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Surayya Catovic

Franklin Park,NJ

Summary

Compassionate and creative elementary educator with extensive experience teaching diverse student populations. Committed to fostering student success through dynamic and inclusive classroom experiences. Utilizes diverse instructional strategies and curriculum development techniques to effectively meet students' diverse learning needs. Thrives in ever-evolving educational settings, prioritizing critical thinking and effective communication. Possesses a strong grasp of classroom management techniques, creating a productive and respectful learning environment for all students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2016 - Current

Fourth Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2013 - 06.2016

Online Cyber School Learning Coach

Commonwealth Connections Academy
09.2006 - 06.2015
  • Supervised three children over an online school-Commonwealth Connections Academy

First Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2012 - 06.2013

Second Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2010 - 06.2011

High School Administrative Assistant

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Office manager
  • Helped with accreditation process, curriculum maps, and scope and sequence for Pre-K through 12
  • Organized high school award and graduation ceremonies, field trips, store, and interfaith seminars
  • Took care of 25 faculty members’ needs, as well as all high school students’ needs
  • Acted as a liaison to the parents of the high school students

Third Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2001 - 06.2006

First Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.1999 - 06.2001

Education

Master’s Degree - Restorative Practices and Education

International Institute for Restorative Practices
Bethlehem, PA
06.2011

K-5 Teacher Certification -

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Siena College
Loudonville, NY
01.1995

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Sycamore
  • Google Suite
  • Designed/Created Bitmoji Rooms
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student engagement
  • Behavior management
  • Created Curriculum Content

Certification

The State of New Jersey Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher, K-5, 03/01/12

Community Service

  • Did various Ramadan Read-Alouds on Youtube during Covid Crisis, 04/01/20, 05/31/20
  • Guest speaker to the 6th Grade classes at the Haverford School in Pennsylvania, 10/25/17
  • Involved in charity work for Syrian refugees, 01/01/16, 12/31/18
  • Participated in lectures and discussions with senior citizen group in Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA, 01/01/06, Present
  • Volunteered at various library events to promote multicultural understanding, 01/01/02, 12/31/08

Tests

PRAXIS-Elementary Education: Content Knowledge “0014”, 03/13/10

Timeline

Kindergarten Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2016 - Current

Fourth Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2013 - 06.2016

First Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2012 - 06.2013

Second Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2010 - 06.2011

High School Administrative Assistant

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2008 - 06.2010

Online Cyber School Learning Coach

Commonwealth Connections Academy
09.2006 - 06.2015

Third Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.2001 - 06.2006

First Grade Academics Teacher

Noor-Ul-Iman School
09.1999 - 06.2001

K-5 Teacher Certification -

The College of New Jersey

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Siena College
The State of New Jersey Standard Certificate - Elementary School Teacher, K-5, 03/01/12

Master’s Degree - Restorative Practices and Education

International Institute for Restorative Practices
Surayya Catovic