SHASHIKALA KUPUSAMY
Flushing,New York
Summary
Dynamic and adept Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Substitute from the Department of Education DOE, I excel in fostering inclusive classrooms and enhancing student learning through technology integration and creative teaching methods. Specializing in special education and multicultural awareness, my approach significantly improves student engagement and academic success, evidenced by a notable increase in classroom participation and positive feedback from teachers and parents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Substitute
Department of Education DOE
New York, New York
06.2022 - Current
- Managed classroom environment, helping students learn in absence of regular teachers
- Maintained discipline and classroom control, fostering safe and positive learning environment
- Provided classroom teacher with written feedback on results of lessons and student behavior issues
- Followed existing lesson plans to provide consistent instruction to assigned students
- Created an inclusive atmosphere where every student felt valued and respected
- Documented summary of work completed to update regular classroom teacher
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple classrooms
- Utilized technology and multimedia resources to enhance instruction
- Supervised students during non-classroom times, including lunch and recess, to ensure a safe environment.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
- Adapted teaching methods according to individual student needs and abilities.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Assisted struggling students with classroom assignments with one-on-one tutoring.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting teaching methods and instructional materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - International Business
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania12.2004
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Awareness
- Special Education
- Student Engagement
- Creativity in Teaching
- Technology Integration
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Behavior management
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Special needs support
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Substitute
Department of Education DOE
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - International Business
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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