SONALI JASWA
Edison,NJ
Summary
Creative Elementary Teacher that develops hands-on curriculum in alignment with diverse learning styles and abilities. Flexible and resourceful with expertise adapting to changing trends and needs. Promotes intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of students.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark , NJ
2023.08 - Current
- Lead professional development on implementing STEM in the classroom.
- Collaborate with 2nd grade team on a weekly basis.
- Work with scholars in small groups for guided reading to teach fundamental phonics resulting in student success in reading
- Planned math curriculum and materials for 2nd grade; taught ELA, Social Studies and Science
- Effectively utilized the co-teacher model
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark , NJ
2019.08 - 2023.06
- Developed differentiated lesson plans and taught math concepts to scholars; included STEM lesson throughout the math curriculum.
- Conducted monthly workshops to apprise parents of the math curriculum being taught in the classroom over Zoom for three consecutive school years
- 2nd grade scholars math ANET scored highest (>20% relative to other 2nd graders and other grade levels within the school network)
- Supported all scholars through remote learning by holding Office Hours after school hours
- Communicated with parents via text and phone on a weekly basis to provide an update on scholars
- Led weekly meetings to discuss math lesson plans, data, and troubleshoot misconceptions
- Utilized Illuminate platform to create and modify online assessments for scholars.
VIPKid Teacher
2019.05 - 2021.11
- Taught English to students in China, one-on-one over the internet
- Included visuals and puppets and used Total Physical Response as a form of communication with the students.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Parsons Elementary School
North Brunswick , NJ
2019.04 - 2019.06
- Ensured seamless transition and continuity in the classroom, by working with the math and language arts coaches
- Taught Reader's and Writer's Workshop consisting of mini lessons and small group instruction
- Supported struggling students by reinforcing common core math concepts in a small group after whole group instruction.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Link Community Charter School
Newark , NJ
2018.08 - 2019.01
- Planned and implemented Common Core Curriculum for a diverse classroom of 19 students to prepare them for the PARCC test
- Developed and incorporated flipped video lessons in the math curriculum to increase student learning
- Created differentiated math lesson plans for different learning abilities and styles.
- Coded Scratch program for the science curriculum on the different states of matter
- Utilized a classroom tracker to manage student behavior in the classroom and communicated with parents using Class Dojo.
- Collaborated with supervisors on a weekly basis to target instruction and improve teaching methods
- Worked with students in small groups in math, science, and language arts to explain concepts at a slower pace
Kindergarten Teacher
Marjorie H Tobias Elementary
Daly City , CA
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Differentiated sight word reading for guided reading levels during center time
- Assured IEP goals were implemented and tracked to ensure student needs were met
- Strategically included think, pair share in the classroom to help all learners
- Conducted Reader's Theater in the classroom and to teach reading, public speaking, and build self-confidence
- Attended professional developments through the district: Fountas and Pinell - As a result of this workshop was able to appropriately assess students at end of the year with leveled books
- Writer's Workshop - learned how to model and teach the Lucy Calkin's Writer Workshop
- Assessed students individually, in small groups, and as a whole class to gauge their learning abilities in both math and language arts
- Worked with a team (principal, psychologist, parents) to individualize strategies (contracts, behavior charts, feeling cards) for a challenging student
- Utilized a behavior chart for a student coping with behavioral issues, resulting in increased positive behavior
- Communicated with California Child Protected Services reporting a child abandonment situation which resulted in a student getting the necessary support
- Used the Positive Behavior Intervention System to reinforce behavioral issues
- Utilized technology to communicate with parents on a regular basis using emails and the Remind App for conferences in order to partner with families in the educational process
Fourth Grade Teacher
Majestic Way Elementary School
San Jose , CA
2015.08 - 2016.06
- Managed a stimulating classroom with 30 multicultural and ESL students with responsibility for teaching, testing, grading assessments, maintaining parent communication, and coordination of extracurricular activities
- Prepared and taught Common Core lessons and units in areas of science, math, social studies, and language arts in accordance with California State teaching standards
- Worked closely with students needing further assistance in understanding math concepts both individually and in small groups
- Provided extra support to ESL students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Teaching Assistant / 2nd Grade Lead Teacher (Summer Position)
The Harker School
San Jose , CA
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Managed a 2nd grade classroom consisting of 16-18 multicultural students.
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
Boston , MA
2013.03 - 2014.06
- Provided individual and group assistance to students in writing activities and helped them become more proficient
- Provided extra support to students with special needs or students with English as a second language.
Co-Founder and Director
Children's Theatre of Pune
Pune , India
- 2009.02
- Founded and conducted speech and drama workshops for children ages 7-12
- Co-produced and co-directed adaptation of 'The Tempest' with a cast of twenty for an audience of 400 in 2009.
Education
STEM Leadership Certificate -
12.2019
Notre Dame de Namur University (Belmont, CA), Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
School of Education and Leadership
05.2012
Fergusson College (Pune University, India) - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
06.2009
Skills
- Gujarati (Indian dialect) - Understand and Speak fluently
- Theater background
- Scratch
- Student Engagement
- Mathematics Instruction
- Relationship Building
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- New Jersey, Elementary K-6 Standard Certification, 00663999
- California, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Languages
Gujarati
Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Loves to play piano and will occasionally bring in music for students when they do well on assessments
- Enthusiastic about learning about different cultures and sharing her own culture in the classroom
Accomplishments
- Taught/directed theater for 2 years in India ending with Shakespeare's The Tempest
Math Night Workshops
- Math Night workshop was held virtually to teach curriculum to parents. Workshops included explicit details encouraging parents to support their child at home.
- As a teacher, I will continue to teach parents and host virtual or live workshops in ELA and Math.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
2023.08 - Current
2nd Grade Math Teacher
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
2019.08 - 2023.06
VIPKid Teacher
2019.05 - 2021.11
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Parsons Elementary School
2019.04 - 2019.06
Fifth Grade Teacher
Link Community Charter School
2018.08 - 2019.01
Kindergarten Teacher
Marjorie H Tobias Elementary
2016.08 - 2017.06
Fourth Grade Teacher
Majestic Way Elementary School
2015.08 - 2016.06
Teaching Assistant / 2nd Grade Lead Teacher (Summer Position)
The Harker School
2015.06 - 2015.08
Per Diem Substitute Teacher
Boston Public Schools
2013.03 - 2014.06
Co-Founder and Director
Children's Theatre of Pune
- 2009.02
STEM Leadership Certificate -
Notre Dame de Namur University (Belmont, CA), Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
School of Education and Leadership
Fergusson College (Pune University, India) - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
- New Jersey, Elementary K-6 Standard Certification, 00663999
- California, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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