom content to create an authentic learning environment for the student
- Modifying lessons to meet the individual needs of the learner
- Teaching students with school anxiety, medical illnesses, and injuries in a variety of subjects
Language Arts Literacy Specialist
School Answers
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Evaluating students’ abilities to create an Individual Learning Plan through The Differentiated Education and UDL Models
- Teaming up with classroom teachers and parents to fill gaps in learning and academic performance
- Collaborating with Case Managers to incorporate IEP requirements into our lesson objectives
- Establishing and implementing Team and Co-Teaching Models of educating into classroom instruction
9th, 10th, and 12th Grade English Teacher/ Inclusion Setting
Manasquan Board of Education
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Creating Lesson plans for a variety of grade levels and learning styles while applying Differentiated Instruction practices
- Developing strategies that utilize the current methodology and technology (STAR and SMART Board) for the success and engagement of today's learner
- Teaching a course in Creative Writing that focused on the principals of effective written communication
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade English Teacher
Asbury Park Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Lesson Planning and teaching for 7th and 8th Grade Honor and Regular Education courses
- Developing and executing Character Building Programs
- Creating cooperative Thematic Units for cross-curricular lessons
Hope Language Arts Teacher- 6th and 7th Grade
Jersey City Board of Education
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Lesson planning for Hope (gifted and talented) and general Language Arts education classes
- Developing cross-curricular thematic units, which encompass state and district standards
- Facilitating after-school writing and reading clubs, as well as after-school tutoring for struggling students
- Grading district-developed middle school mid-term and final Language Arts exams
- Employing current educational psychology, methodology and technology to maximize each student’s learning potential
- Setting classroom standards that creates a nurturing environment
6th Grade Student Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Assisting 6th grade Language Arts teacher with all daily, weekly, and monthly activities
- Grading assignments and correcting essay papers
- Providing individual instruction to students with special needs
- Developing centers throughout the classroom to aid in the learning process
- Observing a variety of grade levels to attain the practical knowledge needed to teach within the elementary and middle school arena
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Bayonne Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisting classroom teacher in all aspects of the education process
- Developing classroom centers for a variety of subjects
- Working with small groups of classified students to bridge their understanding of the subject matter and that of the mainstream class
- Creating lesson plans that cover the span of an Elementary Classroom
- Writing student case studies to meet the individual needs of the student
Education
Doctorate in Education - Education
Fairleigh Dickinson
Teaneck, NJ08.2022
Master’s Degree - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12.2017
Bachelor’s Degree - English Education
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2004
Skills
- Diversity Sensitivity
- Student-Centric IEP Coordination
- Engaging Learning Strategies
- Formative Assessment Expertise
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Assessment and Feedback Processes
- Building Professional Relationships
- Guiding Mentor
Certification
- New Jersey, Teacher of English, 579884
- New Jersey, Elementary School Teacher, 562190
Affiliations
- Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
- Make us Visible NJ
Accreditations
- TSOD, 06/01/16
- Masters in Special Education, 12/31/16
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and DEI, 08/31/22
Timeline
English Education Teacher- Marlboro High School
Freehold Regional District
01.2016 - Current
Home Instruction Teacher (all Subjects and Special Education)
Freehold Regional District
01.2013 - 01.2016
Language Arts Literacy Specialist
School Answers
01.2013 - 01.2016
9th, 10th, and 12th Grade English Teacher/ Inclusion Setting
Manasquan Board of Education
01.2006 - 01.2009
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade English Teacher
Asbury Park Public Schools
01.2006 - 12.2006
Hope Language Arts Teacher- 6th and 7th Grade
Jersey City Board of Education
01.2004 - 01.2006
6th Grade Student Teacher
Jersey City Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2004
3rd Grade Student Teacher
Bayonne Public Schools
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master’s Degree - Special Education
New Jersey City University
Bachelor’s Degree - English Education
New Jersey City University
Doctorate in Education - Education
Fairleigh Dickinson
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